What to do if you are suicidal
1. Reach out for help. You are not alone. You don't have to suffer alone. You don't have to hold all of your feelings inside. Reach out to a trusted family member or friend and tell them how you are feeling. Don't be surprised if you don't get the perfect response. They may not know what to say but that's okay. You are opening up to them and they can be there for you. Also, TheHopeLine is here for you. Chat with us anytime at: www.TheHopeLine.com/gethelp. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-TALK(8255).
2. Refer to your safety plan. In a moment of strong feelings of not wanting to live get out your safety plan. If you don't have one, download one here: Safety Plan. Safety Plan Summary:
Do you have warning signs that a crisis might be developing?
If yes, what are some coping stragedies you can do right now
to get your mind off of suicidal thoughts?
What people or social settings can provide a distraction right
now?
Who do you know who you can you ask for help?
What professionals or agencies can you contact for help?
How can you make your environment safe?
3. Remove whatever can harm you at that very moment.
Get away from anything you can use to hurt yourself. Leave your house if you need to in order to be safer. This will buy you time to settle down and begin to think rationally. Some people are most suicidal while under the influence. Have someone you know and trust clear all those things out of your house and vehicle.