You aren't alone. No matter who you are or what problems you are struggling with, hurting yourself isn't the answer. I want to help you find hope.
Help yourself!
You should contact someone or me when:
- Feeling like you want to die or to kill yourself.
- Looking for a way to kill yourself, such as searching for methods online or buying a gun.
- Feeling hopeless or like you have no reason to live.
- Feeling trapped or like you cannot handle the pain.
- Feeling like you are a burden to others.
- Drinking more alcohol and using drugs.
- Feeling anxious or agitated.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- Feeling like you can’t talk to anyone and would rather be alone.
- Wanting to seek revenge.
- Having extreme mood swings
WARNING SIGNS?
Appearing depressed or sad most of the time
Talking or writing about death or suicide
Feeling hopeless
Feeling trapped -- like there is no way out of a situation
Exhibiting a change in personality
Experiencing a change in eating habits
Losing interest in most activities
Giving away prized possessions
Feeling excessive guilt or shame
Talking or writing about death or suicide
Feeling hopeless
Feeling trapped -- like there is no way out of a situation
Exhibiting a change in personality
Experiencing a change in eating habits
Losing interest in most activities
Giving away prized possessions
Feeling excessive guilt or shame
Help Someone else
- Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factually about suicide.
- Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.
- Be non-judgmental. Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don't lecture on the value of life.
- Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.
- Don't dare him or her to do it.
- Don't act shocked. This will put distance between you.
- Don't be sworn to secrecy. Seek support..
- Take action. Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills.
- Get help from persons or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Helpful Links
- http://www.chathour.com/chatroom/suicide_help
- http://www.find-a-therapist.com/
- http://www.find-a-therapist.com/