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SuicideLine Victoria provides phone and online counselling for anyone who is struggling with situations in their life, from feeling low or stressed to the more complex issues of suicidal thoughts and grief arising from suicide. Feeling suicidal is itself a painful experience, but it is not something you have to bear alone. Reaching out for help is an important step towards getting the help you need to keep yourself safe.

SuicideLine Victoria has a number of resources available that can help you through this difficult time. If it is an emergency call 000.

Overwhelmed

Thinking about ending my life

Thinking about suicide, and feeling overwhelmed by circumstances in your life can lead to feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. You may be feeling painfully alone right now, but it is important for you to know that other people have thought about ending their lives too. There is help available.

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Overwhelmed

Help when feeling overwhelmed and suicidal

Feeling overwhelmed and thinking about suicide can sometimes be triggered as a response to feeling you have no control over your life, or that things will never improve. You may feel terribly alone at the moment, but it is important to know that other people have been in similar situations and had similar feelings to those you’re having now. Help is available.

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Self-help

Recovering after a suicide attempt

Following a suicide attempt, you may have conflicting feelings about your experience. It may be that you feel ashamed, confused, relieved, disappointed, or angry that you need help or that you didn’t die. Remember that while all these feelings are probably very intense for you right now, they will pass and a return to normal life is possible.

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Self-help

How to talk about suicide

If you are overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, anger or pain you may want to escape, and thoughts of suicide can start to surface. This can be an isolating experience but know that you are not alone and help is available. It is vital to reach out and talk with someone you trust if this is happening to you. While it may seem hard to open up, talking to the right person can help a lot with how you are feeling.

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Self-help

Get help with professional support

Feeling suicidal can be an overwhelming and painful experience, but it is not something you have to bear alone. You can get help. There are services and professionals available to help you through this difficult time. 

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Self-help

How to make a suicide safety plan

A suicide safety plan can play a vital role in keeping you safe. Your safety plan will remind you of reasons to live, and connect you with people and services who can help during difficult times, giving you perspective when you are feeling low, distressed or thinking about suicide.

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What is

What is self-harm?

If you have been thinking about hurting yourself, you are not the only person to have felt this way or used self-harm to cope with difficult times in your life. Understand some of the reasons you may be self-harming and learn about alternative ways to manage your response when you start to feel like hurting yourself.

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Sleep

Sleep and why it is important for your mental health

Your mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety is reliant on you getting enough sleep. During sleep, your body works to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical wellbeing. Sleep is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise.

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Loneliness

Loneliness and mental health

Loneliness can emerge when we seek deeper connections with others, and long for more genuine friendships and meaningful relationships. The absence of these connections can leave us feeling alone and sad, which can also negatively impact our mental health.

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Overwhelmed

How to get help for financial stress and mental health

Although many people worry about money, financial stress is when the worry becomes all-consuming. Some situations that might cause financial distress include losing your job, being unable to get stable income and not being able to pay your bills. If you’re stressed about your finances, you’re not alone. Studies suggest that money is the top stressor in many peoples’ lives and may be a key reason for arguments and breakdowns in relationships.

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Overwhelmed

Feeling stressed out and how to get help

You know what stress is. But what causes stress, and how can you better manage it?

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Relationships

Tips for developing a positive relationship

Healthy happy relationships don’t just happen on their own, they take a lot of work and commitment from both parties. Here are 6 tips to get you started toward a positive relationship.

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