Have you been thinking about suicide? Your thoughts might be about wishing you were dead or you may have considered how you would end your life. You might have been thinking that your family and friends would be better off without you. You may be feeling overwhelmed by circumstances in your life leading to feelings...
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Have you been feeling overwhelmed and thinking about suicide? You may have found yourself wishing that you were dead, or perhaps that your friends and family would be better off if you were. You may have even considered how you would kill yourself. Sometimes thoughts like these can be triggered as a response to feeling...
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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. A common experience for people after a suicide attempt is lethargy and physical fatigue. The suicide attempt, reactions from others and the experience in the emergency department...
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Talking suicide with someone can be very tough. You may be concerned about what the other person will think and that they may tell you that you are overreacting. You might feel nervous or embarrassed. You might feel that it is easier to keep it to yourself rather than taking the risk of telling someone....
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Feeling suicidal can be an overwhelming and painful experience, but it is not something you have to bear alone. You can get help. There is professional support available for anyone affected by suicide. Asking for help is an important step towards getting the support you need. In an emergency If you are in immediate danger...
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A suicide safety plan can play a vital role in keeping you safe when you are feeling distressed or thinking about suicide. Your safety plan will remind you of reasons to live, connecting you with people and services who can help during difficult times, giving you perspective when you are feeling low. Work with a trusted...
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Self-harm is when you deliberately inflict pain, injury or damage to yourself and is often seen as a coping mechanism to deal with intense emotional discomfort. There are alternative ways to cope, and respond differently when you start to feel like hurting yourself.
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