The month of September is world suicide prevention month.
You can try to get through this moment or this day rather than focusing too much on the future.
You may have felt like this before, and it may have passed. Try to remember that this feeling is temporary and it’s likely to pass.
You can try to change your immediate thoughts by doing something or thinking of something different. It does not have to be a big change or take a lot of effort.
Have a look at the following ideas. You may find one or 2 things that help.
Do not make a decision today
You do not need to act on your thoughts right now.
You can try to focus on just getting through now, or today, and not the rest of your life.
You may have had these thoughts before, but you feel less able to cope today. You might find that you are more able to cope in a few days.
Talk to other people
It could be helpful for you to talk to someone about how you’re feeling. There are different
people who can help. You could speak to friends, family or your GP.
Remember to be patient. Your friends and family may want to help but might not know how to straight away. If this happens, you should tell them what you want from them. You may
want to talk about how you’re feeling, or you may want them to help you get professional
help.
Be around other people
You may find it too difficult to speak to anyone at the moment. That’s ok. Being around people can help to keep you safe, even if they don’t know how you’re feeling.
You could meet friends or family, go to a shopping centre, gym, coffee shop or park. Being around people can help to keep you safe, even if they don’t know how you’re feeling.
Be aware of your triggers
Triggers are things which might make you feel worse. Triggers are different for different people. You may find that certain music, photos or films make you feel worse. Try to stay
away from these.
You could create a Wellness Action Plan to help you to be more self-aware. It can help you to identify triggers in your life which can make you unwell. It may help you to write down
your triggers.
If you can understand what your triggers are, it can help you to be more in control of your
feelings or stress levels.
To find out more about suicide please contact Samaritans on 116 123 or via their website https://www.samaritans.org/
