Are you having, or have had thoughts about ending your life. Is there anything that can help you through this?
We want you to know – there is nothing wrong with you for having such thoughts!
This is far more common than you think. Other people do feel like this too.
You are not alone in this!
Thoughts of suicide can be confusing, frightening and often very isolating too. Suicidal thoughts can occur to anyone at any point in their life. These thoughts are more common than you may realise. When life doesn’t seem worth living anymore, it may seem that the only way to find relief is to end your life.
When you’re feeling this way, it may be hard to believe, but you do have other options.
Take a step back and separate your emotions from your actions for the moment.
Recognise that the feeling of depression and hopelessness can really distort your perceptions and reduce your ability to make good decisions.
Suicidal thoughts are the result of treatable challenges.
We can work on other options instead of ending life. Even if you may not see the options right now. It may sound difficult right now, and you might not feel better overnight. Eventually, though, the sense of hopelessness — and thoughts of suicide — will lift.
While we understand what it’s like to have thoughts about suicide, no one knows what it’s like for you. Your experience is your own. Sometimes when we are feeling overwhelmed, our thoughts and feelings can spiral out of control. Grounding techniques that bring our thoughts and attention back to the present moment can help short-circuit unhelpful or distressing thoughts. Here is an effective grounding technique the ‘5 senses’, which uses our 5 senses to focus our attention away from our anxiety, and back to the present.
Please give this a go and really feel and follow this. Try to notice and put a name to:
* Five things you can see
* Four things you can feel
* Three things you can hear
* Two things you can smell
* One thing you can taste
To connect with the present moment, you might prefer trying these other grounding techniques:
Doing some exercise, maybe go for a walk and appreciate nature.
Meditation, or listening to calming music.
Feel free to contact us for further support.
