Suicide

What to do when you are suicidal

It’s hard for suicidal people to understand that their suffering can stop and hope exists. The main goal for anyone concerned about a suicidal individual is to keep them alive until the suffering has stopped and/or the person understands hope exists. The finality and pain of suicide is incomprehensible.

If you believe you are close to committing suicide - particularly if you have a plan - get assistance immediately. If necessary call 911. Never make any major decisions when you feel awful, and this is no exception. Get help and re-evaluate the situation after you’ve had the chance to look at things from different perspectives.

The Internet has a wealth of resources regarding suicide, and help is available all over the world. Here's a place to start:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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