Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts And Feelings? Then Get Professional Help

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So many people have had suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Feeling suicidal is not a temperament defect, and it doesn?t mean that you are crazy, or weak, or flawed. It only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. This pain seems overwhelming and permanent at the moment. But with time and support, you can overcome your problems and the pain and suicidal feelings will pass.

if ever get funny thoughts and feelings, do well to do some of the things below, it will save your life;

Avoid Impulse Reactions Even though you?re in a lot of pain right now, give yourself some distance between thoughts and action. Readily reacting to situations will not be the best for you. Try as much as you can to hold yourself when something happens to you that reacting quickly to it. Thoughts and actions are two different things?your suicidal thoughts do not have to become a reality. There?s is no deadline, no one pushing you to act on these thoughts immediately. Wait. Wait and put some distance between your suicidal thoughts and suicidal action

 

Survive the Feelings. Even people who feel as badly as you are feeling now manage to survive these feelings. Take hope in this. There is a very good chance that you are going to live through these feelings, no matter how much self-loathing, hopelessness, or isolation you are currently experiencing. Just give yourself the time needed and don?t try to go it alone.

 

 Don?t do Drugs!. Suicidal thoughts can become even stronger if you have taken drugs or alcohol. It is important to not use nonprescription drugs or alcohol when you feel hopeless or are thinking about suicide.

 

Avoid Being alone. Solitude can make suicidal thoughts even worse. Visit a friend, or family member. If you have no one, pick up the phone and call a crisis helpline.

 

 Open Up! Many of us have found that the first step to coping with suicidal thoughts and feelings is to share them with someone we trust. It may be a friend, a therapist, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a family doctor, a coach, or an experienced counselor at the end of a helpline. Find someone you trust and let them know how bad things are. Don?t let fear, shame, or embarrassment prevent you from seeking help. Just talking about how you got to this point in your life can release a lot of the pressure that?s building up and help you find a way to cope.

 

Source : Akosua Sekyewaa Oduro

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