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Ways to cope with suicidal thoughts<\/h3>\n

Remember that while it may seem as if these suicidal thoughts and feelings will never end, this is never a permanent condition. You WILL feel better again. <\/strong>In the meantime, there are some ways to help cope with your suicidal thoughts and feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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If You Have Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Things to do:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Talk with someone every day, preferably face to face.<\/strong> Though you feel like withdrawing, ask trusted friends and acquaintances to spend time with you. Or continue to call a crisis helpline and talk about your feelings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make a safety plan.<\/strong> Develop a set of steps that you can follow during a suicidal crisis. It should include contact numbers for your doctor or therapist, as well as friends and family members who will help in an emergency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make a written schedule <\/strong>for yourself every day and stick to it, no matter what. Keep a regular routine as much as possible, even when your feelings seem out of control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Get out in the sun<\/strong> or into nature for at least 30 minutes a day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exercise<\/strong> as vigorously as is safe for you. To get the most benefit, aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day. But you can start small. Three 10-minute bursts of activity can have a positive effect on mood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make time for things that bring you joy.<\/strong> Even if very few things bring you pleasure at the moment, force yourself to do the things you used to enjoy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Remember your personal goals.<\/strong> You may have always wanted to travel to a particular place, read a specific book, own a pet, move to another place, learn a new hobby, volunteer, go back to school, or start a family. Write your personal goals down.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Things to avoid:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Being alone.<\/strong> Solitude can make suicidal thoughts even worse. Visit a friend, or family member, or pick up the phone and call a crisis helpline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alcohol and drugs.<\/strong> Drugs and alcohol can increase depression, hamper your problem-solving ability, and can make you act impulsively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doing things that make you feel worse.<\/strong> Listening to sad music, looking at certain photographs, reading old letters, or visiting a loved one\u2019s grave can all increase negative feelings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thinking about suicide and other negative thoughts.<\/strong> Try not to become preoccupied with suicidal thoughts as this can make them even stronger. Don\u2019t think and rethink negative thoughts. Find a distraction. Giving yourself a break from suicidal thoughts can help, even if it\u2019s for a short time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

* Click here to find out more about Terezia Farkas\u00a0<\/a>and Depression Help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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