if you need help
You are not alone and there are many sources of help to provide a safe path to choosing life. Your thoughts and feelings are not permanent and there are lots of coping mechanisms to help you.
If you are having thoughts of suicide:
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Distract yourself and remove yourself from the situation.
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Walking can help clear your mind. Do something that will comfort you.
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Do not be by yourself, find someone you trust to be with.
Or phone one of the helplines below.
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Seek medical help immediately. Phone your GP, if it is out of hours you will be directed to an out of hours service.
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Remember that these feelings will pass, nothing is permanent.
You do not have to feel this way, there are always other options.
If you are concerned about someone:
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Ask them directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?”
They need someone to start the conversation for them. This shows that they have permission to talk about it.
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A caring conversation is vital. Listen, and be non-judgmental.
Identify with somebody you can confide in and openly talk about how you are feeling.
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Make sure they are not left alone.
Disable a plan. Remove anything that could be used to take their own life.
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If you think someone is at risk of suicide and they are missing and uncontactable, immediately call 999 and report it as a welfare check and explain your concerns.
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Share your concerns with others.
Do not be afraid to involve their family, friends, colleagues etc.
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SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
The Jacob Abraham Foundation provides suicide prevention and intervention training but is not yet providing a helpline. Please see the helplines and organisations below who will listen to you to provide support and practical advice.