TW: This post discusses suicide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This week is Suicide Prevention Week. And this month is Suicide Prevention Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve ever considered ending your life in the past, or you\u2019re thinking about it right now, I\u2019m talking to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important that you understand that whatever you\u2019re feeling right now \u2013 it will<\/strong><\/em> pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You are<\/strong> loved<\/strong>. Probably more than you\u2019ll ever know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are<\/strong> needed<\/strong>. You are making someone else\u2019s life better just<\/em> by being in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are not a burden<\/strong>. Nobody else thinks that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are not your depression<\/strong>. You are so much more than an illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are<\/strong> strong<\/strong>. You\u2019re fighting this invisible battle AND getting through life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are<\/strong> resilient<\/strong>. You\u2019ve survived all your worst days so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are not alone<\/strong>. People will help you if you let them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think nobody will take you seriously. If somebody doesn\u2019t take you seriously, that\u2019s on them. You don\u2019t need that negativity. A true friend will take you seriously. Samaritans will take you seriously. Your GP will take you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think \u201cnobody would even notice if I wasn\u2019t here\u201d. That\u2019s not true. People would notice. And I imagine the thought of you not being around doesn\u2019t bear thinking about for many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think you don\u2019t deserve to be happy. Of course<\/em> you deserve to be happy! But let\u2019s just work on not feeling like este<\/em> for now, ok? Small steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t change your past, but your future can be whatever you want it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reach out. Ask for help. If you\u2019re not comfortable talking to someone you know, talk to a stranger. There are lots of organisations you can contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are people out there who love you and will fight for you. You don\u2019t have to do this alone. Let them help you. You might be excellent at hiding what\u2019s been going on in your head, and they\u2019re unlikely to be mind readers! So give them a chance. Talk it out with someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few things for you to tell yourself when you can’t see a way out\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will pass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I don\u2019t really want to die, I just want the pain to end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are other ways to end my pain, even if I can\u2019t see them right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Suicidal thoughts are a symptom, not a solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary feeling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a massive decision to make on your own, and you\u2019re only presenting one side of the argument to yourself. Your depression shouldn\u2019t be trusted to make these decisions on your behalf. Take a step back. Speak to someone who will give you the other side of the argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People care about you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n