I’m thinking about suicide

Lots of people have moments when they wonder if life is worth living. This is more common that you might realise.

But thoughts are not actions. You can notice them and explore what brought them to your attention so forcibly today. Your thoughts may be the result of a series of events that today are feeling too much. Your thoughts may be because you have lost hope that anything can ever be any different. Although we can’t fix anything right now, we hope that you will agree to press pause on doing anything that is irreversible.

You might like to create a Safe Plan.

You might also like to visit The CALM zone website for support

If you’ve recently started, changed, or reduced antidepressants, suicidal thoughts may be a side effect. Use your Safety Plan to support you until you can review your medication with your prescriber.

You need emergency help to keep you safe. Please call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E, or ask someone to do that for you.

If you have ingested anything as a method to self-harm, seek medical attention immediately. Sip water and do not attempt to make yourself sick unless advised to do so by your healthcare provider.

If you have one, please refer to your Safe Plan.

You may also be able to visit a crisis house. Crisis houses are used as an alternative to going into hospital, for example if you don’t feel safe at home overnight, or things at home are contributing to you being in crisis. Visit Mind’s website to find a crisis house near you. If you live in Hertfordshire, you can use the NightLight service which is a countywide out of hours mental health crisis service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis.