I Need Help Now! – Suicide Prevention

…Please Read This!

If you need help now, please REACH OUT in whatever way feels most comfortable to you… Remember you are NOT the only one!

Feature Image Help Me! by ryky via DeviantArt

Reach Out

9-1-1 (emergency only)
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)
(800) 784-2433 (SUI-CIDE)
Call a friend or relative

Suicide hotline lists:

Suicide Hotlines by State – United States
Samaritans.org – International Help (non US)

Online Suicide Help

These resources can help you if you are contemplating suicide now.

If you are thinking about suicide please read this first. It has helped me in the past.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide Awareness Voices Education (SAVE) – What to do about suicidal thoughts
The Suicide Project – Share your suicide story with others or read other’s experiences

Help a Friend

If you know someone you feel might be suicidal, or have a friend in crisis, here are some resources that can help.

How to Talk to a Suicidal Friend – Easy instructions via eHow
Helping a Suicidal Friend or Relative via Befrienders Worldwide
What to Do When a Friend Is Feeling Suicidal via About.com
Someone You Know is Suicidal via SAVE

Distractions****

Please be warned that some of the following resources may be extremely triggering to some. However, if you find solace in knowing that others have felt the same as you do right now, please dive in…

Trigger Scale: (4/5)

Inspiration and Relaxation

This list gathers some ideas and links that I found helpful for hard times.

Gives Me Hope shares life’s uplifting experiences. “Life is beautiful today!”
FMyLife shares life’s bad experiences, letting you know you are not the only one
Watch an uplifting movie.
- 21 Most Beautiful and Inspirational Movies via AllWomensTalk
- 35 Inspirational Movies That Will Change Your Life via Lifehack
- Top 100 Most Inspiring Films via Infoplease
Have a laugh by reading my post, Need a Laugh?
Here is a post about breathing exercises, meditation and visualization that may help for relaxation, Breathing Exercises, Meditation and Visualization for PTSD.

Music

Gary Jules – Mad World

Silverchair – Suicidal Dream

Papa Roach – Last Resort (Uncensored)

Music Lists

Songs about suicide
Top 10 songs about suicide, with videos