How to Cope with Suicidal Thoughts

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Put off any plans.. Seek professional help immediately.. Go to the hospital.

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Steps

1

Put off any plans.

Step 1

Put off any plans.

2

Seek professional help immediately.

Step 2

Seek professional help immediately.

3

Go to the hospital.

Step 3

Go to the hospital.

4

Call a trusted friend or loved one.

Step 4

Call a trusted friend or loved one.

5

Wait for help.

Step 5

Wait for help.

6

Stop using drugs and alcohol.

Step 6

Stop using drugs and alcohol.

7

Make a list of things you love.

Step 7

Make a list of things you love.

8

Make a list of good distractions.

Step 8

Make a list of good distractions.

9

Make a list of people in your support system.

Step 9

Make a list of people in your support system.

10

Write a safety plan.

Step 10

Write a safety plan.

11

Make your home safer.

Step 11

Make your home safer.

12

Seek professional help.

Step 12

Seek professional help.

13

Stay away from triggers.

Step 13

Stay away from triggers.

14

Learn to recognize your warning signs.

Step 14

Learn to recognize your warning signs.

15

Connect with others.

Step 15

Connect with others.

16

Find a support group.

Step 16

Find a support group.

17

Work on loving yourself.

Step 17

Work on loving yourself.

18

Work on the issues behind your thoughts.

Step 18

Work on the issues behind your thoughts.

19

Ask a doctor about chronic pain.

Step 19

Ask a doctor about chronic pain.

20

Get enough exercise.

Step 20

Get enough exercise.

21

Get good sleep.

Step 21

Get good sleep.

22

Avoid drugs and alcohol.

Step 22

Avoid drugs and alcohol.

23

Develop a hobby.

Step 23

Develop a hobby.

24

Focus on the positives of the past.

Step 24

Focus on the positives of the past.

25

Set some personal goals.

Step 25

Set some personal goals.

26

Believe in yourself.

Step 26

Believe in yourself.

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