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Thinking About Suicide

Suicide

Thinking About Suicide

<div class="ExternalClass39D4E71E1B864A448422468C96121FFB"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;">​<span>I have been thinking about suicide a lot recently, its been in my mind for about a month and a half, and has been the only thing I've thought about for the last 2 weeks. I have never been happy in my life and I want to try to find a way to do so.  ​​</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div>

<div class="ExternalClassC1AE433FEDAB4319A132B37EBD997BED"><div><div class="ExternalClass39D4E71E1B864A448422468C96121FFB"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We are glad that you are working on trying to find a way to rise above those suicidal thoughts and find happiness.  Those depressive thoughts can become very loud and take over when we allow them to have our full attention.  Do not give them this kind of control over your life.  If you feel at any point that you are not able to handle your thoughts and that they would cause you to do something to end your life, reach out for help and support from those around you, us or 911 right away.</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>You are on the right track to think about trying to find happiness.  This type of thought replacing thinking is exactly what we think will help you to find that balance in your life so you can start to </span><span>feel less controlled by your depressive thoughts.  We have some great tips that we think will help you with this:</span><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span><a href="/Pages/tip-seeing-happiness.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-seeing-happiness.aspx</a></span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span><a href="/Pages/tip-101-positive-things-to-say-to-myself.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-101-positive-things-to-say-to-myself.aspx</a> </span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span><a href="/Pages/tip-your-safety.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-your-safety.aspx</a> </span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>After you are done reading these tips, take some time to look at the other resources listed on our tips page as well.  You can feel better and overcome this.  If you need to talk, our counselors are always available, we are here 24/7 at 1-800-448-3000.  We are here to help you through this time in your life so you can go on to enjoy your life and see the potential that awaits you.</span><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Let us know if you would like to talk,</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Sara, Counselor</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div></div> </div>

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