You are not the first person to feel suicidal. Everyone at some time in their life can feel suicidal. These feelings can range from "what’s the point?" to "I don’t want to be here anymore". But you must realise that you do not want to die – you just want to stop the feelings and the pain.
It is important to be aware that these negative feelings and pain are only temporary. Often they come and go, but in some cases we allow ourselves to brood on them. This can be confusing for people and often, family and friends may wonder how a person’s mood can change so dramatically....Well, it’s simple really, our moods fluctuate – this is great news though because it means that we can be moved on from suicidal thoughts.
Pieta House, your family, or your friends can help you move from suicidal thoughts to thoughts of life.
By focusing on three areas of your life, we will help you overcome these feelings.
Your Physical Self – Are you eating healthily? Are you sleeping well? And are you physically active?
Your Emotional Self – Are you in a significant relationship or have you just finished one? Do you have a network of support from family and friends? Are you known or involved in your community?
Your Fulfilled Self – Are you employed or unemployed? Are you in a job that you hate or gives you no satisfaction? Is there purpose to your day? Are you challenged or stretched? Do you give back to your community/society?
Usually, when none of these needs are being met, or even small amounts are missing from someone’s life, it is common to feel suicidal. Are these needs being met in your life? Does this sound familiar? It is important that you think back to other difficult times and remember that you have survived them, and you can do so again.
Help is available. You do deserve it. You are important.
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