Suicidal Feelings

I also have a lot of problems with physical pain, then loads of other health problems caused by not getting correct treatment as nhs have been useless I get so frustrated with it all as I’d be fighting for these referrals or treatments and not getting anywhere! It would really would get me down and feel like I wana give up as physical excruciating pain on top of my mental health problems etc it’s too much to deal with, I genuinely would want to give up!
Make sure you got some decent painkillers even if it can ease pain a little it’s better than none. I would have a good cry, as crying is a natural pain reliever (doesn’t get rid of extreme physical pain) but crying does help abit it kind of clears my mind.
Then I use distraction to help me get through really bad times, I watch a film that I know gives me a nice warm happy feeling, everyone should have a favourite film or film/program that makes them feel happy, it’s a good distraction, eat some comforting food, self soothe by painting your nails, or do face mask or have bubble bath using mindfulness while doing it. Also there is the trick of the “half smile” you force yourself to smile just half way, (it feels weird at first, bit psychotic if I’m mad) but after a while it tricks your brain into thinking you are happy, then it releases happy hormones. Also I find that i don’t like thinking of future, so i take each day one day at a time, i just think of getting through one day, and when i have been really low and in a dark place, i think of getting through 10mins to 20 to 30 it’s just distracting yourself out of awful thoughts long enough until the feel good hormones eventually kick in. Also always be kind to yourself ❤️

Thank you x