wanting to act on suicidal thoughts?

emgrxx
emgrxx Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Mental health and wellbeing

i have felt suicidal for almost a year now. its a constant thought that i cant get rid of. i have acted on them thoughts twice and recently i had planned it all out but didnt do it. i dont know if i can fight off the thoughts anymore. its draining me. does anyone have any advice on how to stop these thoughts from drowing my head everyday?

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community Member Posts: 17,413 Championing

    Hi @emgrxx - & welcome to this friendly & supportive community. Please, if you feel unsafe, go to A & E if you possibly can.

    Have you tried to get help from your GP letting them know how bad you've been feeling?

    There are some helplines (& a text service) listed here:

    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

    We're also here to simply listen should you wish.

  • Autism_at_40
    Autism_at_40 Community Member Posts: 899 Pioneering

    I can also empathise with you on this, as I have experienced my own fair share of thoughts, etc.

    I usually try and contact Samaritans, SHOUT or any one of those charities to try and help me.

    If you ever have a good day, grab a notebook and write down all the things you like about yourself, the people in your life (if applicable), the things you enjoy (even if it's just the morning sunshine, a good book or a cup of coffee), try and describe it in detail and how it makes you feel. Then when you have a bad day, read the book.

    I also have several boards on pinterest, funny things, cute things (cats etc), beautiful things (landscapes, sunsets, beautiful items etc). I look at these when I feel down.

    This picture never fails to make me smile.

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    You could watch your favourite TV show or films, something humourous.

    Play a game, candy crush, tetris, sims, etc whatever you can get into.

    I like to put on something relaxing from youtube, like singing bowls or just ambient sounds etc

    If you like to read, it's a good way to escape into another world.

    Sleep, sometimes just allowing yourself to sleep is good. If you feel like crying, just let it all out - it's very cathartic. Take a long shower or soak in a bath.

    I recently wrote down all the things that were bothering me, I had 45 on the list! I am now trying to work out a way through them all, but one at a time in small steps. Hopefully this will reduce the stress and anxiety I suffer with, so that in turn it will slow down the frequency of such destructive thoughts I have.

    I know none of these things may help for you, I hope they do and that you feel some sort of peace. Once you find things that work, make a note so that you can go back to them when you need to (I often forget).

    The community here is supportive. If you feel lost, you can always post on here. There is also the games section, it can help take your mind off things.

    I hope you feel better.

  • Autism_at_40
    Autism_at_40 Community Member Posts: 899 Pioneering

    I would also say that, it might be the last thing you feel like doing, but I find that going for a walk really helps too.

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,602 Online Community Programme Lead

    Good morning @emgrxx,

    I’m really sorry you’re feeling like this, but I do want to say that it’s really brave of you to reach out and share how you’re struggling. Suicidal thoughts can be incredibly overwhelming, and it’s important to know that you don’t have to fight them on your own.
    Have you been able to talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling? Whether it’s a friend, family member, or a professional, just opening up to someone can make a huge difference.

    There are also places that can support you right now—Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123, and if you’re not comfortable talking on the phone, you can email them at jo@samaritans.org for confidential support. It’s really important to reach out and not go through this alone. You deserve support, and there’s help available.

    I’m going to pop over an email in a little while, so please look out for that if you can.

  • Kevin23
    Kevin23 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 14 Listener

    Hello how are u all.. have mobility issues and austium I'm getting weaker physical and head pains. I'm on medication nothing works really.. I'm a burden on people around me . Why do j feel this way when others are worse off I am weak un ungrateful . I saw a programme on how the government is encouraging euthanasia.. what is this about

  • Kevin23
    Kevin23 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 14 Listener

    Holo me again made a mistake posting that previous message .. I'm not suicidal ..sorry for the inconvenience

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