Have ever been through the feeling that things are going so wrong with your life that you feel like ending it? If so, you are not alone. It doesn't mean that you are "crazy" or "weak", and it doesn't even mean that you really want to die. It just means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. 

You can survive these suicidal thoughts if you do either of two things: 
(1) find a way to reduce your pain, or 
(2) find a way to increase your coping resources 

Both are possible. 

If you are feeling sad, depressed or helpless, something has probably been happening in your life that has led you to feel this way. Perhaps it is one major problem - a loss of life, a break-up of a relationship, a serious illness, financial or career worries. Perhaps you feel that you cannot face the situation or other people anymore. 

Or it could be a whole lot of comparatively smaller problems that have occurred one after another until you feel you can't take it anymore. Perhaps you feel that things are so bad that they could not possibly improve. Or you feel helpless to change the situation. 

If something has happened that has left you feeling that life is not worth living, remember you are not alone. Even if things seem bleak, there are people around who can and will help you, and all you have to do is ask. 

Reach out for help : Talk to a trusted friend, a colleague or supervisor, a family member or a counsellor. A doctor, priest, or crisis helpline are other options. The situation may not change, but talking about it can ease the pain, and you may find ways to cope with the situation that seems impossible right now. Even writing to someone can help. 

Give yourself time: Repeatedly tell yourself "I will wait 24 hours before I do anything" or better still, "I will wait for a few days". Just because you feel like ending your life, does not mean that you have to do it right now. 

Be with other people: You may feel like withdrawing from everyone and staying alone. But having at least one caring, trustworthy person with you can make all the difference. 

Always remember that you can get through this situation, cope with suicidal thoughts and come out a stronger person on the other side. 

Our counsellors are available 24/7. You can call and speak to someone who will not judge or criticize but listen and help you find ways to cope. We are here to listen and help. 

Important: 
If you need help urgently, please do not use the e-counselling option. You need a more immediate source of help. 
Call us on 1800 258 8999 or 1800 258b8121. We provide telephonic services 24/7. 

If you would like to discuss this further or need some help or support in this or any other area, our counsellors would be happy to help. 
 
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