Suicide

What do I do: If I have been thinking about suicide for a while?

1. Talk to someone about your thoughts. Talking about it will probably ease your tension and anxiety about the thoughts that you are having. It will also give them an opportunity to show you that they care. If the first person does not want to listen, find someone else who will. Some good places to look for this person is your place of employment or school, organization that you belong to, or churches.
2. Consider the effects that your suicide would have on those around you. How might this decision affect your parents, your friends, your co-workers, or your children?
3. Think about the problem in your life that is causing you to feel like life is no longer worth living. Don’t give up on solving this problem. Let others help you solve it.
4. Your suicidal thoughts may be the result of a chemical imbalance that needs to be treated with medication. In fact, untreated depression is a major cause of suicide. Make an appointment with a physician to talk about this.
5. Seek out the help of a professional counselor.
6. Call the HopeLine (1-800-394-HOPE) to talk or visit www.dmlive.com to chat with a live person.