I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. I want to reassure you that you are not a bad person or crazy, or weak, or flawed simply because you feel suicidal. It doesn’t even mean that you really want to die – it only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. We are not equipped to help you manage these feelings on an ongoing basis but I can help direct you to people who can.
If you or your loved one is immanently suicidal, call 911.
If you or your loved one has a therapist, get a timely appointment. Locate one if there is not one.
If you or your loved one has a Pastor or Priest whom you trust, contact them. If your church has a Pastoral Care Ministry, contact them.
The Samaritans - a non-religious charity founded in 1953 which exists to provide confidential emotional support to any person, who is suicidal or despairing; and to increase public awareness of issues around suicide and depression. Trained volunteers provide this service 24 hours every day. It is free. Absolute confidentiality guaranteed. You may talk to a trained Samaritan volunteer by email, in person at a Samaritans branch (where available) or on the phone. The New York branch contact information is: www.samaritansnyc.org (212-673-3000). This organization is also good to help loved ones living with someone who feels suicidal.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (1-800-273-TALK (8255) – they can route you to the closest possible crisis center in your area (120 facilities in the US).
These organizations take the time to talk a person through their suicidal feelings and to help these individuals access help and formulate a plan for being safe. These organizations will also help friends and loved ones of people feeling suicidal access resources and come up with a plan. They will help “coach” friends and families so they can better assist their despairing friend.
I am so sorry that you are in
I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. I want to reassure you that you are not a bad person or crazy, or weak, or flawed simply because you feel suicidal. It doesn’t even mean that you really want to die – it only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. We are not equipped to help you manage these feelings on an ongoing basis but I can help direct you to people who can.
These organizations take the time to talk a person through their suicidal feelings and to help these individuals access help and formulate a plan for being safe. These organizations will also help friends and loved ones of people feeling suicidal access resources and come up with a plan. They will help “coach” friends and families so they can better assist their despairing friend.