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What should I do if I am feeling suicidal, but don't want to tell anyone?

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cherryblossomsea
July 29th, 2018 8:54am
Call the suicide hotline or distract yourself or make a list of reasons why you shouldn't kill yourself.
Anonymous
July 29th, 2018 1:19am
If you dont wish to share that info with friends or loved ones, you can always come on 7 cups or call a suicide hotline and talk with an anonymous person about how your feeling!
Anonymous
July 26th, 2018 9:59pm
Focus What is making me happy in life and force myself to think positive daily. Avoid people that harass me, and get closeer to the one who actually care about me.
Anonymous
July 26th, 2018 12:30am
If you are feeling suicidal, you should contact a mental health professional. If you want to remain anonymous, contact the USA’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1(800)273-8255 for qualified people to help you and give advice.
Allears247
July 25th, 2018 11:38am
I would talk to someone about it. Even if it is a complete stranger talking about it helps you mentally work through your issues. Even a 7-cups listener would do the trick.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 7:32am
I would recomend that you call an anomumus hot line and talk to someone who doesnt know you and wont judge you for expressing your feelings. I would also reccomend that you write down your feelings in a journal.
XenSoftly
April 7th, 2018 7:08pm
When you are feeling suicidal, you should always reach out to someone. You do not deserve to go through this alone. Please seek out someone, whether it be a parent, friend, counsellor, person in your community, or a helpline.
MattInWonderland
July 19th, 2018 5:41pm
That's a very difficult situation to be in, and I know it first hand. Please know that there are plenty of ways that you can anonymously talk to people about these feelings (e.g. via a suicide hotline). If it is possible, it is also an option to find an impartial therapist who you can trust to keep what you say confidential. Whatever you do, don't leave it too late - even if you are feeling well, it is important that you get what you need to keep you safe in case these feeling recur in the future. Beyond that initial help, it might also be worth considering why it is that you don't want to share. Maybe it is because it is not safe to share with the people around you, or maybe it is because it is just a very scary subject to open up about, and that once you get past that it will pay off. This may be something to talk in depth about with a trusted person as mentioned earlier (therapist, hotline operator). My best wishes to you, and I hope this has helped.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2018 7:53pm
Write it down. Ripped the paper. Then throw it away to the trash. I actually talk about it to God. I’m thinking suicidal but at that time i’m thinking thousand hundred billion million whatever way not to do it. It works, for me.
atenana12
July 15th, 2018 1:08pm
First of all, I want to think of happy thoughts, remember the moments when I feel like life is beautiful and think of the people around me especially those who took care, and loved me. In this method, I might be able to think clearly of what I can be and think of the best solutions in life.
Diya83
July 13th, 2018 5:05pm
You should try and help yourself if you feel like you don’t want to or can’t tell anyone. Whenever you feel an urge, beat it. Distract yourself in any possible way that won’t harm you and remember that you can cry it out if you need to
FruityPanda470
July 13th, 2018 7:15am
Call the national suicide hotline. They can provide help for you if you aren’t comfortable with talking to someone you know.
newday17
July 8th, 2018 7:35pm
Firstly, while I understand that you do not want to tell anyone about being suicidal, it's very important that you do. However, if you're not comfortable with talking about this with your guardians/close friends, then I recommend a crisis line. Not okay with talking on the phone? That's fine, too, there is a Crisis Textline that serves the same function and they have always been very helpful when I need them. Good luck to you. You are not alone.
Anonymous
July 8th, 2018 11:49am
Think about the good things of your life. But the most important thing is that you need help, so go for it.
Anonymous
July 6th, 2018 5:07pm
You could talk to someone from a suicide helpline/hotline so no will know who you are. However, if things become too much, please tell someone. Someone you can trust and don’t hold it in. Your life is meaningful, believe that.
Leethelion
July 1st, 2018 2:58am
I think you should really tell someone but there are also suicide hotlines to call or you can get a therapsit
delicateZebra
June 30th, 2018 11:26am
Write it all down, Sit and write how you feel, what making you feel like this and what you want to happen, Maybe put this in an envelope and give to someone you trust or go doctors and just give them the letter, You can also call the samaritins
keepgoing12
May 18th, 2018 4:36am
Try to journal down your feelings, it can help you feel better about yourself and you can self reflect on how you are feeling.
Pugsandpebbls
May 5th, 2018 6:19am
Try to calm your self, try to breath in and out deeply and thing about something that made you happy
onedirection1213
April 15th, 2018 9:53pm
https://metanoia.org/suicide/ read this!
sereneShoulder53
April 15th, 2018 9:04am
There are people who can help 1-800-273-8255 or www.suicide.org .... If you feel you will benefit from seeing a therapist but don't want to speak to your guardians about doing so there is also an online therapist available on this platform here (http://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/)
Anonymous
April 13th, 2018 1:49pm
You can call a suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255, there you are anonumous. But I would recommend telling someone, you don't have to mention "suicide" if you feel like that is hard, but it is very important that someone knows that you're not feeling well
Anonymous
April 11th, 2018 11:36pm
Feeling suicidal is very serious, and if you feel this way, you should try to get help from a trusted friend or professional if possible. If you don't want to tell anyone and do not feel that you are at immediate risk of hurting yourself, then it might help to distract yourself until the feeling passes, maybe by talking to someone, or getting out of the house. If possible, try to be with people so you're not isolated, which can make things worse.
LucieG
April 11th, 2018 10:56pm
Please find a way to stay safe, take away the plan hat you have and get rid of what you plan to use as your method. Reach out on 7 cups, phone a confidential helpline where whatever you say will not be shared.
Anonymous
April 11th, 2018 2:24am
Contact a therapist or contact a suicide hotline and ask them for further advice to help manage your thoughts and feelings.
calmArrow24
May 9th, 2018 2:52am
I would suggest talking to someone over a crisis line. Technically, it’s still telling someone, but since you do not know them, it might be easier. This is not something you need to struggle with alone, and even if you don’t want people you know to find out, try and see if you can find anonymous resources to use. I used an online chat for a few months before the people close to me found out.
latticinio
May 9th, 2018 2:25pm
If you're feeling suicidal it's necessary for your wellbeing to let someone know. It doesn't have to be a parent or staff member at your school, though. It could simply be a close friend of yours that you trust. Suicidal thoughts, usually if left untreated, will manifest and become unbearable. You need to let someone know how you feel before that happens. Alternatively, you can contact these sources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24h) 1-800-273-8255 or use this online version: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
strongforce
May 17th, 2018 1:28am
There are some hotlines through phone and chat, including the Lifeline and the Trevor Hotline, that you can reach out to anonymously. Remember, though, your safety comes before anything else, so if you feel you are actively suicidal or are planning to kill yourself, it may be important to tell someone.
Anonymous
May 17th, 2018 8:53pm
That’s not good, you should tell someone. Weather it be a parent, girlfriend/boyfriend or a friend. Even a helpline/lifeline. They are there to help you to get your mind off the issue. You just have to reach out to them. You can do this! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!
Anonymous
April 7th, 2018 8:07pm
If you are worried telling someone you know about this, you can try calling a suicide prevention lifeline or get help from a counsellor/therapist (confidential and not people see/work with) who specialize in helping people that are having these feelings. It can be difficult opening up to those close to you about how you are feeling in fear of how they might react, but you really shouldn't try and get through this alone. Seek help for those that love and care about you. Your life is a gift you should cherish!