What should I do when my depression starts getting severe or I start having suicidal thoughts?

Please, please, please feel free to message me any time you like. I will do my absolute very best to help you out. (: Otherwise, talk to a real counselor or contact a suicide hotline. You are loved and I may not know you but I'd be sad if you died!

You're not alone; many of us have had suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Feeling suicidal is not a character defect, and it doesn't mean that you are crazy, or weak, or flawed. It only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. This pain seems overwhelming and permanent at the moment. But with time and support, you can overcome your problems and the pain and suicidal feelings will pass. Even though you’re in a lot of pain right now, give yourself some distance between thoughts and action. Make a promise to yourself: "I will wait 24 hours and won't do anything drastic during that time." Or, wait a week. Thoughts and actions are two different things—your suicidal thoughts do not have to become a reality. There’s is no deadline, no one pushing you to act on these thoughts immediately. Wait. Wait and put some distance between your suicidal thoughts and suicidal action. Even people who feel as badly as you are feeling now manage to survive these feelings. Take hope in this. There is a very good chance that you are going to live through these feelings, no matter how much self-loathing, hopelessness, or isolation you are currently experiencing. Just give yourself the time needed and don’t try to go it alone. Many of us have found that the first step to coping with suicidal thoughts and feelings is to share them with someone we trust. It may be a friend, a therapist, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a family doctor, a coach, or an experienced counselor at the end of a helpline. Find someone you trust and let them know how bad things are. Don’t let fear, shame, or embarrassment prevent you from seeking help. Just talking about how you got to this point in your life can release a lot of the pressure that’s building up and help you find a way to cope.

Get an empty box. Write down the numbers of suicide and crisis hotlines on notebooks you use frequently. Write a list of reasons to live. Fill a photo album of all the good memories you had. Write postcards to yourself. Fill the box with these. When you feel suicidal, go to this box. Next, make a safety plan. Write a list of all the things you'll do when you are suicidal. Go to the emergency room. Call a hotline. Talk with your friends. Tell your family about this plan. Tell your friends. Tell everyone you trust. And the next time you are suicidal, tell the same people you told your safety plan to and they will help to calm you down.

Suicidal thoughts can be dodged. I have been through the same thoughts. Walking helps alot. Take a walk outside with people around and let all that frustration flow out. Change of environment changes perception.

Talk to the important people in your life about this and see a professional. Depression and suicidal are really difficult to go through alone and it helps to know that there are people out there who are there for you and want what's best for you, even if you might not be able to see what's best for you at the moment.

Try for one last day... each day before you give it all up. When someone starts to feel it's the end, what he/she really want is to be saved and listened to. And many can relate to you so stay strong, you're not alone! Love.

If your depressions starts getting worse or you're having suicidal thoughts, I think it's best to see a therapist or another professional. There are so many people that are willing to help you. There are so many resources available that can help you start enjoying life again.

Everyone has different coping mechanism but you could try to draw, write, listen to music or do anything that makes you feel happy. I would also consider talking to a professional because suicidal thoughts can be hard to get through alone.

As soon as you notice that your depression is becoming severely detrimental, then I believe it would be best to tell a friend or someone you're close to about your depression. Holding in your depression and how you feel will not do any good AT ALL. In fact, holding all your emotions in without any sort of release will be extensively agonizing, and will do more harm than good. Besides, talking to someone who you trust will likely not do any harm. If talking to someone about your depression isn't of your interest, then you could possibly take part in hobbies or maybe get a membership at a local gym! Going to the gym would allow you to get your mind off your depression, get physically AND mentally fit, and you would be surrounded by people, which may result in you not feeling lonely. Listening to music is always helpful when it comes to depression, however, it cannot be the sole form of relief. Surrounding yourself with friends or people you enjoy being around with would help you find happiness in the world around you. Going to the gym can result in you being physically fit, which would in turn improve your self-confidence and help release some toxic hormones, meaning improving your overall well being (mental health included!).

Call a hotline! If you are in immediate danger a suicide hotline or 911 are the best resources to use! People within these services are trained to help you and will have the best effect on the situation.