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What should I do when the urge to end it all is strong?

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Mosselbay (South Africa

Bipolar 2
Anxiety Disorder
ptsd

August 15
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Sending happy vibes to you, take care of yourself if you can

August 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

For me the answer is to get busy doing something, anything, to get my mind off of it. I know that's hard to do but that's all I got. I struggle with the same.

August 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

My talk off the ledge:

What is it going to prove if you end it all?
How will your loved ones hear?
Will they attribute it to mental illness?

How about a bit of self-care?
***Take a walk in nature?
***Journal *ask me about how to journal effectively on good days and bad.
***Clean out the junk drawer
***Remove the crumbs from the drawer beneath the silverware
***Do your hair or makeup *you won't want to feel bad when you look good.
***Audiobook or movie

That's all on my plate right now
Wen

August 15
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Just sit with it like it's a sad friend. What would you do for her? Do that for you. ❤️‍🩹

August 15
MyDepressionTeam

First and most importantly — if the urge to end your life feels overwhelming right now, please reach out immediately:

- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org
- Call emergency services (911) if you feel you're in immediate danger

You don't have to face this moment Show Full Answer

First and most importantly — if the urge to end your life feels overwhelming right now, please reach out immediately:

- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org
- Call emergency services (911) if you feel you're in immediate danger

You don't have to face this moment alone. Once you're safe, it helps to have a plan in place for when these feelings arise. Some things that can help in the moment:

- Use grounding techniques to bring yourself back to the present (like focusing on your breathing or your surroundings)
- Reach out to someone you trust — a friend, family member, or therapist
- Contact your mental health provider or go to an emergency room if the feelings feel unmanageable

Having a trusted person who knows what to watch for during your darkest moments can make a real difference. Talking openly with your care team about these urges — even when it feels hard — is one of the most important steps you can take.

August 15

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