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Suicidal feelings: How can I cope right now?

Get safe right now

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Get through the next five minutes

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Remove anything you could use to harm yourself

3.

Follow your safety plan or crisis plan

4.

Tell someone how you're feeling

Distract yourself

1.

Try self-harm coping techniques

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Focus on your senses

3.

Steady your breathing

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Look after your needs

5.

Go outside

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Contact a helpline or listening service

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Use online peer support

Challenge your thoughts

1.

Make a deal with yourself that you won't act today

2.

Find your reasons to live

3.

Be kind to yourself

4.

Tell yourself you can get through this

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