Suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming, scary, and confusing. If you’re experiencing these feelings, please know that you’re not alone, and it’s a sign that you’re going through immense pain. At how.edu.vn, we understand that facing such thoughts is incredibly difficult, and we’re here to address these tough questions with empathy and without judgment. Whether you’re having fleeting suicidal thoughts or have made concrete plans, your feelings are valid, and we take them seriously.
Call us now for free on 116 123
I Want to Die. How Can Talking Help Me?
It might feel impossible to imagine that talking could make a difference when you’re facing thoughts of ending your life. However, at Samaritans, we have extensive experience in providing a safe space for individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts, feelings, and plans. We are here to offer immediate support and guide you through this crisis:
- Immediate Relief: When you’re feeling desperate, overwhelmed, or on the edge, talking to someone can help you navigate through those intense moments and find a way to cope.
- Understanding Your Feelings: We can help you unpack the complex emotions you’re experiencing, making sense of the turmoil and distress you’re facing.
- Exploring Further Support: If you feel you need additional help beyond our immediate support, we can assist you in identifying and accessing other forms of professional help and resources that can provide ongoing support.
They are there when all your friends are asleep and you are alone in the world, full of thoughts.
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Am I Suicidal? Recognizing Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings
It’s important to understand that suicidal thoughts exist on a spectrum. You might be suicidal if you’re experiencing some of these thoughts and feelings:
- Desire for Death: You feel absolutely certain that you want to die and believe it’s the only way to escape your pain.
- Seeking an Escape: You desperately long for a solution to what feels like an unbearable nightmare and can’t see any other way out of your current situation.
- Reckless Behavior and Indifference to Life: You no longer care about living or dying, leading you to take increased risks or live in a way that feels reckless and detached from consequences.
- Passive Suicidal Ideation: You don’t actively want to take your own life but would welcome death if it occurred. You might see death as a form of release or a way to regain control in a life that feels out of control.
- Powerlessness and Confusion: You have suicidal thoughts or feelings without understanding why they’re happening, and you feel completely lost and powerless to change anything.
No matter what you’re experiencing, talking to us can provide clarity and support. We’re here to listen and help you navigate these difficult emotions.
Will You Stop Me From Killing Myself?
Our primary goal is to offer you a safe space to talk and explore your feelings. We hope that by talking to us, you can gain a new perspective on your situation and start to see alternative paths forward.
We respect your autonomy and your right to make your own decisions about your life. Unless you are a child or an adult at risk, we will not intervene to stop you from taking your own life against your will. However, even if you have taken actions to end your life, we will continue to offer you support and talk with you. Our aim is always to provide help and explore options, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Will You Tell Anyone That I’m Suicidal? Confidentiality and Its Limits
For most people and in most situations, Samaritans operates as a confidential service. This means we will not disclose the content of your conversations, or even the fact that you contacted us, to anyone without your explicit consent. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we want you to feel safe and secure when reaching out.
However, there are specific and important exceptions to this confidentiality policy. We will not routinely call emergency services. We would only consider this in very limited circumstances:
- Your Request: If you explicitly ask us to contact emergency services on your behalf and are unable to do so yourself.
- Loss of Contact and Prior Information: If you have already provided us with your address, location, or phone number and then become incoherent or unconscious during our conversation, making it clear you are in immediate danger.
- Immediate Danger in Our Branches: If you are in one of our physical branches and harm yourself in a way that poses an immediate threat to your life at that moment.
- Child or Adult at Risk: If you disclose information that indicates you are a child or an adult at risk of harm or abuse, we have a duty to ensure your safety.
- Legal Obligations: In rare situations, legal obligations may require us to break confidentiality.
For more detailed information about these exceptions, please refer to our Safeguarding Policy. We are committed to transparency and ensuring you understand the boundaries of our confidentiality.
What If I Don’t Want to Talk on the Phone? Other Ways to Connect
We understand that talking on the phone isn’t for everyone. Samaritans offers multiple ways to reach out for support, ensuring you can connect in a way that feels most comfortable for you.
Call Us
Whatever you’re going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Benefits:
- Free of charge
- Private, one-to-one conversation
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Consider another option if:
- You have unreliable phone service
- You prefer to express yourself in writing
- You are seeking specific advice or information rather than emotional support
Call us any time, day or night 116 123
Find out more about calling us
Visit a Branch
Speak to a Samaritan in person, face-to-face.
Benefits:
- Personal, face-to-face interaction
- Safe and supportive environment in our branches
- Branches located across the UK and ROI
Consider another option if:
- You need immediate, urgent support right now
- You need support outside of branch opening hours
- You prefer to remain anonymous
Find a branch Visit us in person
Find out more about visiting a branch
Write a Letter
Sometimes, putting your thoughts and feelings into writing can help you gain clarity and understanding.
Benefits:
- Free service
- Gives you time to carefully compose your thoughts
- Allows for reflection and time between correspondence
Consider another option if:
- You require urgent support immediately
- You do not have a stable postal address
- Writing and posting letters is difficult for you
Write to us:
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
Find out more about writing a letter
Email Us
Writing your thoughts down and taking time to reflect can be helpful in understanding your emotions.
Benefits:
- Time to carefully compose your thoughts
- No pressure to respond immediately
- Opportunity to work through things at your own pace
Consider another option if:
- You need urgent support right now
- You want to talk things through in a single session
- You prefer to speak with the same person consistently
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Response Time: Please note that it may take several days to receive a response via email. Email is not suitable for urgent situations.
[Email us: [email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Response time: It may take several days to get a response by email
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Welsh Language Support
If you would prefer emotional support in Welsh, we offer a dedicated Welsh Language Line, which is free to call. We also provide a letter writing service in Welsh.
Call our Welsh Language Line now: 0808 164 0123
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