5. Etika & Suicidal Thoughts

So I recorded my thoughts and heartbreak to encourage those out there who are battling similar thoughts and who are in need of encouragement to ask for help.

Today I was also in a very dark place, having intrusive thoughts and extremely low mood; my thoughts drifted to suicide and self harm regularly throughout the day.

So I recorded my thoughts and heartbreak to encourage those out there who are battling similar thoughts and who are in need of encouragement to ask for help.

Helplines:

UK-

Samaritans Call 116 123 

CALM (for men) Call 0800 58 58 58  operates 5pm to midnight every day 

Papyrus – for people under 35

Call 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm

Text 07786 209697 

The Silver Line– for older people

Call 0800 4 70 80 90

If you find it difficult to talk to someone you know, you could:

call your GP – ask for an emergency appointment

call 111 out of hours – they will help you find the support and help you need 

contact your mental health crisis team – if you have one

USA-

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline -  1-800-273-8255 24 hours a day

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

US Samaritans - Call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

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