Feeling Suicidal?
Connect For Therapy is not intended for individuals who are actively contemplating suicide. If
you are experiencing serious suicidal thoughts, please stop now and telephone 911 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
"Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain."
That's all it's about. You are not a bad person, or crazy, or weak, or flawed, because you feel
suicidal. It doesn't even mean that you really want to die - it only means that you have more
pain than you can cope with right now. If I start piling weights on your shoulders, you will
eventually collapse if I add enough weights... no matter how much you want to remain standing.
(That's why it's useless for someone to say to you, cheer up! - of course you would, if you
could.)
Quote From "If You're Thinking About Suicide...Read This First"
Feeling suicidal is a serious problem and no one should take it lightly. If you find yourself feeling
suicidal seek immediate help. These are some online resources that may help
you get up the courage to make the call for help. Above all else -- YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please
keep yourself safe.
The Surgeon General's Call To Prevent Suicide
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calltoaction/default.htm
"On July 28, 1999, Tipper Gore and Surgeon General David Satcher hosted a press conference at
which the Surgeon General unveiled a blueprint to prevent suicide in the United States. The
document, entitled The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent Suicide, outlines more than
a dozen steps that can be taken by individuals, communities, organizations and policy makers."
Befrienders International
http://www.befrienders.org/
Includes crisis centers for the U.S., Canada and many international areas. Also on site is information
for helping a suicidal person, and help if you are feeling suicidal.
If You're Thinking About Suicide...Read This First
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
This is a top notch site that discusses openly with anyone feeling suicidal the pain behind it
while giving hope and reasons to continue on. I recommend this site to anyone, I know I have been
here enough that's for sure.
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/
This is the U.S. mirror site of the Samaritans. Has the latest information on suicide. Also
provides a way to talk to someone either anonymously or not (your choice) about feeling suicidal.
Great site. Lots of information, too much to list individually here.
