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Suicidal Texts & Messages: What to Say
This guide will walk you through what to say to someone who is suicidal over text or message. It is difficult to receive a text or message when you know the person on the other side is in great distress.… Read More
How to Support Someone Who is Having Suicidal Thoughts
It can be incredibly distressing and overwhelming to learn that someone you care about is having thoughts of suicide. You might feel a mix of fear, confusion, and helplessness. However, your support can make a profound difference. This page provides… Read More
How to Talk About Suicidal Thoughts?
Suicidal Thoughts: Where to start… If you’re reading this, it means you’re carrying an immense weight. It means you’re bravely seeking a way to articulate the unbearable pain you’re feeling, even the terrifying thoughts of suicide. Just by being here,… Read More
Squeezing Ice Cubes
Overview Squeezing Ice Cubes can be used as a grounding tool to better manage urges of self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Requirements Make sure you have lots of ice cubes ready to go. Don’t perform this strategy if you have any… Read More
Band Snapping Technique
Overview The Band Snapping Technique is grounding tool to reduce urges of self-harm. If you suffer from intrusive thoughts or ‘urges’ of wanting to self-harm, this trick can help stop or at least delay self-harming behaviour in the present moment.… Read More