{"id":9713,"date":"2024-05-20T13:40:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mind.se\/?page_id=9713"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:45:49","slug":"suicidal-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mind.se\/en\/facts-about-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/suicidal-thoughts\/","title":{"rendered":"Suicidal thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Suicidal thoughts<\/h1>

Suicidal thoughts are common and nothing to be ashamed of. You\u2019re not alone. Having suicidal thoughts doesn\u2019t mean that you actually want to take your own life. Instead, it usually means that you want to change your situation and end your suffering. There are always alternatives, even if you can\u2019t see them when you\u2019re at your lowest. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<\/article>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Talk to someone<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having suicidal thoughts, don\u2019t keep them to yourself. You need to talk to someone you trust. This could be someone you know or someone from a helpline. If you have trouble reaching us here at Mind, there are several other organizations and emergency centres that can help<\/a>. You can also help yourself by contacting healthcare services.<\/p>\n

Suicidal thoughts and hopelessness<\/h2>\n

If you feel that you\u2019ve lost control of your life and lost all hope, suicide may seem like a way out. You may think that by taking your own life, you\u2019re taking back the power over your life. Suicide may seem like a solution to your problems. However, taking your own life isn\u2019t a solution. On the contrary, it dashes your chances of making changes.<\/p>\n

Talking to other people can help you see other ways out and alternatives. You may need help coping, from someone who can listen and help you see the situation from a different perspective. Many people around you may want to help out without you even realizing it.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it like having suicidal thoughts?<\/h2>\n

When you consider taking your own life, it\u2019s common to think that nothing can get better, that you\u2019ve burned all your bridges, that it\u2019s all over. Even if this isn\u2019t actually true, you can feel convinced that it is. Thinking about taking your own life can provide a feeling of relief in the moment, like a short break from your problems. At the same time, these thoughts can feel taboo, evoking shame and increasing your anxiety.<\/p>\n

This is because they\u2019re ideas that challenge the accepted norms of our society. We\u2019re to take care of ourselves and be successful and positive. Wanting to end your life is taboo. Social norms can be extremely difficult to live up to when you\u2019re feeling low. Having suicidal thoughts can make you withdraw from other people, leaving you feeling very alone.<\/p>\n

How can I get rid of my suicidal thoughts?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having suicidal thoughts, don\u2019t keep them to yourself, talk to someone. You may feel alone and an outsider in your situation, but in fact many people have thought and felt the same way as you. Putting your thoughts into words for someone who\u2019s listening can help you find new ways to view your problems and new ways to resolve them. When you\u2019re alone with your suicidal thoughts, they can grow and become stronger. Expressing your thoughts in writing and speech challenges those thoughts and allows you to get support from a fellow human.<\/p>\n

The world is full of people who\u2019ve had suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives but gotten rid of them. People who, in retrospect, find it hard to understand what they were thinking when at their lowest. In addition to thinking about the people you know that you might want to talk to, you can call a helpline.<\/p>\n

When should I seek help?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having serious suicidal thoughts, don\u2019t hesitate to seek professional help. You can contact a healthcare centre or a psychiatric clinic. If you find it difficult to do this alone, you could ask someone to accompany you. And you should do so as soon as possible. Help is available and you\u2019re entitled to it. If you\u2019re having serious suicidal thoughts or have concrete plans for taking your own life, you should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

Reviewed by:<\/strong> Sara Probert-Lindstr\u00f6m, doctor of medical science, registered psychotherapist.<\/p>\n

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