Suicide / Question
Published: June 26, 2008
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am seriously considering suicide. i have a plan and everything. i'm thinking of doing it tonight and see no reason not to. If there is a reason for me to live, please, please answer this. Thanks alot, signed, girl with a plan
Signed: Girl With A Plan
Dear Girl With A Plan,
There are so many reasons why you should not end your life but your pain is keeping you from seeing them right now. TeenHealthFX is so glad you wrote in because it says that a part of you wants to live and it is so important to focus on that right now. Whatever you are experiencing can and will get better with time and the proper help. The most important thing is that you reach out to someone right now and let them know how you are feeling. Whether it is your parents or another adult you trust, tell them you are in a great deal of pain and are having a hard time finding ways to cope with it. Have this person go with you to your local hospital emergency room as soon as possible. A mental health professional at the hospital ER can assess what you type of care and treatment you need to ensure your immediate physical safety, as well as your long-term emotional well-being and they can help to make arrangements for any kind of services you need. If you are alone and there is no one you can reach out to, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. In northern
One of the pervasive feelings someone experiences when they are thinking about suicide is that he/she is all alone. TeenHealthFX wants to assure you this is not the case. There are many people in your life who care about you a great deal and would be devastated if anything were to happen to you. You’ll be amazed how many people who would genuinely like to help you, and have a good understanding of what you are going through. All you have to do is reach out. TeenHealthFX implores you to seek help right away.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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