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Postpone any Decision to End Your Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keep a list of things you can do to distract yourself and use it when the feeling starts to surface. Give yourself time to get the support you need.<\/p>\n

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Talk to Someone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Reach out to others who might help you to see alternative ways of solving or thinking about a problem, and help you to have a more positive outlook. If you\u2019re having trouble talking to people you know, phone a crisis line (e.g. Kids Help Line, Lifeline or the Suicide Callback Service).<\/p>\n

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Avoid Being Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Have someone stay with you, especially at night, until your thoughts of suicide decrease.<\/p>\n

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Write a Safety Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Come up with a plan you can put into action anytime \u2013 such as organising that you will ring a friend or family member when you feel overwhelmed or upset.<\/p>\n

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Write Down Your Feelings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Writing down your feelings, or keeping a journal, can be a great way to understand your feelings, your situation, and think about alternative solutions to problems.<\/p>\n

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Set Small Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Try to set goals that are achievable for you, even if it\u2019s on a day-by-day, or hour-by-hour, basis. And remember to reward yourself too.<\/p>\n

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Stay Healthy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Exercise and eating well can help you to feel better and manage difficult things in your life. Start by doing something small a couple of times a week (e.g. a 15 minute walk or two or three laps of a pool).<\/p>\n

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Avoid Drugs and Alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alcohol and other drugs are depressants that make you feel worse. They don\u2019t help to solve your problems and they can make you do things you wouldn\u2019t normally do.<\/p>\n

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See a Mental Health Professional<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other health professionals are trained to deal with issues relating to suicide, metal illness and well-being. Ask your General Practitioner (GP) or contact a crisis line for information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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