INTERNATIONAL HELP CENTER
You do not have to fight these urges alone. You do not have to suffer in silence or cause harm to yourself. Call a self-harm hotline and you can just talk or get advice on how to improve your mood. Find out real long term solutions to your problems. Call now... It’s private and there is nothing to lose.
Sometimes we just need to get away from it all and its not possible in real life. In your virtual life however you can go anywhere you want, do anything you want and be anyone you want. It’s a great place to take a load off when you need a distraction. Join a free 3D virtual world > HERE
Note: Use this as a mild distraction only. This is not a substitute for suicide hotlines, suicide chats or professional therapy.
If your country is not listed, you can try an online chat HERE
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation by Steven Levenkron
The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura Davis
Sometimes we need to have a plan in place to stop ourselves from acting on impulse. A Helpful Engaging Action List or HEAL is this plan combined with engaging tasks, games, actions or simply mild distractions all rolled into 1 to ensure someone who is dealing with suicidal tendencies can protect themselves during the crucial alone times. Learn more about creating a personalized HEAL > HERE
If you don’t like putting pen to paper, try this free and private online journal. It uses the same encryptions banks use so even they can’t see your personal journal. > HERE
If you are having serious suicidal urges right now, call the emergency services or call a suicide hotline