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Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming suicidal thoughts.

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Even: Even when life feels awful, things can get better - but only if you're breathing! stay in there!

Answered 1/11/2016

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Ignore: Do recognize loss, helplessness, futility, and share with family and therapists. Avoid isolation.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

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Ignore: Do not treat your depression alone, have a support network.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Its ok to be sad, and best not to do it alone. Isolation is poison so please reach out.

Answered 10/11/2017

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Our thoughts control our feelings and behaviors. Keep your thoughts positive. The rest will follow!

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Do seek medical ; psychological support. Don't attribute too much importance to most things in life.

Answered 10/22/2017

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Ignore: Suicidal thoughts can be reduced or stopped with help from a dr. And a therapist.

Answered 4/30/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The: The best way to know if someone is suicidal is to ask them. Ask if you are worried then you can help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If someone you know expresses suicidal thoughts, seek medical help for them immediately!

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Tell someone,reach out for help,don't suffer alone.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Suicide: Suicide Prevention 101: If you believe someone is contemplating suicide seek help immediately.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Suicide: Suicide Prevention 101: If a friend or family member is acutely suicidal, do not leave him/her alone.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Suicide: If someone turns to you, it's a cry for help. Talk to them and seek professional help.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Ignore: Work on triggers for your thoughts. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Where: “Where hope would otherwise become hopelessness, it becomes faith.” Robert Brault.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Ignore: Don't go it alone. Whether brief musings or frequent, intense plans, you need good counsel and help.

Answered 9/29/2016

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