I DON'T WANT TO BE ALIVE

This is a scary thought.

A taboo thought.

A really hard thought to talk about.

The reality is, however, that if you suffer from severe and chronic depression, this thought will, at some point, wind through your mind.

(That’s the national suicide hotline. Kind people are standing by to talk you off the ledge).

You can also reach out to the Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 742742.

If you have no intention of hurting yourself, but nevertheless have I don’t want to be alive swimming through your head, you still need to act. Now. Don’t let this thought make itself at home in your head.

Or go to the emergency room. They can help you stay safe until a psychiatrist is available.

There are a lot of other excellent

hotlines HERE.

You should also ask a trusted person to come be with you until you are able to access professional help.

This is no time to be alone.