This is an addendum to yesterday’s post.  I did not want to appear to diminish the critical issue of suicide.  When the stress level in your life becomes that intense, I am aware some people are able to skirt the thought and individually work on the problem with stress management techniques.

Others may not be able to do that.  If you have thoughts of suicide, it is urgent that you attend to your needs immediately.   This does not mean you are less of a person, less intelligent, or a looser!

It simply means your stress level has elevated to a point that you need to seek immediate help. There is help available.

In one of those dire moments, pick up the phone and dial 911.  Explain you need help and ask to be directed to that help.  Or get on the Internet. There are online MANY helpful websites.  Use keyword like:  suicide, distress, help, depression, etc, hopeless, and so on.

You can also look up suicide help lines, and suicide chat rooms.

Take a breath right now and slow down if you are having these feelings.  Seek help.  Remember there truly are people who care about you; even people you don’t know.  I am one of them.

Please check out “suicidehotlines.com”, or “suicidepreventionlifeline.org” or call: 1(800) 273-TALK as examples.

If you feel lonely, depression or desperate - Take a few breaths, and please take a few minutes to find help.  It very well may safe your life and actually give you hope for a new one!