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I have been in a crisis for over a month now, and I would like to remind everyone the effectiveness of suicide prevention.

First off, I have been scared to call the suicide hotline, as I was afraid this was a part of the government, and that if I called, I would be taken away. After research, I can now clearly state this is not true, as the suicide hotline (tel:988) is run by a non-profit charity, and in no way relates to the current government. Although I didn't use the hotline this time, I got help from locals. You probably can too, there are places in most towns and cities that will help with this (some even have physicians who will help) and if you don't live in one, it is definitely worth traveling to.

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I have made a weaker anti-suicide message in the past, but I have not followed through on it as I should have. This time is different, I feel this message is probably one of the most important things I will accomplish this month.

I am going to be taking a mental health day today, but I am not going to stop my daily work. Please feel free to reach out if you want to. I have some issues I am still working out.

You matter. Don't ever forget that! And NEVER let anyone tell you otherwise!!

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@seanpm2001 Thank you, I needed this thread so much right now. I have been going through a difficult time and struggling for months, I was starting to feel better last week but this week I found myself yet again wishing I wasn’t here anymore and even wondering how I would do it. I’m encouraged to be reminded that I’m not alone in having thoughts like this and that it is possible to try to carry on in spite of it all and that someone else feeling this way still thinks it’s worth it to carry on.