Page 32 - Big Book of Self Help - Hite_Classical

32 The Big Book of Self-Help Tips - Coach Hite U

144 Never Spend Time Alone

Because it is not easy to admit to a close friend that you have been having thoughts
on killing yourself then prevent yourself from being alone. Pathetic as it may sound,
always find an excuse to bunk with someone else until you are ready to tell someone
about it.

145 Think About The Ten Commandments

Whether or not you believe in them, making yourself realize that it is a sin to kill and
your soul will suffer damnation for it could help squeeze the idea out of your head.

146 Tell Yourself That It Is A Crazy Thought

As much as you can, debate with yourself and keep repeating the line in your head: it
is a crazy thought. It is a crazy thought. It is a crazy thought.

147 Show Recognizable Signs

If you cannot really say them out loud, show some outward signs that you are
struggling within. Do something strange or weird, enough to make other people take
a second look at you.

148 Submit Yourself To Treatment

Go to your physician and tell him or herself about the thoughts you are having.
Suicidal tendencies cannot be prevented on your own so keep yourself alive by
committing yourself immediately.

149 Help Others By Talking About It

Consider yourself lucky when you have succeeded in taming down those suicidal
thoughts. Then after, if you are willing, talk about how you overcame yourself. As
suicidal tendencies can be difficult to detect, coming out proud about surviving it can
help some people quietly suffering from it to do the same and seek treatment like
what you did.

150 Be Cautious

A person who has had suicidal tendencies must never break away from their support
group. You may never know when the thoughts start invading your mind again.

32