Depression and sadness can become completely overwhelming, causing you to feel that there is no hope or reason to live. In moments of immense pain, it may seem impossible that depression can be treated and happiness restored. Suicidal thoughts do not make you crazy or flawed. It just means that you are dealing with symptoms that you aren’t able to cope with currently. Thankfully, depression treatment can equip you with tools to cope and find the strength to keep going. With support, you can overcome your problems, and suicidal thoughts will eventually pass.
If you are currently struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Suicidal thoughts can distort your thinking, making it hard to see possible solutions to your problems or reach out to loved ones who can offer support. Family, friends, counselors, and therapists can help you see the resolve in ways that are not visible to you in times of despair. Experiencing emotional pain to that degree is traumatizing. Give Bayview Recovery a chance to help you overcome depression and suicidal thoughts. Call us now at 855.478.3650 to find out more on how to get started.
3 Mental Health Tips to Help with Suicidal Thoughts
There is a variety of ways to manage your mental health, even in the midst of suicidal thoughts.
1. Make a Contract with Yourself
Write a contract to yourself promising that you will not do anything for 24 hours and sign it. Suicidal thoughts are temporary, and putting distance between your thoughts can be the difference in your thoughts becoming a reality. If you draw up this contract, chances are you will be reminded of it each time a suicidal thought occurs. Waiting can encourage the suicidal thoughts to pass and suicidal actions to diminish.
2. Avoid Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol may seem like a temporary solution to fix your problems, but the reality is that they make your problems worse. Substance abuse can significantly increase the gravity and length of depressive episodes. When your judgment is impaired, suicide attempts become more likely. Lastly, one of the most critical steps in suicide prevention is treating substance abuse alongside depression. When substance abuse and mental health disorders co-occur, a dual diagnosis treatment plan can be paramount in healing. Bayview Recovery’s dual diagnosis treatment program offers help in recovery from substances such as:
- Alcohol
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Opioids
- Meth
As we treat substance use disorders, we also treat the mental health disorder that co-occurs. One of our most common dual diagnosis treatment options for a mental health disorder is depression treatment.
3. Share Your Feelings
Confiding our feelings to someone we trust, whether it be a family member or friend, can be a positive first step in coping. Don’t let shame or embarrassment keep you from seeking help. If you feel like your friends or family possibly couldn’t understand, you can reach out to an empathetic counselor through phone or online. Just talking about pressure building or how bad you feel can help. People have overcome similar feelings to yours and managed to survive.
Seek Treatment at Bayview Recovery
Finding a compassionate, qualified, and talented therapist like one of our staff at Bayview Recovery can be beneficial in decreasing the likelihood that you will feel suicidal in the future. Bayview Recovery offers a comprehensive wellness program that can provide you with tools to manage depression. You’ll also gain confidence to show resilience in any difficult situation life you may encounter.
Don’t try to live with these feelings alone. Many people want to support you, like the staff at Bayview Recovery. Our compassionate and accepting staff are here to offer you support and encouragement to overcome painful feelings. Call now at 855.478.3650 to speak with one of us today.
