How to get through it — when you're having these thoughts
Right now, the only job is getting through the next bit — safely, and not alone.
If you feel like you might act on these thoughts, this is the bit that matters.
— Right now
- Call 000 now. That's exactly what it's for.
- Or call Lifeline 13 11 14 — right now, any hour. Tell them 'I'm not safe.'
- Put distance between you and anything you could use to harm yourself.
- Get to another person — ring them, go to them, or head to a hospital emergency department.
— Don't
- Don't be alone with this right now. Reaching out is the move.
- Don't use grog or drugs on top — it makes it harder to come back from.
If you feel like you might act on these thoughts, this is the bit that matters.
— Right now
- Call 000 now. That's exactly what it's for.
- Or call Lifeline 13 11 14 — right now, any hour. Tell them 'I'm not safe.'
- Put distance between you and anything you could use to harm yourself.
- Get to another person — ring them, go to them, or head to a hospital emergency department.
— Don't
- Don't be alone with this right now. Reaching out is the move.
- Don't use grog or drugs on top — it makes it harder to come back from.
Right now: the short version
- 1.If you might act — call 000.
- 2.Lifeline 13 11 14, any hour. 'I'm not safe' is enough.
- 3.Put distance between you and anything you could use.
- 4.Be near another person. Don't be alone with it.
- 5.The next hour only. The pain lifts — it has before.
Doing it tough?Call Lifeline 13 11 14