“The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.” ― Juliette Lewis
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Any mental health disorder can cause thoughts about suicide. Sometimes people who don’t have a mental health diagnosis, but who suffer from chronic physical illness or pain, or who have experienced a drastic life change or loss, can have these thoughts too.
Sometimes people have passive thoughts about suicide, such as:
- Thinking that it would be better to not exist
- Thinking that if something happened and they died it wouldn’t be such a bad thing
- Thoughts that people would be better off without them
Sometimes people have active suicidal ideation, which means:
- Thinking about actually killing themselves
- Thinking about how they might want to do it
- Making a plan for when and how to do it
- Making arrangements for pets or belongings
- Feeling unsafe, or having fears of going through with it
- Writing a suicide note
Suicidal ideation should always be taken seriously, whether it is passive or active, but active suicidal ideation is an emergency. Please call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are having passive suicidal ideation, we can help.
At Owl & Eagle Health and Wellness, our board certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists provide compassionate, holistic psychiatric care that can help you feel better fast. We will perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation, and work with you to create a personalized holistic treatment plan that can include psychiatric medication, psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ketamine assisted therapy, and evidence based integrative care such as nutritional guidance, vitamins, supplements, stress management, sleep hygiene, exercise, yoga, meditation, and breathwork. This holistic approach will treat your symptoms while helping you optimize your overall health and well-being.
Don’t think about ending your story before it gets really good! At Owl & Eagle Health and Wellness in Golden or Greenwood Village Colorado, we want to help. Contact us with questions or Book Now to schedule an in person or telehealth appointment today.
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Suicidal Ideation Q &A
Someone I know seems like they are having a hard time, and I'm worried about them. What should I do?
If you are worried about someone's mental health, here’s what to do:
Ask to speak with them privately.
Ask how they are doing. Give them time to talk, and really listen to them.
If they tell you they are struggling with their mental health, let them know that mental health problems are really common, and that help is available.
Tell them about 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Let them know that psychiatric care and psychotherapy can really help. Give them our number: 303-736-9697 and let them know they can call or text us to make an appointment.
Check in with them from time to time, and offer to listen if they need to talk.
Someone confided in me that they are thinking about suicide. What should I do?
If someone tells you they are having thoughts of suicide, here’s how you can help:
- Listen, take them seriously, and stay with them if at all possible
- Get help from other friends, family members, or trusted people so you’re not alone, and so you can take turns staying with them if necessary
- Help them secure firearms and other dangerous items so they won’t have access
- Call 988 or take them to the nearest Emergency Room
I'm having serious thoughts about suicide. What should I do?
If you are having serious thoughts of suicide and feel you might be in danger of acting on them, here’s what to do:
- Tell a trusted person, like a friend, family member, or teacher, so they can help
- If you have firearms in your house, give them to a friend or family member to hold for you until you feel better, or get rid of them altogether
- Ask a friend or family member to help you get rid of or lock up anything in your home that you might try to use to harm yourself
- Call one of the following Crisis Lines:
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
- Crisis Text Line Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling
- OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline 1 (800) 273-TALK
- Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
- Transgender Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
- The Native and Strong Lifeline (NSLL) 988 then 4
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room
Please stick around so you can see how amazing tomorrow will be. At Owl & Eagle Health and Wellness in Golden or Greenwood Village Colorado, we can help. Contact us with questions or Book Now to schedule an in person or telehealth appointment today.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts
https://mhanational.org/mentalhealthfacts
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/disparities-in-suicide.html