Suicide can sometimes feel like a scary thing to talk about. However, there are always people who can connect with and support you. If you are going through any of the following, you can reach out to a free suicide hotline (also called crisis lines or helplines) today – there are 5 suicide hotlines in China that can listen and help.
Wanting to disappear
Losing your motivation to keep going
Feeling like you don't deserve to go on
Thinking that the world would be better off without you
Thinking there is nothing worth living for
Feeling like nothing matters anymore
Feeling a deep sense of loneliness or isolation
Fascination with the concept of death and dying
Experiencing suicidal feelings is a response to intense emotional pain that feels impossible to escape from. It's not uncommon to feel that nothing can be solved when you're emotionally overwhelmed. However, with the right support, you can end your emotional suffering without having to end your life.
You may be concerned that nobody will understand what you're going through, but helpline volunteers in China are specially trained to offer support to people in an emotional crisis. There is no right or wrong way to talk about suicidal feelings. Reaching out for help is what counts.
If you feel like you might need support with thoughts of suicide, try reaching out to a hotline in China. It's free and confidential.