Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone. They are more common than you might think, which is why there are 1 suicide hotlines (or helplines and crisis lines) in Samoa that can offer help to anyone struggling with feeling suicidal. Suicidal thoughts might involve:
Feeling like your life has already ended
Feeling trapped or stuck
Fascination with the concept of death and dying
Losing your motivation to keep going
Having urges to hurt yourself
Looking up information about how to kill yourself
Feeling unwanted or like a burden to others
Thinking there is nothing worth living for
A suicidal crisis is a normal response to very severe psychological pain that won't go away. You may be at a point where you're struggling to find the strength to get through one more day. It may not seem like it, but there is hope. You can heal your pain without ending your life.
You may be concerned that nobody will understand what you're going through, but helpline volunteers in Samoa 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.
For free and confidential support with suicide, consider contacting a hotline in Samoa today.