Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone. They are more common than you might think, which is why there are 4 suicide hotlines (or helplines and crisis lines) in Mexico that can offer help to anyone struggling with feeling suicidal. Suicidal thoughts might involve:

Thinking there is nothing worth living for
Feeling like you need to escape, or stop the pain
A sense of finality, as if there is no other choice
Having urges to hurt yourself
A deep sense of hopelessness
Not wanting to be alive anymore
Feeling like you don't deserve to go on
Feeling like you wouldn't be missed if you were gone

Feeling suicidal suggests that you're experiencing serious emotional distress. When you're flooded with strong negative emotions, it may seem like there are no solutions to your problems. Taking your life is not the way out, there are other ways to end the pain you're feeling.

It's important to know that how you're feeling is normal and that you are not alone. There are trained crisis line volunteers in Mexico who will listen to you and support you. Speaking to a compassionate volunteer may give you that extra bit of hope that you need to keep going.

If you feel like you might need support with thoughts of suicide, try reaching out to a hotline in Mexico. It's free and confidential.