What do I do?

[SheHasHope]

I'm having extreme suicidal thoughts and I don't know what to do. Right now I'm just self injuring to try and cope but it's not even making the thoughts temporarily go away. What do I do?

I'm 16 and live in the U.S.

[Coffeemate]

You need to go to your local emergency department.

I don't know what will happen after that because I know your healthcare system is different to ours but if you're feeling suicidal, it's important to tell someone and keep yourself safe.

Perhaps someone for the US can give you more information??

~x~

[one_step_closer]

Do you have a mental health team? It's important that you let someone know how you're feeling. If you don't have support in place then it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor and see what could be done for you. RYL is also here for you, remember that you can use Live Help or email the supporters at support@recoveryourlife.com. Take care.

[Horizon]

Go to the hospital and fill out the form at the triage nurse station. Put suicidal thoughts and self-injury, feeling very unsafe. They should bring you back to a room soon after and bring a psych liason in to talk to you and determine what care you need.