Suicidal Thoughts

If you need immediate help because you can’t keep yourself safe or have already harmed yourself, seek emergency help by phoning 999 or by visiting your local A&E.

If you need urgent crisis support, call the Nottinghamshire Crisis Line on 0808 196 3779 (available 24/7) or the Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7).

SHOUT: is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone struggling to cope. Available 24/7. Text SHOUT to 85258.

I am having thoughts about suicide…

Many people have thoughts about suicide at some point in their life. If you are having thoughts about suicide or harming yourself, help is available. Talking to someone can be the first step in getting the help you need.

Please talk to someone as soon as possible and let them know how you are feeling. If you don’t feel like you can talk to someone you know, there are lots of helplines you can phone or text – check out our Get Help Now links further down on this page.

One in every five people has suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives.  You are not alone.

People can have suicidal thoughts for lots of different reasons.  Some of the most common reasons are:

• deep depression and sadness
• feeling helpless or worthless
• feeling overwhelmed by what’s happening in your life, and like there’s no way out
• an important relationship ending
• someone you love dying, especially if they took their own life
• feeling angry and that things can’t change
• chronic pain or physical health problems
• life experiences

You might find this video from BBC Sport helpful: