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You do not need to go through this alone. For 24-hour help in the United States, call 800-273-TALK; in the UK call 116 123; and in Australia call 13 11 14. For hotlines in other countries, visit befrienders.org, suicide.org or the IASP website.  If online text chat is easier for you, find a service in your country in this directory. In the US, try SuicidePreventionLifeline.org or CrisisChat.org. For TTY (Text Telephone) services in the US, dial 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889). If you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or sexually self-questioning in the US, call 1-888-843-4564 or 1-866-488-7386. . If you have a plan to die by suicide, get to the hospital or ask someone to drive you there. You'll receive professional treatment and stay in a safe place until you're no longer in danger of harming yourself. Call an emergency number immediately if there's a chance that you will make the attempt before you get there, or if you have already taken steps to seriously harm yourself. Never let shame, embarrassment, or fear stand in the way of seeking help from friends. Call up someone you trust and talk for as long as you need to. Ask them to come stay with you until you can safely be alone again. Say exactly what you are thinking and/or planning, so your friend understands how serious this request is.  It may be easier to write the friend an email, a letter, or a chat, even if you are sitting next to her. If the crisis lasts for an extended period, arrange other friends to be with you on a rotating schedule, or ask your friend to arrange this for you. You have a serious condition that needs to be treated by an expert, just like someone with a broken leg needs to see a doctor. In fact, calling your doctor is a good place to start. Alternatively, a hotline may already recommend you to a counselor, psychiatrist, or psychologist in your area, or you can find one in your local phone book or through searching online.  It is also possible to talk to an online therapist. A therapist can work with you to make all of the coping steps below easier, and to identify specific treatments that can help you. She may refer you to a psychiatrist, who can prescribe medication. While waiting for help to arrive, distract yourself for as long as you can with a shower, a meal, or a busy activity. Take deep breaths and make a promise to yourself that you aren't going to take your life for at least 48 hours, and not before seeking professional attention. As hard as it might be, put off your plans for two days to give yourself a more time to rest and think things through. Right now suicide might seem like the only option, but circumstances can quickly change. Promise to give yourself at least two more days to find a better option, or reason to keep looking. Try to see your emotions and actions as separate. The pain can feel so overwhelming that it distorts your thoughts and behavior. But thinking about suicide isn't the same thing as going through with it. You still have the power to make a choice not to take your life.
Call a suicide hotline. Seek emergency services Find a friend. Get professional help. Give yourself time.