Suicidal thoughts

You are not alone - many young people think about suicide. The thoughts and feelings can change from moment to moment, or day to day. You may feel you don’t want to die, you just want the pain to stop. Sometimes you may feel like you can’t cope and sometimes you may feel like you don’t understand why you are feeling as you do.

Everyone’s experience of suicidal thoughts is different. However, here are some of the more common thoughts and feelings:

• Like there is no point in being alive

• Overwhelmed by negative thoughts

• Tearful

• An unbearable pain that seems endless

• Unwanted, not needed, useless

• Not feeling anything - just numb

Although it may feel difficult to tell someone, the earlier you do, the quicker you can get support to help you manage the thoughts. You don’t have to go through this challenging time alone and talking to someone you trust has helped many people overcome their suicidal thoughts. 

At Centre 33, we are here to support you. If you are aged over 13, you can visit one of our drop-in sessions. Our support is confidential and non-judgemental - and you don't need an appointment.

The Stop Suicide website has a lot of useful information around keeping yourself safe and supporting others.