Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast. What keeps us alive when contemplating suicide?
Nov 11, 2024
Listeners dive into the complex feelings that keep people alive when facing suicidal thoughts. The conversation addresses how emotional stability can fluctuate and highlights the struggle to find hope amidst despair. It also offers insights into coping with relationship challenges, especially during breakups, and the importance of personal agency for emotional wellness. The hosts encourage identifying motivational anchors and what one looks forward to in life, emphasizing the significance of these reflections in navigating difficult times.
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Fluctuating Wishes Affect Suicidality
- Suicidal ideation fluctuates between the wish to live and die, causing distress. - Minimizing back-and-forth emotional shifts can help stabilize mood and reduce suicidality.
Find Your Anchors To Live
- Identify what prevents you from acting on suicidal thoughts and focus on those anchors. - Drill down into why you want to live to strengthen your reasons for survival.
Look Forward To Hope
- Ask yourself what you are looking forward to in the next 24 hours to bring hope. - Integrate positive, hopeful elements into your story to counterbalance despair.