how do you keep your mind off of bad thoughts like suicide?

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think of good things- on purpose! also, find someone who is worse off than you- then do something nice for them. this always makes me feel better.
donate some of your time as a volunteer. (old folks home/ soup kitchen/ etc).
do something you love doing (paint/dance/listen to music)
exercise is proven to alleviate depression. happy moving!

hope this helps.

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think of what life will be like in 10 years.will you rule the world, or just be a homeless person on the side of the road, because no matter who you are, being dead is way worse than being a loser.

If you are contemplating suicide you ARE depressed AND you need to get some help.right now!! A standard question asked by counselors is: "Have you thought or are you thinking about killing yourself?" If what you say is true you have Major Depression or Clinical Depression and you need to seek out some support and help.
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Masters degree in Social Work.counseling experience.

There are alot of questions of why you would be thinking about suicide ?? Once you are dead you are not coming back.. You have to really listen to what your mind is thinking when u do think if you are wanting to die.. The answers to suicide are very serious to you and your loved ones. What is so bad that you can not talk to some one that you can trust. If you can not find someone to talk to you should call for help and try to figure out what exactly is going on in your head that is making you think of something so bad that you would consider dying.. There is a lot of beauty in this world after you see it with out the thought of suicide.. I really would be a good idea for you to talk either to someone you trust or make that phone to help deal with issues of what are not good..

Go see a doc immediately or sign yourself in at a local hospital before you do anything. Life is worth living. God says in the Bible he does not put more on our shoulders than we can't withstand. Don't let Satan work his powers on you like that to think of suicide. Each day brings a new start, ride all this out with support. If you need medication get on it, there is nothing wrong with that. Pray to God to help you. need my help write me ok/

you sound really depress hun,, you need to see the doctor and they can help. I know how you feel because 4 years ago i was thinking of suicide and i actually tried doing it. I lived and im glad because now im married to a wonderful man and im helping him raise his son who is 7. We have been together for 2 years. I wish you can get some help from a doctor because your going to miss out on alot. Also your problems are gone when u commit suicide but think of your family and how they will feel. Dont do it.

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