Do you want to die?

Do you feel like you want to die, or harm yourself?

Do you think that everyone would be better off without you?

Are you at the end of your rope?

Is the pain so great, on the inside, that you will do anything to make it stop?

Is it so bad that you think that no one will understand?

You are not alone!

Millions of people feel just like you do each and every day!

There is a way out, if you are willing to have a open mind, and if you are willing to read the following.

Print this page and put it where you can see, and read it, everyday!
by Matthew Dovel

Here is what you need to do right now!  Pick one of the following, and JUST DO IT.  Also, pick one that is not easy, or something that you normally would not do.

Take a walk and make this part of a daily routine.  On your walk take notice of the ground, the dirt.  Pick up some dirt and put it in the palm of your hand.  See what the dirt is made of (look closely).  Now find a tree to look at, or a bush.  Really look at a tree, from where it has pushed up out of the earth all the way up to the leaves that reach to touch the sun.  Now look at the sky and notice how big it is.  Feel the wind as it brushes up against your skin and as you do this, listen to the sounds of this world around you.  Hopefully, by now, you have relieved some of the pressures that you were feeling before you took this walk, and you got some needed exercise.  Now you can get back to your daily activities, and problems that just a little while ago seemed so overwhelming.  You don’t need to be a member of Gold’s Gym to feel better about yourself, take baby steps.

Eat something healthy, and start right now!  Go and get some fresh fruit; a banana, pear, peach, plum, orange, apple, etc.  Eat at least one of these every day and do it now!

Get some sleep.  Most of us need at least eight hours of sleep every night.  You will need your rest to deal with life’s issues.  Even if you must take a over the counter sleeping pills, do it and follow the instructions.  If it says take one at night, only take one!  Don’t make sleeping pills a habit; only take them when necessary in order to get caught up on your needed rest.

Limit your food from fast food restaurants to twice a week.  Altered and preserved food looses its nutritional value.  Prolonged exposure to processed food will cause your brain to short circuit (make you think bad thoughts about yourself).   Eat a well balanced meal most every day and you will be surprised how much more energy you will have.  Not only does the physical act of making a meal burn calories, it is also good for you.  One small step to building self-esteem for a healthy mind.

Talk to someone you trust.   Open yourself up to a family member, or friend, and tell them how you are feeling.   Don’t hold in your feelings.  Feelings have never killed anyone, but thinking that no one will understand could kill you.  (Try to talk to at least one person a day and avoid isolating yourself).

Do something silly.   Sing to a song on the radio out loud (even if you don’t know all the words), dance by yourself in the kitchen, put on clothing that don’t match, stand in the mirror naked and tell yourself OUT LOUD that you are beautiful and mean it.

Treat yourself once a week.  Do something fun at least once a week that you normally wouldn't do.  Go to the movies during a weekday.  Take a day off and do nothing.  Read a book you've always wanted to read.  Call someone that you have been thinking about.  Buy a skateboard and try riding it.  Buy a bicycle and ride it around the neighborhood and try riding it with no hands.

This is the only suggestion that is not a suggestion!  Pray.  Do it now.  Just pray for help.  And most of all, remember that you did it.

If you do one of these eight steps each day you will find that the stress in your life will diminish greatly.  Don't take yourself so seriously!  Enjoy life and have some fun.  Always remember that you are never, ever, alone.

Also, if you are drinking alcohol, or are taking drugs (illegally, or not as prescribed), STOP.    Consider going to a Alcoholics Anonymous, or a Narcotics Anonymous meetings.  These meetings are in every city in the U.S. and are world wide, just call directory assistance.

Remember the following

It doesn’t matter what you are feeling, IT WILL PASS.

It doesn’t matter what you have done, YOU CAN BE FORGIVEN.

It doesn’t matter what you think people think of you, YOU CAN START OVER.

It doesn’t matter if you think that no one cares if you live or die, because if no one else does, I DO.

"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem!"
Suicide will not end your pain, it just starts it!

Suicide is pure evil;
It helps your enemies,
It hurts your friends.

If none of this helps, and you still feel like you want to die, or harm yourself, call: 1-800-SUICIDE   24/7

To contact ISP call: 1-702-743-4340

NOTE: This information does not represent a therapeutic recommendation or prescription. For specific information and advice, consult your physician.