Ep 16: Suicide ideation

Having suicidal thoughts is more common than we think. You never know who may be suicidal, it could be the person with the biggest smile in the room, your strongest parent, or even yourself. According to SOS Singapore, suicide is the leading cause of death for those between 10-29 years old.

We hope that today’s episode will bring you hope if you’re feeling suicidal. Or if you know someone who is suicidal, this could perhaps help shed light on what they’re going through and how you can be of support to them.

Note: The guest in this episode is kept anonymous and their voice is altered. 

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Timestamps:

(1:26): Guided meditation to arrive

(2:59): Have you experienced suicidal thoughts before?

(5:53): When was the first time you had suicidal thoughts before?

(7:27): I want the pain to end.

(9:49): Story about a teenage boy who wanted to end it all

(13:42): How do you usually navigate conversations with suicidal people?

(19:48): Everything is just bottled up

(21:35): Two broad reasons on why are people suicidal ?

(23:14): How can we help ourselves?

(25:26): The 5 remembrances

(25:50): Regulating yourself when emotions run high

(28:14): Tying back to the 4 Noble Truths!

(33:01): The question that we all did not have answers to!

(36:39): The two bamboo acrobats

(38:18): Gifts of pain

(39:26): Last advice

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Helpline: 

National Care Helpline: 1800-202-6868

SOS 24-hour Hotlines: 1800-221-4444

SOS 4-digit hotline: 1-767

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

Tinkle Friend:1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Resources to read: 

https://www.sos.org.sg/blog/i-want-to-help-someone-who-has-suicidal-thoughts

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/supporting-someone-suicidal-thoughts/

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