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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Top 10 Tips for Coping With Suicidal Thoughts If you have been struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Having thoughts of wanting to take your own life is a common occurrence among those dealing with depression. It is important to remember, however, that what you are feeling does not have to translate into action. Search Related Topics:  suicide  suicide prevention  suicide hotlines How to Help Someone Who Is Suicidal When a friend or loved one is feeling suicidal, this can be a frightening experience. There is no fool-proof formula to prevent a suicide, but the following are steps are what most suicide prevention organizations recommend. Suicide Safety Plan A suicide safety plan gives you a series of concrete steps to follow when you feel you are in danger of hurting yourself. These instructions will help you formulate your own individualized plan. Search Related Topics:  suicide  suicide prevention  Who to Call When You're Feeling Suicidal Need a suicide hotline? Here is who you can call if you are feeling suicidal and need assistance. Related Searches Depression Self Help Sign of Depression Depression Disorder About Depression Depression Facts Featured Articles Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts FAQs Glossary of Depression Terms Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression   Follow me on: Advertisement