Now that you’ve brought this up, you’ve got someone you can come back to when you’re not feeling well. If you find it hard to talk about how you’re feeling, try writing something down for the other person to read. It can be uncomfortable to bring up, but it will help you stay safe in the long term. If you’re experiencing feelings of suicide, it’s important that the person clearly understands how you’re feeling so that they can help you. Helplines like Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) are also there for you. You could chat to a family member, friend, teacher, mental health professional, or any person that you feel comfortable talking to. Think of people you could have an open and honest conversation with.It can help you to realise what’s important to you and clarify your reasons for living. It can also help to remind you that people care about you, and that they want you to be safe. Talking to someone you trust can help you to see other ways of solving or thinking about overwhelming problems or feelings. Keep a list of other things you can do to distract yourself. Many of these people, who were able to postpone their decision to die, say that doing this was the best thing they ever did. Studies have shown that almost all people who have experienced suicidal thoughts have eventually been able to recover from them and feel healthy again. Many people report that by putting off the decision to die, they’re able to get the support they need. It’s really important to postpone the decision to end your life and to remind yourself that these thoughts will pass. When suicidal thoughts are strong, it may feel like you have to act on your thoughts immediately.