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Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harm

Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

TideisTurningSenior Contributor10 Oct 2023, 4:44 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

On Tuesday 31st October, we’d like to invite you to join us to explore talking about suicide safely, caring for those living with chronic suicidality, and the importance of speaking out rather than suffering in silence, with a few of the SANE Team.

This discussion will likely be triggering for some as we talk about suicide. We strongly encourage you to take a moment to reflect if you are able to talk about this as you can always read through the discussion later. If you would like to participate, please take care of yourself first (including tapping out of the discussion if needed or reaching out for extra support) and be mindful of our guidelines, particularly around safety.

The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 2:30pm
NT: 4:00pm

SA: 5:00pm

QLD: 4:30pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 5:30pm

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below and we will tag you 30 minutes before the event starts.

New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

Hope to see you there in the chat on the night!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

amber22Senior Contributor31 Oct 2023, 5:46 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Oh that sounds so tough, I'm so sorry that you experienced that, sending you lots of hugs and thank you for sharing that with us @Shaz51

In response to: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

chibamSenior Contributor31 Oct 2023, 5:46 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@Snowdragon wrote:
A safe discussion does not include method or location.

But there's an argument for being open about methods, too, isn't there? I mean when people go and DIY it, because they don't know how to do it effectively, you can end up with some really really bad horror stories. I've heard about botched attempts that have left people completely paralyzed and worse. You could argue that it might've been better for them to know how to do it effectively.

In response to: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

TideisTurningSenior Contributor31 Oct 2023, 5:47 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

I'm so sorry you had that experience @Shaz51. Visions make total sense as an after effect. Remember to take good care of yourself and reach out for support if needed 💛

In response to: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

lemlem678Senior Contributor31 Oct 2023, 5:48 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Suicide: You Can Talk About It// Tuesday 31st October 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Its hard also - you say you dont want to live etc but if you say that you wont act on those feelings then you to tend to not get support either. They then think there is no risk so no need to support.