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Suicide Prevention Quotes & Sayings Most people who consider suicide don’t really want to die, they just don’t know how to cope with or eliminate the pain they are going through. If you know someone who is suicidal or you are suicidal yourself, getting professional assistance and learning suicide prevention strategies can be of significant help. Included below are some suicide prevention quotes that can be referenced during difficult times. 10 Powerful Suicide Prevention Quotes & Sayings Below are quotes that align with suicide prevention. The underlying message of all these quotes is to continue living, with each quote providing a unique reason and perspective. For most people, suicidal feelings are caused by a lack of pleasure and/or an inability to cope with the pain that they are experiencing. By increasing pleasure and coping resources in a person’s life, the possibility of suicide diminishes significantly. If you want to stay educated on the topic of suicide, you may want to read the following: suicide warning signs, causes of suicide, and suicide risk factors. 1. “When you feel like giving up, just remember the reason why you held on for so long.” – Unknown This is a powerful quote that challenges a person who is suicidal to think about the reasons why they continued to fight when times got tough. Most people have powerful reasons for fighting through their pain. This quote makes you think about the aspects of your life that have significant meaning and that force you to keep going even when you don’t feel like it. Whether you want to keep fighting to provide for your family, make a difference in the world, or to be strong for your significant other, chances are good you have a reason to keep living. 2. “Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better.” – Unknown Many people who are deeply depressed have difficulty realizing that their life will eventually get better. Whether it’s from a scientific breakthrough involving a new treatment for their condition or something as simple as making a new friend, we can recover from feelings of depression and pain. If you commit suicide, you eliminate all hope for the future and you eliminate the chance to find enjoyment in life. 3. “If you are looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it.” – Unknown If you are looking for some sign to stay alive, consider this quote your sign. Whether you know it or not, the world needs your talents and unique inner gifts. You have the opportunity to make some sort of positive difference in this world. If you were looking for a sign from God, the Universe, or an Angel to continue living, consider this your sign. Sometimes a simple sign letting you know that someone cares and wants you to keep living is all that you need. 4. “Anyone desperate enough for suicide should be desperate enough to go to creative extremes to solve problems: elope at midnight, stow away on the boat to New Zealand and start over, do what they always wanted to do but were afraid to try.” – Richard Bach Many people who contemplate suicide don’t realize how much enjoyment they could get out of life if they challenged these feelings. This quote by Richard Bach says that if you are desperate enough for suicide, you should be able to use other extreme methods to overcome problems and cope with life. If there were things that you always wanted to try, you mind as well do those things before you end your life. Since there are so many fun things to do, you mind as well build up the courage to do them while living rather than permanently ending your life. This quote should serve as a calling to do the things that you’ve always wanted to do, without any fear. 5. “When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe When people are stuck in a deep depression or facing any difficult challenge, it is often appealing to give up on life. If you feel as though you can no longer weather the storm of depressive emotion, this exactly when you need to dig deeper and push yourself to survive this challenge. Depressive emotion is never permanent – feelings of pleasure and happiness will return, and when they do – you’ll be glad you were strong enough to continue living. Who knows if continuing to live for another year, week, or even day – will result in a major scientific advance or emerging technology that radically transforms your mood from doom and gloom to happiness. With deliberate effort and experimentation to improve your mood such as in the form of: medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle design, biohacking, neurostimulation, or even simply “toughing it out” – odds are in your favor that you’ll experience happiness. Pleasure and pain are two aspects of life (e.g. “yin” and the “yang”) – they are inseparable. If you are experiencing the painful side of the coin right now, you will inevitably experience the pleasurable side in the future – the tide will turn. 6. “If you want to show me that you really love me, don’t say that you would die for me, instead stay alive for me.” – Unknown This quote expresses deep sentiment from a friend, spouse, or a partner in a close relationship. When talking to someone who is suicidal or depressed, they may feel like a burden to others and want to end their life. This quote should serve as a personal reminder from others that they would much rather you stay alive than die because you feel like a burden. If you really want to sacrifice your life for someone else, do it by living and contributing to make their life better rather than eliminating your existence. 7. “Place your hand over your heart, can you feel it? That is called purpose. You’re alive for a reason so don’t ever give up.” – Unknown When feeling suicidal, many people believe they have no reason to continue living. The fact that you are alive and have a beating heart is reason enough to keep living. Many depressed people search for a specific “purpose” in life when in reality, you don’t need a purpose or reason for being alive. If you are alive, you have the opportunity to do whatever you want in the world. You may not have awakened to a specific life mission yet, and that’s alright – you have plenty of time to figure out what you want your purpose to be. 8. “The person who completes suicide, dies once. Those left behind die a thousand deaths, trying to relive those terrible moments and understand … Why?” – Clark (2001) Although the person who commits suicide only dies once, everyone that knew them will be affected by their death. This means that the act of suicide can cause a ripple effect, dispersing pain and grief among the survivors. If you take your own life, the act may cause other people to become deeply saddened and depressed. Essentially many of the emotions that you experienced while depressed get passed on to remaining survivors. It can be very difficult to recover from the death of a loved one, but it is usually more difficult if the individual took their own life. The act of suicide leaves people behind with feelings of confusion, shame, and guilt that they couldn’t have done something about it. This essentially drains them of their livelihood and “kills” them many times on the inside. In some cases, the pain that a survivor feels actually leads them to follow through with the same act; further exacerbating the negative “ripples.” 9. “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” This quote doesn’t apply to everyone who is feeling suicidal, because not everyone has “temporary” problems. In the event that you don’t have a “temporary” problem, please ignore this quote and read some of the others. With that said, many people do end up feeling suicidal as a result of significant, yet temporary changes that life throws at us. Examples of temporary problems include experiencing a break up in a relationship or losing a job. These are highly significant changes that can make even the most optimistic, high-functioning people feel suicidal. In these cases, it is important to realize that the act of committing suicide would be a permanent solution to a problem that is only temporary – you will eventually learn, grow, and heal from the situation. Chaotic life circumstances such as moving to a new city, feeling lonely, getting bullied, and being in debt are all temporary. As you continue living, you will learn to cope with these problems and will realize that suicide was never a good option. 10. “Never never never give up.” – Winston Churchill The act of suicide is associated with giving up on life. Even though you may feel so much pain that you don’t know how you’re going to survive, keep fighting to live another day. It may feel as though you are living in a nightmare and feel completely hopeless, but continue to push through each day. By never giving up you are essentially building inner strength and resilience that nobody can ever take away. When giving up seems like the easiest option and odds are stacked against you, always keep pushing and always keep going. The resistance from fighting our suicidal feelings often accumulates, and we feel as though we will collapse. Sometimes life challenges us to keep going even when we feel as though recovery is impossible. Other Suicide Prevention Quotes Several other suicide prevention quotes have been compiled below. If you have another quote that you found helpful for suicide prevention, feel free to share it in the comments section below. If you’d like to read other related sayings, be sure to check out suicidal quotes and depression quotes for further inspiration. “Because if you kill yourself, you’re also going to kill the people who love you.” “You don’t want to die, you just want the pain to go away.” “No, you aren’t alone. Yes, we all feel this way sometimes. No, you won’t always feel like this. Yes, the world is a better place with you in it.” Suicide prevention quotes can be helpful If you have ever been suicidal, you likely understand that it can be quite difficult to escape the feeling. While suicidal, sometimes the only thing you can do is to give yourself a little bit of psychological hope in the form of inspirational quotes. Quotes don’t take the pain away, but they usually shift our perspective enough to give us a little bit of hope, allowing us to make it through the day and cope with the pain. It can be incredibly difficult to continue living when we feel suicidal. No one chooses to feel suicidal intentionally, but this feeling is a reality for many people. You may currently be in a lot of pain, but you never know what’s in store for your future. Your future could be filled with more pleasure than you ever expected, but if you follow through with suicide, you’ll never get to experience that pleasure or even get to experience relief. Life is never going to be
“easy” for anyone, but you can learn from your
past, live in the present, and work to better your future.
No matter who you are or how suicidal you feel, there is
treasure on your inside. You are completely unique and have
a gift to offer the world that is completely unique. Leaving
the world prematurely by taking your own life will also be
taking the gift that you were meant to share with others,
and ultimately this world will not be as bright as it was
meant to be. 10
Suicidal Quotes And Sayings With Interpretations No one is immune to feeling depressed and suicidal – even the most seemingly upbeat and well put-together celebrities like Robin Williams have fallen victim to suicide. In order to get through a tough time when we feel suicidal, sometimes we just need to hear that other people have felt this same way, and have survived to live long, productive lives. Below is a compilation of various quotes and sayings that express what it’s like to feel suicidal. 10 Suicidal Quotes and Sayings + Interpretations One way some people cope with feeling suicidal is to seek out inspirational quotes that we can relate to when we feel a particular way. These are quotes that people have stated that may help you gain perspective on the topic of suicide. Many of these quotes contain big-picture messages or inspiration, while others reflect the reality a person faces when they feel suicidal. 1. “But in the end one needs more courage to live than to kill himself.” – Albert Camus Most individuals believe that the act of suicide is cowardly. Whether it actually is cowardly is debatable. However, individuals that consider suicide tend to hold the belief that they are not courageous enough to deal with the pain that they are experiencing in life. In reality, the quote by Albert Camus is highly accurate based on the fact that it can take significant courage to continue living when your entire reality is ridden with pain. 2. “When you’re young and healthy you can plan on Monday to commit suicide, and by Wednesday you’re laughing again.” – Marilyn Monroe This is a great quote from Marilyn Monroe because it highlights the ability of mood and circumstances to change by the day, especially among young people. One day you may be dealing with a bad breakup or traumatic event and want to end it all, the next day you may have found a new friend or someone to love and are grateful that you stuck around. This quote does a good job of summing up life: some days you experience pain, but pleasure will eventually follow. 3. “Did you really want to die? No one commits suicide because they want to die. Then why do they do it? Because they want to stop the pain.” – Tiffanie DeBartolo In most cases, this quote is highly accurate. Other than suicide for various religious or philosophical reasons, most people don’t really want to die, they just want to stop the pain. If those who are suffering could find a way to introduce more pleasure into their lives and actually enjoyed being alive, they likely wouldn’t even consider suicide. Suicidal thoughts signify that there is significant pain and/or some sort of dysfunction in life. Innate human instinct makes the act of suicide against our nature as human beings. 4. “There was a moment in my life when I really wanted to kill myself. And there was one other moment when I was close to that… But even in my most jaded times, I had some hope.” – Gerard Way For anyone who is suicidal, it is important to realize that although circumstances may be difficult, you should always maintain hope that times will improve. If you feel depressed, something as simple as learning about the latest treatment developments or technology can help improve your mood. Although you may feel as if you have already hit rock bottom and cannot recover, it is beneficial to remain hopeful that you’ll experience happiness and pleasure in your future. No matter how much pain you currently feel, maintaining hope for the future can be a great way to cope. 5. “The thought of suicide is a great consolation: by means of it one gets through many a dark night.” – Friedrich Nietzsche This quote explains that the thought of suicide can help us get through tough times. In other words, we can think about suicide without actually following through with the act – hence the thought being referred to as a “great consolation.” For some individuals, just knowing that suicide is an option can be a thought that helps them cope with the pain that they are experiencing. 6. “Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” – Albert Camus When it comes to the act of following through with suicide, many people experience indifference. This is very common among those with schizoid personality disorder – they may experience suicidal thoughts, but those thoughts may not be overwhelming enough to really matter. Additionally many people who are suicidal lack motivation to get out of bed, let alone actually plot a suicidal act. With this quote, the act of suicide is trivialized by suggesting that the author is more likely to attempt to experience a simple pleasure in life: having a cup of coffee. 7. “Nothing in my life has ever made me want to commit suicide more than people’s reaction to my trying to commit suicide.” – Emilie Autumn There is significant stigma attached to individuals who attempt suicide. The fact that a person has attempted suicide can lead to others acting concerned. They may begin treating the person differently and/or acting as if they are a societal outcast for making the attempt. T he reactions that people have when another person commits suicide can (in many cases), can further reinforce a person’s motivation for committing suicide. This suggests it is best to be mindful and supportive (of healing) as opposed to ignorant and complacent if you know someone who has attempted suicide. 8. “When people kill themselves, they think they’re ending the pain, but all they’re doing is passing it on to those they leave behind.” – Jeannette Walls Many people who commit suicide are not fully aware that taking their own life can create an entirely different pain for the survivors. In many cases, the same degree of emotional pain is felt by those who have to carry on living with a family member or friend who took their own life. Imagine a person you deeply care about taking their own life and think about how you would feel if this happened. This quote is realistic because although a suicide may end an individual’s internal pain, those who loved the person may now feel an incredible amount of guilt and suffer as a result of their devastating loss. 9. “I am constantly torn between killing myself and killing everyone around me.” – David Levithan Many people get frustrated with the people in their environment and social settings. Sometimes feeling socially ostracized can make a person contemplate suicide and feelings of rage. In some cases, people feel like taking their anger and frustrations out on others around them. This quote represents the fact that in some cases, suicidal thoughts can be a result of the people in your immediate environment. It represents the need for change in social groups, ending old relationships, and starting new, healthier ones. Being stuck in poor relationships can make some individuals feel as if the only way to escape is to take their own life. 10. “The man who kills a man kills a man. The man who kills himself kills all men. As far as he is concerned, he wipes out the world.” – G.K. Chesterton This quote describes the fact that killing someone does not end your personal existence. However, when you take your own life, your entire world comes to an end. Your entire existence including emotions, environmental processing, experiences, and thoughts are your own. If you take your own life, your consciousness may cease to exist – therefore ending the entire world as you have come to know it. How do you cope with suicidal thoughts and feelings? Reading quotes may be beneficial because they often share insight into another person’s perspective on suicide and/or similar sentiments with your experience. However, it is important to address these painful emotions and attempt to move forward with life. How is this done? Usually by increasing a person’s ability to cope with their painful emotions as well as increasing the amount of pleasure in their life. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is important to get yourself professional help and/or share these feelings with someone you trust. Despite feeling depressed and struggling with pain, it is possible to enjoy life again. Most experts hypothesize that suicidal thoughts happen when a person’s emotional pain exceeds pleasure and/or their ability to cope with that pain. If you are worried about someone who has been talking about taking their own life, be sure to understand common suicide warning signs and seek immediate professional help. For more information on feeling suicidal read: causes of suicide and suicide risk factors. As depression rates continue to climb, it is important to stay informed on how to cope with these feelings and how you can get someone who feels suicidal the help that they need. Hopefully the quotes listed above can help certain individuals put their emotions in perspective. Suicidal feelings are not permanent,
they will eventually subside as a person figures out how to
cope with their negative emotions (e.g. depression). If you
feel severely depressed, you could also read various
inspirational depression quotes to provide you with more
hope and inspiration. Do you have any quotes that you
reference to help pick you back up when you feel suicidal?
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