First off, if you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, don't be afraid to reach out. No matter how worthless or alone you feel, someone loves you, and someone is always willing to help. That being said, here are some phone numbers to call/text if needed!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
The Trevor Project - (866) 488-7386 (i think this one is targeted to LGBT+ youth)
Crisis Text Line - Text START to 741-741
If in immediate danger - 911
If wanted, I can make a blog post just for hotlines that help with a number of things, not just suicide.
With that out of the way, here are 101 reasons not to off yourself...
rainy days in class
when you walk on warm concrete during rain
the smell of rain during the summer
coming back from vacation/road trip
going on a vacation/road trip
loud music
long drives
christmas lights
the first snow of the year
when it starts getting warm again in spring
when everything turns green/blooming in spring
when it gets to the perfect temperature in fall
volleyball in the front yard
warm blankets + cold room
swimming in the rain
watching the sunset change colors
bubble baths
stargazing in the summer
the feeling of sun on your skin
seeing tan lines
running in an empty street (bonus points if it’s raining)
hot showers/baths after playing in the snow
hot windy day
coming home with a fully charged phone
laying in the rain
dancing in the rain
waking up realizing you can sleep longer
walking down the hall when class is in session
the night before bdays/holidays when you can’t sleep
rainbows
getting into a freshly made bed
a cozy dark room
candles
watching snow fall
when you can’t stop laughing
sleepovers
skating even though you don’t know how to
making a new friend and becoming close within weeks
redecorating your room
songs under 2 minutes
carnivals
finding something you lost months ago
movie nights
cold water when you wake up in the middle of the night
your idols
the smell of a new car
doing something you’ve always wanted to do
friendly dogs coming up to you in the street
true love
your favorite restaurant(s)
laughing so hard your stomach hurts
animals
those days that are so perfect they don't seem real
crying with your friends
old memories
hallmark movies
seeing someone you haven’t seen in a while
looking through old photos
holding hands
Compliments
babies laughing
watching someone talk about something they’re passionate about
dogs getting excited when they haven’t seen you all day
swear words
making someone else smile
making yourself smile
when someone gives you their full attention
“I love you”
bonfires
first dates
breakfast in bed
getting the middle seat in a movie theater
you are needed
good books
the moon and stars
inside jokes
running through a field
concerts
the sky
falling in love
icecream
baking cookies
being called someone's other half
eatings chips and a sandwich after swimmings
When little kids hold onto your finger cause their hand is to small
Being unexplainably happy
finding money
summer nights
you have so many more memories to make
talking to someone all night
days spent entirely outside
getting good grades
hearing you favorite song over the radio
summer love
sitting on rooftops
puppy kisses
your future pets
jumping on a trampoline
shopping
exploring
trying new foods
how i miss rainy days in class:((
thank you
( i ran out of space) I know how hard it can be to stay alive, I've gone through it myself and I can tell you that it does get better, I promise. Remember to make small goals, like making it to tomorrow and then when tomorrow comes stay alive until the next day. And just keep going. I love you.
Remember to stay hydrated and eat <3