https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/welcome-to-the-suicide-and-self-harm-section/m-p/622914#M51822 <P data-renderer-start-pos="1">Hi there,</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="61">Welcome to the Suicide and Self-Harm section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Life gets pretty hard sometimes, and many people here on the Forums have had times where they have thought about harming themselves or ending their life. This can be a deeply distressing experience, and this section is here to support members who have had these experiences.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="409">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="412"><EM data-renderer-mark="true">This section is not a crisis support service</EM>. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, assistance is not available via these Forums. Please call:</P> <UL class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="565"><A class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu18uv _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b18uv _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik18uv _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm18uv _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-is-router-link="false" data-renderer-mark="true"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467</STRONG></A> (24/7)</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="617"><A class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu18uv _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b18uv _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik18uv _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm18uv _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-is-router-link="false" data-renderer-mark="true"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">Lifeline on 13 11 14</STRONG></A> (24/7)</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="648">If it is an emergency, contact emergency services on&nbsp;<STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">000</STRONG>.</P> </LI> </UL> <P data-renderer-start-pos="709">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="712"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">This is a place to&nbsp;share where you are at,&nbsp;seek ideas for support and know that you are not alone.&nbsp;</STRONG></P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="813">We are here to create a safe environment for everyone.&nbsp;Please do not provide any details about any plans/ideas that you may have had to hurt yourself, and importantly, help us to understand if you are safe by letting us know in the post.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="813">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1052">For some people this section might be difficult to read – if it is not helping how you feel, then please consider moving to another section.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1052">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">This section, like the rest of the Forums, is closely monitored and all posts are reviewed by moderators before publication.&nbsp; Moderators will also ensure that anyone needing follow up will be provided with information about how to access further support.&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">If after a period of time you no longer wish others to engage in the discussion you have started, please use the 'Report Post' button and request the discussion be locked to prevent any further replies.&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1451">Thank you for being here, we're glad you're here. Treat yourself gently as you read through this section.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1558">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1561">Beyond Blue&nbsp;</P> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:42:15 GMT BeyondBlue 2026-06-26T06:42:15Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/welcome-to-the-suicide-and-self-harm-section/m-p/622914#M51822 <P data-renderer-start-pos="1">Hi there,</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="61">Welcome to the Suicide and Self-Harm section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Life gets pretty hard sometimes, and many people here on the Forums have had times where they have thought about harming themselves or ending their life. This can be a deeply distressing experience, and this section is here to support members who have had these experiences.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="409">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="412"><EM data-renderer-mark="true">This section is not a crisis support service</EM>. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, assistance is not available via these Forums. Please call:</P> <UL class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="565"><A class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu18uv _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b18uv _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik18uv _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm18uv _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-is-router-link="false" data-renderer-mark="true"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467</STRONG></A> (24/7)</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="617"><A class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu18uv _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b18uv _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik18uv _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm18uv _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-is-router-link="false" data-renderer-mark="true"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">Lifeline on 13 11 14</STRONG></A> (24/7)</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-renderer-start-pos="648">If it is an emergency, contact emergency services on&nbsp;<STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">000</STRONG>.</P> </LI> </UL> <P data-renderer-start-pos="709">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="712"><STRONG data-renderer-mark="true">This is a place to&nbsp;share where you are at,&nbsp;seek ideas for support and know that you are not alone.&nbsp;</STRONG></P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="813">We are here to create a safe environment for everyone.&nbsp;Please do not provide any details about any plans/ideas that you may have had to hurt yourself, and importantly, help us to understand if you are safe by letting us know in the post.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="813">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1052">For some people this section might be difficult to read – if it is not helping how you feel, then please consider moving to another section.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1052">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">This section, like the rest of the Forums, is closely monitored and all posts are reviewed by moderators before publication.&nbsp; Moderators will also ensure that anyone needing follow up will be provided with information about how to access further support.&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">If after a period of time you no longer wish others to engage in the discussion you have started, please use the 'Report Post' button and request the discussion be locked to prevent any further replies.&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1194">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1451">Thank you for being here, we're glad you're here. Treat yourself gently as you read through this section.</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1558">&nbsp;</P> <P data-renderer-start-pos="1561">Beyond Blue&nbsp;</P> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:42:15 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/welcome-to-the-suicide-and-self-harm-section/m-p/622914#M51822 BeyondBlue 2026-06-26T06:42:15Z