1. Do the following activities to calm/comfort myself: MEDITATE, TAKE PILLS TO SLEEP, WRITE IN BLOG.

2. Remind myself of my reasons for living: I CANNOT ACTUALLY AFFORD TO KILL MYSELF. IM AN ADULT AND I STILL HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK A JOB, PAY BILLS AND LIVE A LIFE I HATE. I STILL HAVE TO DO THINGS I DONT WANT TO DO.
3. Call a friend or family member: NO ONE TO TALK TO ABOUT THIS
Name: Phone:
4. Call a backup person if person above is not available: NONE
Name: Phone:
5. 5. Call a care provider (psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist): THE THOUGHT DISGUSTS ME
Name: Phone:
6. 6. Call my local crisis line:
Phone:
7. 7. Go somewhere I am safe: I AM NOT SAFE INSIDE MY HEAD
8. 8. Go to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital. TOO EXPENSIVE!!!FUCK OFF!

If you have thoughts of hurting yourself, start at Step 1. Go through each step until you are safe. Remember: Suicidal thoughts can be very strong. It may seem they will last forever. With support and time, these thoughts will usually pass. When they pass,
you can put energy into sorting out problems that have contributed to you feeling so badly. The hopelessness you may feel now will not last forever. It is important to reach out for help and support. You can get through this difficult time. Since it can be hard
to focus and think clearly when you feel suicidal, please copy this and put in places where you can easily use it, such as your purse, wallet or by the phone.

10. If I feel that I can’t get to the hospital safely, I will call 911 and request transportation to the hospital. They will send someone to transport me safely.
I PROBABLY WONT DO THIS.


Ways To Help Yourself When You're Feeling Suicidal

WAYS TO HELP YOURSELF WHEN YOU ARE FEELING SUICIDAL?  -- WHAT A JOKE!

Tell someone who can help. Tell your therapist, a friend, a family member, or someone else who can help.

Distance yourself from any means of suicide. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, get rid of any pills or give your medications to someone who can dispense them to you one dose at a time. Temporarily remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home. I KNOW IT IS "WRONG" BUT I PRACTICED STABBING MYSELF THIS MORNING, AND IT DID NOT FEEL TOO BAD.

Avoid alcohol or any other drugs not prescribed for you.

Don't try to do things you're likely to fail at or find difficult until you're feeling better. Know what your limits are and don't try to go beyond them until you feel better. Set realistic goals for yourself and work at them slowly, a step at a time.

Make a written schedule for yourself every day and stick to it no matter what. Set priorities for the things that need to be done first. Cross things out on your schedule as you accomplish them. A written schedule gives you a sense of predictability and control. Crossing out tasks as you complete them gives a feeling of accomplishment. And while you're at it, don't forget to schedule enjoyable activities, like some of the following: ..WHEN YOU ARE SUICIDAL NOTHING IS "ENJOYABLE" FUCK TARDS

•listening to music or playing a musical instrument
•meditating
•doing relaxation exercises
•doing needlework
•reading a book or magazine
•taking a warm bath
•sewing
•writing
•shopping
•playing games
•watching a movie or TV
•gardening
•playing with your pet
•enjoying a hobby
•taking a drive or a walk
•Attend to your physical health.
•Eat a well-balanced diet. Don't skip meals.
•Get as much sleep as you need, and exercise regularly.
•Talk to other people.

Whether you talk about your feelings or about any other topic, it's likely to be helpful.

Remember that this is not a permanent condition. THIS IS TRUE. NOTHING IS PERMANENT. FRIENDS, DESIRES, RELATIONSHIPS...LIFE. NOTHING IS PERMANENT.

How to make Female friends?

Making friends as adults can be hard, since you may feel like everyone is too busy or people already have their sets of pals. When I moved to New York after college, I felt the exact same way. I'd walk by groups of female friends at restaurants and really wish I could join them. I felt really lonely.

Just Ask 'Em.
But then I realized: People really want to hang out. Even if they're busy, almost everyone LOVES being invited to dinners, movies, parties, whatever. (Don't you? We all do!) So they'll probably be very happy that you asked. If there is a girl you like, even if you feel nervous, just ask her to hang out. Say that you're going to see Rachel Getting Married on Sunday and ask if she wants to come along. (Picking an actual event and day is much easier than saying "we should hang out sometime" and then having it never happen.) Chances are that she will say yes--or, if she's busy, she'll suggest something later on. (Brunches are always a fun, casual activity to suggest, too. Who doesn't love pancakes?) But seriously, just do it! You'll be so glad later.

A tip for Daynya: If you feel weird about "hitting on" your yoga classmates, instead of asking them for a movie or dinner, ask them if they want to try yoga with you at a different studio, or if they want to join you for a walk in a park to stretch your legs, or if they want to go shopping for yoga gear. That way, it will seem like less of a departure from what you already do together. (Not that it would matter either way, but it might make you feel more comfortable.)

Choose Recurring Activities (Think: Project Runway).
Seeing people for a recurring activity is a great way to establish a real friendship (versus going on "dinner dates," where you just catch up on your lives, you know?) I've found that the BEST way to make new friends is to set up an event where you see them every week. The easiest way? TV! You can invite a few people over for Project Runway every week, or Top Chef, or whatever show you like. I've been watching Project Runway with the same people for the last three seasons and now we're fast friends (we barely knew each other at the beginning). By watching a TV show together, you see each other regularly, will have something entertaining to do together and will get to know each other better and better. Plus, you can chat more during reality shows (versus dramas) and place bets on who will win.

Take a Class (Especially Knitting).
Say you don't really meet any women day to day. Then sign up for a recurring class or a group. It may sound cheesy, but I've done this before and it really works: You can sign up for a series of cooking classes, a runner's group, a volunteering club or a swing dancing course. Knitting classes can be especially great since they're usually mostly women and have a very communal vibe. Classes are everywhere! Lots of them aren't too expensive. Then you will a) have something in common with these women, b) be in a fun group atmosphere, c) see them regularly for as long as the classes continue and d) be around people who are getting out there and probably want to make friends, too.

And, please, give us your thoughts and ideas, too, my dears! How have you made female friends in the past? Do you wish you had more? Let us know what you think! xo

P.S. I would love to be friends with you all.

I will let ya know if the below works!