Voluntary Assisted Dying, page-75

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    This is from BeyondBlue.

    "What to do if you're feeling suicidalResearch shows that the most effective way of getting through suicidal thoughts safely is to distract yourself and remove anything you could use to end your life.Reminding yourself of your reasons to live can also be helpful.If you're feeling suicidal we strongly encourage you to get support as soon as possible. Support can help to keep you safe and feel better.Skip to the support section on this page: Get support.Distract yourself from suicidal thoughtsDoing things to distract yourself from suicidal thoughts can help keep you safe. Find what works best for you. Distractions which have worked well for others include: going to places where you can be around other peopleexercisinglistening to music or podcaststaking a refreshing showerwatching something you like (such as a film, YouTube video or TV)walking outsidegames and puzzlesbeing creative (for example, writing, painting or making things)keeping busy (for example, cleaning or grocery shopping)."

    Does anyone contemplating VAD do any of the above???
 
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