You are NOT alone! It's very common to experience suicidal thinking when you are feeling overwhelmed by stress.

And no, having suicidal thoughts is not always connected to mental illness like depression, anxiety, or some other mental health condition.

If you are considering killing yourself, or experiencing thoughts or urges to complete suicide, there is help! Talking helps.

• CRISIS TEXT LINE: text anything to 741741

• NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE (US): call 1-800-273-8255

• TREVOR PROJECT LIFELINE (LGBTQ+ youth): call 1-866-488-7386

• DEPRESSION HOPELINE: call 1-800-784-2433

• NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE: call 1-800-656-4673

• SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELPLINE: call 1-800-662-4357

• DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: call 1-800-799-7233

• OPTION LINE (pregnancy, abortion, and post-abortion): text "HELPLINE" to 313131

With Love,

Mallory

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