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Suicidal Thoughts: What to Do Right Now

Answered 15 September 2026 at 6:31 am PKT

This page gives immediate steps you can take when you are thinking about suicide, including how to stay safe and contact another person now. It also explains how to find urgent crisis support in Pakistan and what to do if you may harm yourself.

I have thoughts about killing myself

I’m really glad you told me. You do not have to act on these thoughts, and we can get through the next few minutes together. Do one thing right now — move away from anything you could use to hurt yourself, and go where another person can see you if that is safe.

If you might hurt yourself in the next few minutes, contact emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department. If you can, put the dangerous thing in another room, give it to someone, or leave the room; even a few minutes of distance can help the intensity ease. I’m here with you in this chat while you take the next safe step.

Are you in immediate danger of hurting yourself right now? Is there someone you can be with, or can you move to a safer place? Tell me what is happening, and we can keep talking here.

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