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Coping with scary thoughts

If you are having thoughts that frighten or alarm you but it's not an emergency, there are some steps you can take to coping and managing in your day to day until those thoughts go away. This could include thoughts about suicide, harming yourself, harming others, or hearing voices and other hallucinations.

Describe your thoughts

It might help to write down how you're feeling. This is a safe space where you can reflect, try to clear your mind and attempt to make sense of what you're experiencing.

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Coping with scary thoughts

If you are having thoughts that frighten or alarm you but it's not an emergency, there are some steps you can take to coping and managing in your day to day until those thoughts go away. This could include thoughts about suicide, harming yourself, harming others, or hearing voices and other hallucinations.

Describe your thoughts

It might help to write down how you're feeling. You could do this in a blank document or notes app on your phone or computer. Or grab a pen and paper. This can help to reflect, clear your mind and make sense of what you're experiencing.

Games and tools

Pixel Thought

Some people have found these online tools helpful:

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