Help Stopping the ctb thoughts (at least temporarily)

[rokonie]

When the thoughts get so frequent and overwhelming, what are some things you do to move on and actually get shit done? I don't have any methods available and i don't plan on ctb in the near future anyways, so in the meantime i need to work on my life so it doesn't get worse. But I can't focus on anything because the suicidal thoughts keep coming up every few minutes all day, it's overwhelming and physically drags me down. All I do is sleep and b/p all day (my addiction of choice).

 

[dreamcatcher90]

Playing online games helps me a lot to distract myself from thinking about ctb. I play league of legends, it's a free game. And I need to be fully concentrated while playing it, so my mind gets distracted.

Tried exercising, didn't work out for me. I was very miserable.

Sometimes listening to podcasts helps.

 

[kunikuzushi]

I listen to music constantly to drown out my thoughts and dissociate. It helps me get things done. I'm sorry you're struggling

 

[Praestat_Mori]

I think you should look at recovery resources. Have you elaborated what makes you suicidal? What triggers the thoughts? Can you change your environment (if that is a cause). Distraction may help but won't solve the root problem.

Did you seek professional help?

 

[kinderbueno]

I usually have a snack like an apple or something to distract myself. Or I just listen to loud music and cry it all out

 

[CatLvr]

I turn on my jam (music), which happens to be either Vietnam Era rock or rap right now -- I know. I'm a nutcase. And I clean. Obsessively. But first I have a cup of coffee and make the longest list of what I want to get done so I don't forget what I want to accomplish. Sounds juvenile but my mind races and if I don't have a list to keep me grounded and on track I will wind up a hundred things started and NOTHING actually accomplished.

 

[rokonie]

I usually have a snack like an apple or something to distract myself. Or I just listen to loud music and cry it all out

idk if you know that b/p is but i snack a lil too much to distract...and then vomit it all out Safe to say i'll probably stick to music and avoid using food of any kind as a way to feel better.