10/04/2026
There are moments when the urge to hurt yourself can feel so strong that it’s hard to think beyond the next few minutes.
In that moment, you don’t need to fix your life. You don’t need to work everything out. Your job is simply to get through the urge safely.
Put some distance between you and anything you could use to hurt yourself. Change where you are. Give your body something else to focus on. Tell somebody what’s happening, even if all you can say is, “I don’t feel safe on my own right now.”
And remember - an urge isn’t an instruction. It can rise, feel overwhelming and then come down again. Sometimes getting through it means taking things 10 minutes at a time.
Please save this for a difficult day. You might not need it today, but one day you could. And share it because someone scrolling quietly through Facebook might need to see it more than you know. 💜
If you feel you might seriously hurt yourself or can’t keep yourself safe, please seek urgent professional help!