MANILA, PHILIPPINES – AUGUST 3, 2009 Joan Daniel Anos, 26, was struggling with long-term depression. On 3 August 2009, she was found hanged by her family. She was taken to the morgue where she was autopsied and buried on August 19, 2009.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.