Safety Plan

[Dee]

I shared this in a PM earlier and then thought, others could use this too.  If you don't have one or never heard of one you can make a safety plan for nights that you feel like it is all too much.  There are formats that you can search for, but here is the format I use.  I use to carry this with me at all times.  Recently, I put it in a place I can get to easily, but no longer do I feel I need it at all times.  I am also using a few examples.  I completed this with my therapist, but that isn't necessary.

Step 1: Warning signs:
(example) Lack of sleep, situational stress, negative thinking, drinking....

Step 2: Internal coping strategies - Things I can do to take my mind off my problems without contacting another person:
Color, go to the movies, walk the dog, watch a musical, read, go for a drive, meditation, yoga.....

Step 3:  People who can help support and distract me (not necessary to say what is going on, just someone to talk to or hang out with)
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Step 4:  People whom I can ask for help:
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Step 5:  Professionals or agencies I can contact during a crisis:
1. National suicide hotline - 1-800-273-TALK
2. Therapist
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Step 6 : Making the environment safe:
1.  Remove medications
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[Three Roses]

Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing it.

[silver_lining]

Love this!
Thanks, Dee!

[sanmagic7]

nicely done, dee.  beautiful job.