Suicide can happen when one's pain is greater than the resources for coping with the pain.  Pain can feel like a raging storm inside or a dull, slow storm, both resulting in destruction.  Working towards lowering the level of pain and developing more extensive, healthy resources for coping can calm the storm in time.

Please ask yourself the following questions? Are you sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping?  (missing class) Are you experiencing mood swings? Are you isolating yourself from others, not wanting to socialize and not feeling close to others? Are you feeling hopeless? Are you abusing drugs and/or alcohol? Have you experienced a recent traumatic event or loss? Have you been acting impulsive, reckless, and/or aggressive? (punching walls, driving erratically,eg…) Have you attempted suicide before or engage in self harming behaviors? (cutting, burning, et…) Do you have a specific plan for suicide? Does your pain seem greater than how you know how to cope with it?

If you answered yes to more than a few of these questions, it is time that you get help.  Help comes in all forms.  The Counseling Center is here on campus and is prepared to help you.  We are conveniently located on campus in the Human Services Building and our services are free.  We have a very qualified, caring staff.  All you have to do is call for an appointment ( 581-3413 ) during our operating hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  We also have a counselor on call after hours.  If you feel that you need immediate attention, please contact the Call our pager number 348-2909 and follow the prompts or any Resident Life Director and request that they contact the on call counselor.

Other Resources Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital Emergency Room 348-2551 or 911 EIU Health Services 581-3013 The National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Jed Foundation ULifeline http://ulifeline.org/  Parents A trusted Friend An Advisor A Professor A Resident Assistant/Director

 

Please let us help you to alleviate your pain and develop ways to cope in the present and future.  Call now!

Disclaimer:

The material in this site is provided for personal use only and does not substitute counseling or help from a trained professional. The Eastern Illinois UniversityCounseling Center does not endorse or recommend information on these self help pages with respect to any company or product. It is specifically designed for informational and educational use to aid in awareness and resources on certain topics. We make no claims about use of this information as a treatment or replacement for professional mental health counseling. Site users are urged contact their mental health professional or contact the counseling department at 581-3413 if they wish to connect with a professional about any of these or other issues that may be distressing them.