{"id":140411,"date":"2023-09-15T11:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/?post_type=article&p=140411"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:20:37","slug":"how-do-i-deal-with-suicidal-thoughts-and-addiction","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/how-do-i-deal-with-suicidal-thoughts-and-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo lidiar con los pensamientos suicidas y la adicci\u00f3n?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Struggling with suicidal thoughts<\/a> and addiction can be isolating and feel heavy. Addictions<\/a> are ways that we might self-medicate our mental health issues, but over time, they often make mental health concerns worse.<\/p>\n

Know that it’s okay to feel depressed<\/a>, overwhelmed, have the urge to use, or feel suicidal<\/a>. It’s normal to face overwhelming negative thoughts in your recovery journey or as you take care of your mental health. Understanding that there’s a connection between suicidal thoughts and addiction can help you check in with yourself and find support when you need it. Your feelings matter. It can be helpful to remember that your feelings are fleeting. You\u2019re experiencing a crisis right now, you won\u2019t feel suicidal forever,<\/p>\n

People who survive suicide attempts report feeling glad that they are still here. Though things seem heavy, know that the feeling is temporary, and the world is a better place with you in it.<\/p>\n

Coping with suicidal thoughts and addiction<\/h2>\n

I know personally when I was experiencing suicidal thoughts I was going through withdrawals…didn’t think withdrawals would end and thought it was better [to die].<\/p>\n