Find people in your life to relate to. This is essential. Find someone to make a mutual promise that when days are really hard and thoughts of suicide are present, that you can reach out without any worry of judgement. Find someone with similar experiences to yours that can be a companion through the hell that is suicidal ideation.
By Rilo Kiley:
“But you'll fight and you'll make it through
You'll fake it if you have to and
You'll show up for work with a smile.
You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown up
And a better daughter or son and a real good friend,
And you'll be awake,
You'll be alert, you'll be positive though it hurts
And you'll laugh and embrace all your friends
You'll be a real good listener, you'll be honest, you'll be brave
You'll be handsome and you'll be beautiful.
You'll be happy.”