I Am Alive (suicide prevention)

Talking can keep people alive. Watch our video to learn more.

We teach suicide alertness and intervention skills to community members and professionals.

Our vision is that one day, every community will have people with the skills and confidence to help someone choose to stay alive.

To help us with our work, please visit http://www.iamalive.org.uk to make a donation. You can also tell us your reasons for living: I am alive because...

Thank you.

If you are at risk, or concerned about someone, you can find useful resources here: http://bit.ly/resourceinfo

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Video production by www.tanglewoodproductions.co.uk
Music by http://soundcloud.com/alex-harvey

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• reasons for living

[dONALDBLOOD]

I think this is selfish. There are people who don't want to be helped. Some people cannot be helped.

Maybe because of the way they have been raised, or because of their history.

I had troubles and suicidal thoughts in the past also. I'm just saying I'm also respecting people's decision if they decide they want to kill themselves. No one deserves a shit life if he decides to give it up!

No one deserves to be forced to suffer!

Please think before giving me a reply supported by anger or hatred.

[GrassrootsCIC]

@dONALDBLOOD There's no anger or hatred here. We do not believe that people should be forced to stay alive if they are thinking about suicide. Rather, we teach a model that helps caregivers to understand a person's reasons for dying, and any reasons there might be for living. It is ambivalence about suicide that can sometimes help someone make a decision to stay alive, for now.

I hope that makes some sense. Thank you for your thoughts, and best wishes.

[misscoulter8]

I wish my son had seen this video before he took his life May 5, 2010, at the age of 18.. he was a beautiful young man but just could no longer face the difficulties in his life... Thank you for caring about all the people contemplating suicide.... the more we reach out, the more people we can help... hugs to the creators of this video... again, thank you :o)

[GrassrootsCIC]

@misscoulter8 Thank you for your comment; we will keep trying to dispel the stigma around suicide to make it easier for any of us to talk openly about it. All the best.

[cjstorey6]

I often think of suicide due to the guilt I have to face about my addiction problem and the way I treat others around me under the influence. It'd be nice if somebody actually understood why I use, instead of telling me how horrible I am that I use. I get defensive when I'm attacked about it, then when I sober up, or under the influence of certain chemicles, I often take it into consideration. I've attempted overdose several times, but I don't die. I love my daughter and my family. Please see it

[GrassrootsCIC]

@cjstorey6 I hope people around you are able to see the love you have for your family. Thank you for sharing your experience. Best wishes.

[GrassrootsCIC]

Emailed response to I Am Alive video:

“I am alive because, tonight, a friend posted your I Am Alive video in his FaceBook status.

In that same hour, another friend started a Words With Friends game with me and in two moves played the words 'give' and 'share'. Sounds silly but under the circumstances - Really, what are the odds?

No one knew of my suffering.

Suicide is a taboo subject in the US...thank you for being aware and willing to talk about this. K”

[dONALDBLOOD]

@GrassrootsCIC Yes it does, thank you for the answer. I support this kind of thinking.

[GrassrootsCIC]

@victor1eremita If you are in crisis, please have a look at the resources at the top of this page.  Best wishes.

[GrassrootsCIC]

@6269victoria We are glad you are alive :) Keep on keeping on! We will keep working to dismantle the stigma that stops us from talking about suicide in our families and from telling people if we're struggling with thoughts of suicide.

[6269victoria]

Amazing Video, my father and both his parents committed suicide.  I'm always worrying that I will do it as well. Sometimes I have thoughts, but have never acted on them. No-one in my family will mention the suicides. It is so difficult. I am Alive because I believe there is more to life, and that life is reallyworth living no matter how painful. But I always wonder what will trigger me to do it, as if suicide is waiting to get me........ and then I think my thoughts are crazy.......