World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: 100 Reasons to Stay Alive

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CONTENT WARNING: I would like to mention that I am not a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist and I am sharing this content for educational purposes only. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental nor medical health care. If you suspect that you or loved one needs any professional help for mental health, it is okay to get help, and I highly recommend seeking help from a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or other mental health professional who is qualified to do so.




    The world is a better place with all of you in it. While there are many times that giving up seems like an easier way to take away emotional/psychological/physical pain, there are so many wonderful reasons to stay alive. You need to get through some bad days to get to the best days of your life and be patient about the coming of those days because patience is a virtue, and good things come to those who wait and work on themselves. Finding at least one reason (even if you can only find one) to stay alive on this list is my hope for anyone who reads this. I promise that staying alive and surviving is worth it.




1. To travel on vacations, weekend getaways, road trips, and day trips

2. Places that you want to travel and explore

4. Spontaneous adventures

5. To inspire other people

6. To be inspired

7. To read more inspirational affirmations

8. To listen to motivational speakers that change your life

9. To read more articles and books

10. To keep writing

11. To watch more movies and TV shows

12. To listen to more music and/or podcasts

13. To see your favorite singer and/or music group live

14. To meet your favorite famous people

15. To make your dream home come true

16. To make your family, partner, and/or friends proud

17. To make yourself proud

18. To make a difference in people's lives

19. To conquer your fears

20. To reunite with people

21. To meet new people who you will love and who will love you

22. To eat your favorite foods and treats

23. To drink your favorite drinks

24. To try more new foods, treats, and drinks

25. To experience a new culture

26. To learn a new language

27. To see your siblings grow

28. To get married

29. To have your own children

30. To hold your child in your arms for the first time

31. To find someone who loves you like you deserve

32. To adopt a pet or children

33. To laugh until you cry

34. To cry happy tears

35. To accomplish milestones (e.g. graduate middle school, high school, and/or college, pass certification exams, get your driver's license, get married, work your dream job, etc.)

36. To see dolphins jump out of the ocean

37. To eat ice cream on a hot day

38. To drink hot chocolate on a cold day

39. To see untouched snow in the morning

40. To see more rainbows

41. Sunshine

42. To see more sunsets and sunrises that set the sky on fire

43. To see more stars light up the sky

44. Cloud watching

45. To see the flowers in the spring

46. To see the leaves change from green to brown, red, orange, and yellow

47. To learn a new skill

48. To draw, color, paint, sculpt

49. To make bracelets

50. To see more cute babies

51. Trampolines

52. Taking a shower and then sleeping in clean sheets

53. Receiving and giving thoughtful gifts

54. To be told and tell other people, "I saw this and I thought of you."

55. The feeling you get when someone you love says, "I love you."

56. The relief you feel after crying

57. The feeling you get when someone is listening to you and giving you their full attention

58. To buy and wear new clothes

59. The kind of dreams where you wake up and can't stop smiling

60. The feeling you get when you hear your favorite song

61. The rush you get when you step into concerts and parties

62. To share your voice, knowledge, and talents with the world because they are so worthy

63. To dine at and eat takeout from restaurants

64. Birthdays

65. Spending the day with people that you love

66. Spending days off

67. Eating a large portion of your favorite foods and treats

68. Floating in water on your back and staring up at the sky

69. Coming home to people that you love and who love you

70. Singing songs at the top of your lungs

71. Being wrapped in a warm bed

72. Hugs

73. Your first (or multiple) trip(s) to Disney World and/or Disney Land.

74. The child-like feeling that you get on Christmas morning and/or other holidays that you enjoy celebrating

75. Compliments and praise

76. For the release of your favorite music artist and/or group's next album and/or next book/movie in a series

77. New food, drink, and treat flavor announcements

78. To celebrate your favorite holidays and special occasions

79. To watch nostalgic TV shows and movies from your childhood

80. To be a kid at heart

81. To see more beautiful nature

82. Because people will miss you

83. Laughing until your belly hurts

84. Because people need you and the world is a better place with you in it.

85. To see more caterpillars transform into butterflies.

86. Swimming.

97. The taste of your favorite food.

88. Dancing.

89. More movie nights.

90. To finish the TV show that you started watching.

91. To find yourself.

92. To take more pictures.

93. To play the games that you love.

94. The relief that you feel after temporary hard things are over.

95. To see the proof that you can do hard things.

96. Because the best is yet to come

97. To make a difference in people's lives

98. The day when everything finally goes your way

99. To tell other people your story in hopes of helping them

100. To reflect about this moment in 10-20+ years and realize that you did it





    If you are struggling with or know someone who struggles with suicidal thoughts, there is no "silly" reason to stay alive. If it gives the person meaning, hope, or safe comfort, it has meaning and value. Find anything that you can look forward to in your future or anything that motivates you to stay here on Earth. If you cannot find a reason to keep going, that does not mean that there is no reason to keep going. It just means that depression is hiding that reason from you. Contrary to popular belief, people with suicidal thoughts do not want to die; they want the pain to end and when they are not in the headspace, their brain may cause them to think that suicide is the only situation. However, your current struggles do not define your destiny. You deserve to stay and see that the best is yet to come🤍✨





    You might also like and gain a better understanding of suicide prevention and mental health concerns by reading the following:



If you are affected by suicidal thoughts, you are not alone and there is hope. If you or someone you know needs support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 if you live in the USA or text "CONNECT" to the Crisis Text Line at 686868 if you live in Canada.

You can also visit The Mighty's suicide prevention resources page by clicking on this link: https://themighty.com/suicide-prevention-resources/






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