# If remaining safe feels difficult now

If you have already harmed yourself, intend to act now, or are unsure you can stay safe, contact available local emergency medical or crisis assistance now. Do not wait for a routine appointment. Where possible, stay with someone reliable or maintain contact while help connects. Helpers should keep themselves safe too.

If immediate danger is not established but suicidal thoughts or hopelessness persist, arrange professional contact without a diagnosis or complete wartime account. Reconsider urgency if things worsen.

A relative can ask directly, listen without blame, and help connect services. They need not manage alone. A promise not to act and one reassuring answer are no guarantee. Spiritual, family, and practical support can accompany appropriate assistance while preserving dignity.