Dig deeper into yourself to explore why you’re feeling so empty and numb inside. Your life doesn’t have to feel empty seek to fulfill yourself.Would you tell a close friend that they are an idiot because they made a mistake? Probably not, so you need to be kinder to yourself in your thoughts and actions. Stop being your own worst enemy! Your self-deprecating thoughts are irrational and not true and you need to become a better friend to yourself.There’s a reason why they say “laughter is the best medicine.” Laughing can also instantly switch your mood and help you brighten your perspective which may make you feel more hopeful. Whatever it is that makes you laugh, do it. Check out the puppy channel on YouTube or look up laughing baby videos. If you are having trouble finding others to validate your pain, connect yourself with a suicide hotline for an empathetic ear. Don’t hide this part of yourself from those who love you let them help you and tell you that they want you to stick around. You may not want others to know that you are suicidal because you feel it’s a sign of weakness or you may be embarrassed - but reach out for help anyway because you are not alone.Here is a list of celebrities who struggled with suicide and we’re glad they made it through. So just hold on because things will get better for you. Many survivors of suicide are glad they didn’t succeed because they would have never met their future children or spouse. Besides, you never know how your life may turn out. “This too shall pass.” Your problems are just temporary and probably won’t be important in five years.Often, people are grateful for the struggles in their life because it’s what makes them stronger. Seek out t he stories of others who have overcome insurmountable things and how they got through it. You may be so blinded by your own misery that you cannot fathom anyone else’s.Tell an adult what’s happening so the bullying ends. Do you really want to harm them? On the other hand, if you’re a teen whose being cyberbullied to kill yourself, ignore them and don’t let them win! You are stronger than you think. There will be people devastated by your loss. Think about your partner, parents, siblings, grandparents, children, friends, colleagues, pets, etc. Write down everyone who would be affected by your loss. Suicide wreaks havoc on others affected by it. Think about how your death would affect others.You may begin to realize that there is more to your life than the pain you’re suffering. You may feel like you have nothing to live for, but sit down and make a list of everything you appreciate.If that works to help you feel less alone, then that’s okay too. Some people may choose a playlist of sad/angry songs which helps them feel like there’s someone else out there feeling like they do. Create a happy playlist or write a love letter to yourself. Clarify whether you really want to die or do you just want the emotional pain to stop? Most people find that they really don’t want to die, they just want their pain to end.For those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, here are 13 reasons you should choose to live: