Suicide, Self-Harm & Threatening Behaviour
Suicidal feelings are a common side effect of benzo use and withdrawal. We understand and deeply empathize with this. But in order to protect the greater majority of our membership, we require that you refrain from posting about actual threats of self-harm or suicide. We also require that you do not contact other members via the PM (Private Message) system about these intentions. Members who happen across such posts or PM's must report these incidents by using the Report to Moderator/Admin functions.
Our community is about helping people withdraw from benzodiazepines. It is beyond the scope of BenzoBuddies to manage members who are suicidal. Please understand that many of our other members may be in a very fragile state, and can become extremely disturbed by reading about imminent threats to self or others. We urge you to alert your doctor or emergency services and inform them of your feelings and/or intentions.
Emergency Contact Details
If you reside in the USA Tel. 911
If you reside in the UK Tel. 999
There are also 24 hour Counselling Services available. Look for listings in your Local Telephone Directory.
For those in the USA look under Suicide Prevention Service, National Tel. No. 1-800-784-2433
For online services: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For those residing in the UK contact The Samaritans, National Tel. No. 0845 790 9090; or look in your Telephone Directory under "Samaritans" for your Local Branch.
For online Services enter http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
For those residing outside of the UK and the USA, look for listings in your own Countries.
If possible alert a Family member or Friend to be with you.
If you have information about similar services in your country, please contact us - we'd be more than happy to add the details to our list.