You can do this physically by taking exercise. Just a walk if you can’t do anything more active. This gets the feel-good hormones buzzing round your body.
Or change what is happening in your head. Read. Play. Write. Study. Learn something new – a new skill or language.
The quickest way is just to take notice of your surroundings. Perhaps go outside, look up, look around.
More help on the Smartcard. Keep it in your wallet.
www.nspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WSPD-smart-card.pdf
NEED SUPPORT?
Samaritans – call 116 123
free anytime day or night
Release the Pressure
Call 0800 107 0160
Chat online www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our-services/helpline-services/time-online/
CALM — call 0800 585858
free 5pm till12 midnight
NHS non emergency:
Call 111
Contact your GP
Download Stay Alive app at prevent-suicide.org.uk