Hello & Welcome, Lori5780!
I have
not been successful in reducing suicidal ideation through trying to
not think about suicide. Consequently, I try not to pressure or punish myself about those thoughts; if they happen, they happen.
My long-term, semi-successful strategy involves
- taking my meds, and
- cultivating other thoughts to crowd out the undesirable ones.
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My dog
mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.