{"id":731,"date":"2026-02-24T12:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev26.prevention-suicide.lu\/worried-about-someone\/prendre-soin-de-soi\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:32:50","slug":"taking-care-of-oneself","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prevention-suicide.lu\/en\/worried-about-someone\/taking-care-of-oneself\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking care of oneself"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 INTRO \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h1>Taking care of oneself<\/h1>\r\n    <p>Living alongside somebody who has suicidal thoughts can be a demanding and a draining experience. One may feel powerless, guilty, de-energised or sometimes even discouraged.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Your own mental health and wellbeing also matter.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 VOUS N'\u00caTES PAS SEUL\u00b7E \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>You are not alone<\/h2>\r\n      <p>In order to be able to keep going &#8211; but above all for your own sake &#8211; do not forget that you too can get assistance and that you are not alone.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Talking about what you are going through, even if that may seem difficult, often makes it possible to break out of isolation and regain a little strength.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Seeking outside support helps to get things in perspective and to cope with everyday life better. This may involve:<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>getting help from a health professional or a helpline <a href=\"tel:+352454545\">45 45 45<\/a>,<\/li>\r\n        <li>a place or a particular time in the week that you reserve as an opportunity to express your emotions (by writing, talking, etc.),<\/li>\r\n        <li>spaces for sharing (discussion\/support groups, associations).<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 FIXER VOS LIMITES \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>Setting limits for yourself<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Setting limits for yourself is also essential: if you think about what support you can provide and up to what point, it will help you to stay balanced. You should not aim to become a &#8220;saviour&#8221; but rather just be available and help the person to seek professional assistance.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CONTINUEZ \u00c0 VOUS RESSOURCER \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      <h2>Continue to recharge your batteries<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Finally, continue to do things that recharge your batteries (going for walks, spending time\/meeting with friends, pursuing an activity that you enjoy).<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n    <p>Taking care of yourself is also a way of taking care of people close to you.<\/p>\r\n    <p>If you need to talk, call <a href=\"tel:+352454545\">45 45 45<\/a> &#8211; anonymous and free listening service.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking care of oneself Living alongside somebody who has suicidal thoughts can be a demanding and a draining experience. 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