KETAMINE THERAPY, PSYCHOTHERAPY & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND ADULTS IN RALEIGH / DURHAM / CHAPEL HILL, NC
EXPERIENCE RAPID RELIEF from SUICIDAL IDEATION
When the pain feels bigger than life itself
SUICIDE IS A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY.
Immediate Support for Suicidal Thoughts
If you're having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help right away. These thoughts are a sign you're in significant pain, and support is available 24/7:
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Go to your nearest emergency room
You are not alone, and these feelings can improve with the right support.
Suicidal Thoughts are more than just “wanting to die”.
Have you been suffering with suicidal ideation?
You might experience:
Thoughts about death or dying that feel intrusive or frightening
Fantasies about escaping pain that don't necessarily involve wanting to die
Feeling like you're a burden to others or that they'd be better off without you
A sense that the future holds no possibility for relief or change
Thoughts that feel scary because they're so different from how you usually think
Suicidal ideation can show up in different ways:
Some experience occasional thoughts that feel distant and manageable
Others have persistent, daily thoughts that feel exhausting but not immediately dangerous
Some have sudden, intense urges that feel urgent and frightening
Many experience thoughts that fluctuate in intensity depending on stress or circumstances
Some have detailed plans while others have vague wishes to disappear
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
You’re struggling.
You deserve to feel like yourself again - there’s another path forward.
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal ideation is often misunderstood as simply wanting to end your life, but it's usually much more complex than that. Most often, it's about wanting the emotional pain to stop when it feels unbearable and endless. It's your mind searching for relief when other solutions feel impossible or out of reach.
Having these thoughts doesn't mean you're weak, selfish, or broken. It means you're in significant pain and your mind is desperately searching for a way to make it stop.
When Living Feels just too Overwhelming
Suicidal thoughts often emerge when emotional pain reaches a level that feels unbearable. It's not that you necessarily want to die, but that living with such intense suffering feels impossible to sustain. The thoughts can feel like the only option when you can't imagine the pain ever lessening.
These thoughts are a signal that you're carrying more pain than anyone should have to bear alone, not evidence that ending your life is the right solution.
The Frightening Nature of Intrusive Thoughts
Sometimes suicidal thoughts feel completely foreign to who you are—they pop into your mind uninvited and unwanted, leaving you shocked and scared. You might think, "Where did that come from? That's not like me at all."
These intrusive thoughts can be particularly distressing because they feel so contrary to your values and usual way of thinking. You might worry about what having these thoughts means about you as a person.
Intrusive thoughts about death or suicide don't reflect your true desires or character. They're symptoms of distress, not glimpses into what you actually want.
The Part of You That Wants to Live
Even when suicidal thoughts feel overwhelming, there's usually a part of you that wants to find another way. This might be the part that seeks help, reaches out to others, or holds onto small reasons to stay—even if they seem insignificant.
That part of you—the part that's reading this right now, looking for understanding or hope—is worth listening to and nurturing. It represents your life force trying to find a path through the darkness.
The goal isn't to eliminate all difficult thoughts or feelings, but to reduce the pain to a manageable level and expand your sense of what's possible.
Hope is Not Lost.
Perhaps the most important thing to understand about suicidal ideation is that these thoughts and feelings, no matter how intense, are temporary. Pain that feels permanent rarely is. Situations that seem hopeless often have solutions you can't see from the middle of the crisis.
Having suicidal thoughts doesn't mean you're destined to act on them or that you can't recover. It means you need support, care, and often professional help to work through the underlying pain and develop healthier ways to cope.
You are not your thoughts. You are the person experiencing them, and that person deserves to find relief and healing.
The pain you're feeling is real and valid, and so is the possibility that it can get better.
How We Help
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for suicidal ideation by helping your brain form new neural connections. Many clients describe feeling like they can "breathe again" or access parts of themselves that depression and other mental health conditions had made unreachable—often within days rather than months. This isn't about eliminating difficult emotions; it's about reclaiming your capacity to feel, connect, and engage with life.
Traditional Therapy
Sometimes the gentle, steady work of talk therapy is exactly what you need after getting immediate relief from your suicidal ideation. We offer evidence-based approaches in a warm, supportive environment where you can explore patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change at your own pace.
Medication Management
When thoughtfully chosen and carefully monitored, medication for suicidal ideation can be one of the most powerful tools for healing. We take time to understand your unique experience and work collaboratively to find what supports your wellness goals.
You deserve to live a life where the pain is manageable and hope feels real. Help is available, and healing is possible.
You Might Benefit From Our Approach If:
You experience thoughts about death or dying that feel distressing or intrusive
Emotional pain feels so intense that you're looking for ways to escape it
You feel like a burden to others or believe they'd be better off without you
The future feels hopeless and you can't imagine things improving
You're frightened by your own thoughts and need help understanding them
You want professional support to work through the underlying pain driving these thoughts
You're ready for care that takes your suffering seriously while holding hope for your healing
What Healing Can Look Like
PTSD doesn't have to control your story. With the right support, you can:
Feel genuinely safe in your own body again
Experience memories without being overwhelmed by them
Sleep peacefully and wake up feeling rested
Reconnect with activities and relationships that trauma made feel difficult
Trust your own perceptions and feel present in your life
Develop resilience that helps you navigate life's natural challenges
Find ways to honor your experience while moving forward
If you're having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for immediate support. Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or visit your nearest emergency room.
You don't have to face this alone.