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Riding the urge

Urge Surfing

Urges rise and fall like waves. You don't have to act on them — you can ride them out. This takes about 3 minutes.

Take a slow breath. Notice the urge is here. You don't need to push it away — you're going to ride it.

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If the urge is to end your life right now

Please call Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. You don't have to do this alone.

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