How Do You Define Emergency?

[TruthSeeker]

I’m not sure if it’s wise of me to enter this convo, it’s messing with my head somewhat. But here I am, cause something @Friday said threw me for a loop.
It’s this:

What does backup look like? If I’m, say, fighting self-harm urges or suicidal ideation, what’s the backup gonna be like? If I manage to make myself call a helpline or my T or someone, what’s the helpful thing that’s going to happen?

I sound really dense, but I’m not being a dickhead on purpose, I promise. I really am this far out... ?

You got parts? You do parts? Can you identify a part of you, that is not onboard with self-harm or suicide? I have a part (perfectionistic part that is very anti-self harm) that is the watchdog so to speak. Can you identify a part that is totally opposed to suicide?self-harm? Can you give that protective part a new job.....like being on your " safety watchdog team?" You might find more thlpan one protective part that could help with safety. Would require an internal or commitee meeting. You do that sort of thing? That works for me. So a couple of protective parts are my back up.......and that has been really super helpful......then so has finding a new strong purpose in life.