What I Want You To Know When I’m in a Crisis
I probably won’t say, “I’m in a mental health crisis right now” with some laid-out spreadsheet of exactly what I need.
Topic: suicidal ideation
The Color of Pain: Suicide and Seeing Beneath the Exterior
Ketamine and Everything but the Kitchen Sink
I was desperate, rightfully so, to save my own life.
The Presence of a Symptom
Depression whispers like the all-knowing authority, especially when I'm tired, when I feel like giving up, or when I've made a mistake.
You Aren’t The Only One Struggling
Along with the highs, I also let others see a glimpse of my lows.
You Deserve Life
It took a suicide attempt for me to realize my life was worth living.
Keep Trying Until Something Sticks
Sometimes, to keep yourself here, you need to figure out ways to change the immediate narrative being voiced in your head.
Holding Hope
When someone says, “I’m holding hope for you,” they’re saying a lot more than just those five words.
Five Myths About Suicide
Imagine my surprise when he looked at me and said, “Well, if you were actually suicidal, you would have just done it.”
Connection as Prevention
Stigma stated, “If you admit to having these thoughts, people will see you differently.”
The World is Not Better Without You
The moment of intervention should not be a moment at all, but a collection of moments.
Resilience Training
I’m here to remind you of what resilience is, on the off-chance someone you know—a friend, a family member, a therapist, a doctor—is incorrectly setting the bar too high.
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