I am finding that I have entered a new stage of my life where I am not experiencing fear. Perhaps more accurately, I am noticing that fear could be involved in my decisions, but I am not reacting based in fear. Within all the chaos that is currently surrounding me, I find that I am calm and clear. I am very tired and emotionally taxed with various... Read more
One particular phrase I have heard myself say is: "If I just kill myself, maybe then they will understand just how badly I feel." The "they" are family, friends, co-workers, doctors, etc. In my personal experience, this manner of thinking would arise when my suicidal thoughts were strong and I felt like I was dismissed for... Read more
Nearly eight decades of life brought to a violent end by a handgun. A handgun to the head. And a handgun to the head by a woman. Doesn't seem right, does it?Statistically, it does. Death by suicide in Americans aged 65+ occurs roughly every 90 minutes. Death by suicide in Americans aged 65+ accounts for 19% of suicides across all age... Read more
Major holidays carry significance for different reasons. Memories may often be strongly tied to a specific date meant for celebration or honor. Holidays are dates marked out expressly for respect and remembrance; they come around once every year to observe a seminal moment in history, be it secular or religious. Personal associations with a... Read more
Taking mental health issues seriously makes a tremendous difference in obtaining treatment for mental illnesses as well as creating a sense of value and validation for those dealing with mental illness. Last year, a good friend of mine confided in me that he felt deeply depressed, anxious and suicidal. I was grateful that he would trust... Read more
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