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Kelly

Kelly

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Retired Military Social Worker, diagnosed with PTSD and Clinical Depression in 2001. Served 22 yrs..

I'd like to discuss Suicide

I've been wanting to talk about my silent companion for a long time. I just need to. I am astounded by the taboos that still surround suicide. Don't talk about it! Danger! You'll give someone the idea, they'll do it, it will be your fault! NOT TRUE. Trust me. I think about it almost all the time. Like I said, companion. More people think... Read moreChevron
Sara

A Cutter

I don't even know where to begin this post. It's about my sister. She is in need of help. For countless years my sister has been a cutter. A hardcore cutter. Her arms are mutilated and she won't show me her legs but I know they are bad, too. She says it helps her deal with pain. When I bawl my eyes out and curl up in a ball, she says thats my... Read moreChevron
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Deborah Gray

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Creator, Wing of Madness

What You Need to Know About Suicide Contagion

Suicide, the third leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), has been in the news several times in the last year due to suicide "clusters" at Cornell University and in California and Pennsylvania. A suicide cluster is defined by the CDC as "a group of suicides or suicide... Read moreChevron
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Teens and Suicide on Dr. Phil Today

It's a horrifying depression statistic. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens. Why is the suicide rate among teens so high?   Today, the Dr. Phil Show is "Teens under Pressure." Here's the description of the show from Dr. Phil's web site: Teenagers today are more stressed than ever before — from the pressure to... Read moreChevron
define depression

define depression

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A Business owner and mother of 5, caregiver of 20 years

A re-energised carer-support and some time out is the key

A re-energised carer-support and some time out is the key   I forbid my DAD today to not go down the black hole again, I hope it helped but we will see, at least it made him smile for a split second.   It has only been 8 weeks since his last major suicide episode, and within that time I have grown again as a support person, I have... Read moreChevron

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