I had an enlightening conversation with an acquaintance of a friend of mine who recently committed suicide. This acquaintance wanted to better understand how a person could actually decide to kill herself.
She was genuinely interested, so I began to share. My friend was managing the illnesses of anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She was diagnosed in her 60's and received treatment until she was 74. Then she took her own life.
I shared with the acquaintance that...
As I continue in my recovery with anxiety, Post-Traumatic, and depression, there are a few triggers that I now recognize very clearly.... Read more »
My focus over the past couple of Shareposts has been towards ways of supporting someone with depression. Showing understanding during... Read more »
Prior to diagnosis, I was living "successfully" under the illusion of adaptive coping skills. I was not happy or calm or peaceful, but I... Read more »
One of the first steps in giving support to someone with depression is to ensure they receive professional help. This is a big step and one... Read more »
In recent years there has been much research and a broader understanding of mental illness. Even so, many people still suffer silently,... Read more »
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