I attempted to take my own life. My family helped me to see a doctor. I’ve started a new chapter in my life. If you’re suffering, please reach out for help.
Suicide and Mental Illness – How Many More?
How many more people need to die, before we, as a society, actually step up and address suicide and mental illness? We have to be the change.
Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
I am learning to accept, then dismiss these thoughts as just that, a thought. As long as I stay stronger than my illness, I can overcome these intruders.
The Remarkable Fragility of Life
In life, our only real regrets are about the things that we didn’t do. So be brave and just do it. Embrace life and everything that comes with it.
Depression, a Silent Killer
For many who read this blog, speaking about depression may seem redundant. However, an enemy that isn’t acknowledged becomes a silent killer
There is hope – A glimpse of happiness
I didn’t want to be alive. Then I saw a glimpse of happiness that I know can exist, and that is what is making me hold on, even by just a thread.
All Over the Place and Back Again
There are times when grief allows your mind to believe that this must all be a horrible nightmare that you will wake up from. Then reality kicks in.
Metaphors To Help People Understand Mental Illness
Mental illness can be hard to explain, as there are rarely any physical symptoms. I’m using metaphors to help people understand mental illness.
How drawing helped me recover from major depression and gave my life meaning
I have discovered the healing power of drawing. I’m here today through my recovery journey using drawing. Drawing saved my life. Now I want to teach others.
The Day My Life Blew Apart
I was driving at about 125 mph. No intention of ever reaching home. Rational thought had left me. I could turn the wheel hard and tip the car over.
A Doctor’s Dangerously Irresponsible Attitude
I booked a doctor’s appointment for today – I would like help and treatment TODAY. How suicidal do I have to be before I’m taken seriously?
DNR – When I drove off a cliff
Really? I drove off a cliff and fell 400 feet down the hill? Why? I was Getting Out of this world and I didn’t want anyone to try to stop me.