I’d like to preface this by saying that I’m not a mental health or medical professional. If you’ve experienced any of the issues I talk about, please seek professional help. What I describe below has not been officially diagnosed for me, but is based on a lot of reading and introspection. Below are my lessonsContinue reading “Revelations”
Tag Archives: suicide
Step…
Here’s my state of mind during a recent mental health crisis: Can’t go on.Have to.Back here again.Thoughts of suicide.Pain unbearable. “But you’ve got so much going for you. You have a wife and child who love you, a roof over your head and no financial problems. You’re going to be a teacher and earn moreContinue reading “Step…”
Why
I recently went through a mental health crisis. While I encourage you to follow the ideas in this post I wrote previously., I’m going to explain why those resources failed me in the hope that someone who works in mental health sees this and has the power and motivation to do something about it. IContinue reading “Why”
Survival
(Unfiltered post) I’m just coming out of a deep, dark, suicidal depression that’s lasted for the past two weeks or so. I’ve experienced depression since I was a young child and the lesson, I keep receiving from most mental health professionals is that my problems aren’t serious enough. I tend to get waves of suicidalContinue reading “Survival”
Suicidal thoughts
This is my recent personal experience. It’s going to come across as self-centred and dark. However, I’m sharing it so people can understand and get into the mindset of someone going through suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, seek professional help immediately. This time is different. Last time I was in despair andContinue reading “Suicidal thoughts”
Fracturing
It feels like I’m falling apart. A fracture to the brain. Not myself…not me. My judgement’s off. So close to the dream yet so close to losing everything. So much to live for. So many people to help, but I must help myself. I’ve been in survival mode for so long I’m running out ofContinue reading “Fracturing”
Addiction
I’m an addict. I’ve been making excuses and avoiding confessing it for years. I believed I had things under control. In truth I’ve stunted my emotional development, hurt people and wasted a lot of time and money amongst the other problems that come with addiction. I can’t provide advice as I’m still working through myContinue reading “Addiction”
Hope 2
TLDR: This post deals with suicide. If in immediate danger, call the emergency services phone number or go to the nearest hospital or police station or reach out to a trusted person. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, copy out and follow this template: I commit to staying alive For: If in immediate danger I will:Continue reading “Hope 2”
1e. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Self-harm
If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Don’t be aloneContinue reading “1e. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Self-harm “
1d. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Anxiety (GAD)
If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Don’t be aloneContinue reading “1d. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Anxiety (GAD) “
1c. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Depression (PDD)
Introduction If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Do notContinue reading “1c. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Depression (PDD)”
1b. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Suicide
Before we start, note that I am not a mental health professional. If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline, or a friend, orContinue reading “1b. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Suicide”
1a. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Introduction
If you have not read 0. An Introduction, I suggest starting there first. Please note that I am not a medical or mental health professional. Some mental health problems may need more than lifestyle changes alone. Always seek professional help. This series will be top-heavy and over the first three months, we will cover theContinue reading “1a. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Introduction”
Supporting the Mission and Vision
If you have not read The Vision, please read that first and then come back here. To implement the mission and vision, I need to spend more and more time writing. Over time, I plan to gradually reduce the hours spent at my main job to focus more and more on the mission and vision.Continue reading “Supporting the Mission and Vision”
The Vision
After considerable reflection, I realise my understanding of vision was incomplete so I am updating and expanding this post. Although I write a lot about mental health, I am not a medical or mental health professional – always seek professional help first. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, seek emergency medical help immediately.Continue reading “The Vision”
Goal-setting
It has taken me most of my life to take up my dad’s advice. Goal-setting seemed so boring and restrictive before. Now it is essential. What changed? After a family member’s suicide and getting scarily close myself, I spent a lot of time trying to understand and learn about why people end their lives. ThisContinue reading “Goal-setting”
Passion Part 2
Where to start? Excuses If anyone wondered what happened to me, I have been on somewhat of a journey over the last few months. I disappeared for a while, my excuse to myself was an inability to produce anything of quality due to a lack of available time and energy but I now see thatContinue reading “Passion Part 2”
General update
t has been a tough few weeks. My mental health has taken a dive and I do not feel able to write anything of quality at the moment.
When I am feeling better I will start writing constructive posts again, but for now, here is an update.
Depression: a “depressive episode”
Preface I have very quickly found myself in a deep layer of depression and the only thing I can think to do is to try and write myself out of it. What you are about to read is the mind of someone deep in darkness. I cannot guarantee the quality of this post as itContinue reading “Depression: a “depressive episode””
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