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I Wanted to Sleep and Never Wake Up
I Wanted to Sleep and Never Wake Up
Sometimes life becomes too much
Ellen Eastwood
Sep 8
It’s Not All Small Stuff
It’s Not All Small Stuff
Judging others’ “stuff” is not okay
Maisie Archer
Sep 8
How Do People Make Friends As Adults?
How Do People Make Friends As Adults?
How Do People Make Friends As Adults?
Patrick Meowler
Sep 8
She Never Wanted to Die Forever, Just For a Moment
She Never Wanted to Die Forever, Just For a Moment
My daughter always cried for help, until she didn’t
Lisa S. Gerard
Sep 7
How I Saved My Life — And the Life of Someone Else
How I Saved My Life — And the Life of Someone Else
If we’re alive, there is a chance we can improve our situation.
James Lloyd
Sep 7
A Note From School: Handle with Care
A Note From School: Handle with Care
A simple letter in my kid’s backpack gave me hope for a future that takes mental health seriously
B. LeBoeuf
Sep 7
How It Feels to Be Constantly Discriminated Against
How It Feels to Be Constantly Discriminated Against
It hurts me when people deny me services because I am different.
Thomas Morison
Sep 6
You Have To Love Yourself Above All
You Have To Love Yourself Above All
Treat yourself like you’d treat a best friend
Patrick Meowler
Sep 6
When Someone Dies by Suicide, I ‘Get It,’ Because I Was Almost One of Them
When Someone Dies by Suicide, I ‘Get It,’ Because I Was Almost One of Them
A dichotomy of not celebrating, but empathically understanding
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!
Sep 5
I Need To Start A Diet, But It Would Exacerbate My Mental Illness
I Need To Start A Diet, But It Would Exacerbate My Mental Illness
My OCD would go crazy
Francesca Dallaglio
Sep 5
My History With Suicide Made Me a Better Therapist
My History With Suicide Made Me a Better Therapist
Can we start talking about what makes us deeply uncomfortable?
Grace Delphia
Sep 5
I Knew I Had To Stop Drinking the Day I Cremated My Daughter
I Knew I Had To Stop Drinking the Day I Cremated My Daughter
One last stop at the bar was the wake-up call I needed
Courtney Waller
Sep 5
Times When I No Longer Wanted To Stay Alive
Times When I No Longer Wanted To Stay Alive
How I survived suicidal thoughts
Barbara Carter
Sep 4
Why I Choose to Stay Anonymous
Why I Choose to Stay Anonymous
My journey with anxiety
Health Chronicles
Sep 4
Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
You have nothing to fear but fear itself
Patrick Meowler
Sep 3
Son of a Gun
Son of a Gun
Having a father who tried to kill someone taught me about violence
Patrick O'Connor
Sep 3
Why Don’t People Believe Me?
Why Don’t People Believe Me?
I found out, finally
Christina Sophia
Sep 2
When Suicide Became A Real Threat For Me
When Suicide Became A Real Threat For Me
I tested out my suicide plan to see if it would work
Patrick Meowler
Sep 2
September 2024 is Suicide Prevention Month
September 2024 is Suicide Prevention Month
The mental health crisis stems in part from a lack of community
Nicole Dake
Sep 2
How To Avoid Relapses And Stay Sober
How To Avoid Relapses And Stay Sober
Sharing what I’ve learned as a chronic relapser so you can avoid slips
Patrick Meowler
Aug 30
Obesity and Mental Health
Obesity and Mental Health
The hidden impact of medication on our bodies and minds
Starting Afresh 65
Aug 30
Filling My Cup With Gratitude Every Morning Helped Me See A New, Improved Life
Filling My Cup With Gratitude Every Morning Helped Me See A New, Improved Life
Acknowledging what I had was like wearing a new pair of glasses
Michelle Marie Warner
Aug 30
The Reason Why I Head Into Nature and Ignore Your Hurtful Comments
The Reason Why I Head Into Nature and Ignore Your Hurtful Comments
Self-care and looking after my wellbeing is a complex process
Anne Bonfert
Aug 29
I Had To Touch Death’s Door To Realize I Didn’t Want To Die
I Had To Touch Death’s Door To Realize I Didn’t Want To Die
How hitting rock bottom can save your life
Patrick Meowler
Aug 28
My ADHD Medication Sent Me into a Depressive Spiral
My ADHD Medication Sent Me into a Depressive Spiral
Learning to trust my gut over an unhelpful psychiatrist
Piddling Piddles
Aug 27
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