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lovealexhunt · 7 months
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is the most preventable form of death and yet the number of suicide victims rises each year despite increased awareness.
Why is that?
I can't answer it for everyone, but from what I've seen in my life, although people are aware, they don't understand.
I am a suicide surviver. Although I have not attempted suicide in over a decade, the thoughts linger from time to time. Sometimes it's just an intrusive thought that I can let go of. Sometimes it's a lot more and it is a lot more dangerous, but I am trying every day and that is all I can ask of anyone.
I am grateful to have found support here/online. However, people in my own life continue to belittle and invalidate my feelings. That makes me feel isolated, alone, and like there's something wrong with me. It makes me feel like I have no value.
I imagine it's hard to understand what goes through a person's head when they're suicidal if you've never felt that way. It's hard to validate someone's emotions when you (as an outsider) can rationalize them. But the problem with that is, those people don't know and they can't understand how those thoughts actually feel.
I am a very logical and rational person most of the time. However, when my depression is bad, I can't think rationally. The dark thoughts are consuming and I believe them. I know it's the depression talking. I know it's my anxiety talking. I know it's the past trauma I suffered haunting me. And yet, I still can't control those thoughts.
Those people who have never felt that way, think that rationalizing things, sharing comparing stories, or reminding you your life is good will help, but it doesn't. Not in those moments. That's what people who don't suffer have to understand.
I can try to explain that. I can raise awareness. I can shout from the rooftops trying to get people to understand. But the fact is, I can't make anyone change their thinking if they don't want to.
Suicide is a tragedy.
However, being suicidal is seen an inconvenience or a a way of "seeking attention." It is dismissed.
The same people who will cry over a friend's suicide, and wonder how they didn't see it are the same people who will tell the next person to "get over it", "your life's not that bad", "when I was in your situation..." They either don't see it or they don't care enough and that is the problem.
Suicide is preventable, but not without support. Support requires people that are not suicidal to better educate themselves beyond awareness to understanding and how to help.
You would never tell a cancer patient they're being dramatic and looking for attention when they share their struggles. You would never tell someone having a heart attack to "get over it." You would never belittle a mother who suffered a miscarriage by comparing them to someone else.
So why do that to someone suffering with mental health struggles?
Yes, there the stigma surrounding mental health and medication is improving, but we have a long way to go. That starts today and every day after.
Raising awareness is fine, but raising understanding is necessary meaningful change.
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strangleetomz · 7 months
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September is suicide prevention month.
I’m happy to say i’m still here, after multiple attempts. My story however is long so I’m not getting into that,,
If you are struggling, you are not alone, even if you may think you are. If you have friends who are struggling or you may think they’re struggling, please be there. Be there for them. Talk with them, about literally anything. Listen to them. You could save their life. Check on the ones you love, please.
September is suicide prevention month, and if you are still here, I’m beyond proud of you.
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twloha · 6 months
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"Five Myths About Suicide" by Mel Korteweg
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allelitewrestlings · 2 years
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“I hope everyone understands this: you are never alone. You’re not. I’m telling you the god’s honest truth: you're never alone. There's always one person. (...) There’s always someone out there that you are going to effect when you decide to take your own life and... I don’t know. I just don’t want people doing it no more. You know, I don't want ⁠— “normal,” “normal” is another thing. Get that word out of your head. There’s no such thing as normal. That word’s a lie. My normal is not yours.” Eddie Kingston speaks about Suicide Prevention Month
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Happy National Suicide Prevention Month
I personally hate when suicide awareness is in the spotlight. Why? Because everyone likes to say, "If you're ever in a dark place, I'll be there. I don't care if I know you or not. If you're my friend or not. I will do anything to prevent people from committing suicide."
Don't fucking say that shit if you don't fucking mean it, yeah?
It honestly hurts worse if you're going through shit and you reach out to one of your friends that's posted that and they don't got the time or energy to support you.
If you can't be there, just be fucking honest like "I'm really sorry for anyone going through this. Please call the suicide hotline."
(I know like your friends aren't trained and the people in the hotline are. But for me, personally, when I reach out, I just need to know the person is THERE. If you say you'll always be there and you're not, my mind goes "Oh... they care about everyone but me..." which honestly makes shit WORSE than just "They aren't there for me.")
-fae
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nymphrist · 2 years
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if you guys don't laugh at my jokes I'll kill myself
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thecorvidforest · 6 months
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september is suicide prevention month. this is my message to parents.
believe your children when they tell you they’re feeling suicidal. believe them every single time. even if they tell you every single day. even if they seem happy. even if you think they have no reason to be depressed. even if they’ve never shown signs of depression before. even if they have a history of lying for attention. believe them every time.
when it comes to children (or adults for that matter) self-reporting suicidal ideation it does not matter if they are lying. repeat after me - it does not matter.
if you disbelieve them and they’re telling the truth you could end up with a dead child. if you disbelieve them and they’re lying, all you’ve done is shown yourself to be a parent who is not safe to go to in the event your child actually experiences ideation, because they will not be believed. you’ve shown yourself to be a parent who trusts their child so little that they’ll even question something as heavy as suicidal ideation.
most of the time if a person feels the need to lie about something as serious as suicidal ideation, it points to something very wrong under the surface. feeling un-cared for, being bullied, undiagnosed mental disorders etc. are all potential reasons why someone would lie about feeling suicidal. sometimes it’s easier to say “i want to die” than it is to say “i feel like you don’t care about me”. that doesn’t mean you should ever, ever express disbelief.
knowing your parent doesn’t believe you when you say you’re suicidal is agonizing, especially to a young person. there is nothing about disbelieving your child that speaks to you caring about their mental health and wellbeing. it is extremely destructive and neglectful at best.
to be vulnerable for a moment - in my own experience, my ideation being disbelieved shattered every ounce of trust i had in my parents. it destroyed my self-esteem. i came to the conclusion that i was never loved in the first place, and therefore i must be inherently unlovable. it convinced me that i didn’t deserve to live, because my own parents didn’t seem to value my life.
believe your kids.
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murderofcrow · 6 months
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this is a very hard topic for me... because, even though it's been several years now, i think i still haven't fully mentally recovered or fully accepted my attempt... but... as today is the last day of September, i just wanted to remind everyone that every month is suicide prevention month. please don't ever stop caring for each other. don't ever stop being a shoulder to cry and lean on for each other. please talk to each other. please never ignore the warning signs. please... don't end your lives.
i know how hard it is to see the light when it feels like you're stuck in a never ending pitch black tunnel. i know how hard it is to feel like you're about to be crushed from the weight that's been stacking up on your shoulders. hell, i still have those days but i am willing to hold on to hope that one day things will eventually be okay. i can't with certainty say that it will get better because honestly... there's no way of knowing but i am willing to try. and i hope you are able to try too. we can do it, i truly believe this!
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abbyslev · 7 months
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its suicide prevention month. i’m so proud of each and every one of you❤️ no matter where you come from or what you have been through, you are so strong and you have made it so far!! i love every each and one of you with all my heart and i’m so happy we are all here to celebrate such a milestone❤️ your story is so important and i’m so proud of you😇😇❤️❤️
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annoyedkayah2395 · 7 months
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For the month of September!!! I maybe an ass but im here if yall ever feeling down 💕💕 dont ever feel like you being a bother!! I rather hear it then hear yall harmed yaselves 💕💕💕
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lovealexhunt · 7 months
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Today (in Australia) is "Are you okay day?" I thought I would do it as well.
Feel free to answer as a comment, a reblog, anon message, or dm me. You can use the heart emojis or your own words. Whatever you're comfortable with. I'm at work but I'll definitely reply to everyone later tonight.
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newyawkbeauty · 2 years
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Depression and suicide don’t have a certain look.. check on your friends and family please y’all
Love each other always
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lysshome · 7 months
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allelitewrestlings · 2 years
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@AEW. “You may think people don’t [care], but one person always does." Eddie Kingston shares his story. September is Suicide Prevention Month. (...) We encourage anyone struggling to reach out & get help: @afspnational
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lovelazarus · 2 years
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To everyone who made promises they wouldn't kill themselves until the queen died... you need to outlive the monarchy. This was just a stepping stone, your story isn't over yet. You gotta see the fall of the British monarchy too.
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saesins · 7 months
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it's suicide prevention month, so here's a reminder that you can reach out to me if you need to. that it's ok to feel terrible after making the right decision. that it's okay to cry. that you're worth it. that I love you. that your feelings and emotions are valid.
I know these things may seem like they mean nothing, but one that I and a lot of people may need to hear right now is that it's okay to feel bad. but stick to what you think is right regardless of that feeling.
I myself am suicidal, so I know how it is. I know that it may feel like nothing is worth living for anymore. and even tho I'm not there myself yet, I know there is something that's gonna make it all worth it. you just need to give it time to find you. and i know sometimes when it's in the moment, it's hard to stop yourself, but just breathe. remember that you're still here. that it's not your time to go yet. if you ever try to die by your own hand, it's not time.
I love you all, and I'm proud of you for making it this far, please keep going. see what's waiting for you in the future. I love you💗
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