I think people underestimate how much βIβm fineβ is just code for βI donβt have the capacity to explain whatβs actually happening without being dismissed.β
People don't understand that suicidal thoughts isn't "I want to die." It's "I can't live like this anymore and I'm tired of dealing with the pain!" Most of the time they don't see any other solution.
#SuicideAwareness#suicidesurvivor#SuicidePrevention#mentalillness
Suicide due to mental illness isnβt selfish. What is selfish, is turning a blind eye to those who are struggling. It isnβt cowardly. What is cowardly, is not helping those who are trying to survive. It isnβt weak. What is weak, is pretending mental illness doesnβt exist.
Trauma survivors often share their stories because they long to be understood. If it feels like they're saying "too much," imagine the silence they endured from those who never acknowledge their suffering.
#trauma#traumasurvivor
When your mental health is bad, give yourself a break. Don't make yourself feel guilty for things you can't do. Don't feel bad for eating bad, about not doing as much as you normally would. You're human. It's okay to struggle. Look after yourself, and your mind. It's important.