It’s Okay To Talk About Suicide

People are so uncomfortable about talking about mental illnesses, many don’t believe they are real. People think a mental illness is all “in a person’s head.” But people tend to cringe and change the subject when the subject of suicide comes up. They act like it’s a “forbidden” word, a “forbidden” subject to talk about. There is a lot of stigma involved when it comes to mental illnesses, but it seems like the majority of the stigma leans more towards the subject of suicide. People think talking about it is wrong when they don’t realize that talking about it, stopping the stigma that’s involved with it, can prevent it. People need to realize that this “touchy” subject is a serious matter and informing people, talking about it, letting people know it’s okay to talk about it, could save someone’s life. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone and talk to them, weather it be a crisis center, a family member, a friend, etc. Don’t hold it all inside. If someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to them and talk to them. Don’t be afraid to talk about this subject with them, and don’t be afraid to inform others about ways to prevent it. 💚

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Depression Is NOT A Result of Your Actions

Depression is NOT a result of your actions. It is NOT a result of doing something that is not according to your wishes or desires. Someone actually said to me that depression is a result of these things. No. It’s not. It’s not your fault. It’s not a persons fault if he or she suffers from depression. Depression doesn’t choose its “victims” according to their actions. You could have the greatest life in the world and still suffer from depression. You could have all the money you want and all the material things you want and *still* suffer from depression. It does not discriminate by race, age, gender, sexual orientation, how good ones life may be, or actions… and it can happen to *anyone.*

It’s Okay To Feel…

Contrary to what some people believe, it’s okay to feel depressed, sad, frustrated, and angry. We are merely human beings and emotions are part of us. Life is not perfect and we are not perfect, and that’s okay. Allow yourself to feel these emotions, accept these emotions, and remember that they will not last. You won’t always feel depressed, sad, frustrated, or angry. And if you need to, you can cry. It’s okay to cry. Sometimes that’s all we can do. And it’s not a sign of weakness to cry, or feel depressed, sad, frustrated, or angry. And it’s not a sign of weakness to talk about your emotions. Sometimes talking about them, having someone to listen to you, can help a great deal. 💚

Somebody Loves You

In the midst of darkness, it can seem and feel like no one cares, especially when people are so focused on “fixing” or “changing” someone with a mental illness, instead of just being there for them and loving them. A person suffering from a mental illness does not need to be “fixed” or “changed”… they need love, they need hope, they need to be accepted, and they need to be heard. All who suffer from a mental illness… please know and remember that somebody does love you and accept you, just the way you are (mental illness included), and you are more than good enough, just the way you are. 💚