To Live is to Err (Maybe)
/I feel fraudulent to all of you.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
Though writing is my primary means of self-therapy I must step away from it.
Read MoreI’d take all the fans that ever yelled at me over the internal dialogue I maintain while in a depression.
Read MoreI was depressed without being hopeless and suicidal without wanting to die.
Read MoreI’m just pleased that my bank account matches my mental health in a healthy way, which is: steady improving.
Read MoreI was willing to sacrifice my long-term health for short-term freedom.
Read MoreWhile I thought I’d never go into one, I’m certainly glad it was available when I needed it.
Read MoreRecovery after a crisis begins with routine.
Read MoreEven the clothes I wore were searched for contraband or tools I could use to harm myself.
Read MoreLife on the 7th Shelf is my way of sharing how a person can live well with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The 7th Shelf was written by Dante in The Inferno, as the Wood of the Suicides.
For me, living on the 7th shelf is challenging but I have found my means for winning the daily battle against the worst my mind can throw at me.
We aim to create a space of hope, filled with resources, information, tools, and more for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. We’re committed to Gordon’s vision of sharing different methods of thinking to help those with and without mental illness live more fulfilling lives.
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Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for help. In an emergency, please call 911.
If you or someone you know is seeking help for mental health concerns, visit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) website, or call 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).
For confidential treatment referrals, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357).