Disappointing People
/I judge myself on my utility to others.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
The easiest way to psychologically hurt yourself is to talk to yourself like your worst enemy.
Read MoreNo one taught me how to process taunts, criticism, and outright insults as more reflective of the character of the person lobbing them than that of my own.
Read MoreThe answer to getting people through a crisis is training.
Read MoreThe person you care about does not need advice on how to get to shore, they need a life preserver.
Read MoreMy studies led me to two conclusions. One, I was not alone in my experiences. Two, it was possible to live a fulfilling life with mental illness.
Read MoreNo one taught me how to process taunts, criticism, and outright insults as more reflective of the character of the person lobbing them than of my own character. My unique power as a depressive is that no one can use words to hurt me worse than I have used them to hurt 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).