The Mammalian Dive Reflex
/Why I rely on this biological reflex to naturally put the brakes on my mind.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
Why I rely on this biological reflex to naturally put the brakes on my mind.
Read MoreWhile I thought I’d never go into one, I’m certainly glad it was available when I needed it.
Read MoreRacing heartbeat, tight muscles, shortness of breath, and the sensation of imminent doom.
Read MoreMy return to real life hasn’t been nearly as smooth as I had hoped.
Read MoreWith anxiety or panic attacks, the trouble comes from feeling out of control.
Read MoreFrom an evolutionary perspective, it is always better to perceive a foreign stimulus as dangerous unless proven otherwise.
Read MoreYou know you’re in a psychiatric hospital when all the trash bins are lined with paper, rather than plastic bags.
Read MoreTo my shock, I was not immediately catapulted into a fight-or-flight response.
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).