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 More“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”
Read MoreA little progress is still a lot of progress.
Read MoreThis morning was a challenge to take things slow and to not think as much.
Read MoreThis meal was more memorable and more satisfying than any meal that I can recall eating in the past few months.
Read MoreMake the impossible possible, the possible easy, and the easy elegant.
Read MoreThis tool is a new addition to my kit. I’m taking advantage of a reflex, common in all humans and easily triggered, to reduce my blood pressure and heart rate without the need for conscious thought.
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).