Thinking Suicidal Thoughts
/I was afraid I’d be locked up in a hospital indefinitely for the crime of having thoughts I didn’t want in the first place.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
I was afraid I’d be locked up in a hospital indefinitely for the crime of having thoughts I didn’t want in the first place.
Read MoreWe talk about fighting for our lives and the life we want, and then get squeamish about having someone nearby who can see what we cannot and provide valuable advice.
Read More“It’s practical. I will likely use every one of the lessons I learned today in my life.” - Kaleb
Read MoreIf the words I use to increase knowledge also increase anguish, then I ruthlessly edit my original copy and try again.
Read MoreIt took me a long time to realize that I don’t suck at suicide; I succeed in living.
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 MoreThe answer to getting people through a crisis is training.
Read MoreTelling anyone you’re suicidal feels as socially unacceptable as streaking through a funeral procession.
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).