The Spiral
/“I’m depressed because I’m not doing anything, and I’m not doing anything because I’m depressed.”
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
“I’m depressed because I’m not doing anything, and I’m not doing anything because I’m depressed.”
Read More“I’m depressed because I’m not doing anything, and I’m not doing anything because I’m depressed.”
Read MoreA central challenge in navigating life is balancing our decisions between rational calculation and emotional intuition.
Read MoreA strong support network is essential to a sustainable recovery from mental illness and suicidal ideation.
Read MoreWhen you’re unconcerned with your partner’s safety, give them room to embrace their suck.
Read MoreA person can do everything they’re supposed to do, but the illness gets a vote too.
Read More“I’m depressed because I’m not doing anything, and I’m not doing anything because I’m depressed.”
Read MoreI decided that, in the absence of feeling good about myself, I would borrow those feelings from a select few.
Read MoreMy return to real life hasn’t been nearly as smooth as I had hoped.
Read MoreRecovery need not be made synonymous with self-improvement.
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).