Maybe, Maybe Not
/His goal was to be steady in the face of the inevitable vicissitudes of life.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
His goal was to be steady in the face of the inevitable vicissitudes of life.
Read MoreI’d take all the fans that ever yelled at me over the internal dialogue I maintain while in a depression.
Read MoreForcing these ideals into my mind doesn’t block out my suicidal thoughts, but I’m more able to blunt their impact.
Read MoreI call my recovery permanent because that’s the only way I can deal with not having permanent answers in recovery.
Read MoreIf the words I use to increase knowledge also increase anguish, then I ruthlessly edit my original copy and try again.
Read MoreWe felt this intoxicating power each time we summoned the metal sky box.
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 MoreWe need to celebrate the strength of human ingenuity in overcoming the cards dealt by life.
Read MoreA coach’s job is to widen an athlete’s understanding of themselves and improve their performance in stressful situations.
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).