Working on Being More Vulnerable
/I miss feeling capable.
Read MoreI must get over this part of me that wants to whine and face the facts.
Read MoreI screwed up leaving the residential treatment facility early.
Read MoreUltimately, I had to make a decision that was better in the long-term for me.
Read MoreThe distracting chatter was welcomed by my mind and quickly became less important to my senses.
Read MoreI am here because my system (read: brain) has some inoperative sensors.
Read MoreThere is part of me that wants to chronicle my experiences in residential treatment, that requires tightroping over the sins of oversharing while simultaneously making for worthwhile reading.
Read MoreYou take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
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).