We Move Too Fast For Our Brains
/From an evolutionary perspective, it is always better to perceive a foreign stimulus as dangerous unless proven otherwise.
Read MoreFrom an evolutionary perspective, it is always better to perceive a foreign stimulus as dangerous unless proven otherwise.
Read MoreThe distracting chatter was welcomed by my mind and quickly became less important to my senses.
Read MoreI’m continually struck with how similar emerging evidence-based therapies are to philosophical thinking.
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 MoreYou know you’re in a psychiatric hospital when all the trash bins are lined with paper, rather than plastic bags.
Read MoreA student once asked if I will always deal with mental illness. I responded that I would.
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).