There's No Place Like Home
/A person can do everything they’re supposed to do, but the illness gets a vote too.
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 MoreLet young kids enjoy their day in the sun, even though it’s really raining.
Read MoreIt’s an oddly human characteristic to desire speed and outcomes in all aspects of life.
Read MoreMy studies led me to two conclusions. One, I was not alone in my experiences. Two, it was possible to live a fulfilling life with mental illness.
Read More“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
Read MoreI decided that, in the absence of feeling good about myself, I would borrow those feelings from a select few.
Read MoreI don’t need a pandemic to isolate and stay in bed. I do that quite well by myself.
Read MoreJust by being human we have a tendency toward tribalism.
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).