When the Darkness Returns
/My depression spent two years waiting for a weak moment.
Read MoreMy depression spent two years waiting for a weak moment.
Read MoreI left corporate America for the trades because I was killing myself to work.
Read MoreIt felt as if we weren’t worthy of feeling good.
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 MoreIt took me a long time to realize that I don’t suck at suicide; I succeed in living.
Read MoreMy brain really likes IF/THEN statements.
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).