Trigger Warning: This episode covers the topic of unaliving. If this topic is a sensitive one for you, I suggest you skip this one. We'll see you back for episode 3 xoxo
In this episode, I share my experience inside a psych facility. It was a time I never thought I'd experience, and it was a lot. I learned a lot about people in my situation, I learned a lot about bipolar and schizophrenia, I learned a lot about myself. Those 8 days saved me from a fatal ending, too soon.
If you are struggling with thoughts of ending your life, of escaping the pain in a fatal way, please reach out for help. If not to someone close to you, then to a total stranger. I had to do both, and I know in those moments, the last thing you want is to talk to someone, much less a complete stranger. But it saved me, and it can save you.
Remember this: In the moment you think you cannot go on, ask yourself this: Do I actually want to die, or do I just want this situation I'm in (the pain I'm in) to end? Often times, it's the latter. Which means you can get past this with help. So please reach out. In the USA you can text 988 or call, and someone will help walk you through what you're feeling, and what to do next.
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