Mindful Monday#56: Suicide Awareness

Happy Monday y’all! 

During the month of September, it is so important to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I don’t have to explain to anyone how important it is stand united in supporting each other. I truly feel the more awareness that’s spread about world mental health, the brighter our future will be. Even if you’ve never been depressed, someone close to you have experienced it without you knowing about it. One thing you should know about depression is that it’s not a topic not easily spoken about. I think it is why mental health should be taken so seriously and not ignored. I know when I feel down, I have trouble expressing how I am feeling. There are moments I don’t understand why I am depressed. I have extremely dark moods. I hate those times, and I fight that feeling as much as I can. Is my Fibromyalgia a good reason for all of this? Yes, it can be. That is why I am blessed to be in a group where I have friends who are going through the same thing. 
 
Please note: I am not a physician. 
Crisis Resources:

• If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

 
How do you handle depression? Have you ever contemplated suicide? If you need to talk to someone, stop by for a chat. Or even better, please talk to the suicide line. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog today! If you’re enjoying my blogs, why not subscribe to my website? My blogs will go straight to your email. It’s free to sign up! Tell your friends! Tell your friends to tell their friends! Please continue to stay safe purple butterflies! 
 
Till next time! Be well!
Rachel

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​Reference link: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month