Having suicidal thoughts? Panic attacks? Experiencing flashbacks?
Reach Out
When I say you're not alone, I don't mean it in a cheesy, I'm here with you kind of way. I have felt suicidal before. I understand where you are coming from, but I am also not a dumb-dumb. I am not physically there, nor am I a professional.
Most mental illnesses thrive in our minds by isolating us. Which is why the best way to punch back is reaching out.
If you or someone you know isn't feeling well, reach out for help. More people than you think have felt this kind of pain before. That doesn't make it less scary, but it does mean there is somewhere out there who knows how to help.
Check out this blog post about what happens when you call a suicide hotline and don't hesitate
National Suicide Hotline
988 (in the US)
Available 24 hours every day
Having a Hard Time Talking?
Chat Instead
Or Text: 741741
Trever Project for LGBTQ+ Youth
1-866-488-7386 chat, text or call
Other Urgent Help
Center for Suicide Awareness
Text HOPELINE to 741741
The Trevor Project
Samaritans NYC