For me, personally, the hardest thing was just finding anybody to open up to about what you’re feeling. And as things continue, the stigma, where being suicidal means you’re just fucking nuts, will get buried. Then people can realise that so many more people feel that same way than they’d think. Because when you’re going through it you think you’re the only person who’s ever felt that way and nobody’s ever gonna understand. And the reality is there are a lot of people who’ll understand and relate, and once you get it out and have a community of people who feel the same way, it’s a lot easier to deal with it.
It’s a gnarly situation. But the more open people get, the less people are gonna be taking negative actions in their lives, and can continue to try and find some peace.
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If you’re struggling with your own mental health, don’t suffer in silence. Talk to someone you can trust – a friend, a family member, a teacher, a doctor or a counsellor. Find more information on how to look after your mental health at the Mental Health's Foundation.
And if you need help immediately, we recommend these organisations:
- CALM: thecalmzone.net or call 0800 58 58 58
- The Samaritans UK: samaritans.org or call 116 123
- Or, in the U.S., the Samaritans helpline: (877) 870 4673 (HOPE)