Grief & Suicidality: How and Why to Stay Alive
Whew – the holidays are not super fun, are they? It’s been years since I’ve celebrated the season, but even not-celebrating can be hard. I also carry the knowledge of how many of you struggle during this season.
Adding holiday expectations and stress to your grief can really send you over the edge. Keeping yourself safe and as well-cared for as you can is a priority.
Lots of grieving people wake up each morning less than happy to be alive. That’s not the same thing as feeling suicidal. But because friends & family tend to get upset when you say you’re not that psyched to be alive, most folks tend to not talk about this aspect of grief. That’s dangerous. Check out this video for an honest discussion of this often-felt, but little discussed part of grief:
Because people tend to get upset when you say you're not that psyched to be alive, most folks tend to not talk about this aspect of grief. Click To TweetIf you’re feeling suicidal, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at 1-800-273-8255. It’s available 24 hours everyday (chat and text available too).
Trans Lifeline Hotline: US: 877-565-8860
Canada: 877-330-6366
Outside the US & Canada, check online resources in your country or find local support via the International Suicide Prevention wiki.
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How about you? Have you experienced this feeling of being less than psyched about being alive? Do you have at least one person in your life to whom you can be honest about your disinterest in survival? The Writing Your Grief 30-day online course is a place where you can tell the whole truth about your grief and your love. Telling the truth can take some of that pressure off. What you’ll receive back from the community is love, validation, and respect for what you’ve been asked to live. We always have room for you. The next session begins soon. Click here to get started.
