How I Cope with Suicidal Ideation

Like many pieces related to mental illness, I’ve found that self-care recommendations often address more socially acceptable symptoms  — typically those that relate to anxiety and mild depression. While it is important to address those and talk about the things we can do to keep ourselves running in tip top shape. We don’t talk enough about what to do when things get scary or dangerous for yourself or loved ones. As a person who lives with severe, debilitating and sometimes dangerous mental illness, most of my energy goes towards very basic practices necessary to keep myself alive. It’s hard to consider which yoga routine would be best for me when the predominate thought running through my mind is whether I should jump off of the balcony. It’s not a great idea to shower when I’m already thinking about picking up a razor to harm myself. We don’t talk about suicidal ideation enough. We don’t talk about delusions or psychosis  —  or even mania  — enough. Sometimes I experience suicidal ideation where I do feel like I can keep myself safe. It may require some help, but I feel like I can manage it. The reality is my mood changes very quickly, and I feel my emotions very intensely. Sometimes I feel bad. I mean really, really bad. With that comes a despair that I will feel like this forever. This is often when I start thinking about harming myself rather than living another moment with that feeling  —  even though my history dictates...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Bipolar Depression Personal Stories Self-Help Suicide Treatment Agoraphobia Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills Delusions Desperation mania Mood Disorder Mood Swings Self Harm Self Injury Social Anxiety Suicidal Ideation Source Type: news