Students Supporting Mental Health

You're all brave Beautiful And worth it

Hello friends, I hope Monday was as good as it could be, and that you were able to breathe deep and find time for YOU. Today, I had an incredibly difficult day. I can't help but feel like I'm so incredibly lost this semester, my writing sucks, my professors don't like me, I should quit. THAT is what I told myself all day. I got home and made my meals for the week, cleaned up, and sat down to do homework. STILL, these intrusive thoughts continued to flood my mind. ... I find myself often asking "is it all even worth it".... every fucking minute? I wish this was some inspirational, I made it through the day, did self-care and journaled some masterpiece rant... but it isn't. Today, my message is: I am dark and droopy. I'm not a huge fan of people today, in fact I've said some pretty rude things about people passing by come to think of it. I'm annoyed at my chipped polish and the only thing I was excited for today was to take my night time pills and pass out. But that's okay, because I'm becoming really good friends with the darker parts of me, and that's kinda where I wanna be right now. - Jaime See more

Here's an submission from D ! Thanks for your story ! Okay so my mental health journey started with my first suicidal thoughts at the age of 6 years old. I remember my first attempt was shortly before my 7th birthday. I had no idea what was so wrong with my life all I knew if I didn't want to live anymore. Fast forward about 8 years I finally got diagnosed with major depressive disorder along side general anxiety disorder and anorexia after passing out in gym class. At this...Continue reading

WOW, you guys are RAD. I have experienced an overwhelming feeling of joy for all you guys finding that bravery to share your personal stories. Putting yourself out there and being vulnerable is so difficult, but you are all KILLIN' it. And to the people who didn't share today or feel like you can't, you're kick ass too, and know that I promise you I will always be your voice when you feel like you don't have one. I want to take this time to throw my phone number out there, w...e have crisis line posted in this group, but an extra support is GREAT. I am one of the admins Jaime, my phone number is 780-616-6209. I can't stress this enough, I DO NOT CARE WHEN YOU CALL, any time you feel you could use some support or just someone to listen CALL. My personal Facebook account is Jaime Renee mcpherson so I can be reached there as well. Keep being strong my friends you are all valued and loved! - Jaime See more

This is not ok. - Peush