We wouldn& #39;t call a cancer patient weak for not surviving chemo.

I think it& #39;s time we stop calling people who commit suicide weak.

Having mental illness isn& #39;t some moment of weakness, it& #39;s a constant battle.

It& #39;s an illness.

It& #39;s disrespectful to suggest otherwise.

Some people don& #39;t survive MI the way some people don& #39;t survive any other illness/disease. Lack of resources, not enough research, or it& #39;s just too much for the body to handle.

This isn& #39;t to encourage the act - just to change the narrative around suicide when it does happens.

People who& #39;ve committed the act or attempted are often shamed enough as it is - but imagine SURVIVING the act and you see people painting those who didn& #39;t as cowards / weaklings who took the "easy" way out when you fought tooth and nail to stay here.

Just food for thought.

I think we should be more careful how we speak about those struggling with mental health / suicidal tendancies. Sometimes our words can shape a narrative that effect other& #39;s lives.

Please be mindful of how you talk about those struggling / who struggled.

They are (were) strong.