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We wouldn't call a cancer patient weak for not surviving chemo.
I think it's time we stop calling people who commit suicide weak.
Having mental illness isn't some moment of weakness, it's a constant battle.
It's an illness.
It's disrespectful to suggest otherwise.
I think it's time we stop calling people who commit suicide weak.
Having mental illness isn't some moment of weakness, it's a constant battle.
It's an illness.
It's disrespectful to suggest otherwise.
Some people don't survive MI the way some people don't survive any other illness/disease. Lack of resources, not enough research, or it's just too much for the body to handle.
This isn't to encourage the act - just to change the narrative around suicide when it does happens.
This isn't to encourage the act - just to change the narrative around suicide when it does happens.
People who'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't as cowards / weaklings who took the "easy" way out when you fought tooth and nail to stay here.
Just food for thought.
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's lives.
Please be mindful of how you talk about those struggling / who struggled.
They are (were) strong.
Please be mindful of how you talk about those struggling / who struggled.
They are (were) strong.
