#Depression hotline

[girlcalledwhatsername]

This shouldn't even be need to be said but don't fucking report people who express being suicidal. I don't care how much you think you're doing it for someone's own good, it does NOT help us it only harms further

READ that AGAIN

You are ACTIVELY harming those people when you try to be a goody two-shoes and tell on them when they get suicidal

Don't fucking report them to social media app features that have the report for self harm option. Don't fucking call a suicide hotline on them. Don't fucking report them to therapists, paychiatrists, cops, controlling parents or partners

It does not matter how uncomfortable it makes you - this isn't ABOUT you - it doesn't matter how much it goes against your cute little saviour complex thinking you're being oh such a wonderful kind heroic person by "saving" someone from themself.

When you report a person to any of those places it heavily risks hospitalisation and incarceration. Where I live it's technically still a crime to attempt suicide, they never overturned the law. And if you think being in a ward might help them - do everyone a favour and go check out the actual conditions in the wards and talk to psych survivors about how they actually are. Otherwise shut up about things you have no experience with.

Everyone should have a right to autonomy, especially bodily autonomy, and you don't have to like what they do with their own body for you to know not to take that away from someone. It's not your place to judge, it's not okay to be moralistic about bodily autonomy suddenly because you can't handle the reality of mentally ill people.

And it's not fucking okay to lock us in and remove us from society just because our disorders are too fucking ugly for you to look at.

If you absolutely have to help just talk to a suicidal person if they're up to it, just ask them what will help, and if you can't do that then leave us the fuck alone you snitches

And don't come at me with the law, if you had to be an ally to mentally ill people, to queer people, to women, to any kind of marginalised people, historically a lot of it has always included standing against the law and with us.

STOP REPORTING US

[spaceinvadeeer]

theyre both so dysfunctional how can i not love them

[jumpscaregoose]

I need him biblically you don't understand

[darling]

Some people like to feel sorry for themselves, especially men. When they say that everyone hates them and that they have no one, while you are literally there trying to support them and remind them of the people who care about them. And I know some people are self-destructive, but when you are literally there for them and they completely dismiss you, talking to others or even posting that no one cares about their life, with the intention of causing commotion or attention, It's just selfish and manipulative. Some people just want to make others feel bad for them to engage in more codependent relationships, projecting blame onto others rather than seeking treatment or therapy or any other healthy way to deal with their own issues. And don't get me wrong, I've been offering support to people for almost a decade, being there for them, but you can't help people who don't want to be helped. Anyone with more context will feel reduced to seeing you posting about no one caring about you while you are literally ghosting them. Some people are not miserable, they are just narcissists.

[antiyourwokehomophobia2]

Man, it is JOEVER.

[ask-chrysalis]

Reminder to all my Mutuals and followers and everyone in general that if you’re ever depressed or thinking of ending things, please, please don’t do anything too harsh to yourself. Life is worth living and you’re loved more than you could ever possibly know. Life eventually does get better and there is a light at the end of that tunnel no matter how long and how dark the tunnel may seem.

You are loved, and you matter.

If you’re ever suffering with thoughts of suicide or depression, please contact the crisis hotline/textline at 741-741 or text HOME to that number. For the suicide hotline contact 989.

And again, remember that you are loved and that you deserve to live, eat, be happy and to love and be loved.

[pickedpiper]

Ok so I got Hotline Miami brainrot rn because I saw a video explaining the story in chronological order and I immediately grew attached to Jacket and gf so I wanted to get this out before OFF eventually kicks my ass again

Jacket trying to cook something for the first time in years for Don Juan on his dirty ass stove with the only sorta clean pot he could find:

[shinyrhinestones]

What do you even say when calling a suicide hotline or like any hotline for when you’re having a mental breakdown. My anxiety is eating at me, somebody pls help I’m being so serious. Like I’m asking for genuine advice ! <3

[transsolidarityproject]

Mental Health Resources & How to Get Help

No one should struggle alone – mental health is important to your overall wellness. Find resources and tools here to get connected with help.

If you are thinking about harming yourself or others, please get immediate support. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline has call, text, and online chat options available for free confidential support 24/7/365 for anyone in crisis.

Hotlines

Most hotlines have three things in common: 1. They’re available to call 24/7. 2. They’re 100% confidential. 3. They’re free.

Depending on the organization’s size, a hotline may not always be available – but the major ones like 988 are. Remember that hotlines are confidential, not anonymous; unless specified otherwise, hotlines will use non-consensual active rescue and send emergency personnel to your location if they believe you are at risk.

LGBTQIA+ Hotlines Sexual & Domestic Abuse Hotlines Substance Misuse Hotlines Homelessness Hotlines Youth Hotlines Elder Hotlines

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What does it mean to be mentally healthy?

Health is often defined as the lack of being sick – that was the definition that has been for centuries. It wasn’t until 1948 that the World Health Organization gave it a radical new meaning: “Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.“

WHO purposely reframed how we view health – by defining it as a state of general well-being rather than “not being sick,” people become empowered to take care of themselves before getting sick. Depending on who you ask, health is made of several dimensions like physical, mental, social, emotional, environmental, and spiritual – the idea is that we should be taking care of all aspects of our health to be happy, healthy, and safe. It’s difficult to maintain relationships if you can’t get out of bed, it’s hard to avoid getting sick if your job or house is in a polluted area, and it’s tough managing your anxiety if you’re unable to socialize with people you care about.

According to WHO, mental health is the state “that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.” Some aspects of mental health are influenced by our genetics, like our likelihood of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder; other aspects are influenced by life experiences like depression and anxiety.

Trauma-informed care is a relatively new approach to health that rephrases the question of “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Even for medical professionals, it’s easy to disregard people acting out – but every single person has a story, and a multitude of life experiences and struggles has shaped who they are and why they’re acting out. Take the following example to visualize the effects of trauma and how trauma-informed care betters outcomes.

EXAMPLE #1 Michael is a homeless man trying to get approved to stay in a local shelter. The staff working on Michael’s paperwork asks a lot of questions that he doesn’t know the answer to. Frustrated, he lashes out and yells at the worker. Response A The worker is offended and doesn’t understand why the situation escalated so quickly. Since this paperwork is critical in letting Michael stay in their long-term shelter, they assume Michael is either on drugs or doesn’t want to put in the work required to stay there. They might even assume Michael is ungrateful! Response B The worker is offended but understands that homeless people have a lot of traumatic experiences that make them prone to stress. The lack of stable housing causes anxiety, and homeless individuals are much more likely to have PTSD and suffer assault than housed individuals. Michael behaved inappropriately, but the staff’s knowledge of trauma-informed care allowed them to recenter the conversation and de-escalate before making assumptions about Michael.

Mental health is affected by trauma, which takes many different forms. Poverty, violence, and inequality are some of the most common reasons individuals develop risky behaviors and mental health conditions – which is why treating and managing mental health is challenging.

Want to learn more about mental health? Additional reading and resources include the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Psychiatric Association, Active Minds, and United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Common Mental Health Struggles

DEPRESSION

According to Gallup, 29% of Americans will have depression in their lifetime and 17.8% of Americans currently have depression. Some of the most common characteristics of depression include:

The inability to take interest or pleasure in activities (officially known as anhedonia)

A change in eating behaviors, such as an increased or decreased appetite

A change in sleeping behaviors, such as sleeping too much or too little

A constant state of fatigue

Low self-esteem

Feelings of worthlessness

Excessive or inappropriate feelings of guilt

Recurring thoughts of death and/or suicide

Difficulty thinking or concentrating

However, no two depressions are the same. Symptoms of depression vary drastically based on the individual and don’t lessen the struggle you’re experiencing. Generally, women and people with estrogen-dominant bodies are more likely to feel sad whereas men and people with testosterone-dominant bodies are more likely to feel angry or irritable. While women have higher reported rates of depression, men are more likely to commit suicide – it’s assumed men and women experience depression at equal rates, but women are more likely to seek help compared to men. Similarly, depression symptoms also vary by age group – but depression affects everyone regardless of age. Adults speak more often about feelings of worthlessness, sadness, and the inability to enjoy past hobbies while children tend to act out, express feelings of anger, and isolate themselves. Teenagers fall in between these two spectrums, with a focus on social withdrawal and isolation as well as feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem. Additionally, children and teenagers are less capable of making life changes to improve their situation – if their depression is caused by bullying or abuse, they’re unable to make the changes necessary to improve their environment. These are also difficult for adults to do, but adults’ ability to seek help and make hard choices makes adult depression easier to confront.

Want to learn more about depression? Suggested resources include the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Postpartum Support International, Alexis Joy Foundation, International Bipolar Foundation, and Hope for Depression Research Foundation.

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STRESS Trauma and stress can create mental health conditions even if no other disorders manifest – although depression and anxiety often appear in people who have stress conditions. Stress-related disorders are tied to one’s environment and traumatic events and appear after shocking, scary, or life-threatening experiences. Some common symptoms of stress disorders include:

Extreme feelings of fear or helplessness

Anxiety

Flashbacks or nightmares

Feeling numb or detached from one’s body

Avoiding situations, places, or other reminders related to the traumatic event

Stress disorders differ from anxiety disorders because they have a known trigger or traumatic event. While most anxiety disorders cause stress, they do not all have singular causes in the same manner. Like depression disorders, no two stress disorders are the same. The amount of stress needed to cause stress disorders or PTSD in one individual is completely different than the amount of stress needed for someone else – varied journeys do not lessen one’s struggle.

Want to learn more about stress? Suggested resources include the American Institute of Stress, International Stress Management Association, Stress Management Society, Wounded Warrior Project, PTSD Alliance, National Center for PTSD, Gift from Within, GriefShare, and Center for Workplace Mental Health.

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ANXIETY For most people, anxiety is a normal emotion. Anxiety is a natural way for humans to react to stress, alerting us when there’s potential danger. People worry about health, money, family problems, etc. – anxiety disorders differ from everyday anxiety. They’re overwhelming, long-lasting, and interfere with daily life, typically worsening over time regardless of a ‘reason’ to worry. Some of the most common characteristics associated with anxiety include:

Headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or other unexplained pain

Sleep problems such as difficulty falling or staying asleep

Excessive feelings of worry or dread

Frequent or unexpected panic attacks

Irrational worry, fear, or aversion to a specific object or situation

Being easily annoyed or irritated

Unjustified fear that people will judge you negatively

Feelings of restlessness

Feelings of low self-esteem or self-consciousness

Stress and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions that cause physical illness in addition to emotional and mental distress. While stress and anxiety are helpful for specific situations, they damage the body if you remain stressed or anxious long-term.

Want to learn more about anxiety? Suggested resources include Anxiety and Depression Association of America, National Social Anxiety Center, International OCD Foundation, and National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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SUBSTANCE MISUSE Also known as drug addiction or substance use disorder (SUD), substance misuse is a condition where an individual is unable to control their use of a drug – legal or illegal. Once addicted, you continue using a drug despite the harm it causes your physical and emotional health. Some of the most common symptoms of SUD include:

Intense urges or desires for a drug

Needing a larger dosage of a drug to get the same effect

Taking larger dosages of a drug than you intended

Feeling you must use a drug regularly, such as daily or several times a day

Spending money on a drug, even if you can’t afford it

Making sure you always have a supply of a drug

Failing to meet social, recreational, or work responsibilities due to drug use

Continuing drug use despite the problems it is causing in your life or physical and psychological health

Doing behaviors that you normally wouldn’t do to get a drug, such as stealing

Doing risky behaviors while under the influence of a drug, like driving

Failing in attempts to stop using a drug

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop using a drug. Symptoms of withdrawal include:

Depression

Anxiety

Irritability and agitation

Trembling and/or tremors

Muscle pains and aches

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Sweating

Nausea

Vomiting

Confusion

Insomnia

Paranoia

Seizures

SUD exists on a spectrum and may be mild, moderate, or severe – no matter where you are, know that SUD is treatable and you are worth getting help. Addictions and SUD occur due to how drugs fundamentally change how your brain functions over time. Most drugs release dopamine, a naturally occurring chemical that’s great in small amounts but becomes problematic when substances overexpose your brain and body to it. Due to the symptoms of withdrawal and how difficult it is to overcome SUD, professional help is almost always required.

Want to learn more about substance misuse? Suggested resources include United States Substance and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Shatterproof, Pride Institute, Partnership to End Addiction, Harm Reduction International, and the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

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PSYCHOSIS Less people are as familiar with psychosis disorders as they are with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. They’re often described as “losing touch with reality” where an individual has difficulty recognizing what is real and what isn’t. Psychosis may be less understood, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t worthy of support. Common characteristics associated with psychosis disorders include:

Delusions, or false beliefs that you cannot recognize as false

Hallucinations, or sensory experiences you cannot recognize as false

Disorganized thinking or speech, especially when not linear, goal-directed, or logical

Disorganized, unpredictable, or inappropriate behavior

Decrease or loss of normal functioning, like expressing emotions or talking

Mental health conditions are most often comorbid, referring to the increased likelihood you will develop additional disorders due to already having a condition. This is similarly true for psychosis disorders – however, unlike other mental health conditions, psychosis disorders have a strong genetic or biological base compared to depression or anxiety disorders. No two psychosis disorders are the same, and the symptoms someone may have can change over time. While counseling is a primary intervention in other mental health conditions, medications like antipsychotics are the main intervention for those struggling with psychosis conditions.

Want to learn more about psychosis? Suggested resources include Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, CURESZ Foundation, Schizophrenia International Research Society, and the American Psychiatric Association.

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EATING DISORDERS Behaviors that create unhealthy relationships with food are referred to as eating disorders – mental health conditions that cause severe and persistent emotional distress around eating. If unresolved and untreated, eating disorders can be life-threatening. There are several types of eating disorders that cause people to eat large amounts of food, eat non-food items, throw up after eating, count calories, limit food groups, and excessively exercise. Common characteristics associated with eating disorders include:

Restricting food and/or calorie intake

Eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time

Eating non-food items like chalk, dirt, or paint

Avoiding or restricting food groups

Purging eaten food by vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising excessively

Fear of gaining weight

Having a distorted self-image

Hiding food or throwing it away

Withdrawal from friends and social activities

Due to the nature of eating disorders, they also present physical or medical symptoms if untreated. Physical signs include:

Mood swings

Fatigue

Fainting and/or dizziness

Thinning hair or hair loss

Drastic weight changes

Hot flashes

Disordered eating causes people to believe that food is an enemy and shameful. Some people develop eating disorders because their food intake feels like the only thing they can control, others perceive themselves as fundamentally flawed because they aren’t a certain body size. Historically, eating disorders were associated with only white women and girls – but disordered eating can affect anyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or background. Unrealistic cultural standards put pressure on everyone to fit in – women are more associated with traditional disordered eating behaviors like restricting food intake, binging, and purging, while men’s disordered eating is more associated with excessive exercise.

Want to learn more about eating disorders? Suggested resources include National Eating Disorders Association, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, the Eating Disorders Foundation, and Beat.

The list above is not comprehensive – they’re just the most common mental health struggles that people experience. I didn’t get into personality disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, or conditions associated with neurodivergence like Autism, ADHD, or sensory processing issues.

[wavetapper]

not posting my steam replay because it genuinely made me sad to look at :(

[diliit]

Every time I stop my meds I get nightmares.

Well, a nightmare.

The same kinds thing over and over in different settings.

I deserve that.

On another note, I think we should shut down help for suicidal people. They should simply be responsible for themselves, nobody should save them and they should simply get better with no support network that cares.

People with broken mental processes aren't good enough for anyone, they need to be as good as everyone and fix themselves or I don't want them to exist or have anything they can seek help from.

That's pretty much the dream, always said by the same few people except the stalking is in front of me rather than online.

I wonder if anyone believes in that, I've seen the same stuff said a few times before and it seems like the belief is that every bad thing that has happened is solely your own responsibility/doing. As if the lies against you, the violence, the SA attempts, the loss and your failure to cope well enough just means you are less of a person.

A shell, so to speak.

[eolewyn1010]

Hold myself accountable, how do I:

Things that went good:

I finally called the appointment service hotline. I mean it was eight minutes of elevator music until I was told "not now, kid; tough luck, try later", but call I did.

I've been doing calisthenics and exercise bicycling almost consistently for about 10 days now, and I'm starting to lose weight. Slowly, but baby steps. I'm working against an appetite stimulant antidepressant here.

Sewing the pirate / poet shirt is finally getting forward. My stitches look neater the more practice I get.

Things that went not so good:

Fuck the fucking appointment service hotline. "I'll pass you on to my coworker", my ass. WHY.

I felt really lonely and sad this weekend, and I couldn't bring myself to openly tell my friend that I wanted company, just made a snarky comment along the lines. Mom and sis weren't there, and it was so fucking quiet and the walls ate me. Why can't I fucking say, "please talk to me"?

I'm sad and unstable today, and I don't know why.

Agnus castus is doing fucking nothing. If the gyn tells me to invest another almost 20 bucks into three more months of Nothing, I'll chuck the glass bottle at her head.

I'm currently not really getting dressed during the day, again, but it's fucking hot so I'm kinda inclined to give myself a pass on that.

I seriously overfed myself to the point of stomach aches yesterday. I didn't plan to give up the appetite attacks via deterrence.

Things I could do tomorrow:

I've read my way back into an old project. It's translation, not writing, but it's something I could pick up again. And maybe sniff a bit about the subtitling program again; if I can get a handle on this, I might just make Charité accessible to my English-only friend.

I did a sketch. I might make a drawing out of it.

Onward with the sewing.

Things I could do these days:

Have my mom go to the hair salon with me bc I'm too chicken to go alone. Perhaps I'll be less permanently-pissed-off when I get the Mop Of Sweaty Doom out of my neck

[22133s]

Hearing “ so you’ve called us in the past and I’ve spoken to you before and I can tell your in blank city” from the suicide hotline while having an episode and actively sh-ing is the scariest shit in the world. Literally scared my ass straight bc I turned off my location n stfu

[mariposas8494]

Hotline Help Numbers ❤️

[stillhere197]

But…

by stillhere197

Warning: suicidal thoughts, might be triggering,

I don’t want to kill myself but I think about it at every inconvenience

I don’t want to kill myself but wouldn’t darkness be better than this?

I don’t want to kill myself but who actually likes me

I don’t want to kill myself but my spot would just be filled by the next person

I want to kill myself but my dogs would think I abandoned them

I want to kill myself but I wouldn’t get to find out what happened to her

I want to kill myself but I wouldn’t finish that project

I want to kill myself but I won’t be able to go to another library again

I want to kill myself but what about all the others wishing to live

I want to kill myself but I won’t

I want to kill myself but it will go away one day

I want to kill myself but I won’t