Suicidal

Hello, I'm suicidal.

The thin ice has cracked, and I've slipped through, into freezing water.

But this isn't the kind of drowning that kills you, this is the kind of drowning that is so agonising it makes you want to kill yourself.

Yet I know it sounds absurd, ludicrous even, to those not in the Void: to -want- to die. I know, because often I feel 'normal' too. Nourished and enriched by lifes lush labyrinth.

But this is the reality of mental illness. It doesn't make sense, it doesn't have to; It isn't neat or rational.  If it's confusing for you, think how it feels to us, who live it.

I tell you I'm suicidal not because I don't feel shame (I do) but because I shouldn't. Everyone should be able to feel safe and supported when opening up about these issues.

But unfortunately I don't, I feel stupid and worthless, weak and selfish, not only because this is what society labels us as, but because this is what the illness tells me I am, it's a double edged sword which makes it so difficult. 

People throw words like 'depressed' 'psychotic' and 'bipolar' around like they're some cute accessory. They're not; the are the freezing waters that suffocate me.

Overall I'm proud of how for I've come this last year. I've worked hard on building stable foundations.

Feeling suicidal at the moment isn't a sign things have gone backwards overall: it's almost exciting to be able to recognise it and know I need to seek help. Almost. 

I imagine this episode will be shorter than the last, and I'm much better equipped to deal with the psychotic features. It's just so hard right now.

We should talk about this stuff more.

Peace, Love and Speaking Up,

~Blue x

[I'm currently waiting for an appointment to be admitted to psychiatric hospital. So I can be safe, and not do anything I wont live to regret]

If you are struggling too, consider calling someone :www.suicide.org/international-… there are people waiting to listen to you.

Update:   spent three weeks in hospital and am doing better now

Suicide hotlines: If you are in a position like me, there are people waiting to listen to you.

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