Category: self harm

self harm, social media, suicide, Uncategorized

The Dark Side of Social Media

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The Dark Side of Social Media

TW: This post discusses self-harm and suicide in relation to the internet & social media. I refrained from including images, but if the written content itself could be triggering to you, please do not continue to read the post beyond the resources listed. I have included 2 suicide prevention resources immediately below: Related Resources: National [...]

Mental Health Advocacy, Personal Bipolar Posts, self harm, stigma, suicide

Misconceptions Around Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation

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Misconceptions Around Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation

    You are doing it [self harm] for attention. I hate this one. It is very likely that someone who is self-harming is doing so secretly. This is NOT for attention. They may be dealing with dark thoughts which push them towards harmful behaviors. These behaviors may be a way to seek temporary relief [...]

Bipolar Symptoms, depression, Personal Bipolar Posts, self harm, suicide

The Dark Side of the Internet

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The Dark Side of the Internet

  Back in 2014, I had my first personal experience with mental illness. The depression hit me really hard that summer, caught me completely off guard. I had never experienced trouble with my mental health.   I didn't know how to deal with the symptoms which were turning me into someone I was no longer [...]