27. Our Shit: Suicide Ideations and the Depression Roller Coaster

Shit We Don't Tell Mom

What is it like to have suicidal ideations? Kristy relapsed into depression and none of her usual depression management strategies worked. We talk about her obsessive behaviour to escape reality, using hentai to boost serotonin, different methods of seeking help, and taking medical leave to improve her mental health. **CONTENT WARNING: Suicide**

Highlights:

• Obsession with the Hunger Games trilogy as a means to escape reality
• Obsession with hentai to trigger serotonin and endorphins
• Thinking about death when waiting for egg tarts
• Separating between yourself from the illness (depression)
• How Kristy travels the world during a global pandemic

Takeaways:

• You're the only person to advocate for your health
• The privilege we have is external, what we do with that privilege is internal
• If the 1st few healthcare professionals didn't work out, don't give up on seeking help
• Let go of expectations for tomorrow; just be where you are today
• Vocalizing your depression can be liberating and validates your pain
• Not everyone has the capacity to support your mental health journey, but it doesn't mean no one can

Free Resources:

• Bounce Back Program for Anxiety & Depression (BC residents)
• MindShift CBT App by Anxiety Canada
• Anxiety Canada - Instant resources
• VCH Access & Assessment Centre
• Virtual family physicians (Maple, Babylon, Access Virtual)
• Chinese Mental Health Resources (Greater Vancouver)
• Asian Mental Health Resources (US/Canada)
• Crisis Service Canada
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Crisis Helpline (Canada): 1-833-456-4566
• Suicide Helpline (USA): 1-800-273-8255

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