Well, it happened. Or perhaps, a better way to phrase it would be to say, I’ve found the rising action of the crescendo I have long feared and known was coming. Because, really, it's not a singular thing that happened, but rather more of a progressive “happening;” an eventuality that manifested its potential some time ago is now taking shape…
A Day Beyond Depression
A week ago, I experienced a full day with absolutely no depressive symptoms. It was the first time that happened since late April or early May of this year. From about the middle of May, the onset of a depressive episode crept up on me, and a few exacerbating factors plunged me into mental health crisis the likes of which I had never before seen…
Suicidal; or, Postponement is not Prevention
I want to lead off with a trigger and content warning. What follows is a frank discussion of suicidal ideation, depression, and both of these will be addressed with as much honesty and bluntness as I can manage. Do not read on if you are not in the right headspace to engage with such information; feel free to come back later, or not at all.