Happy Tuesday Everyone. Hoping your day went well. There's a song lyric that says Monday is one thing but Tuesday is just as bad. Well I'm still celebrating my birthday so I pushed to make the most of it. Chicago is cloudy, windy, rainy and waiting for a blizzard to come through. Something is going on the atmosphere, and its affecting moods, minds, physical and mental health. As such, it really made me ponder something. People are very proud. People are very secretive. Sheltering in place has made us a nation of survivors. We're in survival mode, and we need to take care of me and mine. I need to get what I need, no matter what the cost. But there's another phenomenon that's going on. People are not reaching out to all the services available to them. Suicide seems to be the final result for exasperated individuals. The news has been flooded with recent hollywood suicides. Social media is now promoting wellness and wellbeing checks. For some reason, asking for help is taboo. Help has turned into the new four letter word. People don't like asking for help. People don't like to acknowledge that they need help. Even when help is offered, it is often refused for a number of reasons. And you just wonder why? Where is the harm? Where is the humanity? Where is the love for one another? In this political environment, we're so ready to just snap and tear each other's throats out without giving credence to points that the other side might be making. I'm just hoping and praying that we get over that. When we as humans had to survive, we had to depend upon one another. There was this thing called teamwork, and it seems that that has gone out the window. Yes we have zoom meetings. Yes we can text. Yes we have social media. Yes we can stay in touch, but are we really connected? I'm finding that (much like the news) the world is getting faker and faker. Bonds are getting weaker and weaker. The assistance just isn't being offered and passed along to those who truly need it. People are holding on by a string, and they are choosing to let go. Many organizations have listed resources online for symptom recognition. Here's a partial list that I've compiled:
Crisis Resources
- If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
- If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
- Text LF999, Hello or NAMI to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line for free crisis counseling.
Therapists can assist with exploring the root causes for individuals who are not coping well with life or have expressed the desire to harm themselves. The key ingredient is you. Are you checking on family and friends? Is there someone who has been on your mind? Have you noticed subtle/drastic changes in those around you? Does your job have programs in place? Your school? Your church? If not, can you help start a group? You can't save the world, but you can give someone the hope and strength to keep going. Let people know they can move forward. They can get through the situations that they think impossible. As we prepare for our hazardous winter weather, let's also be mindful of others. Incorporate mental health awareness into your busy schedules. It is shocking how thin the line is between life and death. Help someone choose life. Even while we are in quarantine, let's strive to improve the quality of our lives and the lives around us. Be a safe place. Don't force people to hide behind a smile. Dont mask feelings while making up. Ask loved ones if they'reok... and wait for their response. No one wants to see another wave of losses when we know how much better things are on the other side of problems. That's how we find solutions and innovations. We should help improve those lives around us whenever possible. Let's continue to press towards the mark of the high calling and live our best life. The purple life. Please share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!
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