Suicide Prevention Information
Suicide Prevention Information Suicidal Behavior Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. On average, 112 Americans die by suicide each day. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds and more than 9.4 million adults in the United States had serious thoughts of suicide within the past 12 months. But suicide is preventable, so it’s important to know what to do. Warning Signs of Suicide If someone you know is…
Grief, Pain & Loss
Coping with Grief and Loss used by permission of: HELPGUIDE.ORG – Trusted guide to mental, emotional & social health Understanding the Grieving Process Losing someone or something you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience all kinds of difficult emotions and it may feel like the pain and sadness you’re experiencing will never let up. These are normal reactions to a significant loss. But while there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are…
Dealing with Pain, Anger and Loss
Dealing with Pain, Anger and Loss Anger has enormous costs. The impulse that felt so right at the moment, so justified, becomes in the quiet hours another source of guilt and regret. If you are often angry, every one of your relationships may be affected. Marriage can become a minefield. Distance grows. Walls thicken. Children may become hardened, resistant, while carrying deep feelings of worthlessness. Co-workers may withdraw or sabotage you, bosses become critical. A bitterness may grow with certain…
Depression Symptoms and Warning Signs
used by permission by: HELPGUIDE.ORG Trusted guide to mental, emotional & social health Depression Symptoms and Warning Signs How to Recognize Depression Symptoms and Get Effective Help Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go away, you may have depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Just getting through the day can be overwhelming. But…
The Anger Chain
THE ANGER CHAIN by Wynn Cameron Thompson This is a suggested list of what happens after we are wounded or hurt. My suggestion is to read through this document and see where you are. It’s also important to read the scriptures, then ask God to show you His Truth. I’ve found in my own life that when He exposed the lies with His Truth my whole world changed! Our feelings sometimes lie to us, yet they are strong and are…