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When to Call 911

9/29/2021

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People are quick to call 911 when someone is having a medical emergency. However, they are hesitant when someone is actively suicidal. Let’s normalize calling 911 or taking them to the nearest ER when someone is actively suicidal.

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Cry for Help

9/22/2021

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Trigger Warning: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Depression
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On one particular Sunday, in the 1990s, a classmate called me and said she was holding a knife and was going to kill herself. Even though I was only a freshman in high school, I knew she was crying out for help.

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Suicidal Thoughts Plagued Me

9/16/2021

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I was 22 when suicidal thoughts again plagued my mind. I didn’t want to live anymore. The emotional rollercoaster was too much. I felt hysterical and inconsolable. I just wanted the nightmare to end. Darkness was closing in fast…and it seemed there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

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    Journey to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer.  She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. 

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