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Welcome to my blog about health, nursing, caring, kindness and positive change. Our world is full of such negative influences and bad choices, today is the day to make a positive change both physically and mentally in your life.
ERNursesCare is a blog incorporating my nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare field with my passion for helping others, I want it to encourage others with injury prevention, healthy living, hard hitting choices, hot topics and various ramblings from my unique sense of humor. Come along and enjoy your journey......

Sunday, March 4, 2012

So you think you need to die today?

Instead of that thought, how about thinking about getting some help first, there are people out there that do care about you and want you to live, I do, and I don't even
know who you are. I have been in your spot before, down, down, down with no 
light at the end of my tunnel, I thought. I instead got some help and moved on with 
my life. Thinking positive daily helps, plus a little medical help thru pharmacology.

Get Help Now
For Telephone support:
Here is a list of our hotlines in the US
(800)442-4673 .....1-800-442-HOPE
(877)838-2838 .....1-877-Vet2Vet Veterans peer support line
(800)784-2432 .....1-800-SUICIDA Spanish speaking suicide hotline
(877)968-8454 .....1-877-YOUTHLINE teen to teen peer counseling hotline
(800)472-3457 .....1-800-GRADHLP Grad student hotline
(800)773-6667 .....1-800-PPD-MOMS Post partum depression hotline
For a list of hotlines outside the US go here:
www.befrienders.org
For email support 24 x 7:
jo@samaritans.org
It may take a few hours or more to generate a response
For online chat support now:
(none of these are 24 x7 but will tell you if online counselors are available)
http://newhopeonline.org/counseling/liveperson.html
www.crisischat.org

http://www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/get-help/web-counselling
( only available in Australia)

For Reading:
There is a great book to read which is free and online called Suicide: The Forever Decision from the QPR Institute - Download it HERE 


During depression the world disappears. Language itself. One has nothing to say. Nothing. Kristin experienced this misery, yet still managed to touch many lives and even in death continues to help others find help for their depression.
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center was created to help those in crisis find help and hope immediately. The site and her story gives you a raw, personal glimpse into depression, and how it affects those around you. In addition, you will find the only clear, step-by-step path for you to follow out of the darkness. There is hope and you can feel happy again! If you need to speak with someone right now call: 

1.800.SUICIDE 
 (1.800.784.2433) 

Credit to The Kristin Brooks Hope Center webpage
Depression – Depression is a mental illness that is linked to physical changes that occur in the brain. Depression results from an imbalance of certain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, which are responsible for carrying signals in the brain and nerves. While there is no single cause of depression, there are many common factors that can lead to depression. Such factors as: family history, physical conditions, trauma/stress, and other psychological disorders.
Family History - Depression is one of many illnesses that can be passed on to individuals within a family for generations as a result of genetics. Genetics are responsible for all physical and biological traits, and are always inherited from one's parents.
Physical Conditions - Depression can result from the weakness and stress caused by serious medical conditions like cancer, HIV, or heart disease. Depression can actually increase the severity of such physical conditions, for it weakens the immune system and can make pain harder to tolerate.
Trauma/Stress - Traumatic or stressful experiences can drastically increase ones likelihood of becoming depressed. Changing schools, starting a new job, or dealing with the death of a family member are all extreme changes in ones life that can lead to depression.
Psychological Disorders - When one suffers from other psychological disorders such as anxiety, eating disorders, or substance abuse, depression can arise if these disorders go untreated, as a result of the stress that occurs from living with the illness.
Some Warning Signs of Depression:
•  Lack of interest in friends or social activities
•  Drastic changes in ones grades
•  Thoughts of running away
•  Alcohol or substance abuse
•  Fear of death
•  Frequent sadness
•  Problems sleeping
•  Changes in eating habits
•  Constant tiredness
•  Increased irritability

Grief/Loss- Grief is the feeling that you experience with the death of a loved one. Loss is the feeling that you experience when a significant absence or change occurs in your life, but isn't related to death. However, some losses may actually feel worse than a death, (which are the most misunderstood feelings of all). There are several indications of grief and loss, which include: shock, sadness, anger, guilt and sometimes, no feelings at all.
Shock - Shock is the feeling of surprise where you may wonder “why me?”
Sadness - Sadness is the feeling of sorrow where you will miss the person you have loved so much
Anger - Anger is the feeling of rage, where you may wonder “why did this person have to leave”
Guilt - Guilt is the feeling that you could have done something to change the situation, and you may say “I didn't say enough or do enough when the person was here”
No feelings - Sometimes, when the loss of a loved one is unexpected, you may feel confused and may not even know what to feel, or what to say. These feelings are normal and should not be confused with a dislike for the individual.
What you can do:
1. If you feel overwhelmed by grief or loss, are having difficulties getting back to a normal routine, or considering taking your own life because of your grief or loss, please make an attempt to get help and call 1-877 YOUTHLINE, or call 1-800 SUICIDE
2. Talk to an adult that you trust 
 
Learn the Warning Signs of Suicide  
 
Be aware of yourself, your friends, family and people around you,
You never know what kind of battle another person is facing daily
Walk a mile in their shoes first before you judge or talk about them
Hold your head up high and have positive thoughts
God does not make junk!!
You are loved!
Remember that!


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