Global Health Mag

Self-sabotaging (relationships, jobs, etc.) is a fairly common habit of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Personally, I think I sabotage myself without even knowing it, mainly because I feel like I don’t deserve anything good in my life. When things are going well, my anxiety actually increases, because I’m afraid things will fall apart at any second. I’m not used to stability …

When you’re supporting someone who’s suicidal, there aren’t magic words to make the pain go away. This means as supporters, we can only do the best we can. This might mean just helping someone get through a moment, staying with them until they feel safe, and then making sure they receive the support they need — whatever they need. While …

So, the other day, someone told me to stop looking for happiness outside and start looking for it within. At that moment, with the heat of my constant companion — anger — building in my stomach, I couldn’t articulate my thoughts well enough to have a proper response to it. But now that a few days and my anger have …

Experiencing suicidal ideation does not mean a person is suicidal; but when suicidal thoughts get more intrusive, it can make it feel like you’re living on borrowed time. I’m a pretender. This is a word I’ve chosen to adapt to describe my relationship with the idea of suicide. I do not at this point in time have any plan or …

As someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD), I find that loneliness is one of the symptoms I have the most trouble dealing with. I often worry that I’m too reliant on others. Therefore I strive to be independent. This need for independence only lasts until I’m home alone. As soon as my family leaves the house, I feel the crushing pain …

Sometimes when people are struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s not about what they say — it’s what they do. While it can be hard to say the words, “I’m thinking about suicide,” sometimes people reveal their struggles through their behavior — and if we don’t know what to look out for, it can be easy to miss. That’s why we asked …

Rick “Zombie Boy” Genest has died at the age of 32, according to a tweet posted by Lady Gaga late Thursday evening. Genest, who lived in Montreal, Canada, rose to fame after appearing alongside Lady Gaga in her “Born This Way” music video. The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the …

When actress Margot Kidder died on May 13 at the age of 69, no cause was released. On Thursday, a new report from the Associated Press revealed Kidder died by suicide. Kidder was known for playing Lois Lane in the original “Superman” films in the 1970s and ’80s. Kidder was a mental health advocate who spoke openly about living with bipolar disorder …

You think that if your suicide attempt does not result in death, then there will be no grief. You are wrong. As I sit face to face with each of my loved ones in the days following my own attempt, this sobering truth hits me. There is pain, confusion and disbelief etched into their expressions. The words they speak are careful, …

In an interview with Rolling Stone, “Chandelier” singer Sia opened up about a past suicide attempt, a near suicide attempt a few years after and her struggle with addiction. The night she wrote the song, “Breathe Me” (a hit single that sold over 1.2 million copies in the U.S.), she attempted suicide and survived. A few years, and two albums, later, …

If you’re feeling suicidal, you’re not alone. You’re also not unworthy, unimportant, unloved or any of the other things your brain might tell you when you’re feeling suicidal. Though it may not feel like it right now, there is hope. We teamed up with PostSecret to ask people who’ve lived through suicidal thoughts what they would tell someone who is currently feeling suicidal. Suicidal …

Supporting someone who’s struggling with suicidal thoughts can be difficult. There aren’t always the perfect words to make it better. In fact, most of the time there aren’t perfect words that will make it better, and we can only do the best we can to support our loved ones work through dark moments. That being said — there are certainly things …

Recently, I was faced with a major issue that left me absolutely reeling. My significant other of more than three years decided to abandon our relationship. Devastated does not even begin to describe how I felt. Almost immediately, I reverted back to my age-old behavior patterns of suicidal ideation. This was very distressing for me because I was convinced I …

As soon as the notion of suicidality comes up in conversation, it’s unfortunately common for those unfamiliar with suicidal thinking to launch into anything from blatant misconceptions to outright dismissal. This includes the assumption that feeling suicidal, or having suicidal thoughts, means you are actively suicidal and have a plan in place. Perhaps it’s somewhat understandable, at times, if the …

I recently read an article about how people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) develop an affinity for a “favorite person.” It was extremely accurate but also a bit disheartening. For those affected, being in love sometimes works differently than it does for other people. I latch on intensely and quickly and I probably enjoy and appreciate it more than anyone else …