Question muna, Breaker. Ito ba ang sinasabi mo sa isang family member, friend, or colleague suffering from depression? “Nasa utak mo lang ‘yan!” Or ito? “Cheer up! ‘Yung iba nga nawalan ng work, eh.” Maybe you’re the kind who “don’t ask, don’t tell” kasi natatakot ka...
Or baka sadness lang ang nararamdaman mo? Let’s set things straight first, Breaker. Madalas kasi nami-misinterpret ang depression as a feeling of sadness triggered by unfortunate events in one’s life. But actually, it’s more than that. May explanation ang Mayo Clinic...
Uy, thank you, ha. Bago ka namin bigyan ng strategies, thank you because you care. There are people na takot pag-usapan ang suicide kaya even though they know someone who is suicidal, patay malisya na lang. Gets naman namin kasi you’re talking about LIFE and saying...
Pause. Take some deep breaths. It’s not an accident na nababasa mo ito ngayon. Maybe it’s been days, months, or even years that you have been battling with suicidal thoughts. Why not give yourself a pat on the back? Even if it feels like living is intolerable, look...
Kumusta na ang kalagayan mo? Okay lang maging vulnerable. Be honest. Why not promise yourself today to wait before doing anything? Yes, maghintay ka muna. You need to give distance between suicidal thoughts and suicidal actions. The latter does not have to be your...
