Help for people struggling with suicidal thoughts
"I am tired of trying, sick of crying, I
know I have been smiling, but inside I am
dying." If this quote describes what you are
thinking, then you definitely need help. Not
achieving your life goals doesn't mean you
should give away your life. The premature
ending of life is a failure and trying to
change your fails into success is the real victory.
It's difficult for college officials to spot a person with depression. Many students drink, and some are also controlled by drugs. In a of university or college environment, boozing is accepted as a normal behaviour. Some of us are haunted by memories of critical moments or prolonged periods of severe despair. Drugs and alcohol are considered to be a solution for stress. But are these really a solution? Being addicted to substances can drive you into depression. Alcohol is not a source of self-medication. I understand that alcohol supports some in their low mood, but the solution is not permanent. Your wellbeing is important to your family, your teachers and us.
In my opinion, I think it is not pushy parents or the burden of assignments that change the focus from studies to ending your life. It is the overwhelming desire to achieve. Achieving is a "part of our life" not "our life." Is achieving that important? I am happy that I have been fortunate to see so much around the corner.
There is still a lot to look forward to. Suicide affects everyone. If you are facing any anxieties, and you don't understand how to handle them, get in touch with Counselling and Accessibility in F2010 or by calling 519-452-4282. Online, you can reach to iCopeU, which can be found at icopeu.com/fanshawe. There you can find coping tools and resources to help yourself or help a friend. For someone to talk to, call the London and District Distress Centre at 519-667-6711.
your life a chance to live.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
It's difficult for college officials to spot a person with depression. Many students drink, and some are also controlled by drugs. In a of university or college environment, boozing is accepted as a normal behaviour. Some of us are haunted by memories of critical moments or prolonged periods of severe despair. Drugs and alcohol are considered to be a solution for stress. But are these really a solution? Being addicted to substances can drive you into depression. Alcohol is not a source of self-medication. I understand that alcohol supports some in their low mood, but the solution is not permanent. Your wellbeing is important to your family, your teachers and us.
In my opinion, I think it is not pushy parents or the burden of assignments that change the focus from studies to ending your life. It is the overwhelming desire to achieve. Achieving is a "part of our life" not "our life." Is achieving that important? I am happy that I have been fortunate to see so much around the corner.
There is still a lot to look forward to. Suicide affects everyone. If you are facing any anxieties, and you don't understand how to handle them, get in touch with Counselling and Accessibility in F2010 or by calling 519-452-4282. Online, you can reach to iCopeU, which can be found at icopeu.com/fanshawe. There you can find coping tools and resources to help yourself or help a friend. For someone to talk to, call the London and District Distress Centre at 519-667-6711.
your life a chance to live.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
