Sometimes Lucas had suicidal thoughts. About twice a day, actually. He had them almost as far as he could remember. He was five years old when the first one happened. It was on a road trip. His favorite toy was a miniature of a VW Beetle and her sister tossed it out of the window […]
Etiqueta: suicidal tendencies
STATE OF ALERT
Generalized anxiety disorder is often described as being in a permanent state of alert. The heart rate rises, adrenaline is in full throttle, all cells ready to fight and escape for survival. In healthy individuals, this state is transitory and activated only in the face of danger. People with generalized anxiety disorder have this state […]
BACK TO THE NIGHTMARE
Last week I was said my request for an unpaid leave was not valid due to an alleged error on my proceedings. This happens after four months of leave. Now I’m back to work until things are solved out. All the heavy symptoms of depression and anxiety are back. I can hardly move or eat. […]
STUCK IN THE ISLAND
Laura got stuck in the island. Again. We were all worried with her. No one could say she was not doing it on purpose. There was too much stress, noise and isolation. I one of our awareness campaigns about Laura and thousands like her, we prepared a huge empty dark room with a surround sound […]