In recent months I have been contacted by many people feeling very low and even experiencing suicidal thoughts. I felt compelled to acknowledge this and after expressing my concerns, my wonderful son suggested he could come onto the podcast to share his, journey with self harm, mental ill health and suicidal thoughts.
I appreciate this is a difficult topic but one that is not spoken about enough. Both Alexander and I hope this podcast can reach anyone feeling this way and let them know, they are not alone and help is available.
People feel suicidal for many reasons, the office of national statistics have a paper acknowledging suicides among those diagnosed with sever health conditions. Having a newly acquired and life changing long term condition this resonates. With this in mind Alexander and I have a very open conversation and lay out the very vulnerable and personal lived experience, in the hope it encourages anyone in need to reach out for help and support. Also that is it ok to not be ok, and finally that this podcast encourages anyone to check in with friends/ family and ask "but are you really ok?
Thank you for joining us, as always take care.
Support links from today's episode:
https://befrienders.org - Link to a tool to search by country for emotional support and helplines
https://andysmanclub.co.uk
CALM - 0800 585858
National suicide prevention helpline UK - 0800 6895652
SANEline - 03003047000
https://www.papyrus-uk.org - Papyrus UK suicide prevention/prevention of young suicide :Tel 0800 0684141
https://www.ons.gov.uk - Office at national statistics - Suicides among people diagnosed with severe health conditions, England
https://www.samaritans.org :Tel 116 123 - text SHOUT 85258
https://www.mind.org.uk - mind charity
My Links:
Long Covid clinic -Dr Binita Kane & Julie Taylor; Email: info@thelongcovidclinic.co.uk for more information
Episode sponsor; Turnto - This is a brilliant app, a one stop shop to support anyone living with, caring for or supporting and additionally professionals working with people living with Long Covid and or MECFS - please mention The Long Covid podcast n the "how did you hear about us" section, thank you
https://turnto.ai/download?utm_source=link&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=livinglongcovidpodcast
Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/joulest
X
https://twitter.com/julieTa58407536
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/livingwithlongcovid/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/julie_livingwithlongcovid
Planners:
https://amzn.eu/d/9v9MP4v
Return to work planner:
https://amzn.eu/d/1QVK8zn
Well being planner:
https://amzn.eu/d/a1Safxc
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
