In a way, yes they can. Girls these days are so convinced by celebrities and the media's claim that "thin is the new beautiful" that they feel starving themselves and obsessing with weight is the only way to be accepted in our society.
And sadly, this is true in almost any part of the world. So … Read more
Big Time Rush. They taught me to be beautiful even when I didn't want to. <3
I have so many favorite quotes, my favorite is simply "Stay strong." Others include, "Keep your head up. Make them wonder how you're still smiling."
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."
"Stay strong. A rainbow never comes without a little rain."
"Shoot me down, but I won't fall. … Read more
Writing stories is a great past time for me, and also a stress reliever. :)
I absolutely ADORE Fjords and Thoroughbreds :)
People claim that a person who commits suicide goes to hell, which, in its enterity, is false. I confided in a priest (I'm Roman Catholic) about my suicidal thoughts and he explained things to me. He explained that if you are suffering from a mental illness, there is really nothing you can do to control … Read more
When I took Prozac, I actually lost weight. It is more common to gain weight than lose it, because of the chemicals causing your body to crave more food, but it depends on the person and their body. I almost overdosed on Prozac once because of a suicide attempt and I was switched to Zoloft,which … Read more
Self harm releases endorphins in the body to many people, and endorphins are basically chemicals that cause you to feel happy/good. When a cutter cuts herself/himself, and they do it repeatedly, they enjoy the feeling of the endorphins in their body, and come to believe it's the only way to feel that way. I've been … Read more
In all honesty, be a friend to them. Be kind and encourage them to have the strength they need to move on, but DO NOT smother them, because they are in a very difficult period. This question can be answered in dozens of ways. If someone is suicidal, tell an adult or call someone IMMEDIATLY. … Read more
800,000 to 1 million people every year, and that number is predicted to increase to 1.5 million to 2 million in the next 5 or 6 years.
They feel it's the only way out when they feel trapped, alone, depressed, etc. I've been depressed and suicidal since I was 12 years old, and have been cutting since I was 14. The reason for my self harm was because I felt it was the only way to relieve pain, and my suicidal thoughts … Read more
The most obvious title that comes to my mind is The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.
The book was published in 1993, and was made into a film in 1999 by director Sofia Coppola, and stars some pretty big names including Danny Devito and Kirsten Dunst:
Another book that was later turned … Read more
Thirteen Reasons Why, Wintergirls, Romeo and Juliet
