Tales from a Bruised Mind

*This article references suicide. If you need help, check out my link. If it’s an emergency, please call 000.*

I have had several moments in my life when I’ve felt like giving up.

When I found myself in a psychiatric ward at just age 20, I thought my life was over.I didn’t know how to get through it.

But I did.

A year later, I found myself in hospital again, completely lost within the depths of my mind. I didn’t know who I was or what was happening to me. I didn’t know how I could get through it.

But I did.

I developed crippling depression. I lost the interest in a lot of things I cherished. I couldn’t see out of that dark tunnel. I didn’t know how I could get through it.

But I did.

In 2022, I moved to Sydney, which was much harder than expected. I had to take myself to hospital yet again, because I was worried something bad was going to happen. I didn’t know how I could get through it.

But I did.

In November 2023, I had thoughts of self-harm and suicide. It was unlike I had ever experienced before. I thought that it was the end of the line for me, but my parents and professional support saved me. I didn’t know how I could get through it.

But I did.

I recently found myself extremely worried and anxious. I felt the walls coming down onto me. I didn’t know how I could get through it.

But, lastly, I did.

I must say: giving up is the easy path, but it’s not the best course of action for people.

You will need to commit to getting help, or helping yourself as much as you can, to get through the dark days.

It is extremely possible, and is something anyone can do. All it takes is a little bit of courage somewhere inside your brain to say, “let’s go and push through”.

You can do it. Please don’t give up. You have so much to live for in this great world of ours.

Love,

Zak