Let's Get Mental Macky Suson

Welcome to my 1st official episode! In this episode, I am talking about my past and personal experiences on why people think about suicide? There are two types of suicidal ideation, Active and Passive.

Active suicidal ideation, on the other hand, is not only thinking about it but having the intent to commit suicide, including planning how to do it.

Passive suicidal ideation occurs when you wish were dead or that you could die, but you don't actually have any plans to commit suicide.

If you are someone who is worried about a friend, partner or family member whom you think has suicidal thoughts, please check some of the common signs:


Feeling extremely anxious
Acting as if you're saying goodbye to people
Accessing the means to kill yourself, such as medication, drugs, or a firearm
Engaging in risk-taking behavior like using drugs or having unprotected sex
Increased mood swings, anger, rage, and/or irritability
An increase in substance use or abuse
Giving away possessions
Talking about death or suicide
Feeling hopeless or trapped
Isolating yourself from your loved ones

Call 1-800-273-8255 or go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's website to talk if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts. They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you or a loved one.

If you want to reach out to me, call me at +6592257144 via Whatsapp or the following social media platforms:

Twitter: IAmMackySuson

Instagram: @mackysuson

Facebook: Macky Suson

Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/



I am not a professional therapist,  but rather, I am here to speak about my personal experiences and reach out to people who have suicidal thoughts/tendencies, for people who want to understand more about mental illness so they can help their friends, partners, or family members. I am here for people who are thinking of doing it now, so they don't have to be alone. I know how it feels and I am blessed to have some good people around me when I did it. 


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Welcome to Let's Get Mental

Because everyone has to talk about it more!



Welcome to my podcast, a show where I share my personal experiences, and how I survive my mental health struggles.



As a child, I was exposed to different types of abuse. At nine, I was sexually molested, at 11, I was sold to an old gay guy in my hometown, bullied, harassed, discriminated, you name it. 



I thought those things made me a stronger person until when I was 19, I recorded myself drinking a bottle of rum, crying, and hung myself but ended up being alive. At 28, I did it again but at that time, by taking 12 capsules of fat burner that supposed to target my heart, but woke up 18 hours later alive.



And lately, the thoughts keep coming in. After years of keeping it together, my mind broke down. I am blessed to have three people who helped me go through it by just listening to me and by making me feel that I matter.



We can indeed be so brave and strong and indestructible because of how our past experiences moulded us. But the stronger we become, the longer we hold things together, the harder we fall. 



You are not alone. If you are struggling right now, and there's no one to talk to, listen to my story, give another day. Talk to me.


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