I think it’s safe to say no on this one. There’s no time limit. It can remain a shock to the system for quite some time.

I tried really hard to have a good day today, but towards the end I couldn’t walk properly and I was struggling with my vision and breathing. I couldn’t think. I came home and looked in the mirror for some visible sign that I was well and truly “done for”, but came away dejected because I see what everyone else sees; someone who visibly looks healthy. It’s really frustrating. 😦

When A Suicide Attempt Has No Warning Signs

Link 2017-05-292017-05-29 Miss Poison Suicide Articles, Children, Mental Health, Suicide, Tracy Greenberg

https://themighty.com/2016/05/no-warning-signs-impulsive-suicide-in-children/

When You’re Too Sick To Go To The Doctor

Link 2017-05-28 Miss Poison Health Articles, Chronic Illness, Health, Illness, Lisa Prins

https://themighty.com/2017/05/being-too-sick-to-see-doctor/

She’s right. A large majority of people would never understand this, but I’m in the percentage who understands, without further explanation.

This Is When Your Headache Is Actually A Brain Aneurysm

Link 2017-05-262017-05-27 Miss Poison Headaches Articles, Brain Aneurysm, Headaches, Health, Migraines

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/health/your-headache-actually-brain-aneurysm-12942897

How I Live With Anxiety And Depression As An Introvert

Link 2017-05-222017-05-23 Miss Poison Anxiety, Depression Anxiety, Articles, Depression, Mental Health, Shannon Stephan Rodriguez

https://themighty.com/2017/05/anxiety-depression-introvert/

I Really Don’t Want To Feel Depressed

Link 2017-05-162017-05-16 Miss Poison Depression Articles, Depression, Kathryn McKinney, Mental Health

https://themighty.com/2017/05/i-dont-want-to-feel-depressed/

Hearing ‘If You Need Anything, I’m Here’ As Someone With Chronic Illness

Link 2017-05-152017-05-15 Miss Poison Chronic Illness Articles, Chronic Illness, Katie Seternus, People

https://themighty.com/2017/05/how-to-help-sick-friend-not-in-hospital/

People say this to me often, but they’re about as emotionally present as a flea. They don’t call, they don’t check in, they don’t ask if there’s something I CAN do and agree to join me, etc. It’s always about them. It’s like being invisible, just like my illness. I don’t exist, unless someone wants or needs something, and suddenly I’m this amazing, brilliant person. I didn’t think it was possible to roll my eyes so much, but it IS, and it’s because I find it offensive and rude.

Maybe it’s because I am a writer, but I believe words have immense power. Use them wisely, and please, check in on people. Just because they’re not hospitalized doesn’t mean they’re not isolated and/or hurting deeply. I spend 95% of my time completely alone. I’m not even sure why I have a phone most days. It would be nice if people weren’t so self-centered, but since they remain as they are, I’ve decided to remain who I am.