I woke up to this news utterly devastated. I am still in shock. This is so incredibly well-written and honest. I talk about depression openly and honestly, and I hope people continue to #EndTheStigma by sharing their stories because we've lost too many amazing people to suicide as a result of depression.

The Aftermath

2017-05-152017-05-15 Miss Poison Writing Abandonment, Agony, Being Real, Blackouts, Depression, Fibromyalgia Pain, Honesty, Isolation, Migraines, Misery, Needing Help, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suicide, Triggers, Writing

*Potential trigger warning* I survived, and I'm always sorry when I do. Always. Last week, a member of my family overdosed on prescription medication. It wasn't painkillers or anything like that. In fact, I have yet to look the drug up, but I do know what it isn't. It's not lethal if you're taking it … Continue reading The Aftermath

Desperation and death after Seattle Pain Centers close: ‘The whitecoats don’t care’

Link 2016-10-302016-11-01 Miss Poison Articles, Suicide Chronic Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Pain, People With Pain Matter, Seattle Pain Centers, Seattle Times, Suicide

**Trigger Warning** http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/the-whitecoats-dont-care-one-mans-desperation-and-death-when-pain-clinics-close/ Deaths of this nature will, almost certainly, continue to be reported as the DEA attacks our freedom to be patients, but provides drug addicts with whatever they need, for as long as they need it, so long as they are in a treatment facility. Doctors really need to band together, knock off … Continue reading Desperation and death after Seattle Pain Centers close: ‘The whitecoats don’t care’

A Lot Of You…

Quote 2016-08-16 Miss Poison Quotes Apathy, Jay Asher, Quotes, Suicide, Tragedy

“A lot of you cared, just not enough.” ―Jay Asher

Migraine & Suicide: Clearly It’s Not Just A Headache

Link 2016-04-08 Miss Poison Mental Health, Migraines Articles, Jaime Sanders, Migraines, Suicide

http://migraineagain.com/migraine-and-suicide-clearly-its-not-just-a-headache

As Real As It Gets

2015-08-122015-08-12 Miss Poison August, Being Real, Depression, Emotional Pain, Emotions, Empathy, God/Goddess, Grief/Grieving, Honesty, Inner Voice, Intuition, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Rebirth, Reflection, Stages Of Grief, Strength, Writing Agony, Depression, Honesty, Misery, Pain, Personal Reflection, Pieces Of Me, Rebirth, Struggles, Suicide, Writing

WARNING: Potential Triggers I'm a ridiculously intuitive person, which has the tendency of scaring people if they aren't used to it. I live my life paying attention to the same things most people ignore. However, it is virtually impossible to ignore your body and mind when they're screaming at you. No matter what bad thing … Continue reading As Real As It Gets

Silver Linings

2015-06-302015-06-30 Miss Poison Being Real, Communication, Depression, Empathy, Honesty, Know Thyself, Learn, People, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Things That Enrage Me, Thoughts, Toxic People, Transformation, Uncategorized, Understanding, Writing Communication, Depression, Differences, Family, Friends, Friendship, Honesty, Loyalty, Men, People, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Rebirth, Strength Through Sadness, Suicide, The Phoenix, Unhappiness, Values, Women, Writing

At this particular point in time, I am having difficulties seeing the silver linings. Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it sucks. We've all experienced this. I'm not quite certain what to do when it's predominantly sucky. I work hard, but there is always a problem that arises and it's … Continue reading Silver Linings

World Suicide Prevention Day

Image 2014-09-10 Miss Poison Honesty, People Helping People, Suicide Family, Friends, Honesty, September 10th 2014, Suicide, Support Loved Ones, World Suicide Prevention Day

I have lost many people to suicide. Dear friends & family members. My family, my brother (who lost a best friend to suicide 9 years ago this month), and one of my best friends has also been affected by this. I very nearly lost my own life as well. I have no idea what pulled … Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day