As someone who's been fighting suicidal thoughts for a long time, this campaign means the world. It is true that talking about it helps. My thoughts have decreased over the last few months, thanks to my counsellor and my best friend, and it's all because they never gave up on me.
There has been a lot of stigma revolving around self-harm and suicide. People talk about selfishness, they talk about stupidity and foolishness.
I wouldn't say that it is the right thing to do, of course it isn't. It is difficult however, when you go through so much mental pain that you feel like you could spill them out through your broken skin. It is difficult when you want to punish yourself because you fucked up over and over again, and you know you deserve all the pain you can get.
And is it really selfishness when you feel like the world is crashing around you, and all you want to do is to release yourself from the clutches of your own mind? Is it really selfishness when all you believe in that moment is that it'd make others' lives easier?
So before you scoff at someone for being stupid because they cut themselves, or tell people they're being selfish for wanting to leave everyone behind.. Remember that everyone is equipped differently, their problems may not outweigh yours, but they may not be as strong either. Don't offer harsh words and scathing remarks, you have two ears, use them well.
Anyway, much kudos to Samaritans of Singapore for this amazing campaign. It is extremely encouraging to see so many people sporting the black band on their wrists.
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Trying to work up the guts to post this on Tumblr.. But ok nope can't do it LOL.
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