For anyone who has ever suffered from suicidal thoughts, I am sorry. I know the pain mental illness and suicidal thoughts cause. But I also want you to know that I'm glad you are alive. You are loved and needed by all those close to you. The world needs someone like you. So thank you. Thank you for being alive. And if you ever feel like the world would be better off without you, here's 15 reasons to stay alive:
1. Your life matters. Even if you don't think it does.
This needs no other explanation. You matter. You are important, and you matter to everyone.
2. You are needed by those who love you.
Somewhere out there, someone is counting on you.
3. There are people who love and support you, even if you can't see it.
Sometimes our illnesses convince us that no one loves or cares about us. But our illnesses couldn't be more wrong.
4. This will pass. You will learn how to deal with the thoughts when they come.
It is hard now, but soon you will learn what works for you and what doesn't. You will be able to figure out what you need and get help sooner.
5. The world needs someone like you.
Everyone is different, and they bring something unique into the world. The world needs your uniqueness.
6. You are worth it.
You are worth every bit of effort and every bit of time. It is hard to see it at times, but you are worth everything.
7. You make others happy.
Believe it or not, you are the reason some people smile and laugh. You are the reason others are alive.
8. You play an important role in this world.
You need to be around to see what that role is.
9. This world may be cruel, but it is filled with beautiful things.
10. There is hope.
Things can't stay bad forever. You will go down before you go up. And you will go up.
11. Dogs.
Dogs are the cutest things in this world. And you get the privilege of living on the same planet as them. That's pretty amazing.
12. You are the ray of sunshine to someone's dark days.
When others are feeling down, you lift their spirits up.
13. Your future will be much brighter than your past.
I promise that when you look back, you will see how far you have come.
14. You are much stronger than you think you are.
You just have to find it in you.
15. I love you, your family loves you and those around you love you.
You are loved by so many, and there are so many people who want nothing more than to see you succeed. They will make sure that you get all the help you need and make sure you have all the support.
So please remember that you are worth being alive. You will do amazing things, and you will bring light and hope to all around you. You have a light inside of you that wants to come out, and soon it will shine so bright.
