Linda's video

I had thoughts of suicide

Linda shares how she first experienced suicidal thoughts, comparing it to a "swarm of locusts".

It's worse than physical pain

Linda describes how her thoughts were worse than than a physical pain, that they spiralled like a ‘merry-go-round’ and that she believed that everything she was thinking was true.

My thinking was so distorted

Linda talks about how distorted her thinking had become.

I couldn't sleep

Linda talks about being unable to sleep because of the thoughts racing in her mind.

I built myself back up

Linda talks about her recovery and where she finds strength and motivation.

You're not a burden

Linda says that whatever you may be thinking, every problem can be fixed with help and support.

You have to talk about it

Linda says speaking about suicide is difficult but if you find the right person it's easier to have that conversation.

What others think

Linda explains how she has learned that distressing thoughts are more common than people think.

The first step is the hardest

Linda acknowledges how hard it can be to try new things but she says people should try new experiences and meet new people.

You need a purpose

Linda explains how helpful she has found it to set a routine and find her purpose.