I Wrote a Suicide Note at 14. One Sentence Stopped Me
Summary
A man shares how, at age 14, he wrote a suicide note but stopped after accidentally writing a question that made him reconsider. He explains that depression can distort how people see themselves, and that love alone may not always be enough to overcome those feelings.Key Facts
- The author was 14 years old and feeling bullied and alone when he wrote a suicide note in 1993.
- The note included a question he hadn’t meant to write: "Is this how much you love them?" which paused him from going through with suicide.
- He realized that depression makes it hard to accept love and makes negative feelings seem true.
- He studied psychology and neuroscience to understand how our brains convince us of things, including harmful thoughts.
- The brain acts like a "propagandist," making fears and worries feel very real.
- The author traveled widely and now talks publicly about mental health and belief after overcoming his struggles.
- He acknowledges that difficult thoughts can still return but can be resisted.
- Help for people struggling with suicidal thoughts is available through lifelines like 988.
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