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Theres something bothering me.
Nate Burrell, a vet, appeared on 2 seasons of 60 days in where participants go undercover in jail in an effort to help identify changes that need to be made in jails.
Last night, after a long post to FB citing PTSD, depression, a previous 1/
Nate Burrell, a vet, appeared on 2 seasons of 60 days in where participants go undercover in jail in an effort to help identify changes that need to be made in jails.
Last night, after a long post to FB citing PTSD, depression, a previous 1/
(Cont) previous stay in a mental health unit, and current relationship issues with his wife, he sadly took his own life.
In his "suicide note" he referenced his prior hospitalization and how he'd never go back bc they made him feel like an animal. 2/
In his "suicide note" he referenced his prior hospitalization and how he'd never go back bc they made him feel like an animal. 2/
As I was reading the comments on one of the posts, I kept seeing comments like this & just started sobbing.
The judgment was overwhelming but it reminded me of all the times I, too, have been judged for my MH issues. I used to never admit that I've been hospitalized for it. 3/
The judgment was overwhelming but it reminded me of all the times I, too, have been judged for my MH issues. I used to never admit that I've been hospitalized for it. 3/
You see, I always felt I had done something wrong. Every hospitalization I've had has been voluntary, yet every time I was transported from the ER to a MH facility I was stripped of everything (even my panties & bra), shackled & handcuffed & driven in a cop car. 4/
Do you know how humiliating this is? I know, theoretically, why they do it. That doesn't matter when your wheeled out of the ER in police custody and all you wanted to do was get help.
I've had #EndTheStigma in my bio since the beginning. The stigma of MHI actually kills ppl. 5/
I've had #EndTheStigma in my bio since the beginning. The stigma of MHI actually kills ppl. 5/
Please do not place your judgment or opinions onto someone who suffers or, God forbid, their family when they're gone.
Offer strength, love, encouragement & support. If u dont understand something - just ask. The comment above breaks my heart. Dont ever be that person. RANT OVER
Offer strength, love, encouragement & support. If u dont understand something - just ask. The comment above breaks my heart. Dont ever be that person. RANT OVER
