Linda Menesez Counseling

suicide

There’s Help Available When You’re Really Hurting!

January 18, 2016depression, emotional pain, sadness, sorrow, suicide

Sometimes life just feels really hard! I want to be sure that you know there are options if you’re feeling desperate. There’s a National 24 hour Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Help is there no matter what time of day or night you might need it. You can also call 911 to have local emergency help. … Read More

Too Often Suicide Might Seem Like the Only Answer

August 15, 2014compassion, depression, emotional pain, fears, grief, sadness, sorrow, suicide

Robin Williams’ suicide made me so sad! As a therapist, I know that when someone is in enough pain that they are having even fleeting thoughts of suicide, that person is feeling pretty hopeless much of the time. When the pain becomes even more intense and more pervasive, it can become all-encompassing. Each day can … Read More