Run This World with Nicole DeBoom Podcast
Health & Fitness
Trigger warning: This episode may include discussions about suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm. If these topics are sensitive to you, proceed with caution. It may also contain strong language and is intended for an adult audience.
Suicide warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org).
"Suicide is not about someone trying to end their life, suicide is someone trying to end their pain."
Adam Sud attempted suicide on August 21, 2012. He was 30 years old and he felt like his life was so difficult, he was so broken, so miserable, his suffering seemed so hopeless that he took a handful of pills and swallowed as many as he could. As his heart rate went up and down, he thought that was the last moment of his life, and he felt completely terrified.
When he woke up later, he had an unbelievable feeling of relief. He was glad he was still alive.
That was when he finally set forth a path to change. It started with a call to his family; a family he had effectively shut out and treated horribly, but who didn't hesitate to help.
Adam's story is powerful. His path today is a testament to the fact that we can change our lives even when they seem so hopeless and alone.
Notables:
You can find Adam Sud at @plantbasedaddict and check out his nonprofit @plantbasedforpositivechange - he is doing amazing things to help people!
Medical Advisory:
The Run This World Podcast & the Touched by Suicide series does not provide crisis, counseling or direct services. The information and resources contained on this site are not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult a mental health professional before making changes to your treatment plan.
Please be sure to share this podcast with anyone who needs to hear it right now. Thank you for listening.
Music credit: "Forgiveness" by Sensho from Upbeatt.io
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