Suicidal Thoughts

🚑 Behind the Uniform: A Paramedic's Truth About Mental Health

We are trained to be calm in chaos. To sit with someone at their lowest point, to help them through their darkest moment, and then move on to the next call.

But what happens when the person in crisis is the one wearing the uniform?

This is my story. A candid and personal account of what it really means to work in the ambulance service — the calls that stay with you, the pressure to keep going, and the moment I had to face something I never expected: my own mental health crisis.

I spent years responding to patients experiencing anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and overwhelming despair. I listened, I helped, I moved on. What I didn't realise was the quiet toll it was taking on me.

This isn't just a story about paramedics. It's about the humanity behind every emergency service worker — and the courage it takes to ask for help when you've spent your career being the one who helps others.

If you've ever struggled in silence, felt embarrassed to reach out, or wondered whether your pain was "bad enough" to deserve support — this is for you. 💙

Read my story here: davebowman72.site/not-all-injuries-bleed

It's that time of the week again, Mighties!
Thankful Thursday is here 😃
Tell us 3 things in the comments below that you're thankful for. 👇
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Sharing a powerful thought for you to sit with.
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These are strategies to help stop those intrusive thoughts or overwhelming feelings. Which one would help you the most? Tell us in the comments below 👇
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It’s OK to talk about suicide. About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This peer-led support group is a safe space to talk about what it’s like to have those thoughts, how to manage them, and find community.

⚠️ For emergencies, always call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Monday, 6:30 to 8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-thoughts-of-suicide

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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I have been diagnosed with BPD. Today is Day 3 single parenting while my wife works. The kids woke me up at 6.30am. I'm exhausted. They're loud, over stimulated, bored and bickering. I'm sick of them. I've sent them to their room to tidy because I can't bear to be around them. When I asked them to tidy their room my 10yo said 'why'. I snapped at her 'because I asked you to'. They scarpered. Told my wife. I thought I'll just get a sitter, head out and find a quiet place to take an overdose. She arranged for the kids to be looked after by family for the day.

She's just left and I am weeping on the sofa. With all her work lately I recognise that what's happened today is I'm feeling abandoned and the BPD means I take this to be true when it's not and triggers my internal alarm system. She's been reassuring and told me I'm not abandoned and that she loves me but I can't help feeling it. And now I've forced them all away and I am alone at home anyway - abandoned again. I know this is BPD and a believe what Nicole is telling me but my body and brain won't stop telling me I'm abandoned. I think I'm safely through the active suicidality I was feeling. I now have a day alone with nothing to do. I'm worried I won't cope and will lapse again. I don't know what to do.

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You won't always feel this stuck. Even if you can't believe it, nothing is permanent. Hang on.
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