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Monday, July 29, 2013

Depression And Suicide In SL Part 3- Avoid The Final Solution To A Temporary Problem - Interview with Krissy Sinclair - Orchids Reports…

Monday, July 29, 2013 culture, depression, discussion topic, Krissy Sinclair, Orchids Zenovka, second life, survivors of suicide, The SL Enquirer 4 comments

To be, or not to be: that is the question:-

-William Shakespeare

Second life is a place which surprises me on a daily basis with wondrous Avis doing work that amaze with the resourcefulness. Depression and its sinister companion Suicide is one issue which is difficult to deal with. We had a look at the groups in SL in part 1 of the series. The Survivors of Suicide stood out with its unpretentiousness and honesty.

“This is a group for those whose life has been impacted by depression, suicide, attempted suicide themself or have lost someone to suicide. We must break the silence on this epidemic. We offer real life and second life support, education and info. We offer RL resources for recovery and healing.”

I found folks who are fighting a tough battle to overcome their own personal challenges and helping others on the way.

The best fights are the ones fought against the challenges within ourselves.

DEPRESSION IN SL, PART 1: How do you reach out for help or help others overcome emotional issues- Orchids Zenovka Reports

Friday, July 19, 2013 culture, depression, depression help, emotions, help, mental health issues, Orchids Zenovka, positive mental health, Press Pass Media, real life, second life, survivors of suicide 6 comments

SONNET 29

When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,

I all alone beweep my outcast state

And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries

And look upon myself and curse my fate,

Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,

Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd,

Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,

With what I most enjoy contented least;

Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,

Haply I think on thee, and then my state,

Like to the lark at break of day arising

From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate;

For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings

That then I scorn to change my state with kings.

PARAPHRASE

When I’ve fallen out of favor with fortune and men,

All alone I weep over my position as a social outcast,

And pray to heaven, but my cries go unheard,

And I look at myself, cursing my fate,

Wishing I were like one who had more hope,

Wishing I looked like him; wishing I were surrounded by friends,

Wishing I had this man's skill and that man's freedom.

I am least contented with what I used to enjoy most.

But, with these thoughts – almost despising myself,

I, by chance, think of you and then my melancholy

Like the lark at the break of day, rises

From the dark earth and (I) sing hymns to heaven;

For thinking of your love brings such happiness

That then I would not change my position in life with kings.

SOS News: Are you Suffering with Depression? Let's talk.

Sunday, March 24, 2013 anxiety, Arwen Spiritweaver, depression, education, help, Krissy Sinclair, prevention, Roxy Raven Moon Knightfrost, second life, sos, stress, survivors of suicide No comments

Discussion Times:
Sundays @ Noon SLT and Thursdays @ 5pm SLT

It time once again for our peer to peer support group for depression, stress, anxiety, etc. Come share your thoughts or concerns in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere. Even learn some meditation methods for dealing with issues.

What is said in the group stays in the group.

Help Contacts
Krissy Sinclair
Roxy Raven Moon Knightfrost
Arwen Spiritweaver

TELEPORT

*Please note that the information shared on the SL Enquirer and in this post are thoughts and opinions of Second Life residents and do not claim to be nor should be taken as professional help. If you think that you may be depressed or feeling suicidal, professional help is need. You can reach out to your doctor or local church for resources that can help in your recovery process.

Survivors of Suicide Charity event today until 3 pm slt!

Saturday, April 28, 2012 bosl, charity, fundraiser, inworld inc, sos, survivors of suicide No comments

sos logo

Support the Survivors Of Suicide (SOS) charity/fundraiser event,it is going on now until 3 pm SLT at this slurl http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Playa%20Macao/172/182/4056 , sponsored by inworld inc,bosl and a few more organizations!