In 2012, while in the US Navy and on deployment in the Arabian Gulf, I experienced a prinzmetal angina episode where I was unconscious for more than 2 hours. After I was medically evacuated back the US, it was discovered that I had suffered a hypoxia frontal lobe brain injury (TBI non-impact), and as a result was subsequently diagnosed with: Severe Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Traumatic (non-impact) Brain Injury (TBI), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After being medically retired from the Navy because of what seemed like an onslought of mental health condions and disorders I didnt understand, I was affraid to leave my home. I didnt trust my self to react normally to situations. After nine months of isolation and seeing the toll it took on my family, I chose to end my life. I was in so much pain and was so distraught - with no hope of things ever getting better. But it does.

Understand the severity of suicidal situations and tendencies.

My late husband was very good at hiding the severity of his depression. Ultimately, he committed suicide. If you are a suicide survivor, I'd be glad to support you.

I have some experience in this subject I can share.

I cared for a significant other who was had multiple mental health diagnoses and was suicidal.