I was 11 years old when I thought about killing myself for the first time.
Since then, I've struggled for more than a decade to overcome suicidal ideations on a regular basis.
These thoughts and feelings can be triggered by some of the most minute things — breaking a mug, being rejected by a potential employer — things that could make anyone feel upset can throw me into a full-blown spiral. It's one of the many things that I struggle with as someone with bipolar disorder.