Conversations With a Therapist

Suicidal thoughts are not ‘normal’


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What exactly are suicidal thoughts?

What is suicidal ideation?
Why are intrusive thoughts so scary?
What if you only have passive suicidal thoughts, is that a big deal?
We answered these and more questions on this introductory episode of the "Suicide Series'.
Listen and learn!
00:00 Into
00:53 Trigger Warning
01:49 Suicidal Ideations/Suicidal Thoughts
02:37 Passive Suicidal Thoughts
04:23 Active suicidal thoughts
07:22 Intrusive Suicidal Thoughts
08:40 Difference between passive, active and intrusive suicidal thoughts
09:12 Take suicidal thoughts very seriously
09:45 What is wrong with passive suicidal thoughts
10:46 Suicide as a back up plan
12:22 Are suicidal thoughts normal
13:46 You are not alone
16:36 Free mental health resources
16:49 Warning signs of suicide
17:00 Outro
Share widely, you could save a life.

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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster.
She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
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