From suicidal to hopeful, how I learnt to fight

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

A powerful story of overcoming nine years of suicidal struggles, this talk highlights the difference between merely surviving and actively fighting for freedom. It offers practical tools, hope, and inspiration, showing how belief correction, honesty, and community support can lead to real change and recovery.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:09:06

Questions

1. At what age did the speaker make their first suicide attempt?

14 years old 12 years old 10 years old 16 years old

2. What did the speaker's mentor suggest was the difference between surviving and fighting?

Surviving is ignoring problems, fighting is fixing them Surviving is about therapy, fighting is about medication Surviving is managing hardship, fighting is actively engaging to overcome Surviving is for weak people, fighting is for strong people

3. What strategy did the speaker use to challenge negative beliefs like 'I'm unlovable'?

Writing evidence contradicting those beliefs Meditation exercises Joining a sports team Avoiding people

4. What charity did the speaker co-found in 2017 to spread awareness and hope?

Hope for Tomorrow Voices of Hope Light in the Dark Mind Matters

5. What was the title of the letter the speaker wrote to themselves as a coping tool?

Dear Stronger Me Dear Future Me Dear Suicidal Me Dear Past Self

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