Surviving Suicidal Thoughts: Ross' Story

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This heartfelt story shares one person's journey through depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and how openness, support from friends, and hill walking helped them recover. It offers insight, hope, and practical encouragement for anyone struggling with mental health challenges or supporting someone who is.

Channel: NHS 24 Duration: 0:14:11

Questions

1. What key lesson did the speaker learn from their experience with depression?

The importance of ignoring negative thoughts The value of work-life balance and being open about mental health That work should always come first That avoiding social contact speeds up recovery

2. How did the speaker initially cope with overwhelming emotions at work?

By sitting in their car and crying in a hidden spot By talking openly with colleagues By taking frequent sick leaves By leaving early

3. What new activity introduced by Megan helped the speaker in their recovery?

Painting Hill walking Yoga Cooking

4. What sudden change did the speaker experience that made them realize they were depressed?

They stopped talking to friends They fainted at work They developed migraines They woke up in panic with high anxiety

5. What goal did the speaker eventually achieve through hill walking with their dog Dex?

Walking across Scotland Completing all 282 Munros Climbing Mount Everest Running a marathon

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