Feeling Worthless by Jody Steel

Content warning: Suicide, depression I personally have struggled with suicidal ideation or depression off and on since I was 8 years old. I have yet to create art about these experiences for the fear of making someone else feel these things—which I learned recently at a Mental Health Summit for Creators is not the reality. The truth is, the best thing we can do is not feel alone in our struggle, so here is a visual representation of what these feelings mean to me. It is often that I feel I am beginning to lose myself (like sand in the wind), but using resources help to put myself back together is the first step. I may not always come out feeling stronger or the same, but I am still here and I am okay. There are so many resources to help, including group therapy, individual therapy, call centers and instant chat/text lines, etc. The best thing you can do for yourself is to forgive yourself and find resources to help manage thoughts of suicide or depression. Everyone has a different journey to recovery, and your needs may change over time. You are not a burden. You are not alone. You are worth it. https://www.meetup.com/topics/group-t... you need immediate, urgent care, the national suicide hotline is: 1-800-273-8255 When I went to upload this, I realized I titled the file "saveme.mv4" and I think it really demonstrates how sometimes all we really want is for our feelings to be validated by someone else out there. So many people have reached out through my Instagram, and I'm so thankful for all of the dialogue and support thus far, I hope I've managed to return the kindness.   / artistjodysteel     / artistjodysteel