Suicide Awareness Ireland

20/04/2026

This is so so true

19/04/2026

🌹Be patient with people who live with anxiety.
Here’s why ✍️

1. Their mind rarely slows down, even during moments meant for rest.

2. They replay conversations, decisions, and mistakes long after others have moved on.

3. They prepare for things that might never happen, just to feel a sense of control.

4. They appear calm on the outside while their body feels tense and alert.

5. They struggle to relax because silence makes their thoughts louder.

6. They seek reassurance, then criticize themselves for needing it.

7. They may avoid situations not out of disinterest, but out of fear and overwhelm.

8. They don’t always say “I’m anxious.” Sometimes it shows as irritability, restlessness, or exhaustion.

9. They feel misunderstood when people tell them to “just calm down.”

10. They are constantly managing fear while trying not to let it show.

So when someone seems overly cautious or stressed,
don’t dismiss it as overreacting.

Listen without minimizing.
Offer reassurance without judgment.
Create safety.

Because anxiety isn’t attention-seeking
it’s a nervous system asking for understanding.

***deAwareness

17/04/2026

16/04/2026

Sometimes we look at other people and think, “I wish I had their life everything seems so much better.”

But instead of comparing, take a moment to look at your own life and focus on what you’re grateful for.

Looking at others and asking “why not me?” won’t improve your mental health. Only you have the power to do that.

Start small. Big changes can feel overwhelming, but progress doesn’t have to be huge.

Take one step at a time… and breathe.

12/04/2026

With what's going on in the world and what's happening in Ireland we can become overwhelmed. It's important to remember we can only control what is going on in our lives. Sometimes we just need to fell grounded. Hy not step out side in nature and breath.

05/04/2026

FOUND SAFE AND WELL THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING

Please can I ask everyone to share. This poor girl is only 14 and very vulnerable. If you see her please contact the Garda.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Brooke McDermott who is reported missing from Clongriffin, Dublin 13, since 4th April 2026.

Brooke is described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches in height with long brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen she was wearing a red tracksuit.

Gardaí are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with information on Brooke's whereabouts is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

05/04/2026

Sometimes we can be so quick to judge someone.

But the truth is, we rarely know what that person is going through behind the scenes.

Everyone is fighting battles we can’t see struggles with mental health, stress, loss, or simply trying to get through the day.

So before you judge someone, take a moment. Choose understanding over assumption. Choose kindness over criticism.

A little compassion can go a long way. 💙

04/04/2026

We look at life in different ways. What ifs? Unfortunately life does not work in what ifs. When it comes to mental health we can't control our past. If you are trying to live in the past you will never be able to move forward. It's not always easy to move forward. Just take baby steps. One step at a time.

03/04/2026

Mental health is like a growing tree. On the out side it will blossom and grow. However on the inside it can struggle. Mental health is serious like any other illness. Just because you can't see it does not mean your not going through it.

Please look after your mental health

02/04/2026

We sometimes look at others and wonder what it be like to live there lives. Our lives are our lives. We can only control what happens. Life is like a never ending story. We get to write the start middle and the end.