Some days, even the simplest tasks feel impossible. The weight of depression, anxiety, or exhaustion can make functioning seem out of reach. In this episode of So You Tried to Kill Yourself, Now What?, Olivia Catherine dives deep into why bad mental health days feel so heavy - and what you can do to get through them.

She shares her personal experience with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how she built her own Bad Day Survival Kit to make tough days easier to navigate. From practical tools to mindset shifts, this episode is a lifeline for anyone who feels like they’re stuck in survival mode.

🖤 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔ Why bad days hit so hard (and the science behind it) ✔ How to create your own Mental Health Survival Kit ✔ Tools for physical, mental, emotional, and social support ✔ Why bad days don’t mean you’re failing - just that you’re human

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck, this episode is for you.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada & US) – Available 24/7.

Shame is one of the most powerful emotions tied to mental health, yet it’s often the least talked about. In Episode 5, Olivia dives deep into the shame cycle - what it is, how it traps us, and, most importantly, how to break free. With vulnerability and compassion, she shares her own journey of confronting shame after her suicide attempts and offers actionable steps to help listeners reclaim their power.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• The difference between guilt and shame - and why it matters.
• How shame isolates us and creates a vicious cycle.
• Tools to transform shame into a source of growth and healing.

Your shame doesn’t define you - your actions do. Let’s rewrite the narrative together.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada & USA) – Available 24/7 in English and French.

🌟 Connect with us:

• Join The Rewrite Collective for a safe space to share your story.
• Participate in the #PackYourKit movement and build your mental health toolkit.

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Happiness after hitting rock bottom isn’t a quick fix or a straight path - it’s messy, raw, and complicated. In this episode, I’m breaking down the misconceptions about happiness after a suicide attempt and sharing actionable steps to rediscover joy, purpose, and connection in your life. From personal anecdotes to science-backed tools like the Reticular Activating System (RAS), this episode is all about learning to create a life worth living.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• Why happiness isn’t a destination but a practice.
• How gratitude, curiosity, and small intentional steps can transform your mindset.
• The power of community and shared experiences in healing.

Your story isn’t over yet. Let’s rewrite it, together. 🖤

✨ Reflection Question: What’s one small step you can take toward happiness today?

📞 If you or someone you know needs help: Call or text 988 (Canada & U.S.) or reach out to your local crisis line.