Why You Tried to Kill Yourself

by Jamie Sorenson

Overview

Dear Reader,

Despite the dark title, "Why You Tried to Kill Yourself" is an inspirational book. I have worked in mental health for over 12 years caring for individuals who are having suicidal ideations or after a suicide attempt. Time and time again the question, "Why did you tried to kill yourself?" will come up. Many times an individual does not even know why they have tried to kill themselves. It is my job to help understand a comprehensive picture of their life and put the pieces of the puzzle together.

I work really hard to come up with many creative ways to help my patients live the best life possible. I do my best to validate my patients and help them be okay being the person they are meant to be.

If there was a theme word to describe "Why You Tried to Kill Yourself" it would be authentic.

My wish is that this book helps and validates individuals in a dark place.

Many blessings,

Jamie

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692932735
Publisher:	Jamie M. Sorenson
Publication date:	08/24/2017
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.29(d)

About the Author

Jamie Sorenson grew up in and near Missoula, MT. She enlisted in the Navy in July 1995. She commissioned as a nurse in 2004 and worked in the following areas: oncology, primary care, post-surgical, substance abuse treatment and mental health.
She attended grad/postgrad school at The University of Virginia (UVA) where her primary area of focus was forensic psychiatry. She volunteered for the Virginia Sexual Assault Resource Agency as a resource agent.
She has worked in the following areas: Inpatient/Outpatient MH, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Programs, PTSD Residential Treatment Center, Humanitarian Mental Health. In Japan she worked in executive medicine and as a hospitalist. In Germany she was the sole medical provider at the Warrior Transition Program providing care to Sailors returning from combat and operational deployments.
Currently she is working as the first hand selected embedded Mental Health Provider caring for the submarine sailors in San Diego, CA. She focuses much of her care on wellness and preventative education.
She was selected to be the first psychiatric nurse practitioner to deploy on a Navy vessel for the 2012 Pacific Partnership deployment. She has again been name selected to redeploy in 2019 on another Navy vessel again providing mental health care and educational expertise to multiple different countries.
Jamie has the following degrees: BA in Psychology and BS in Nursing from San Diego State University; MC in Health Psychology from Independence University California College of Health Sciences; MS/Post MS in Nursing from the UVA.
Jamie has been an avid runner completing over 70 whole/half marathons. She has traveled to over 50 different countries and has lived in Cuba, Japan and Germany. She also was selected by her civilian counterparts as the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurse of the Year in 2013 by San Diego Psychiatric Nursing Society.
She is both an endometriosis and thyroid warrior.
She started writing as a therapeutic outlook after she and others endured remarkable work place abuse from bullies with power and control. This abuse was an anomaly and not at all her comprehensive experience in the military. After the release of her first book "Why You Tried to Kill Yourself" she started giving suicide prevention speeches.
She is involved in animal rescue and frequently fosters. She gives 10% of her royalties from the sales of "Single, Pitiful and Unlovable...Yeah Right!" to different animal rescues.

Editorial Reviews

I think everyone should read this book. It shows very different life situations and how other people deal with it. It tells the truth about reality that you look at in your own way until you listen to other people. It allows you to appreciate life.

Amazon - Inspired Reader

Individuals often feel trapped and also feel like they have no options or hope. This book details how life is always changing and how one's situation can improve. "Why you tried to kill yourself" is a perfect example of hope and resiliency. This book is perfect for all individuals and is an excellent reminder to always be your authentic self

Amazon

Let's start off by saying that I don't read books. I have read about 5 in my whole life. This book was recommended to me for a project I am working on. I started reading and it kept my attention the entire time. I enjoyed learning about the struggles the characters were having and how they over came those hard times. The ending is very positive. It is an easy read and is very relate-able. I would recommend this book.

Amazon - Micheal Johnson

An excellent look at people's complicated and often secret lives. She writes from the heart and the emotion for her characters shines. Inner turmoil and the toll that can take on an individual but also everyone who is connected to that person who is suffering.

Amazon - Julie Miller