Hi OP. I came across this post just now and wanted to see how you’re doing now a couple of months down the track? I think there have been a lot of really useful points made in the comments about ways to think about the problem of nuclear catastrophe at large. It’s certainly been a time of heightened concern on this issue globally. I want to say (to you and to others that may come across this post) that there is nothing (including and especially EA) that is more important than your mental health and wellbeing if you are struggling. I’m particularly aware that you are considering ways to end things quickly if a nuclear disaster got out of hand (which I am taking to mean you would consider ways to end your life). If those thoughts are sitting with you or becoming present, please reach out for help. Potential suicidal thoughts aside, it sounds like getting help with your mental health regardless might be helpful (as it can be for anyone) but especially if you’re having thoughts of hopelessness and despair. If you want to talk, I am a health professional and whilst I can’t replace the help that you might need/benefit from, I’m happy to talk to you (you can contact me privately) and point you in the right direction if that would be helpful. I hope you’re looking after yourself regardless.
Hi OP. I came across this post just now and wanted to see how you’re doing now a couple of months down the track? I think there have been a lot of really useful points made in the comments about ways to think about the problem of nuclear catastrophe at large. It’s certainly been a time of heightened concern on this issue globally. I want to say (to you and to others that may come across this post) that there is nothing (including and especially EA) that is more important than your mental health and wellbeing if you are struggling. I’m particularly aware that you are considering ways to end things quickly if a nuclear disaster got out of hand (which I am taking to mean you would consider ways to end your life). If those thoughts are sitting with you or becoming present, please reach out for help. Potential suicidal thoughts aside, it sounds like getting help with your mental health regardless might be helpful (as it can be for anyone) but especially if you’re having thoughts of hopelessness and despair. If you want to talk, I am a health professional and whilst I can’t replace the help that you might need/benefit from, I’m happy to talk to you (you can contact me privately) and point you in the right direction if that would be helpful. I hope you’re looking after yourself regardless.