I’m really sorry to hear that you’re experiencing suicidal ideation. Based on your post, I’m feeling concerned that you might carry out your “”“theoretical””” suicide plans. If my impression is correct, I ask that you take proactive action to mitigate that risk – for yourself, and for the world. That said, I want to say that you don’t have to do everything you could to improve the world – take care of yourself.
Here are some questions I have:
Have you called the suicide hotlines? Have you found them to be helpful?
Are you seeing a therapist? If not, I’m happy to talk through the logistics of starting to see one. It might also be worth reminding yourself of the items in “Things that sometimes help if you have depression”.
Do you have a plan when you’re in a moment of crisis? Is there someone you can contact in such a scenario? If not, I think it would be important to form one.
If you’re running out of money, you might want to consider applying for funding from the EA Infrastructure Fund so that you have the funds necessary for mental health support. You can email Michelle Hutchinson if you want to inquire about it before applying. (Despite what the website says, the EA Infrastructure Fund does not have a balance of $0.)
Feel free to schedule a call with me if you want support with anything – we don’t have to talk about anything EA-related. Or you can message me on the EA Forum.
If you’re disengaging from the EA community, please ensure that you stay in touch with friends and family.
If what I’ve written isn’t relevant for you, I’m sorry about that, and I wish you all the best.
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re experiencing suicidal ideation. Based on your post, I’m feeling concerned that you might carry out your “”“theoretical””” suicide plans. If my impression is correct, I ask that you take proactive action to mitigate that risk – for yourself, and for the world. That said, I want to say that you don’t have to do everything you could to improve the world – take care of yourself.
Here are some questions I have:
Have you called the suicide hotlines? Have you found them to be helpful?
Are you seeing a therapist? If not, I’m happy to talk through the logistics of starting to see one. It might also be worth reminding yourself of the items in “Things that sometimes help if you have depression”.
Do you have a plan when you’re in a moment of crisis? Is there someone you can contact in such a scenario? If not, I think it would be important to form one.
If you’re running out of money, you might want to consider applying for funding from the EA Infrastructure Fund so that you have the funds necessary for mental health support. You can email Michelle Hutchinson if you want to inquire about it before applying. (Despite what the website says, the EA Infrastructure Fund does not have a balance of $0.)
Feel free to schedule a call with me if you want support with anything – we don’t have to talk about anything EA-related. Or you can message me on the EA Forum.
If you’re disengaging from the EA community, please ensure that you stay in touch with friends and family.
If what I’ve written isn’t relevant for you, I’m sorry about that, and I wish you all the best.