And ftr, I count thinking (actual thinking - not the stuff some of my classmates count as thinking) as meaningful activity.
This is the point. I'm a research student and (mainly online) campaigner. Much of what I do does not look very active. But it takes quite enough out of me, thankyouverymuch.
Right, this has been a day somewhat lacking in meaningful activity (apart from posting here of course - thanks Shir!) Back to brave the ice and snow. I shall think meaningful thoughts* on the way home.
*probably about The Vampire Diaries and HIMYM. What?
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Interview~ma, beth! Hope it goes really well.
Interview~ma, Beth! I'm sure you'll do great.
I still feel kinda weird. Like I need to sneak around to avoid confrontation. Thanks for asking, Shir.
Saw a link today to a story saying that bullying has an actual physical effect on the brain. Sorta explained a bit for me: [link]
Someone on another board I'm on called 911 to get a referral to a crisis hotline. Instead, 911 sent EMTs and cops to his house. The guy has a dog that barks a lot so the cops were immediately put on guard. When he went outside to talk to them, a cop grabbed him by the arm so he twisted loose and went back inside his house. The EMTs left and now it's just cops waiting him out. We're trying to persuade him to deescalate the situation even though he's mad the cops reacted that way. (a) It's crappy that 911 responded that way to his call and (b) what the hell training do police in TX have for dealing with people who are depressed but not certifiable? Apparently they approached the situation in a way where they were going to drag him off to the hospital and commit him.
Well, 911 is not a referral service. They probably presumed a suicide risk.
I agree it wasn't the best move for him to call 911. I believe he tried calling an existing crisis hotline first and that it wasn't answering.
For reference:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255
Also, I've linked to the Metanoia site for years. It's more than a suicidal person would want to read in the moment, but it is chock full of resources for anyone who might be in a position to help someone else.
Thanks, bonny. The cops have left but now he's so angry and bitter about the whole thing that he doesn't want to call *any* hotline. Online folks are trying to reason with him, but I'm doubtful he'll be open to it. I don't think he's suicidal. I think he's very depressed. He's a caretaker for his gf, who is pretty severely disabled, so that's stressful. On top of it all he's had to declare bankruptcy. It just sucks.
ETA: It turns out the hotlines he spoke to told him to call 911. Jeez...
Peeking out from crazy/busy time to hurl some ~ma beth's way for her interview and give a big squishy, groping hug to my Bitches.
