Comment on 988, the suicide hotline, is stupid. The Canadian suicide helpline states cle
mimic_kry@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
I called the one here in the US once, and while I don’t want to discourage others from using it, I have to say my experience was pretty terrible.
They weren’t really paying attention, just reading from a script. They also called the cops to my house for a wellness check, which somehow involved two officers with guns to talk to me about staying calm.
I personally find that calling my therapist or the nearby crisis center helps way more.
Just my personal experience.