I used to joke about killing myself all the time.

For a lot of my life I really did want to kill myself.

Now, I still joke all the time about killing myself.

… I have no sincere intention of ever killing myself, and haven’t for almost 10 years now.

Point here is, there’s all kinds of people. If you’re worried enough to ask strangers on the internet, just talk to the motherfucker and find out.

Whether it’s all dark humor or a legit cry for help, most people respond positively to genuine sentiments of care, even from coworkers.