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(1) Thread: Online gaming celebrity Etika found dead in NYC, presumed by suicide.
Firstly, here are some numbers to call if you or someone you know has concerns:
United States 🇺🇸 1-800-273-8255
Canada 🇨🇦 1 800 456 4566
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 116 123
Australia 🇦🇺 131 114
Firstly, here are some numbers to call if you or someone you know has concerns:
United States 🇺🇸 1-800-273-8255
Canada 🇨🇦 1 800 456 4566
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 116 123
Australia 🇦🇺 131 114
(2) National suicide prevention helplines are there for anyone: The person with suicidal feelings, and folk who are concerned about someone else, and those bereaved by suicide.
You can get info on how to help others.
You can get info on how to help others.
(3) 29yo Etika had been reported missing and his body was later found near the East River.
cnbc.com/2019/06/25/you…
cnbc.com/2019/06/25/you…
(4) He had talked about suicidal feelings in a video, which has now been removed from YouTube.
Some are criticizing the removal; but they know nothing about suicide prevention. It's also about caring for those left behind.
Some are criticizing the removal; but they know nothing about suicide prevention. It's also about caring for those left behind.
(5) Sadly, it gets worse. I know, without even looking, that a few complete and utter morons will have already started alleging he died by homicide, not suicide.
I make it my mission to counter this disgusting trend & recently wrote about it here:
I make it my mission to counter this disgusting trend & recently wrote about it here:
(6) I also wrote about it here. Our first responders and military members are at particular risk for suicide.
(7) And before that case, there was this one:
(8) I have lost several people in my life to suicide, and I am no different to all of you in that regard.
Mood disorders, PTSD, and other mental health issues are very common and can affect anyone regardless of age, income, fame, or any other factor.
Mood disorders, PTSD, and other mental health issues are very common and can affect anyone regardless of age, income, fame, or any other factor.
(9) You always wonder if you could have done something to save the person.
Know that you could not have.
In most cases it appears they chose the only way to get relief from their pain that they could see for themselves at that moment.
It is always worth trying to save them.
Know that you could not have.
In most cases it appears they chose the only way to get relief from their pain that they could see for themselves at that moment.
It is always worth trying to save them.
(10) When someone you know has died by suicide you feel incredibly helpless. Channel that pain into seeking information about how to help yourself and others in future.
Learn the warning signs, find out what professional services are available in your area.
Learn the warning signs, find out what professional services are available in your area.
(11) RIP, Etika. I didn't know who you were until today, but it's clear you were loved by many.
May we find new and better ways to show folk they are valued, and that we will help them get through their pain.
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May we find new and better ways to show folk they are valued, and that we will help them get through their pain.
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(12) ADDENDUM
I've now read more about Etika & it's clear to me that he showed textbook signs of Bipolar disorder, possibly one of the less stable forms of it.
Lack of insight into one's mental illness is a classic Bipolar symptom.
Needed a 90 day inpatient stay, at least.
I've now read more about Etika & it's clear to me that he showed textbook signs of Bipolar disorder, possibly one of the less stable forms of it.
Lack of insight into one's mental illness is a classic Bipolar symptom.
Needed a 90 day inpatient stay, at least.
(13) Certain forms of mental illness are especially life threatening.
People with Bipolar often stop taking their daily meds. Schizophrenia can be managed with an injectable medication every 12 weeks. Developing a similar option for Bipolar would save a lot of lives.
People with Bipolar often stop taking their daily meds. Schizophrenia can be managed with an injectable medication every 12 weeks. Developing a similar option for Bipolar would save a lot of lives.
