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alphabetsoupz

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May 21, 2025
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As a last desperate attempt to go through the motions of "getting help before it's too late" I called a suicide hotline. It took a lot for me to pluck up the courage and honestly, I don't know what I was expecting or hoping for - some kindness? Understanding? Comfort? Who fucking knows. What I got has quite literally been the straw to break the camels back and all I can say is that I can't understand why such a useless service is recommended.

I was greeted by a man who was very obviously mentally checked out - a great deal of "hmm" and "ahh?". He asked why I was calling and I explained my situation, every response was a variation of "and how does that make you feel?". The longer I spoke the more awkward and uncomfortable I became, the more evident it was that I was clearly an inconvenience to him. To put it as plainly as I can, this guy was very obviously unbothered and was just mindlessly asking me open ended questions, anything to get him to his lunch break I suppose.

After an agonising pause, I said "I'm going to go now. Bye.", and he replied "ok, bye." That was that.

What the fuck.
 
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VoidButterfly

VoidButterfly

Flitterby
May 17, 2025
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Yeah, I don't think I've ever heard a positive review of a suicide helpline, this is much better addressed amongst peers honestly. I'm really sorry you had such a crap experience.
 
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DivineSpark

DivineSpark

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Feb 9, 2025
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I have been tempted to call but never did so far. Crisis hotline.
 
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effervescent

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Apr 26, 2025
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Unfortunately this is just how most if not all of these hotlines operate. The goal is simply to keep you talking while assessing whether you're an active risk. If so then they will send the police to check on you.
 
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kotonearisato

kotonearisato

memento mori
Feb 13, 2024
119
I'm so sorry, they really are so awful. I don't really even know why they're still operating when I feel like they just make things worse for most.
 
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