I’m concerned that OP hasn’t posted. The last we heard a few days ago, he was having a mental health crisis. I hope you’re doing ok, ekedolphin.
I am concerned as well.
This x1000.
I’m probably in the extreme minority, but when I stop in the morning to pick up lunch/snacks at Dollar General, I’d be turned off by a chatty/singing cashier.
I’d stop elsewhere.
Does anyone have the ability to contact ekedolphin outside of the message board? His last posts were worrisome.
I feel he may not be working there now, or we’d here some stories. Can a mod message him?
Seems he last posted on the 10th, in the Secret Santa thread.
He was quite thrilled with his gifts, so hopefully he’s in a better place mentally and is just busy.
I sent him a message on the board yesterday because I am worried. He has not responded.
FYI, already answered in ATMB.
Thank you, please keep us posted.
I sent a text to what I believe is his phone number (which I found due to the help of another SDMB elf and Google). I have not had a reply.
Folks, if our friend has checked in someplace for help, it may be a while before we learn anything. All we can do is say our prayers hope that our friend @ekedolphin is getting help for his troubles. And I can’t help but wonder if we contributed to the confusion by giving so much advice. But, yeah, sigh.
{{{ekedolphin}}}
I work 10-12 hour shifts in a warehouse, 5-6 nights a week overnight, and have mental health issues. my work/shift is supposed to be unhealthy, but just reading about all these back and forth shift jumps (close one night/open the next) and dealing with the public (though this seems to be something that brings you joy, I am happy for you) gives me anxiety. I can plan my life around my schedule and get the same sleep and general hygiene routines every day. My life is pretty chill.
I want to let you all know that I have not received a message/heard a peep from our friend @ekedolphin I am wishing him a peaceful holiday season because it is obvious to us all that he is truly one of the good guys.
Agreed. Hope you’re okay, dude.
Thank you @carnut for trying to reach out to him.
@ekedolphin I hope you are okay and hope to see you around here soon.
Indeed, I was in the hospital. From December 14 to today, I was in a psych hospital in the DC metro area.
It was a nightmare. But it was the right place for me. I feel better and more capable. I learned good coping skills. I caught naps when I could. Learned how to play Spades. Played several games of Sorry. Fell in love, or at least I thought I did. Of course, I won’t call her. I did give my number to my roommate Elliott, though. He saw my highs and lows on a daily basis.
I called in today intending to resign my job at 7-Eleven. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised when I was talked into working just one day a week as a means of getting some small income and some structured activity outside the house.
I’m meeting with people from the CSB and with my pastor and PCP in the coming days. I probably have some kind of social anxiety disorder.
My psychologist at the hospital recommended that I do structured activity, cut down on my addiction to my creative writing, and try to get some exercise.
I love you all, and missed you. I’ll resume the thread when I get back to bed.
So wonderful to hear from you. I’m so glad you were able to get help and that the help is helping. Hugs @ekedolphin. Whenever you are ready for us, we are here.
Yes to limiting time for certain activities and yes to exercise.
Again, so happy to know that you are putting one foot in front of the other. Hang in there.
Glad youre alive!
Spades!
Glad to hear you’re doing alright! I’ll keep praying for you.
And, you know, if you need to stay on your break from the Dope, make sure you do what’s best for your health. It’s good to hear from you, but it’s better to know that you’re taking care of yourself as best as you know how.
Glad you’re back, we were worried!
StG
That’s both good and bad. Good that you’re better, bad that it was a nightmare.
I have a daughter who struggles with mental health issues. (Well, I myself have in the past also, but not enough to need to be in a hospital as both you and she have.) I really sympathize. No judgement and just glad you got help. All health is important and I’m glad you were taken care of.