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I've got a buddy who has a history of suicidal ideation, up to and including at least one suicide attempt (I know attempt isn't the word they use anymore, but I can't remember the right one). Right now he's going through a really tough time. He's unable to find work. He can't get the mental health care he needs through the VA. He's made several comments that make me suspect he's considering self harm.
I live 4,700 miles away from him. I feel completely helpless. I've given him numbers for suicide hotlines and counseling hotlines and things, and my phone is always open to him. But it doesn't feel like enough.
Obviously, I don't think the Paizo community is going to magically make things better. But it's the only online community I hang out in that he's not part of, and I wanted to get it off my chest. Thanks for listening, internet.
One of my dear friends suffers the same issues. I worry about her constantly.
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I hope your friend's okay. I lost my "main job" two weeks ago; I feel the bleakness.
Don't give up, dude. Don't give up.
Re: "doing enough," we all do what we can. Having a friend in his corner at least, it's a big deal. It's a big thing. You're doing plenty.
Beats the hell out of no friends, no hope.
Just kinda reading this thread makes me feel better anyway. I'm glad he has a friend that cares about him. You're a good person for that. There's those that would shrug their shoulders, say "meh, what the hell can I do anyway," and blow it off or go about their business. I know it's hard, but you're one of the good ones, man.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255