You're where the Wild Things are...

An in-character blog set in the universe of EVE Online. These are the private diary entries of Lady Ekaterina Mariya deSilvestris, a minor Amarrian Noble and Capsuleer. Other existing characters within EVE will be referred to throughout, though any opinions and views expressed are those of this character. These entries may touch on or directly address mature themes such as violence, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and mental health. As noted, any views are those of the character.

Before we begin, I feel it important to say a few words on the subject of mental health. Ekaterina, or Ekat as many call her, is something of a troubled soul. This aspect of her character is a personal choice I have made, for very personal reasons. Although EVE is a game in which the players can immerse themselves to a greater or lesser degree as they wish, mental health is a very real issue for many people. Those two simple words cover a myriad different issues and concerns that affect people directly or indirectly every day all, over the world.

If you find yourself affected by any issues touched upon in these posts, or if you face your own troubles, please know that there are people out there you can turn to; doctors, friends, family - there is ALWAYS someone. If you are an EVE player, then Broadcast 4 Reps chat is available, staffed by wonderfully kind and good-hearted volunteers. If you know of someone who has mental health issues, then please just let them know you are there. It doesn't have to be anything big, just a smile, a cup of tea, a quick phone call about last night's game - just a little thing to show they aren't forgotten.

You Never Fly Alone.
((Dear Reader (I'm still stunned anyone actually is reading this), sadly, due to personal circumstances, I shall be unable to make any posts for what may be some time.  However, I do intend to return to this when I can, and pick up where I left off, or at least give an in-character "explanation" for my out-of-character absence.

I don't want to go into very much detail about what has happened, as I'm sure you will appreciate, but I feel I should say this:  I have found the event very difficult to deal with and, I am sad to say, at one point considered ending my own life.  I was very lucky to have such dear friends in EvE to turn to, and a very good professional health service from which to seek help and advice, and although I am still very shaken and depressed, I feel more able to cope.

As I have said elsewhere, if you yourself ever feel that way, there is someone, friend, family, professional, who can help you, even if you just need to get through one night.  Please don't ever feel you have to go it alone.  If you are on EvE, Broadcast 4 Reps is an excellent, wonderful group of CCP staff and EvE players who will help and support you and will not judge and will not turn you away. But please, please seek professional medical help as soon as you can.

And if you are someone to whom a friend, or even a stranger, turns to for help, please, please try your best to do so.  It might very well feel overwhelming or even scary, and that is only natural, especially if you have no experience of dealing with mental health problems, but just being there and listening, even if you actually say nothing, can help someone.  I am by no means suggesting that you should try to take on the role of a mental health professional, I'm just asking that you don't turn them away.  It could be as simple as pointing them in the direction of, again, Broadcast 4 Reps or a mental health support service, perhaps voluntary, perhaps professional.  However, you should also always, always, encourage them to seek professional medical help as soon as possible.

Thank you, Fly Safe, and check back soon because Ekat will return))
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5 comments:

  1. Druur Monakh12 June 2019 at 08:10

    This post hit a bit too close to home. Yes, EVE is just a game, but there a lot of wonderful people there to help one through the darkest spots. Some of them are even health professionals.

    And if you (generic you) live in the USA, there's the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) - if your country doesn't have one, it needs to be created. First line of defense.

    Ekat, I hope you get better. Fly safe.

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  2. Unknown18 June 2019 at 20:58

    <3

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  3. Aldrith Shutaq23 June 2019 at 00:20

    We're always here for you, Ekat!

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