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What happened that caused you to call emergency services for the first time? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 days ago by rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I called them for the first time ever back in February of this year due to my first manic episode. I was stoned 24/7 for a month straight after being illegally fired from my job. I was also smoking one of those mystery "mushroom" vapes during this time.

Eventually, I believed that my union had started a massive international social media campaign surrounding my case without telling me. This was exciting and fun at first, until I made a statement insulting Trump and Musk to some of my union siblings. At that point, I started to believe that I was the subject of a gamergate style hate mob and that my life was in danger.

At 3am after at least 2 weeks of very little sleep, I thought I heard noises from my phone that indicated a streamer that hacked me. At this point, I called 911 to report a stalker. Nothing came of the call, but my family knew something was wrong and gave me the help I needed. I'd be happy to share more about what I was believing at the time for those interested; mental health is important folks!

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[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Forgot to lock the side door to the house. Someone literally tried to open the door and come in. I was close enough where I put my shoulder against the door. They left thankfully then I called 911 (emergency services) and the police showed up. But the problem is by that point the individual as well off my property down the street and we couldn’t “ Prove” That it was him so he just got a verbal warning of stay off the property. He never did come back.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Regardless of whether my door is locked, the idea of someone uninvited trying the knob is rather frightening to me.

Especially because, in this house, all of my external doors are surrounded by windows. They don't really provide any security, so if someone malicious were to come by, they'd get in if they wanted to.

Alternatively, if I'm nearby, we might end up having a staredown. That doesn't sound scary, necessarily, but definitely upsetting.