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z-eldapin t1_j68sfm5 wrote

Reply to comment by zackrouda in Why don’t Mainer’s support their mentally ill friends? by zackrouda

Or the people that you associate with.

I don't know of a single person that doesn't support the mental health of their friends.

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zackrouda OP t1_j68srvu wrote

A very popular local Portland musician is currently having a very public meltdown and nobody is supporting her at all. I’m happy for you that you have a healthy group of friends, but it’s sad to see people have public meltdowns and everybody’s advice is to turn away. I’m not talking about my friends. I’m talking about stuff I see happening in the community.

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Guygan t1_j68tp8i wrote

> A very popular local Portland musician is currently having a very public meltdown and nobody is supporting her at all.

I suspect that help and support is being offered but the person in question is unable or unwilling to accept help. I have seen it many times. And I have personal experience with such situations.

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Seyword t1_j68w24z wrote

How would you know who is supporting her? You’re making a lot of assumptions with this thread and your comments.

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iceflame1211 t1_j68w8xl wrote

This is one anecdotal situation. I certainly wouldn't characterize Mainers as not supporting their mentally ill friends based on this.

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svengoalie t1_j68wfe6 wrote

I reach out to popular musicians having meltdowns. Kanye has yet to respond...

But seriously, why would a public figure, even a "locally public figure," be accepting help from "fans?" You might be overestimating your personal connection.

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zackrouda OP t1_j68zpq3 wrote

You’re right, I totally might be. In this case, I’m not. But it’s true that I might have been.

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z-eldapin t1_j68t12c wrote

Can you send me more information? I'm not in Portland but perhaps I can help share some resources

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