Help Ed Sylvia on his Journey to Wellness

Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

I am reaching out today to share my journey and to ask for your support as I navigate a critical phase of my mental health recovery. Since March 24th, 2014, I have been committed to living a sober life, free from mood and mind-altering substances. This commitment marked the beginning of my mental health recovery journey, and while I initially found success with medication and therapy, the past five years have brought significant challenges.

I have experienced depressive episodes that have grown increasingly severe and prolonged, culminating in a nearly year-long struggle that only recently subsided this past May. Feeling the weight of that experience, I sought comprehensive assessments and diagnoses, and I am now ready to take the next step toward healing by entering an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program at Mount Sinai.

However, the combination of my recent long-term depression and the upcoming months of treatment has placed me in a situation of urgent financial need. I am asking for your kindness and support to help alleviate some of this financial burden. With your generosity, I hope to create the space I need to focus fully on my recovery without the additional stress of financial constraints.

If you would like a more in-depth and detailed explanation about my journey or how your support can make a difference, please feel free to direct message me.

Thank you for considering supporting my journey. Your help would mean the world to me as I work to reclaim my life and mental health.

With gratitude,

Ed Sylvia