Self Harm
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| “ | I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [sobbing] | ” |
| — Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks | ||
One of the signs of Joshua Block's poor mental health is frequent self harm in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.
Biting Self
Self-injurious behavior in autism involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.[1] In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.
Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.[2] However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.
Suicide Attempts
LIRR suicide attempt
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.[3]
Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his grandfather, informing him of his suicide attempt and continuing to complain about America.[4] When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.[5]
Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by Mr. Based.
References
- ↑ https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/