The mental health support thread

[maninthemacintosh1606]

I haven't for a long time, I only have a ps4 now

[babyblob]

Awhile back I posted a thread asking if anyone used Discord and wanted to talk. Maninthemacintosh1606 asked about starting a server on there as kind of a companion to this mental health support thread where we can talk when we are having a bad day or just go and hang out to just BS and get to know each other better. I set one up if anyone is interested in joining.

If the mods dont think this is okay just let me know and I will take it and this post down. not trying to steal people away from this site in the least. We just thought it would be cool to have a more one on one place to chat. We have a couple of members already.

So if interested please hit me up

[OopsIdiditagain]

Awhile back I posted a thread asking if anyone used Discord and wanted to talk. Maninthemacintosh1606 asked about starting a server on there as kind of a companion to this mental health support thread where we can talk when we are having a bad day or just go and hang out to just BS and get to know each other better. I set one up if anyone is interested in joining.

If the mods dont think this is okay just let me know and I will take it and this post down. not trying to steal people away from this site in the least. We just thought it would be cool to have a more one on one place to chat. We have a couple of members already.

So if interested please hit me up

Is it ok if I can get a server invite?

[Agent Z]

I recently completed a 6-week online session with a specialist recommended to me by a family friend. I've been dealing with depression that affected my confidence and motivation. Having someone to talk to about it did help greatly. I still feel a bit down on myself often but I think I'm getting better.

[babyblob]

I recently completed a 6-week online session with a specialist recommended to me by a family friend. I've been dealing with depression that affected my confidence and motivation. Having someone to talk to about it did help greatly. I still feel a bit down on myself often but I think I'm getting better.

Having someone to talk to is a huge help. i am glad you found that. There are some good specialists out there that really care and want to help.

[babyblob]

Is it ok if I can get a server invite?

Invite Sent

[OopsIdiditagain]

90% of my problems are just from self-sabotage tbh

[maninthemacintosh1606]

90% of my problems are just from self-sabotage tbh

Sometimes people have that problem, but being aware of it doesn't necessarily help it or make it go away. Sometimes talking to someone with an aim to discover where the behaviour stems from can be a big help.

[babyblob]

90% of my problems are just from self-sabotage tbh

That is true of me as well. I didnt see it until I went to prison. There I was able to focus on a lot of my issues and get the help I needed once I was out. Because lord knows there is no help in prison.

I am doing a bit better today. I have been having a bad time since Friday. It is hard having Schizoaffective and living in a house with a person who does not believe metal health illness is a real thing.

But today things are starting to get better. I am reading my comics and playing Pokemon. I am also walking outside. it is a bit cold but sunny so I will take it.

[DebkoX]

Just an open message. I hope everyone is ok and, if not, feel free to drop me an email. I check this forum daily even though I post littl.e

[OopsIdiditagain]

That is true of me as well. I didnt see it until I went to prison. There I was able to focus on a lot of my issues and get the help I needed once I was out. Because lord knows there is no help in prison.

I am doing a bit better today. I have been having a bad time since Friday. It is hard having Schizoaffective and living in a house with a person who does not believe metal health illness is a real thing.

But today things are starting to get better. I am reading my comics and playing Pokemon. I am also walking outside. it is a bit cold but sunny so I will take it.

Sorry you had to go through that but I'm glad things are getting better. It's been a very sunny winter.

Sometimes people have that problem, but being aware of it doesn't necessarily help it or make it go away. Sometimes talking to someone with an aim to discover where the behaviour stems from can be a big help.

This is late but thank you for the advice.

[babyblob]

Thought I would give this a bump. I had two people pm me me asking what happened to it.

As far as my mental health goes. It has been an odd time for me. I have been very much into routine and set schedules and how I handle the day. but for some reason i have gotten away from that and it is very much messing with me, I have been sleeping much later, staying up much later and not getting as much done in the day because I feel so out of it. I have even getting out of my routine in my comic reading. Every morning I write up a list of what I am going to try and read that day. But I have been reading what ever and getting away from my lists and that bothers me a great deal. I have also been battling a bit of depression. Lucky I have an appointment with my doctor in the next couple days to try and sort all of this out.

[DrNewGod]

I've gotten where I shouldn't be looking at the Politics thread. It really distresses me, how things are. I grew up believing I was born into the greatest nation on Earth, and for all of our problems, we had a pretty solid case for it. It has made me sick at heart watching what's happening to us.

I say that I shouldn't look at the Politics thread, but I'm having a hard time breaking the compulsion. Even tho it's amplifying my losing struggle with drinking, even tho its carving divots into my work, I give into looking back at it.

[babyblob]

I've gotten where I shouldn't be looking at the Politics thread. It really distresses me, how things are. I grew up believing I was born into the greatest nation on Earth, and for all of our problems, we had a pretty solid case for it. It has made me sick at heart watching what's happening to us.

I say that I shouldn't look at the Politics thread, but I'm having a hard time breaking the compulsion. Even tho it's amplifying my losing struggle with drinking, even tho its carving divots into my work, I give into looking back at it.

I went through the same thing after the 6th. I cried as I watched the news. Honest to god cried. On the 9th I turned off all news and would not read or post in the politics thread. (Though I may have broken that rule) I didnt watch Fox News, Cnn, or anything, I didnt even watch my local news other then weather. It did help and I started to feel better. So a media black out would be a good thing I think.

As for the drinking. If there is AA group in your area I encourage you to reach out. They have helped me a lot over the years and still do. They are a big heavy on the higher power front but they really do want to help people. A lot of places are not having meetings in person but here at least there is a number you can call and they will set you up with people to talk to.

I do wish for the best for you. This is a great place and I really enjoy the people here. But if you cant stay off the politic thread maybe skip the site for a day or two as part of the media black out.

[Overhazard]

I went through the same thing after the 6th. I cried as I watched the news. Honest to god cried. On the 9th I turned off all news and would not read or post in the politics thread. (Though I may have broken that rule) I didnt watch Fox News, Cnn, or anything, I didnt even watch my local news other then weather. It did help and I started to feel better. So a media black out would be a good thing I think.

As for the drinking. If there is AA group in your area I encourage you to reach out. They have helped me a lot over the years and still do. They are a big heavy on the higher power front but they really do want to help people. A lot of places are not having meetings in person but here at least there is a number you can call and they will set you up with people to talk to.

I do wish for the best for you. This is a great place and I really enjoy the people here. But if you cant stay off the politic thread maybe skip the site for a day or two as part of the media black out.

I've tried to make a habit of staying away from twitter and political youtube channels on weekends. Being aware of what's happening in the world is a good thing, but there is such a thing as being too absorbed, which wreaks havoc on someone's mental well-being.