Mental health club!

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

I mean

They can in Texas, too

Sooooooo 

oh yeah

that's fair

I've done it here too

its much more common in Rome and the drinking age is lower too

1 minute ago, KnightSkye said:

In some states of the US (like where I am) it's legal for minors to drink with approval of a parent of guardian. 

On a separate note: IRISH CREAM IN HOT CHOCOLATE. 

it's the bestest. Also one of only a few times I've had alcohol. 

heeheehee

I love hot chocolate

and acohol

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

4 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

oh yeah

that's fair

I've done it here too

its much more common in Rome and the drinking age is lower too

heeheehee

I love hot chocolate

and acohol

LOL

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

6 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

oh yeah

that's fair

I've done it here too

its much more common in Rome and the drinking age is lower too

heeheehee

I love hot chocolate

and acohol

Same!

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

LOL

Just now, KnightSkye said:

Same!

I prefer beer to wine but they're both good

[MirkerLurker she/her]

5 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Liquid toast?

*gasp*

can we

please

Isn't that just beer tho? 

 

3 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

*smacks tea to ground*

NO.

BAD GRANDSON.

NOT THE TEA!! *grabs boxes of tea and scrambles to protect them*

3 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

BRITISH IS NOT AMERICAN

ACTshually, American is just British but better. *nods proudly*

 

2 hours ago, TwinStorm said:

EWW

I HATED THAT YEAR

WORST HARRY POTTER BOOK EVER

o7

you live forever William Wallace

*Irish*

YES THANK YOU. Book five was awful. So annoying to read.

 

1 hour ago, alittleinsane said:

All I know is that my great-great-great-great-grandmother (dad's side) escaped the soviet union, and we're pretty sure she was ukrainian. and then also my last name is hungarian, but that's from my dad's dad's side, so I guess i am ukrainian-hungarian-vietnamese but I'm like fourth gen on my dad's side so i think now i'm just europe-flavored vietnamese-american this concludes all my detailed genetics.

That's quite the neat mix.

I'll have you all know that I am descended from Macedonian nobility, thank you very much. My great-great-grandfather Demetrius Elias Constanstinstinzcius Vishanoff was the second son of the ruler of Solun, one of the twenty provinces of Macedonia. And Macedonia, as you all of course know, is the homeland of Alexander the Great. *poses importantly*
(My favorite part about this guy is that he got kicked out of his family and immigrated to America because he started attending meetings with foreign missionaries - and why did he do that? Because his parents told him that the foreign missionaries hung frogs from the ceiling and used the blood in their services and if a stranger came to service he would have to drink the frog's blood and believe their teachings or it would poison him. So Demetrius did what any preteen boy would do and promptly snuck into the foreigner's services to see. Like...why would you think telling a kid that would make them stay away?? lol. Alas, the foreigners did not, in fact, hang frogs and drink blood, but then he just started hanging out with the people and became friends with them.)

...I'm mostly British descent though. Some West Indies, some blood from the british Knight family, some Welsh in there. 1/16th Algonquian native american too. I'm a mutt through and through!

 

1 hour ago, alittleinsane said:

I get drunk on time, if it's late at night and I call my friends, I just end up laughing and acting like I'm drunk. And for the confusion, I can just borrow my family member's glasses, they have different prescriptions, and it's actually so fun

Lack of sleep + sugar = absolute hilarity.

 

46 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

I prefer beer to wine but they're both good

Meh, rum is better. 

 

Given the title of this group though, I do feel the need to note - regardless of which tastes better, none of them are good for mental health. I have a strict rule for myself that drinking is only for times of celebration. Only when already happy and doing well, and only on occasion, because treating it like a medication that will fix me is a dangerous road and I refuse to even look at it. 
Besides, there ain't enough alcohol in the state to fix my brain, I'm WAY too insane for that. (/jk)

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

9 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

Isn't that just beer tho? 

 

NOT THE TEA!! *grabs boxes of tea and scrambles to protect them*

ACTshually, American is just British but better. *nods proudly*

 

YES THANK YOU. Book five was awful. So annoying to read.

 

That's quite the neat mix.

I'll have you all know that I am descended from Macedonian nobility, thank you very much. My great-great-grandfather Demetrius Elias Constanstinstinzcius Vishanoff was the second son of the ruler of Solun, one of the twenty provinces of Macedonia. And Macedonia, as you all of course know, is the homeland of Alexander the Great. *poses importantly*
(My favorite part about this guy is that he got kicked out of his family and immigrated to America because he started attending meetings with foreign missionaries - and why did he do that? Because his parents told him that the foreign missionaries hung frogs from the ceiling and used the blood in their services and if a stranger came to service he would have to drink the frog's blood and believe their teachings or it would poison him. So Demetrius did what any preteen boy would do and promptly snuck into the foreigner's services to see. Like...why would you think telling a kid that would make them stay away?? lol. Alas, the foreigners did not, in fact, hang frogs and drink blood, but then he just started hanging out with the people and became friends with them.)

...I'm mostly British descent though. Some West Indies, some blood from the british Knight family, some Welsh in there. 1/16th Algonquian native american too. I'm a mutt through and through!

 

Lack of sleep + sugar = absolute hilarity.

 

Meh, rum is better. 

 

Given the title of this group though, I do feel the need to note - regardless of which tastes better, none of them are good for mental health. I have a strict rule for myself that drinking is only for times of celebration. Only when already happy and doing well, and only on occasion, because treating it like a medication that will fix me is a dangerous road and I refuse to even look at it. 
Besides, there ain't enough alcohol in the state to fix my brain, I'm WAY too insane for that. (/jk)

Yup. If sad*: alcohol=bad. Bagels or apple cider=good!

*or any of the other myriad things that aren't, good.

[Mags she/they]

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Magi said:

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

You can do it, JM!

You got this

*hug*

It won't be so bad

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

2 minutes ago, Magi said:

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

*hug* sorry about that. I get talking to doctor's not going well.

strength before weakness! You'll be able to do it.

[Mags she/they]

40 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

You can do it, JM!

You got this

*hug*

It won't be so bad

40 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

*hug* sorry about that. I get talking to doctor's not going well.

strength before weakness! You'll be able to do it.

Thanks guys

I'll probably just bring up the anxiety and depression symptoms because that's what I listed on the pre-appointment questionnaire . . . I've never actually told anyone that I suspect I might be high-masking autistic, not even my parents. I wonder if any of the ND folks here would know how to go about that? Especially since my parents are older and probably have a more stereotypical impression of what autism looks like.

(Though my dad did genuinely ask me one time if I thought I was autistic years ago, but I said no because I hadn't done the research at that time and didn't know that certain traits were signs of it).

Edited February 5, 2025 by Magi

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Magi said:

Thanks guys

I'll probably just bring up the anxiety and depression symptoms because that's what I listed on the pre-appointment questionnaire . . . I've never actually told anyone that I suspect I might be high-masking autistic, not even my parents. I wonder if any of the ND folks here would know how to go about that? Especially since my parents are older and probably have a more stereotypical impression of what autism looks like.

(Though my dad did genuinely ask me one time if I thought I was autistic years ago, but I said no because I hadn't done the research at that time and didn't know that certain traits were signs of it).

*hug*

It'll go great, JM. I hope you get whatever help you need

[Wittles he/him]

10 hours ago, Magi said:

Thanks guys

I'll probably just bring up the anxiety and depression symptoms because that's what I listed on the pre-appointment questionnaire . . . I've never actually told anyone that I suspect I might be high-masking autistic, not even my parents. I wonder if any of the ND folks here would know how to go about that? Especially since my parents are older and probably have a more stereotypical impression of what autism looks like.

(Though my dad did genuinely ask me one time if I thought I was autistic years ago, but I said no because I hadn't done the research at that time and didn't know that certain traits were signs of it).

I definitely feel that. I've suspected that I might be autistic, and it's really weird talking to parents about it

10 hours ago, Magi said:

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

A bit late, but good luck!

[ANHlittleinsane girl but gendern't mostly]

I have half a headcanon, half a mental-health thing, and yes it has to do with Kelsier. It is long. It is in spoiler cover because it is VERY long. It mentions characters you will likely not know. I do not elaborate at all.

Spoiler

I’ve got a list of fictional characters from all sorts of media that have the TINIEST parallels with Kelsier. Currently sorting out who SHOULD meet Kelsier mental-health wise, and who shouldn’t. Percy Jackson should, my lil boy needs to be told to remember someone and smile for ONCE. Kim Dokja shouldn’t, they’re basically the same people, both determined to kill god and die trying, Kelsier would be a terrible influence on someone already bad enough. William Moriarty (Yuumori) shouldn’t, he’d use Kelsier for his plan, which while the plan itself is good, is also being used by William as an outlet for his s—cidal urges. While that plan does lead to him receiving love, care, and getting better, he still ultimately does attempt to k*ll himself, and meeting Kelsier who would be VERY useful would move that deadline up. Kiana Kaslana from hi3 would very much benefit from meeting Kelsier, as she’s generally motivated by the smiles and dreams of people who sacrificed themself for her to finish the work. I don’t want to meet Kelsier, because he glows, like my god he’s inspiring right? I’m an idealist, and he’s a protagonist. If he was in my life as a leader and then was gone, I just mentally and emotionally would not recover for a while.  

 

[Keke They/he]

11 hours ago, Magi said:

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

*hugs* I hope that goes well.

10 hours ago, Magi said:

Thanks guys

I'll probably just bring up the anxiety and depression symptoms because that's what I listed on the pre-appointment questionnaire . . . I've never actually told anyone that I suspect I might be high-masking autistic, not even my parents. I wonder if any of the ND folks here would know how to go about that? Especially since my parents are older and probably have a more stereotypical impression of what autism looks like.

(Though my dad did genuinely ask me one time if I thought I was autistic years ago, but I said no because I hadn't done the research at that time and didn't know that certain traits were signs of it).

I don't have anything for that but i have  *huggs*

[ANHlittleinsane girl but gendern't mostly]

11 hours ago, Magi said:

I'm goin' to the doctor tomorrow, and I'm gonna try to bring up the mental health stuff . . .

I'm kind of nervous because the last time I tried to talk a doctor about it, it didn't go very well, but I'm trying to be brave. Plus it's a different doctor this time, which should help.

Wish me luck 

Good luck! I’m sure it’ll go ok, and in the case it doesn’t and you want to talk about whatever you intended to bring up with the doctor, you can tell us here (or pm me if that feels safer) and I’ll try to do some research on things that might help, or we can just listen

*hugs*

[Throw TheLiving Silverware he/him/il/lui]

11 hours ago, Magi said:

Thanks guys

I'll probably just bring up the anxiety and depression symptoms because that's what I listed on the pre-appointment questionnaire . . . I've never actually told anyone that I suspect I might be high-masking autistic, not even my parents. I wonder if any of the ND folks here would know how to go about that? Especially since my parents are older and probably have a more stereotypical impression of what autism looks like.

(Though my dad did genuinely ask me one time if I thought I was autistic years ago, but I said no because I hadn't done the research at that time and didn't know that certain traits were signs of it).

*hugs* I hope it goes well!

For the autism, I'd suggest to start with the anxiety and depression indeed, and if it goes well ask about autism later in the conversation. Hopefully, they'll be able to help or redirect to someone who can help with that.

[Keke They/he]

I made a video for you guys!! I left bloopers in so it's funnier! But helpful! But it won't let me put it here so it link so you can watch it 

https://youtube.com/shorts/UYM-hJxU2VA?si=DjUqxr9X8Ao-rkeE

[Wittles he/him]

3 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

I made a video for you guys!! I left bloopers in so it's funnier! But helpful! But it won't let me put it here so it link so you can watch it 

https://youtube.com/shorts/UYM-hJxU2VA?si=DjUqxr9X8Ao-rkeE

TECHNO HOODIE

That was a fun video, thanks :).

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

[Keke They/he]

3 minutes ago, Wittles said:

TECHNO HOODIE

That was a fun video, thanks :).

Anytime! Techno is life

1 minute ago, KnightSkye said:

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

U! *hugsss* you don't mess anything up. Don't worry. *huuuugsss* 

Edited February 5, 2025 by Thee insane

[Wittles he/him]

3 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

*hug*

I hate that feeling.

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

21 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

No need to feel sorry, many of us have felt the same way and are willing to listen and to give hugs. *hugssss*

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

21 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

Is okie 

im sorry 

It’s just… one of those feelings 

*squeezes*

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

51 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

I was doing fine, and have been all day.

And now for some reason out of nowhere, I feel sad, and cold, and that I should just go hide in a corner so I don't get in everyone's way and mess things up for them.

Cognitively, I know that's not the case.

But it's storming well how it feels right now.

sorry.

*hug*

I'm so sorry

I hate that feeling

*HUG*

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

57 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

Anytime! Techno is life

U! *hugsss* you don't mess anything up. Don't worry. *huuuugsss* 

 

54 minutes ago, Wittles said:

*hug*

I hate that feeling.

 

37 minutes ago, The Wandering Wizard said:

No need to feel sorry, many of us have felt the same way and are willing to listen and to give hugs. *hugssss*

 

36 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Is okie 

im sorry 

It’s just… one of those feelings 

*squeezes*

 

7 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

*hug*

I'm so sorry

I hate that feeling

*HUG*

Thank you.