Mental health club!

[Hoid Slayer He/Him]

Guys I just fell asleep, woke up, and there are over 100 new posts here! I’m assuming you guys live in a slightly different time zone from me cause otherwise you seriously need to be getting some sleep.

9 hours ago, Dabi said:

*hug*

Feel you my man

9 hours ago, echo74 said:

yeah i know the feeling

*hug*

it's not very fun

9 hours ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I get you. Same thing with me. There's a song that goes:

“If you’re feeling low, and you’ve lost all signs of light,
You’re losing hope, every day turns into night,
Standing like a statue, life is speeding by,
You’re walking on the runway when you know that you can fly,
Shake it off, let it go,
The world keeps turning, don’t you know,
You can laugh, You can cry,
But don’t let it pass you by.”

9 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

No possible. At least, not enough to be visible.

If there was one, it's be miniscule, anyway.

*hug*

yeah 

8 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

Yeah I really don’t like that feeling

*hugs*

 Thanks guys, it means a lot.

9 hours ago, Clinically insane said:

Ooh

So I put water in the air and then aim some air up.

I do get that. Alot actually. *hugs* sometimes you are different from your friends. But that's why they like you, at least that's why I like you. Cause your weird and weird is good.

Yes. And i think I might have a song to help. Ita called  just like you by NF

*hugsssssss*

Yes yes yes I get this alot. *huugss* from personal experience here is something. 

It is possible to be both at once. They are not mutually exclusive. And everyone is smart in their own way

*hugs hugs hugs* sometimes it's best to let the world spin and take you with it. Just make sure there are others with you. 

Yeah. 

I dunno

My inner monolage consists of at least 5 regularly recognizable voices. Sometimes at least 7 i have. Then I picture everything I hear. (Blessing and a curse. Rip my brain listing to the hallway conversations.) And also i can imagine tastes smells and voices and textures. And i can imagine memories like a movie. 

So......

Yeah. ..

 Thanks, Hawks. I’ll check out that song.

9 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

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I wish I just had normal parent problems

I wish I felt like I could still talk to her

I wish she had listened to me all those times I went to her for help

I wish she wouldn't preach to us all day about how awful our food is and vaccines and health and then not do anything unless we just have a cold or the flu

I wish I could go to the doctor and actually get help

I wish she cared about my mental health years ago when I needed it

I wish she cared about it now

I wish she didn't tell me how awful and selfish I am in the car when I can't get out of bed in the morning

I wish she didn't ask what was wrong after she'd told me all those things

I wish I could have happy moments without feeling like they're stolen or dishonest

I wish I could see my boyfriend without her being all judgmental about it

I wish I could see him without her causing so many problems

I wish I could talk to my friends without her yelling at me

I wish I could just focus on my homework without her getting angry about me being on a computer

I wish she didn't tell me for years that I should get new friends because it's not a good thing to want to hang out or talk with them

I wish I could go places

I wish I could go outside without her being weird about it

I wish she wouldn't tell us that nobody outside our family gives a crap about us or what happens to us

I wish she wouldn't forcibly grab my wrist during church to make sure I hadn't been picked at my nails again

I wish she would freaking realize that's a sign of anxiety/depression/OCD/etc . . .

I wish I didn't have to steal the moments that make me happy because she doesn't want me to do those things

I wish I could talk about rockets or space or books or school or things I find beautiful without being berated for it

I wish I didn't feel like an object

I wish she would just give me a straight answer for once

I wish she wouldn't take weeks to answer me when I have time-sensitive questions

I wish her voice didn't make me anxious every time I heard it

I wish she hadn't held me back so long

I wish she hadn't killed my motivation to improve myself with her words

I wish she wouldn't talk bad about me when I'm not in the room

I wish she wouldn't talk bad about me when I walk up the stairs at night and overhear and start crying

I wish I didn't have to cry myself to sleep most nights because everything hurts so badly

I wish I didn't have to wake up crying most mornings because everything hurts so badly

I wish I didn't get so angry when I see younger people with basic things I don't have because of her

I wish I had a mother who I could hug and go cry to because everyone else seems to have one of those and I don't

I wish I could trust her but all my trust is long gone

I wish I could just feel loved by the one person who's supposed to love me no matter what

 

9 hours ago, Clinically insane said:

Ok this'll be waiting. Personal relation below. 

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So my mom and I haven't had a good relationship either right. Never was able to trust her with how I felt or who j am. Still can't now. It sucks alot. And you end up finding solace jn other people. My mom would yell and scream at us kids even going as far as hitting a few times. Anytime j tried to talk to her about how i felt she'd turn it into it's my fault that I feel like that and after a lesson on why I felt so depressed and how it's my fault I stopped. I haven't opened up to her very much since. And she is still upset and annoyed that I can't regain the trust to do so.

I dunno your situation. But I promise that it will get better. Whether it's moving out or she changes. She had no right NO right to treat you like rust. And she needs to suck it up and see how amazing you are.she is lucky to have a daughter as awesome as you. And if she can't see that then she's blind. Nothing in this is your fault. She's the adult. The parent. She shoulda done a better job at being a good mom. But even tho she tried to break you. Your still alive! Your proving that no matter the odds your brave strong and talented! Because nothing can break your spirit! That the motivation and the support is going to be better then her. Damnit glass, your amazing g and deserve the best. I say it alot but I mean it! I swear I mean it!

Grabs a shovel

8 hours ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Parental Issues:

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My father cannot say, 'I love you.' He has never played games with me. I can count on one hand the amount of times that he has hugged me. He yells at me and used to hit me when he gets angry at me. I'm pretty sure he's on the spectrum, so I get it, but still… My mother yells at me for being sexist because I don't listen to her as well as I listen to my father. I try to tell her all the time that my father scares me because he used to hit me, but my mother just says that I'm sexist because she's a woman and is not as strong as my father and that I can overpower her. I try and try, but no one listens. I know it hurts. 

 

Wait what?!?!?!?!

i also like space

I feel you guys. I, personally, have a relatively good relationship with my parents, but that just makes me better understand what you deserve. Nobody should have to feel like that at home. You are amazing, and you do deserve better.

7 hours ago, Clinically insane said:

 

 

 

 

Bay aun gut nacht. 

*hugs*

I'm going gut nacht too. 

I have no clue if that's how that works. 

Sorry if i just insulted you

8!??! 8 oclock?????

Bruhhh lucky

Mine starts at 730

But i gotta wake up at 645

I have to wake up at 6:00, but I used to have this strategy where I’d set two alarms. The first one went off ten minutes before I had to wake up, and then I could just lie in bed doing nothing for ten minutes before I got up. Of course, my brain just learned to tune out the first one eventually 

7 hours ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

And the conversation about murdering people is stopped

Good. Because that conversation escalated fast

 

Also guys, I had to rewrite this whole message because I accidentally deleted it while quoting across multiple pages. Do you know if there’s any way to undo this?

[Keke They/he]

30 minutes ago, Hoid_Slayer said:

Guys I just fell asleep, woke up, and there are over 100 new posts here! I’m assuming you guys live in a slightly different time zone from me cause otherwise you seriously need to be getting some sleep.

 Thanks guys, it means a lot.

 Thanks, Hawks. I’ll check out that song.

I feel you guys. I, personally, have a relatively good relationship with my parents, but that just makes me better understand what you deserve. Nobody should have to feel like that at home. You are amazing, and you do deserve better.

I have to wake up at 6:00, but I used to have this strategy where I’d set two alarms. The first one went off ten minutes before I had to wake up, and then I could just lie in bed doing nothing for ten minutes before I got up. Of course, my brain just learned to tune out the first one eventually 

Good. Because that conversation escalated fast

 

Also guys, I had to rewrite this whole message because I accidentally deleted it while quoting across multiple pages. Do you know if there’s any way to undo this?

I just really need sleep.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, Clinically insane said:

I just really need sleep.

Yes. You do. 

Skip school. Sleep. 

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

1 minute ago, Bird Furious said:

Yes. You do. 

Skip school. Sleep. 

Imagine schooling

[Keke They/he]

4 minutes ago, Bird Furious said:

Yes. You do. 

Skip school. Sleep. 

I wish

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Imagine schooling

Do you not have school

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

Just now, Clinically insane said:

I wish

Do you not have school

Spring Break

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Spring Break

I wish

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Spring Break

LUCKYSCUD  

I work FOUR DAYS my spring break. 

One of them is a nine to five. 

25 hours. 

Im rly mad about it. 

[Cookie Spren]

Imma be honest, I'm feeling pretty empty today. I just want someone to hold, someone who won't ask questions and just give unconditional love. I barely sleep these days. the past three days I've gotten three hours of sleep on average. I don't know why I feel empty, in fact I feel like I should be feeling better, and I was, for a time. Now I just feel like my whole mental state has been sucked dry.

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, The Sly Cookie said:

Imma be honest, I'm feeling pretty empty today. I just want someone to hold, someone who won't ask questions and just give unconditional love. I barely sleep these days. the past three days I've gotten three hours of sleep on average. I don't know why I feel empty, in fact I feel like I should be feeling better, and I was, for a time. Now I just feel like my whole mental state has been sucked dry.

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

*hugs* 

I’ve been through that landscape a lot. It’s okay. We wanna be here for you. 

[Keke They/he]

Just now, The Sly Cookie said:

Imma be honest, I'm feeling pretty empty today. I just want someone to hold, someone who won't ask questions and just give unconditional love. I barely sleep these days. the past three days I've gotten three hours of sleep on average. I don't know why I feel empty, in fact I feel like I should be feeling better, and I was, for a time. Now I just feel like my whole mental state has been sucked dry.

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

*jump hugs.*

Coookiiieeeee

I shall give you all the platonic unconditional love. 

As for the reputation. I recently heard something from a movie that might help. For some context. The dude is talking to a mom who is struggling with her kid, the kid is grieving his dad's loss and so is the mom. The mom is trying to be invincible. 

He says, "your trying to be strong for him, and the thing is, he believes it. Maybe it's best for you to let him know your hurting to."

Life is a Rollercoaster of going up and down. But like all Rollercoasters, it'll eventually find it's path. 

You shouldn't feel bad for feeling down. 

If you ever need, text me on discord. I'm open 90 percent of the time.  And I can talk. 

[Cookie Spren]

4 minutes ago, Bird Furious said:

*hugs* 

I’ve been through that landscape a lot. It’s okay. We wanna be here for you. 

1 minute ago, Clinically insane said:

*jump hugs.*

Coookiiieeeee

I shall give you all the platonic unconditional love. 

As for the reputation. I recently heard something from a movie that might help. For some context. The dude is talking to a mom who is struggling with her kid, the kid is grieving his dad's loss and so is the mom. The mom is trying to be invincible. 

He says, "your trying to be strong for him, and the thing is, he believes it. Maybe it's best for you to let him know your hurting to."

Life is a Rollercoaster of going up and down. But like all Rollercoasters, it'll eventually find it's path. 

You shouldn't feel bad for feeling down. 

If you ever need, text me on discord. I'm open 90 percent of the time.  And I can talk. 

Thanks guys.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, The Sly Cookie said:

Thanks guys.

ANYTIME

*hugs*

I swear dude.check ur discord!

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 hours ago, Hoid_Slayer said:

Guys I just fell asleep, woke up, and there are over 100 new posts here! I’m assuming you guys live in a slightly different time zone from me cause otherwise you seriously need to be getting some sleep.

 Thanks guys, it means a lot.

 Thanks, Hawks. I’ll check out that song.

I feel you guys. I, personally, have a relatively good relationship with my parents, but that just makes me better understand what you deserve. Nobody should have to feel like that at home. You are amazing, and you do deserve better.

I have to wake up at 6:00, but I used to have this strategy where I’d set two alarms. The first one went off ten minutes before I had to wake up, and then I could just lie in bed doing nothing for ten minutes before I got up. Of course, my brain just learned to tune out the first one eventually 

Good. Because that conversation escalated fast

 

Also guys, I had to rewrite this whole message because I accidentally deleted it while quoting across multiple pages. Do you know if there’s any way to undo this?

thanks

Um . . . do you know how to multiquote? You could avoid it if you did it the way I'm thinking . . . just press the little plus signs next to the quote button.

1 hour ago, Bird Furious said:

Yes. You do. 

Skip school. Sleep. 

that sounds amazing . . .

46 minutes ago, The Sly Cookie said:

Imma be honest, I'm feeling pretty empty today. I just want someone to hold, someone who won't ask questions and just give unconditional love. I barely sleep these days. the past three days I've gotten three hours of sleep on average. I don't know why I feel empty, in fact I feel like I should be feeling better, and I was, for a time. Now I just feel like my whole mental state has been sucked dry.

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

*squeezes*

that's real

I'm so sorry though

It's not going to magically go away, and it's okay to let people support you when those feelings return. You don't have to feel like you need to feel better for them.

[#1 Taln Fan he/him]

1 hour ago, The Sly Cookie said:

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

*hugs*
Remember that you never owe anyone any state of mental health. It's impossible to go from deep depression/suicidal thoughts to "yay I'm happy now" in a matter of a few days. Healing is a process and can take a long time, so be patient with yourself and give yourself whatever time you need. Don't feel obligated to be in a particular mental state for anyone else's sake. It already sucks enough being depressed without extra feelings of guilt/responsibility stacked on  

[Keke They/he]

6 minutes ago, #1 Taln Fan said:

*hugs*
Remember that you never owe anyone any state of mental health. It's impossible to go from deep depression/suicidal thoughts to "yay I'm happy now" in a matter of a few days. Healing is a process and can take a long time, so be patient with yourself and give yourself whatever time you need. Don't feel obligated to be in a particular mental state for anyone else's sake. It already sucks enough being depressed without extra feelings of guilt/responsibility stacked on  

Speech 

This is true

All of it 

[MirkerLurker she/her]

13 hours ago, Hoid_Slayer said:

*collapses to the floor*
 

You know that feeling where suddenly you stop and think: how did I end up here? Like everything in your life is slowly deteriorating and maybe you’re to blame. Sometimes I feel like my life is going normally, and then suddenly all my friends seem so distant. I realize they’re all totally different from me… . And me… I don’t even know who I am. There’s just an emptiness inside, and I can’t even tell if I’m a good person. I’m always screwing up, and sometimes I feel like there is no one in the world that understands me. It’s like I constantly exist on a different wavelength from everybody else, and I’m struggling just to catch up. People tell me I’m a smart kid but sometimes I just feel so stupid. And right now I’m just tired and sleepy and I don’t even know what I’m talking about. But then again, when do I ever know what I’m talking about? I just feel done, but the world keeps on spinning.

*Hug*
Can't take it away, but can give hugs. You're not a bad person, you're a struggling person. There's a difference. And you get hugs.

13 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

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I wish I just had normal parent problems

I wish I felt like I could still talk to her

I wish she had listened to me all those times I went to her for help

I wish she wouldn't preach to us all day about how awful our food is and vaccines and health and then not do anything unless we just have a cold or the flu

I wish I could go to the doctor and actually get help

I wish she cared about my mental health years ago when I needed it

I wish she cared about it now

I wish she didn't tell me how awful and selfish I am in the car when I can't get out of bed in the morning

I wish she didn't ask what was wrong after she'd told me all those things

I wish I could have happy moments without feeling like they're stolen or dishonest

I wish I could see my boyfriend without her being all judgmental about it

I wish I could see him without her causing so many problems

I wish I could talk to my friends without her yelling at me

I wish I could just focus on my homework without her getting angry about me being on a computer

I wish she didn't tell me for years that I should get new friends because it's not a good thing to want to hang out or talk with them

I wish I could go places

I wish I could go outside without her being weird about it

I wish she wouldn't tell us that nobody outside our family gives a crap about us or what happens to us

I wish she wouldn't forcibly grab my wrist during church to make sure I hadn't been picked at my nails again

I wish she would freaking realize that's a sign of anxiety/depression/OCD/etc . . .

I wish I didn't have to steal the moments that make me happy because she doesn't want me to do those things

I wish I could talk about rockets or space or books or school or things I find beautiful without being berated for it

I wish I didn't feel like an object

I wish she would just give me a straight answer for once

I wish she wouldn't take weeks to answer me when I have time-sensitive questions

I wish her voice didn't make me anxious every time I heard it

I wish she hadn't held me back so long

I wish she hadn't killed my motivation to improve myself with her words

I wish she wouldn't talk bad about me when I'm not in the room

I wish she wouldn't talk bad about me when I walk up the stairs at night and overhear and start crying

I wish I didn't have to cry myself to sleep most nights because everything hurts so badly

I wish I didn't have to wake up crying most mornings because everything hurts so badly

I wish I didn't get so angry when I see younger people with basic things I don't have because of her

I wish I had a mother who I could hug and go cry to because everyone else seems to have one of those and I don't

I wish I could trust her but all my trust is long gone

I wish I could just feel loved by the one person who's supposed to love me no matter what

 

*Hug* for you too. I could add more words, but Shattered Cosmere gave such a great response, I don't think I need to add anything to it but hugs. *hug*

 

11 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

Apps=applications, shorthand for taking a section of kata and figuring out how it would apply in a fight. So mean living apps=the mean apps that leave people still living so they can experience the pain

"I used to be an adventurer like you, until I took an arrow to the knee..." Arrow, stomp kick, roundhouse kick, they all can shatter a kneecap real nice, and leave the person with a full lifespan of constant pain and crippled gait.
Also:
"To the death!"
"No! To the pain."

11 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

I mean yeah…unless there’s more than one person. Then you brutalize one person so the other’s don’t wanna attack you

If you can foam at the mouth while doing it that’s bonus points

Always prepare for multiple attackers! I see you favor the Ender strategy. It's a good one.
And YES, convincing them you're insane is SUCH a great tactic. Grinning maniacally as you lick their blood off your fingers works great too.

11 hours ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

And the conversation about murdering people is stopped

what, noooo! I wanted to join! I have great ideas about how to kill someone slowly, or even better NOT kill them but leave them forever altered and unable to go about life the same way!
Sad face. I like talking about fighting and murdering and carefully not murdering.

 

2 hours ago, The Sly Cookie said:

Imma be honest, I'm feeling pretty empty today. I just want someone to hold, someone who won't ask questions and just give unconditional love. I barely sleep these days. the past three days I've gotten three hours of sleep on average. I don't know why I feel empty, in fact I feel like I should be feeling better, and I was, for a time. Now I just feel like my whole mental state has been sucked dry.

I feel like people should expect me to be happier as well. I feel like I have a reputation to hold up. I go all the way to give a thank you message to all of the people who helped me out of my depression and now I'm back in the ditch. I am devoid of frustration however and I can't even feel angry, that's how empty I feel.

Trying to maintain a reputation that's not who you are at the moment will leave you feeling alone, because no one gets to see the real you, no one has the chance to learn and understand. It's blocking people from the opportunity to sit with you. You don't owe your friends happiness; and more importantly, when you force it, you actually deny them something they probably want - the opportunity to live real life with you, to hear how you're actually doing.
Not everyone will sit with you, or understand, I'm not saying broadcast it to the world; but if you don't show anyone, those who care about you won't get the opportunity to show you they care.
We here on this forum completely understand going from feeling better and thanking everyone, to finding yourself back down again. It's ok. 

Rather than "hug", I want to give you a kitten pile. Where we all pile up around and on top of you and give you contact and hugs, and sit quietly together, and let you rest, and maybe doze for a bit, surrounded by all of us. I'm pretty sure a bunch of us on here would join a hug pile. This thing:

Come on everybody - kitten pile on Cookie! It's good for the rest of us too. 

 

[Keke They/he]

19 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

*Hug*
Can't take it away, but can give hugs. You're not a bad person, you're a struggling person. There's a difference. And you get hugs.

*Hug* for you too. I could add more words, but Shattered Cosmere gave such a great response, I don't think I need to add anything to it but hugs. *hug*

 

"I used to be an adventurer like you, until I took an arrow to the knee..." Arrow, stomp kick, roundhouse kick, they all can shatter a kneecap real nice, and leave the person with a full lifespan of constant pain and crippled gait.
Also:
"To the death!"
"No! To the pain."

Always prepare for multiple attackers! I see you favor the Ender strategy. It's a good one.
And YES, convincing them you're insane is SUCH a great tactic. Grinning maniacally as you lick their blood off your fingers works great too.

what, noooo! I wanted to join! I have great ideas about how to kill someone slowly, or even better NOT kill them but leave them forever altered and unable to go about life the same way!
Sad face. I like talking about fighting and murdering and carefully not murdering.

 

Trying to maintain a reputation that's not who you are at the moment will leave you feeling alone, because no one gets to see the real you, no one has the chance to learn and understand. It's blocking people from the opportunity to sit with you. You don't owe your friends happiness; and more importantly, when you force it, you actually deny them something they probably want - the opportunity to live real life with you, to hear how you're actually doing.
Not everyone will sit with you, or understand, I'm not saying broadcast it to the world; but if you don't show anyone, those who care about you won't get the opportunity to show you they care.
We here on this forum completely understand going from feeling better and thanking everyone, to finding yourself back down again. It's ok. 

Rather than "hug", I want to give you a kitten pile. Where we all pile up around and on top of you and give you contact and hugs, and sit quietly together, and let you rest, and maybe doze for a bit, surrounded by all of us. I'm pretty sure a bunch of us on here would join a hug pile. This thing:

Come on everybody - kitten pile on Cookie! It's good for the rest of us too. 

 

*Sprints top speed and tackles cookie* HUG PILE

@The Sly Cookie

[Shatter He/Him]

I have two cats

23 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

I have a cat who is literally eternally touch-starved. 

Here's a picture of her:

Her name is Patchycat or Patches for short.

[Through the Living Hope]

26 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

*Hug*
Can't take it away, but can give hugs. You're not a bad person, you're a struggling person. There's a difference. And you get hugs.

*Hug* for you too. I could add more words, but Shattered Cosmere gave such a great response, I don't think I need to add anything to it but hugs. *hug*

 

"I used to be an adventurer like you, until I took an arrow to the knee..." Arrow, stomp kick, roundhouse kick, they all can shatter a kneecap real nice, and leave the person with a full lifespan of constant pain and crippled gait.
Also:
"To the death!"
"No! To the pain."

Always prepare for multiple attackers! I see you favor the Ender strategy. It's a good one.
And YES, convincing them you're insane is SUCH a great tactic. Grinning maniacally as you lick their blood off your fingers works great too.

what, noooo! I wanted to join! I have great ideas about how to kill someone slowly, or even better NOT kill them but leave them forever altered and unable to go about life the same way!
Sad face. I like talking about fighting and murdering and carefully not murdering.

 

Trying to maintain a reputation that's not who you are at the moment will leave you feeling alone, because no one gets to see the real you, no one has the chance to learn and understand. It's blocking people from the opportunity to sit with you. You don't owe your friends happiness; and more importantly, when you force it, you actually deny them something they probably want - the opportunity to live real life with you, to hear how you're actually doing.
Not everyone will sit with you, or understand, I'm not saying broadcast it to the world; but if you don't show anyone, those who care about you won't get the opportunity to show you they care.
We here on this forum completely understand going from feeling better and thanking everyone, to finding yourself back down again. It's ok. 

Rather than "hug", I want to give you a kitten pile. Where we all pile up around and on top of you and give you contact and hugs, and sit quietly together, and let you rest, and maybe doze for a bit, surrounded by all of us. I'm pretty sure a bunch of us on here would join a hug pile. This thing:

Come on everybody - kitten pile on Cookie! It's good for the rest of us too. 

 

Literally me

Just now, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I have two cats

I have a cat who is literally eternally touch-starved. 

Here's a picture of her:

SHE'S SO CUTE!!!!!

I have two cats too! Can't get any pics of them rn, but their names are Dobby and Opal

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I have two cats

I have a cat who is literally eternally touch-starved. 

Here's a picture of her:

Her name is Patchycat or Patches for short.

 

Just now, Spark of Hope said:

Literally me

SHE'S SO CUTE!!!!!

I have two cats too! Can't get any pics of them rn, but their names are Dobby and Opal

I wanna catch but mis madre allergic. 

Also

*waves from the hug pile* come join

[Through the Living Hope]

Just now, Clinically insane said:

 

I wanna catch but mis madre allergic. 

Also

*waves from the hug pile* come join

Aight *faceplants*

[Shatter He/Him]

6 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

I have two cats

I have a cat who is literally eternally touch-starved. 

Here's a picture of her:

Her name is Patchycat or Patches for short.

Here is a picture of my other. His name is Schmutz (it means 'dirt' in Yiddish). It was a pfp so it's low res.

Also

*Jumps onto hug pile and squishes @Clinically insane @Spark of Hope and @MirkerLurker*

@Through The Living Glass, @Bird Furious, and @Dabi, join in on our kitten hug pile!

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Here is a picture of my other. His name is Schmutz (it means 'dirt' in Yiddish). It was a pfp so it's low res.

Also

*Jumps onto hug pile and squishes @Clinically insane @Spark of Hope and @MirkerLurker*

Awwww he's so ciuuteee

And @The Sly Cookie bc he's the bottom 

[Shatter He/Him]

11 minutes ago, Clinically insane said:

Awwww he's so ciuuteee

And @The Sly Cookie bc he's the bottom 

He's squashed flat. How am I supposed to see him