Mental health club!

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

3 minutes ago, Hawks said:

HA sucks to be you

 

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

57 minutes ago, Dilly honor spren said:

Oh my holy molly how have I only found this now! I just cried for like 2 minutes finding this. I don't even know how to express how I just felt finding this as a teen with problems, I've been told I'm not alone so many times but for some reason finding things just makes me feel really not alone. sorry if this is weird or what not  

 

50 minutes ago, Dilly honor spren said:

I'm sorry I just cried on the floor again seeing this, oh my storming gosh, thank you thank you I needed that

Welcome to the club! 

*huuuugs*

It's indeed completely normal to feel stuff

*hugs again*

[Hoid Slayer He/Him]

3 hours ago, Dilly honor spren said:

Oh my holy molly how have I only found this now! I just cried for like 2 minutes finding this. I don't even know how to express how I just felt finding this as a teen with problems, I've been told I'm not alone so many times but for some reason finding things just makes me feel really not alone. sorry if this is weird or what not  

Not weird

This place IS absolutely awesome

3 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

hi

im here

Hiya

3 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Hoi! Iom temmie! Dis is moy friend,

Hoi! Iom temmie! Dis is moy friend,

Hi. I'm Bob.

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3 hours ago, Shatter said:

This is Hawks in one quote

Take my upvote

 

[#1 Taln Fan he/him]

7 hours ago, Dilly honor spren said:

Oh my holy molly how have I only found this now! I just cried for like 2 minutes finding this. I don't even know how to express how I just felt finding this as a teen with problems, I've been told I'm not alone so many times but for some reason finding things just makes me feel really not alone. sorry if this is weird or what not  

Definitely not weird. First of all, plenty of other folks deal with the same struggles you do, and second, plenty of other folks also feel like they're alone in their specific type of mental struggles/suffering. That's especially common for teens too.

Also, unofficial rule of the thread as stated by me: No apologizing for feeling a certain way or having a certain emotion, since they're valid and a normal part of being a human 

Welcome to the club, glad to have you! 

[Shatter He/Him]

15 hours ago, Dilly honor spren said:

I'm sorry I just cried on the floor again seeing this, oh my storming gosh, thank you thank you I needed that

*hugs*

[Dilly honor spren she/her]

4 hours ago, Shatter said:

*hugs*

*hugs back*

[Vielence She/Her]

20 hours ago, Dilly honor spren said:

Oh my holy molly how have I only found this now! I just cried for like 2 minutes finding this. I don't even know how to express how I just felt finding this as a teen with problems, I've been told I'm not alone so many times but for some reason finding things just makes me feel really not alone. sorry if this is weird or what not  

Hi Dilly!! *hugs*

20 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

hi

im here

Hi Coder. 

19 hours ago, Hawks said:

Uh ok then 

…..

Why do you have to be right you little moash level idiot

Stealing that one. 

13 hours ago, #1 Taln Fan said:

Definitely not weird. First of all, plenty of other folks deal with the same struggles you do, and second, plenty of other folks also feel like they're alone in their specific type of mental struggles/suffering. That's especially common for teens too.

Also, unofficial rule of the thread as stated by me: No apologizing for feeling a certain way or having a certain emotion, since they're valid and a normal part of being a human 

Welcome to the club, glad to have you! 

Thanks and noted!!

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

1 hour ago, VieB13 said:

Hi Dilly!! *hugs*

Hi Coder. 

Stealing that one. 

Thanks and noted!!

hi

[Keke They/he]

3 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

hi

ih

[Dilly honor spren she/her]

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

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

42 minutes ago, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

*huuuuuugs*

I'm sorry

That's really awful 

Some people are just so dumb

I really hope you can find some rest and calm today

*hugs again*

[Dilly honor spren she/her]

20 minutes ago, Just A Silvereye said:

*huuuuuugs*

I'm sorry

That's really awful 

Some people are just so dumb

I really hope you can find some rest and calm today

*hugs again*

 thank you

[#1 Taln Fan he/him]

1 hour ago, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

People are awful sometimes, but none of that is your fault. That's a completely valid response given all of that, so don't be hard on yourself. Sometimes a day just sucks, especially when lots of things add up. Even if you don't know what it is rn, you do have worth, even if you don't think you do. Oftentimes when we're in a horrible mental state and everything is out of control, we can't imagine things changing or becoming different. I can't promise that everything will be sunshine and rainbows, but I can promise that life is full of ups and downs. You're in a down right now, but things will get better eventually 

In the meantime be patient with yourself, don't hate yourself for feeling completely valid emotions. Take time to process everything and feel your feelings, and give yourself time. Remember past good days, and remember that there will be more of those to come 

[SpartanBrigade He/Him]

1 hour ago, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

*hugs*
*all the hugs*

[Keke They/he]

1 hour ago, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

*HUGS*

taln beat me to it so this is mostly just reiterating some of it and adding my two cents

 Everything in here is OK *hugs* real emotions that hurt alot. I get it. I feel thr same alot nowadays, and I have similar experiences. Not the same tho. But what keeps me going is remembering tomorrow. Ill think. Today sucked, I forgot to take my meds, I had two tests and im dead tired, but tomorrow I dont. Tomorrow I get to do it different. Tomorrow I will remember my meds. Or tomorrow ill be able to wake up to all of these amazing people on the shard! 

It takes time. Alot of time. To get it all figured out, and I eill be here for it. *HUGS* please pm me whenever and I woll do my best to reply ASAP. 

Do yiu have discord?

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 hour ago, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

*hugs*

The wordsmith people got here before I did. They said all the important stuff

Edited September 18, 2025 by Kansas Stormcursed

[Dilly honor spren she/her]

13 minutes ago, #1 Taln Fan said:

People are awful sometimes, but none of that is your fault. That's a completely valid response given all of that, so don't be hard on yourself. Sometimes a day just sucks, especially when lots of things add up. Even if you don't know what it is rn, you do have worth, even if you don't think you do. Oftentimes when we're in a horrible mental state and everything is out of control, we can't imagine things changing or becoming different. I can't promise that everything will be sunshine and rainbows, but I can promise that life is full of ups and downs. You're in a down right now, but things will get better eventually 

In the meantime be patient with yourself, don't hate yourself for feeling completely valid emotions. Take time to process everything and feel your feelings, and give yourself time. Remember past good days, and remember that there will be more of those to come 

 

11 minutes ago, SpartanBrigade said:

*hugs*
*all the hugs*

 

6 minutes ago, Hawks said:

*HUGS*

taln beat me to it so this is mostly just reiterating some of it and adding my two cents

 Everything in here is OK *hugs* real emotions that hurt alot. I get it. I feel thr same alot nowadays, and I have similar experiences. Not the same tho. But what keeps me going is remembering tomorrow. Ill think. Today sucked, I forgot to take my meds, I had two tests and im dead tired, but tomorrow I dont. Tomorrow I get to do it different. Tomorrow I will remember my meds. Or tomorrow ill be able to wake up to all of these amazing people on the shard! 

It takes time. Alot of time. To get it all figured out, and I eill be here for it. *HUGS* please pm me whenever and I woll do my best to reply ASAP. 

Do yiu have discord?

(nope I do not have discord )

6 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

*hugs*

The wordsmith people got here before I did. They said all the important stuff

 

 thank you for the support sometimes its really helpful to just know there are people out there who care

 

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, Dilly honor spren said:

 

 

(nope I do not have discord )

 

 thank you for the support sometimes its really helpful to just know there are people out there who care

 

Ofc *HUGS*

ok cause sometimes its easier to chat on other apps that are more real time. 

[Dilly honor spren she/her]

7 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Ofc *HUGS*

ok cause sometimes its easier to chat on other apps that are more real time. 

that makes sense 

[Tam Tucker]

I am new to this online forum stuff. Having autism and depression just impacted my writing again. It's been a rough couple of weeks; I had to do some hard things. I know I should sit down at my desk and write every day, but sometimes it's hard to do. Even though I know it makes me happy. 

[Seonid he/him]

6 hours ago, Tam Tucker said:

I am new to this online forum stuff. Having autism and depression just impacted my writing again. It's been a rough couple of weeks; I had to do some hard things. I know I should sit down at my desk and write every day, but sometimes it's hard to do. Even though I know it makes me happy. 

Welcome and solidarity!

And oh that's rough. I don't have autism personally, but I do have depression and anxiety, and that got my writing hard this week too. And my daughter has autism, and watching her get frustrated at herself because she is struggling with something that comes easily to the people around her is really hard. 

So I guess what I'm saying is two things: first, that your feelings are valid and you should never feel bad for feeling them. And we are here for you for all of the virtual hugs you need, and all the support and encouragement you want (and only previously as much as you want, as long as you let us know if we are going overboard lol).

But second, I recommend giving yourself some grace. It's ok to feel bad about not writing. But it's also ok to look at your achievements and be proud of doing some hard stuff, even if your writing slipped. Yeah, you might not be measuring up to this perfect image of what you wish you were like and how you wish you handled the situation. But you're already pretty darn awesome.

And here's a bonus third thing, straight from my therapist! (Important disclaimer - I am not a therapist, and I don't even play one on tv.) I heard the word "should." That's a weird that creates unhealthy expectations and the wrong kind of guilt. You are not somehow lesser just because your mental health impacted your writing this week. You are not flawed because you didn't handle a situation exactly the way you wished to. You are good enough (and not only good enough, but pretty darn cool) without being perfect.

Or, I suppose, to put it in a shorter, pithier way: your worth is not connected to your writing output.

[Tam Tucker]

41 minutes ago, Seonid said:

Welcome and solidarity!

And oh that's rough. I don't have autism personally, but I do have depression and anxiety, and that got my writing hard this week too. And my daughter has autism, and watching her get frustrated at herself because she is struggling with something that comes easily to the people around her is really hard. 

So I guess what I'm saying is two things: first, that your feelings are valid and you should never feel bad for feeling them. And we are here for you for all of the virtual hugs you need, and all the support and encouragement you want (and only previously as much as you want, as long as you let us know if we are going overboard lol).

But second, I recommend giving yourself some grace. It's ok to feel bad about not writing. But it's also ok to look at your achievements and be proud of doing some hard stuff, even if your writing slipped. Yeah, you might not be measuring up to this perfect image of what you wish you were like and how you wish you handled the situation. But you're already pretty darn awesome.

And here's a bonus third thing, straight from my therapist! (Important disclaimer - I am not a therapist, and I don't even play one on tv.) I heard the word "should." That's a weird that creates unhealthy expectations and the wrong kind of guilt. You are not somehow lesser just because your mental health impacted your writing this week. You are not flawed because you didn't handle a situation exactly the way you wished to. You are good enough (and not only good enough, but pretty darn cool) without being perfect.

Or, I suppose, to put it in a shorter, pithier way: your worth is not connected to your writing output.

 

My wife has autism, too, and I married her. In fact, during high school, I took her to her senior prom. When other boys were afraid to take her because of her mental illness. I say this, coming from being left behind by my biological father. Be there for your children. Think of that all the time now since both my dads are gone (i was adopted.) 

 

I have finished a short story about my rescue dog that is told through her eyes. That was a lot of fun to write. 

 

Its just dealing with the sins of my forefathers, and the ruin they left behind. Picking up the pieces and trying to make some sort of life out of what I have been given. Which i know is a lot, my worldview is christian and God has guided me through so much mess. Lifted me to be a different person, to seek new paths that will lead to building something that will last. 

 

As for my writing, I know I am good, at least people around me say that it is. I know I need to be better to get it to stand out and have a breakthrough. Yet right now writing is a rebellion and I'm just looking for encouragement to get over this brick wall that makes writing hard because of the past. 

[Keke They/he]

12 hours ago, Tam Tucker said:

I am new to this online forum stuff. Having autism and depression just impacted my writing again. It's been a rough couple of weeks; I had to do some hard things. I know I should sit down at my desk and write every day, but sometimes it's hard to do. Even though I know it makes me happy. 

Hello tam!!! 

*hugs*

Yeah I feel that. While I dont do normal writing i roleplay and draw lore/stories alot. And it sucks when you cant move it forward. *hugsss*

Sometimes you just gotta take a small break and come back to it later.

*hugsss*

@Through The Living Glass

Spoiler

Glass....

Spoiler

Tam came to life

Spoiler

He left the thread

Spoiler

Jk, also tam a small explanation, glass has a rp character named tam... or was it haly who authored him....

 

 

 

 

[Vielence She/Her]

On 9/18/2025 at 3:22 PM, Dilly honor spren said:

um so I'm really scared to post this but I just feel like I need to rant, I just had the worst day at school I think I've ever had. mostly just little things like running out of my med's this morning, forgetting my noise canceling earbuds, teachers not respecting my learning plan, people being really loud, being made fun of, having a panic attack and mental brake down in school, being yelled at on the bus (some people think its funny). but everything's just piling up and I just feel wrong my safe places don't feel safe I feel like I'm falling I just don't feel right, I feel so empty and worthless and I hate myself for this. I just don't know anymore

Ohh Dilly that's awful. Feel you. *HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS* 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Ack I missed more new person! And long posts!

15 hours ago, Tam Tucker said:

I am new to this online forum stuff. Having autism and depression just impacted my writing again. It's been a rough couple of weeks; I had to do some hard things. I know I should sit down at my desk and write every day, but sometimes it's hard to do. Even though I know it makes me happy. 

*hugs*

Keep in mind both that taking breaks is good and that forcing yourself to write when you don't feel up to it can actually result in worse writing. Sometimes taking a break is best.