Mental health club!

[Keke They/he]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

*squeeze*

huh

Lol you live in Wyoming by choice?

Yes... well I lived here since I was 2 and I love it here the wind just comes in the package 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Yes... well I lived here since I was 2 and I love it here the wind just comes in the package 

huhuh

[Through the Living Hope]

7 minutes ago, Hawks said:

*hugs* thanks. Im a bit better.

Story time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had kindergarten day whete kindies came to school and we did things for them

Fun events of the day

"When I grow up I wanna work at Walmart. And own it!!!"

"Im gonna work at McDonald's cause its my favorite. And get happy meals daily."

*kid smacks me 10+times with shaving cream and now my clothes are dirty. Coats my arms all up and down*

*kid rolls on the cream filled table. Teacher yanks hik off and smacks him (legal in my state but not practiced)*

*had a lil autistic girl who was adorable*

*anxiety filled lil boy adoravleeeeer*

*highschooler play fights with kid and coats the floor themselves and the kid is shaving cream.*

*slightly alot of overstimulated.*

*has alot of fun bc kids and shaving cream and i have the maturity of a kindergartener*

*bombastic side eye*

*side eyes harder*

Storming highschool. Can't wait for summer. 

*hugs*

I want milk and popcorn

When i get home im getting milk popcorn and curling in a blankie to watch helluva boss. 

 

Side note: it's so windy that I get blown back when I jump. xD welcome to Wyoming. 

lol that sounds awesome 

[Keke They/he]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

huhuh

WYOMING FOREVERRRRRR

Just now, Spark of Hope said:

lol that sounds awesome 

It was. Children

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

WYOMING FOREVERRRRRR

It was. Children

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

31 minutes ago, Hawks said:

*hugs* thanks. Im a bit better.

Story time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had kindergarten day whete kindies came to school and we did things for them

Fun events of the day

"When I grow up I wanna work at Walmart. And own it!!!"

"Im gonna work at McDonald's cause its my favorite. And get happy meals daily."

*kid smacks me 10+times with shaving cream and now my clothes are dirty. Coats my arms all up and down*

*kid rolls on the cream filled table. Teacher yanks hik off and smacks him (legal in my state but not practiced)*

*had a lil autistic girl who was adorable*

*anxiety filled lil boy adoravleeeeer*

*highschooler play fights with kid and coats the floor themselves and the kid is shaving cream.*

*slightly alot of overstimulated.*

*has alot of fun bc kids and shaving cream and i have the maturity of a kindergartener*

*bombastic side eye*

*side eyes harder*

Storming highschool. Can't wait for summer. 

*hugs*

I want milk and popcorn

When i get home im getting milk popcorn and curling in a blankie to watch helluva boss. 

 

Side note: it's so windy that I get blown back when I jump. xD welcome to Wyoming. 

Average kindergartener experience

Also: jeez. The last time it got that windy here was in the tornado two years back.

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

Average kindergartener experience

Also: jeez. The last time it got that windy here was in the tornado two years back.

That's an event that happens at least twice a months

Kindergarteners are adorable. 

[Honors Spectral Image She/her]

5 hours ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

I will get all my credits through calculus!

Math

1 hour ago, Hawks said:

Yes... well I lived here since I was 2 and I love it here the wind just comes in the package 

Your one of the three people in Wyoming?

[Existential]

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

[Hoid Slayer He/Him]

12 minutes ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

*hugs*

I don't know. But that seems like a lot. You should seek real help; otherwise, I don't know what advice to give.

*hugs again*

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

40 minutes ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

*hugs*

Unfortunately no, I wish I did

*more hugs*

[ShatteredDiamond She/Her]

1 hour ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

If you are in a place where you can excuse yourself for a moment to the restroom or something, do. Focus on slowing down your breathing and your thoughts. 

If I am having a mild panic attack, sometimes an ASMR video can help. If that isn't your vibe, just some basic meditation where you calm your thinking and picture a safe place helps. Prayer and scripture study is also amazing, if you are religious.

Go on a walk somewhere without cars whipping past. Sit on a bench in nature and calm yourself.

Listening to calming music - I like the piano guys, most of their music is just simple but beautiful instrumental covers of more popular songs and is usually pretty chill. I would advise against listening to sad or angry music because although it may feel cathartic and match your mood, your goal is to change your mood, not agitate it further.

You may not feel you have time for some of these, but everything else in your life will go smoother and faster when you are at peace.

These are pretty general tips and there may be better things to do depending on what specifically is triggering your panic attacks.

[MirkerLurker she/her]

2 hours ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

Ok, I'm responding to this first.

First of all, anxiety attacks will require you to pause what you're doing. That's ok. It's ok to stop and deal with it. (If you don't stop, it will force it and happen anyway, and be worse.) So firstly: It's. Ok. To stop and take time.
Yes, even at work.
Yes, even at school.

Secondly, techniques for panic attacks in the moment:
Start any technique by stopping what you're doing and sit down so that you are stable. These can be combined, reordered, whatever - use what helps, don't use what doesn't.
And it's ok if you can't remember the specific techniques in the moment. Focus on breathing, calm imagery, move to a quiet space if you can.

My favorite is 5-4-3-2-1, which focuses on each of the physical senses in turn. It helps your brain refocus on the here and now and calm the physical aspects of panic (heart rate, breathing, etc) long enough to let you gain a modicum of control, and start processing things with logic.
Start with Sight: Take note of 5 things that you can see. (by "take note", I mean take the time to note their characteristics. I.E. "Chair: green, soft, large. Floor: tan, wood grain, old." etc. 
Then 4 Touch (things you feel - the air in your lungs, the shirt you're wearing, etc.) 3 Sounds, 2 Smells, 1 Taste. (if you screw up the order, that's fine. This whole thing is meant to make you take enough time focusing on physical sensations that your adrenaline has time to peter out.)

Ice: Put your wrists (and arms/hands as possible, but prioritize wrists) into ice or supercold water - for no more than five seconds at a time. The sudden cold can shock your central nervous system and interrupt the panic.

Star Breathing: With your finger, slowly trace a large star on something - the floor, your leg, your hand, whatever - and breath in as you trace a line out, and out as you trace a line in. In, and out. In, and out. Slowly.

Visualization: Close your eyes and choose an image to focus on, something with repetitive movement - a wave on the shore, a pulse of light moving in and out of your body, the air in your lungs moving in and out - and sync your breathing with that movement.

Tense and release: Lock and tighten every single muscle in your body (yes, including breathing); hold for a count of ten; then slowly begin releasing one muscle at a time, working in symmetry (so the toes on both feet at the same time, then the ankles together, then the calves, etc). Release your breath slowly as you begin releasing muscles, and inhale just as slowly as you work your way up the body relaxing. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

Anxiety management tips for general or long-term management:

Get professional help: talk to a therapist or mental health professional and get advice from them.

Pay attention to jumping anxiety levels and address them early, before they force a meltdown.
Put on music that soothes you, or turn off music.
Take 1-minute pauses throughout the day to focus on physical senses (called "mindfulness, you can look up more about it).
Set aside a period of quiet time - each day if possible, but definitely regularly. That can be walking in nature, sitting/lying quietly on the floor of your room before bed, meditating; but don't put on music or have a phone or book during this time. It can be short - 15 minutes is great, but even 5 is remarkably helpful for long-term management.
Do you sensory stim? Carry fidgets with you. Whether they're chewing objects, or a soft cloth to rub, or puzzle cubes to click and slide around, etc.
Talk to people you trust: Whether here or in person, whether a friend or parent or therapist, tell someone when you're having a harder time. Even when they can't "fix" it, it's often relieving to know and feel that someone else knows and cares. They took the time to listen to you. 

ShatteredDiamond's things are all great too.

 

And to everyone else, I've got plenty of responses for y'all, but I have to go to bed for right now, so for the moment: I love you all, you're doing amazing, and here's a giant hug.
*HUG*

Edited May 2, 2025 by MirkerLurker

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 hours ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

*squeezes tightly*

[Boftrhand Bing/Bonged]

I was really struggling this morning with the memories of a friend that ended his battle with depression. Most days I can think happy thoughts and remember the good times. Today dark thoughts swarmed me and it was incredibly overwhelming. So I reached out to a mutual friend and had a little cry. He was thinking about the same friend all morning and was thankful I called him. 

It feels a little like healing. Having my friend there telling me it's going to be okay. Like God went before me and prepared my friend for my phone call. 

I guess I'm sharing because I want you all to know that you don't have to struggle alone. Talk about your thoughts. Especially talk about your suicidal ideations. It's important to put it out there. You could be surprised at what you learn about the people close to you when you're open in this way. 

Well thanks for reading and being part of this forum. Love you all. And remember, we lift the bridge together... And we carry it. 

[ShatteredDiamond She/Her]

13 minutes ago, Boftrhand said:

I was really struggling this morning with the memories of a friend that ended his battle with depression. Most days I can think happy thoughts and remember the good times. Today dark thoughts swarmed me and it was incredibly overwhelming. So I reached out to a mutual friend and had a little cry. He was thinking about the same friend all morning and was thankful I called him. 

It feels a little like healing. Having my friend there telling me it's going to be okay. Like God went before me and prepared my friend for my phone call. 

I guess I'm sharing because I want you all to know that you don't have to struggle alone. Talk about your thoughts. Especially talk about your suicidal ideations. It's important to put it out there. You could be surprised at what you learn about the people close to you when you're open in this way. 

Well thanks for reading and being part of this forum. Love you all. And remember, we lift the bridge together... And we carry it. 

I've never really been able to tell people about my issues irl. I joined the Shard for Sanderson theories but its actually the warmest, safest, most friendly environment I've ever been in and has improved my mental health more than any therapist that was ever forced on me.

[Keke They/he]

18 hours ago, Dabi said:

Does anyone know the best way to rid of anxiety attacks? I’ve had 3 in the last 3 days and I’m like shutting down at work. I can’t eat, it’s impacting my sleep (which I already have problems with), and I’m just freaking out constantly and I can’t stop. Any advice would be appreciated

They go for like 4 or 5 hours at a time and it’s getting ridiculous 

I agree with mirker on all of it. 

Also if you cant do the ice thing take cold water and splash it on your face a few times and it works well. That's what I do if im in a crush like at school. 

15 hours ago, MirkerLurker said:

Ok, I'm responding to this first.

First of all, anxiety attacks will require you to pause what you're doing. That's ok. It's ok to stop and deal with it. (If you don't stop, it will force it and happen anyway, and be worse.) So firstly: It's. Ok. To stop and take time.
Yes, even at work.
Yes, even at school.

Secondly, techniques for panic attacks in the moment:
Start any technique by stopping what you're doing and sit down so that you are stable. These can be combined, reordered, whatever - use what helps, don't use what doesn't.
And it's ok if you can't remember the specific techniques in the moment. Focus on breathing, calm imagery, move to a quiet space if you can.

My favorite is 5-4-3-2-1, which focuses on each of the physical senses in turn. It helps your brain refocus on the here and now and calm the physical aspects of panic (heart rate, breathing, etc) long enough to let you gain a modicum of control, and start processing things with logic.
Start with Sight: Take note of 5 things that you can see. (by "take note", I mean take the time to note their characteristics. I.E. "Chair: green, soft, large. Floor: tan, wood grain, old." etc. 
Then 4 Touch (things you feel - the air in your lungs, the shirt you're wearing, etc.) 3 Sounds, 2 Smells, 1 Taste. (if you screw up the order, that's fine. This whole thing is meant to make you take enough time focusing on physical sensations that your adrenaline has time to peter out.)

Ice: Put your wrists (and arms/hands as possible, but prioritize wrists) into ice or supercold water - for no more than five seconds at a time. The sudden cold can shock your central nervous system and interrupt the panic.

Star Breathing: With your finger, slowly trace a large star on something - the floor, your leg, your hand, whatever - and breath in as you trace a line out, and out as you trace a line in. In, and out. In, and out. Slowly.

Visualization: Close your eyes and choose an image to focus on, something with repetitive movement - a wave on the shore, a pulse of light moving in and out of your body, the air in your lungs moving in and out - and sync your breathing with that movement.

Tense and release: Lock and tighten every single muscle in your body (yes, including breathing); hold for a count of ten; then slowly begin releasing one muscle at a time, working in symmetry (so the toes on both feet at the same time, then the ankles together, then the calves, etc). Release your breath slowly as you begin releasing muscles, and inhale just as slowly as you work your way up the body relaxing. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

Anxiety management tips for general or long-term management:

Get professional help: talk to a therapist or mental health professional and get advice from them.

Pay attention to jumping anxiety levels and address them early, before they force a meltdown.
Put on music that soothes you, or turn off music.
Take 1-minute pauses throughout the day to focus on physical senses (called "mindfulness, you can look up more about it).
Set aside a period of quiet time - each day if possible, but definitely regularly. That can be walking in nature, sitting/lying quietly on the floor of your room before bed, meditating; but don't put on music or have a phone or book during this time. It can be short - 15 minutes is great, but even 5 is remarkably helpful for long-term management.
Do you sensory stim? Carry fidgets with you. Whether they're chewing objects, or a soft cloth to rub, or puzzle cubes to click and slide around, etc.
Talk to people you trust: Whether here or in person, whether a friend or parent or therapist, tell someone when you're having a harder time. Even when they can't "fix" it, it's often relieving to know and feel that someone else knows and cares. They took the time to listen to you. 

ShatteredDiamond's things are all great too.

 

And to everyone else, I've got plenty of responses for y'all, but I have to go to bed for right now, so for the moment: I love you all, you're doing amazing, and here's a giant hug.
*HUG*

UWS YES YES YES TES 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

39 minutes ago, Boftrhand said:

I was really struggling this morning with the memories of a friend that ended his battle with depression. Most days I can think happy thoughts and remember the good times. Today dark thoughts swarmed me and it was incredibly overwhelming. So I reached out to a mutual friend and had a little cry. He was thinking about the same friend all morning and was thankful I called him. 

It feels a little like healing. Having my friend there telling me it's going to be okay. Like God went before me and prepared my friend for my phone call. 

I guess I'm sharing because I want you all to know that you don't have to struggle alone. Talk about your thoughts. Especially talk about your suicidal ideations. It's important to put it out there. You could be surprised at what you learn about the people close to you when you're open in this way. 

Well thanks for reading and being part of this forum. Love you all. And remember, we lift the bridge together... And we carry it. 

*hug*

oh my

We love you too, dude.

16 minutes ago, ShatteredDiamond said:

I've never really been able to tell people about my issues irl. I joined the Shard for Sanderson theories but its actually the warmest, safest, most friendly environment I've ever been in and has improved my mental health more than any therapist that was ever forced on me.

*squeeze*

I'm so glad

[Boftrhand Bing/Bonged]

1 hour ago, ShatteredDiamond said:

I've never really been able to tell people about my issues irl. I joined the Shard for Sanderson theories but its actually the warmest, safest, most friendly environment I've ever been in and has improved my mental health more than any therapist that was ever forced on me.

It's real powerful that you can share your thoughts here. This really is a beautiful place. I'm glad you're here to help lift the bridge with us. 

[Hoid Slayer He/Him]

1 hour ago, Boftrhand said:

I was really struggling this morning with the memories of a friend that ended his battle with depression. Most days I can think happy thoughts and remember the good times. Today dark thoughts swarmed me and it was incredibly overwhelming. So I reached out to a mutual friend and had a little cry. He was thinking about the same friend all morning and was thankful I called him. 

It feels a little like healing. Having my friend there telling me it's going to be okay. Like God went before me and prepared my friend for my phone call. 

I guess I'm sharing because I want you all to know that you don't have to struggle alone. Talk about your thoughts. Especially talk about your suicidal ideations. It's important to put it out there. You could be surprised at what you learn about the people close to you when you're open in this way. 

Well thanks for reading and being part of this forum. Love you all. And remember, we lift the bridge together... And we carry it. 

*hugs*

1 hour ago, ShatteredDiamond said:

I've never really been able to tell people about my issues irl. I joined the Shard for Sanderson theories but its actually the warmest, safest, most friendly environment I've ever been in and has improved my mental health more than any therapist that was ever forced on me.

Honestly, same

This place is awesome

You guys are awesome 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

*hugs everyone*

[Keke They/he]

Pardon me im gonna go cry

we just had the worst loss of the season. 

it ended in a skunk aka mercy rule. That means by the 5th inning if one team is up by at least 10 the game ends. We had. ZERO RUNS they had FIF FRICKEN TEEN. HOW THE HELL

im not emotionally stable enough for this today. We have yet to win a game today. And some slontze pushed one of my teammates and she punched the person. 

Reasonably everyone is mad and tense. And i can feel that and im just reallt atorming mad rn and need to cool down before i pumch someone 

2 hours ago, Boftrhand said:

I was really struggling this morning with the memories of a friend that ended his battle with depression. Most days I can think happy thoughts and remember the good times. Today dark thoughts swarmed me and it was incredibly overwhelming. So I reached out to a mutual friend and had a little cry. He was thinking about the same friend all morning and was thankful I called him. 

It feels a little like healing. Having my friend there telling me it's going to be okay. Like God went before me and prepared my friend for my phone call. 

I guess I'm sharing because I want you all to know that you don't have to struggle alone. Talk about your thoughts. Especially talk about your suicidal ideations. It's important to put it out there. You could be surprised at what you learn about the people close to you when you're open in this way. 

Well thanks for reading and being part of this forum. Love you all. And remember, we lift the bridge together... And we carry it. 

*hugs* we are hereee for uuuu

And i agree no one shpuld go alone. 

2 hours ago, ShatteredDiamond said:

I've never really been able to tell people about my issues irl. I joined the Shard for Sanderson theories but its actually the warmest, safest, most friendly environment I've ever been in and has improved my mental health more than any therapist that was ever forced on me.

Yup. People dont understand our closeness unless you see it. 

[Through the Living Hope]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Pardon me im gonna go cry

we just had the worst loss of the season. 

it ended in a skunk aka mercy rule. That means by the 5th inning if one team is up by at least 10 the game ends. We had. ZERO RUNS they had FIF FRICKEN TEEN. HOW THE HELL

im not emotionally stable enough for this today. We have yet to win a game today. And some slontze pushed one of my teammates and she punched the person. 

Reasonably everyone is mad and tense. And i can feel that and im just reallt atorming mad rn and need to cool down before i pumch someone 

*hugs* we are hereee for uuuu

And i agree no one shpuld go alone. 

Yup. People dont understand our closeness unless you see it. 

*provides a bag full of rice for all your punching needs*

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

4 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Pardon me im gonna go cry

we just had the worst loss of the season. 

it ended in a skunk aka mercy rule. That means by the 5th inning if one team is up by at least 10 the game ends. We had. ZERO RUNS they had FIF FRICKEN TEEN. HOW THE HELL

im not emotionally stable enough for this today. We have yet to win a game today. And some slontze pushed one of my teammates and she punched the person. 

Reasonably everyone is mad and tense. And i can feel that and im just reallt atorming mad rn and need to cool down before i pumch someone 

*hugs* we are hereee for uuuu

And i agree no one shpuld go alone. 

Yup. People dont understand our closeness unless you see it. 

*squeezes*

soup?

[Existential]