Mental health club!

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

6 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

@Through The Living Glass

YES FOR REAL IT'S CRAZY ANNOYING

It literally happened today

*reps*

Also, that was technically three words.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

@Through The Living Glass

 

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

YES FOR REAL IT'S CRAZY ANNOYING

It literally happened today

*reps*

Also, that was technically three words.

I personally am not ocd but I UNDERSTAND ANYWAY CUZ OF REASONS TOO CONVOLUTED TO GET INTO. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

 

I personally am not ocd but I UNDERSTAND ANYWAY CUZ OF REASONS TOO CONVOLUTED TO GET INTO. 

. . . I want reasons

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

. . . I want reasons

Uh 

so basically my journey into depression started when everyone else was having a hard time and for some reason my brain was like “ooh look at all the delicious support abt affection; I want a piece of that” and I’ve never been able to get rid of it. 

So… yep, theres my dirty secret, I guess

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

9 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Uh 

so basically my journey into depression started when everyone else was having a hard time and for some reason my brain was like “ooh look at all the delicious support abt affection; I want a piece of that” and I’ve never been able to get rid of it. 

So… yep, theres my dirty secret, I guess

*hugs fiercely*

...it probably happened to me too maybe but I'll never regret those late nights. I love you all

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, The Wandering Wizard said:

*hugs fiercely*

...it probably happened to me too maybe but I'll never regret those late nights. I love you all

It might have— probably would have, actually, happened even if that hadn’t. But I can’t help but wonder if it would have been so bad. 

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

36 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

It might have— probably would have, actually, happened even if that hadn’t. But I can’t help but wonder if it would have been so bad. 

Yeah same here. I wouldn’t have as close friendships without though

[MirkerLurker she/her]

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

26 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

Yooooo

Permission to join granted (not that I would ever say no :p)

Hello!

You're not talking too much 

 

Edited January 17, 2025 by Ancient Elantrian

[MirkerLurker she/her]

11 minutes ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

Yooooo

Permission to join granted (not that I would ever say no :p)

Hello!

You're not talking too much 

 

bows

Thank you.

Just now, MirkerLurker said:

bows

Thank you.

Uh, to clarify, I use bows like Eastern cultures do - for respect and things like that - not like Americans "taking a bow after a performance" kind of thing.

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

1 minute ago, MirkerLurker said:

bows

Thank you.

Uh, to clarify, I use bows like Eastern cultures do - for respect and things like that - not like Americans "taking a bow after a performance" kind of thing.

Totally get it man

bows in return

[Keke They/he]

43 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

WELCOME FELLOW ESSPRESO DEPRESSO!

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

11 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

bows

Thank you.

Uh, to clarify, I use bows like Eastern cultures do - for respect and things like that - not like Americans "taking a bow after a performance" kind of thing.

*takes notes*

Wonderful to meet you 

bows 

[Keke They/he]

55 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

Im quoting you a second time but just want to ask. What's your favorite citizen soldier song/s

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 hour ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Uh 

so basically my journey into depression started when everyone else was having a hard time and for some reason my brain was like “ooh look at all the delicious support abt affection; I want a piece of that” and I’ve never been able to get rid of it. 

So… yep, theres my dirty secret, I guess

*huuuuuuuggggggssss*

1 hour ago, The Wandering Wizard said:

*hugs fiercely*

...it probably happened to me too maybe but I'll never regret those late nights. I love you all

*hugssssss*

57 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

*hugs*

[MirkerLurker she/her]

6 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

*huuuuuuuggggggssss*

*hugssssss*

*hugs*

HUGS FOR EVERYONE

*hugs*

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

1 hour ago, MirkerLurker said:

 

Hellooooo.
I'm new. And requesting permission to join.

Let's see, anxiety, depression (currently mostly in remission, but it likes to hang out in the background and threaten to reappear), and just diagnosed as autistic but not adhd, which was honestly a bit of a surprise to me, but whatever. Terrified of disappointing people, of failing to live up to expectations, of doing something wrong. Hate change and surprises, but need whimsy to keep life interesting otherwise I go off the walls with boredom.

Incidentally, joining this group is a change! Also more potential to disappoint people! I’m thrilled! Thrilled, I tell you! (I also overuse sarcasm. In case you hadn’t noticed.)

I am here because my counselor told me to join a neurodivergent group, talk with other people with similar mindsets and conditions and whatnot. I was being stubborn and not gonna do it, because “I’m really fine, my problems aren’t that bad, I’m handling just fine, I don’t need to do that, besides that sounds like way more scheduling commitment and social energy and hassle than it’s worth really, psh I’m fiiiiine”
But then KnightSkye told me this just started up. And then I read the posts. And y’all look fun to hang out with. And maybeeeeee it’s actually a good idea to listen to my counselor.
(Pro tip: Yes. It’s a good idea to listen to your counselor.)

So here I am, doing the thing. Apologies if I'm awkward at this, I'm awkward at most things.
I also started a new med today. Wooooooo gonna be watching for side effects for the next, oh, six months of my life. No anxiety over that, of course not, not at all. So let's just add another change right on top of that one.
It’s fine!

So with that thrilling entrance, hello everyone!
(I am less sarcastic than this when I relax, I promise. I'm just nervous. And trying to hide it. But then outright admitting it. ...I am a living contraction haha)

OH WAIT
Recommendation!
I see citizen soldier being talked about, that’s good.
BUT
My username!
Everyone who doesn’t recognize it should go read the book Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. It’s about mental health, purpose, anxiety, creating art, and loving your fandom.

Ok I think I’m talking too much. That’s all for now.

Hello, totally new and unknown person!

[MirkerLurker she/her]

9 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

Im quoting you a second time but just want to ask. What's your favorite citizen soldier song/s

Oooh. Face to Face is awesome. (Also, it is totally Dalinar's song for when he confronts Odium - "You cannot have my pain". "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.") Strong for Somebody Else (which incidentally is Kaladin's song, I will die on this hill). I sing I.C.U. a lot. Reason to Live, Burden, Alone with Myself. They just released Hospital Bed and I felt super awesome listening to it and being able to say "not anymore!" to most of it.
Also, it's not a perfect match, but I can't help but think of Kelsier every time I listen to Victim or Survivor.

2 minutes ago, KnightSkye said:

Hello, totally new and unknown person!

Why yes, hello, complete stranger who is totally not the person who linked me to this thread!

26 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

WELCOME FELLOW ESSPRESO DEPRESSO!

"Espresso depresso" 
I can't believe I've never heard that before. I'm literally holding a cup of coffee right now. Dying laughing, thank you.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

Oooh. Face to Face is awesome. (Also, it is totally Dalinar's song for when he confronts Odium - "You cannot have my pain". "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.") Strong for Somebody Else (which incidentally is Kaladin's song, I will die on this hill). I sing I.C.U. a lot. Reason to Live, Burden, Alone with Myself. They just released Hospital Bed and I felt super awesome listening to it and being able to say "not anymore!" to most of it.
Also, it's not a perfect match, but I can't help but think of Kelsier every time I listen to Victim or Survivor.

Why yes, hello, complete stranger who is totally not the person who linked me to this thread!

"Espresso depresso" 
I can't believe I've never heard that before. I'm literally holding a cup of coffee right now. Dying laughing, thank you.

IT WAS MY JOKE FIRST 

I THINK

POSSIBLY

HELLO

[MirkerLurker she/her]

6 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

IT WAS MY JOKE FIRST 

I THINK

POSSIBLY

HELLO

Credit where credit is due!
Regardless of source, I love it haha

Ok, question for peoples: What are your favorite books/stories that handle/interact with mental health?
(I mean, obviously Sanderson. That's what we're all here for haha.)
I already gave Eliza and her Monsters a recommendation. I will also add the manga Fruits Basket, if manga (and trauma) is your kind of thing. I cry every time. It looks on the outside like it should be so cutesy and fluffy. And then it's...it's...full of trauma and abuse and healing and hope. 

My to-be-read pile isn't touching the ceiling yet - send me ideas!

[MirkerLurker she/her]

9 hours ago, KnightSkye said:

I'm glad you think so! Really glad! 

 

Also, as a side note, a hammer works really well for self defence, and is cheap, if anyone else likes having the reassurence of weaponry at their disposal.

Hammer also has the added benefit of being not sharp, and thus safe to keep around even when I need to keep myself away from sharp cutting implements for a little while.
Blunt force trauma for the win!

[Keke They/he]

1 hour ago, MirkerLurker said:

Oooh. Face to Face is awesome. (Also, it is totally Dalinar's song for when he confronts Odium - "You cannot have my pain". "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.") Strong for Somebody Else (which incidentally is Kaladin's song, I will die on this hill). I sing I.C.U. a lot. Reason to Live, Burden, Alone with Myself. They just released Hospital Bed and I felt super awesome listening to it and being able to say "not anymore!" to most of it.
Also, it's not a perfect match, but I can't help but think of Kelsier every time I listen to Victim or Survivor.

Why yes, hello, complete stranger who is totally not the person who linked me to this thread!

"Espresso depresso" 
I can't believe I've never heard that before. I'm literally holding a cup of coffee right now. Dying laughing, thank you.

ALL THE GREAT SONGS! what do you think about tyfht? Also i messed it up in put them wrong. Depresso espresso 

P.s. I've used that for like eight years or nine years so...

52 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

Credit where credit is due!
Regardless of source, I love it haha

Ok, question for peoples: What are your favorite books/stories that handle/interact with mental health?
(I mean, obviously Sanderson. That's what we're all here for haha.)
I already gave Eliza and her Monsters a recommendation. I will also add the manga Fruits Basket, if manga (and trauma) is your kind of thing. I cry every time. It looks on the outside like it should be so cutesy and fluffy. And then it's...it's...full of trauma and abuse and healing and hope. 

My to-be-read pile isn't touching the ceiling yet - send me ideas!

FRUITS BASKET! OMG OMG OMG OMG I LOVE KYO! AHH! and for the book.s... hmm I dunno

Edited January 17, 2025 by Thee insane

[MirkerLurker she/her]

31 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

ALL THE GREAT SONGS! what do you think about tyfht? Also i messed it up in put them wrong. Depresso espresso 

P.s. I've used that for like eight years or nine years so...

FRUITS BASKET! OMG OMG OMG OMG I LOVE KYO! AHH! and for the book.s... hmm I dunno

"Tyfht" - meaning "Thank you for hating me"? tyfhm? Or is it a different song I'm missing?

Depresso Espresso, Espresso Depresso - I love it either way.

KYOOOOO YES YES I LOVE KYO! I've just reread the series again, and I LOVE him. See this is mostly why I brought up the recommendations question - I love squeeing over shared enjoyments  
In rereading, I also realized how much I've tried to emulate Tohru in some ways; I want to be someone who feels safe to others. Someone that other people take comfort in. Someone who can look at another person and accept their hurt and love them. Validate them.

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, MirkerLurker said:

"Tyfht" - meaning "Thank you for hating me"? tyfhm? Or is it a different song I'm missing?

Depresso Espresso, Espresso Depresso - I love it either way.

KYOOOOO YES YES I LOVE KYO! I've just reread the series again, and I LOVE him. See this is mostly why I brought up the recommendations question - I love squeeing over shared enjoyments  
In rereading, I also realized how much I've tried to emulate Tohru in some ways; I want to be someone who feels safe to others. Someone that other people take comfort in. Someone who can look at another person and accept their hurt and love them. Validate them.

Yes! It is thank you for hating me. Ope I misspelled . Tohru is so adorable. I also loved hatori and kureno. They both deserved better. And controversial opinion. Akito is a good character. 

[Wittles he/him]

3 hours ago, MirkerLurker said:

Credit where credit is due!
Regardless of source, I love it haha

Ok, question for peoples: What are your favorite books/stories that handle/interact with mental health?
(I mean, obviously Sanderson. That's what we're all here for haha.)
I already gave Eliza and her Monsters a recommendation. I will also add the manga Fruits Basket, if manga (and trauma) is your kind of thing. I cry every time. It looks on the outside like it should be so cutesy and fluffy. And then it's...it's...full of trauma and abuse and healing and hope. 

My to-be-read pile isn't touching the ceiling yet - send me ideas!

A book called A Monster Calls is really sad, but it deals with grief and working through said grief in a way that I thought was really moving

Also, you are very welcome here :). (I realize basically everyone has already welcomed you, but welcome anyway)