I have noticed that a significant portion of our members suffer from one sort of mental or mood disorder or another. This thread is meant to be supportive, so let's not mention the mental illnesses of those who have yet to realize they are nucking futs. At any rate, not all of you get the support you need from your families and often come here to talk about what is vexing, hurting or just plain fucking with you and I think that is great. So, I thought it would be cool to start this thread as something of a support group for those of us who are going through these types of issues. Feel free to post encouraging facts about mental/mood disorders, quotes, coping techniques or rants. Really, post anything that makes you feel better or you think will make someone else feel better. I heard that most people who suffer from depression are of above average intelligence. So, next time you are bummed, remember, you are smarter than those peppy assholes.
I feel compelled to add that I take suicidal thoughts seriously. While it would be cool if we could help each other through that sort of thing, I don't think it is feasible all the time. If you feel that depressed, don't be a afraid to call a suicide hotline. You can even chat in here while you chat with them if you want.
Here is a helpful number for the U.S. 1-800-273-8255
If anyone else has numbers for other countries, that would be very helpful. I will try to check in and add them to this post as often as possible.
Please try to be encouraging in this thread and supportive. Please do not give out medical advice, such as medication doses and cessation of medications.
My inbox is always open if someone wants to chat about this topic, but does not want to do so in a public thread.
I feel compelled to add that I take suicidal thoughts seriously. While it would be cool if we could help each other through that sort of thing, I don't think it is feasible all the time. If you feel that depressed, don't be a afraid to call a suicide hotline. You can even chat in here while you chat with them if you want.
Here is a helpful number for the U.S. 1-800-273-8255
If anyone else has numbers for other countries, that would be very helpful. I will try to check in and add them to this post as often as possible.
Please try to be encouraging in this thread and supportive. Please do not give out medical advice, such as medication doses and cessation of medications.
My inbox is always open if someone wants to chat about this topic, but does not want to do so in a public thread.
