Official Mental Health Thread

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by Isbjørn

**** i haven't slept much tonight because of my overthinking mind, so now I'm awake even though it's really early and I feel like ****... I think I might have a mild cold, and I don't know if the chills I'm having right now is because I'm sick or because of my anxiety and that's making me feel even more nervous... I really want to sleep, but I know that if I go back to bed now I'll just lie there worrying so I'm sitting alone in my living room instead, browsing YouTube and crying

That's when I turn on the radio and listen to Coast-to-Coast AM. It's hard to think thoughts when some guy's talking about reptoids living in the hollow center of the earth.

[Isbjørn]

Originally Posted by Dharma & Greg

That's when I turn on the radio and listen to Coast-to-Coast AM. It's hard to think thoughts when some guy's talking about reptoids living in the hollow center of the earth.

Holy ****, do they???

[OccultHawk]

Art Bell was the best!

[Lisnaholic]

I am very sorry to hear that several members are suffering with such difficult issues of mental health. I don't put much in this thread as I know so little about the topic, but I just wanted to X2 what you say, Isbjorn:-

Originally Posted by Isbjørn

I often figure it's better to just get up and do something until the sun gets up, hopefully I'll get some better sleep the next night. If I get really tired during the day I might take a short nap. Thanks for the support

^ Yes, definitely better to get up and do something. I think lying awake hoping for sleep is the worst. Get up, drink warm chamomile tea* or orange juice which has mildly helpful vitamin C in it. And find something that is distracting, but undemanding to do. Modern compu games have the effect of keeping people awake because a constantly moving screen triggers the release of adrenaline in yr system. Drone music, as per SmokeAndMirrors sounds like a good option, and I'd like to pass on a rec from a friend of mine: she spent hours with colouring books. Not cheesy kids ones, but ones with attractive designs, mandalas, etc. A very soothing occupation that includes a little physical movement (aka a "displacement activity", like lighting a cigarette when you're nervous), they saw her through many otherwise jagged lonely hours.

Also, don't forget that if you're posting here, you are an accepted member of an international community - and that is something to be proud of, imo.

* Check that it won't be a prob with any meds you are taking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamomile

[Key]

Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Were you bullied by pills growing up?

No

[Oriphiel]

Then take your ****ing medicine.

[Key]

No. I didn't like what they made me feel like.

[Oriphiel]

So talk with your doctor, and try something different.

And while you're at it, quit smoking.

[Key]

You're not my mother.

[Oriphiel]

Actually, I am.

*takes off Ori mask*