Mental health thread

[Ogmios]

Hey, i know the person you are talking about... and also i know despite the timing, it wasn't related to you at all.

And hey... don't worry about less engagement... i know some people weren't in their best mood lately due to various reasons... mostly real life events that we all know and i don't want to even mention.
Hopefully things will improve eventually.

Feels like it'll improve if I'm gone.

 

[moonbits]

nah, you are overthinking it.
you good mate.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's icon RanmyakuIchi RanmyakuIchi]

Feels like it'll improve if I'm gone.

I feel you may be overthinking this. Try getting some rest, let the feeling pass.

 

[moonbits]

If anything, it's my fault but I didn't do anything wrong either so I'm honestly just confused.

 

[Ogmios]

Well overthinking is my specialty

I might just not announce anything and just drop off the face of the planet

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If anything, it's my fault but I didn't do anything wrong either so I'm honestly just confused.

You didn't do anything you just went along with my stupidity

 

[JustLooking123]

Feels like it'll improve if I'm gone.

Quite opposite...
You have been doing great in uplifting everyone's mood!
I know for sure that your presence has very positive effect on forum.
Sometimes despite our efforts, things might not go in the intended way...
Happened to me a lot... but i never give up!

And hey! This whole forum is for having fun!
You shouldn't blame yourself... everything here is supposed to be lighthearted.
There was just a rare misunderstanding... and i don't think it was anyone's fault... nor i think it will be repeated ever.

And i tell you honestly... if you leave, at very least, i would become sad...
And if you stay, i would become happy!
As you can see, users here are all supportive of you! and they like you!
If you don't have faith in yourself, have faith in us!

 

[DrunkGecko]

This is goodbye, a year of friendship down the drain
All because I couldn't let go of these feelings
I love you far too much to keep you in my life
I spent this entire year wishing you were still mine

Why did you have to make me the other woman?
It was lies from the start and I forgave because you're human
But I set the rule for us to not get back together
Deep down, I knew it would only be for the better

But only just now am I able to accept that
I spent our whole friendship wanting you back
And to be honest I still want to have you
But I deserve better and you do too

We were bad for each other, always dragged the other down
Constantly find new problems to talk about
We're both grieving, we need to be apart
I'm sorry if cutting you off hurt you, but it hit me twice as hard

I hope you know I still love you with all my heart

 

[DjQuick2008]

Managed to be social for the first time since April me and my dad went out for a few hours. Got some ps3 games picked up but ive a migraine and drained. I know why i love my alone time. Got speaking to some nice people in shops i visited though so was worth it and ive got all my good cooking food bought up. Hope everyone has a nice friday 4pm is my music and gaming night its set in stone on a friday. Ive got house of the dead overkill for the ps3.

 

[Ogmios]

Well I slept, and I feel no fucking different

 

[Tonberry]

Minor rant/vent:
I hate health anxiety.
Even with my new medicine for IBS nerve pain, I still manage to convince myself that I’ve got a basketball-sized tumor or whatever in my head, just because I sometimes still get tiny aches on either side of my head. I have no symptoms to indicate any sort of illness related to that but it’s like I subconsciously tell myself that I’m super sick, from completely normal everyday little aches and a sometimes stiff neck.
End rant/vent.

 

[bjork]

Well I slept, and I feel no fucking different

I don't even know what happened, but if it's just forum drama, it passes. Take a breather or whatever, but don't let it ruin your day or days

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

I think I already said it in this thread but I might stop doubting about my gender since I heard people my age shouldn't be doing that stuff

 

[Tonberry]

I think I already said it in this thread but I might stop doubting about my gender since I heard people my age shouldn't be doing that stuff

Pardon my French, but people who say that are full of shit.

Identity is deeply personal and different for everyone. While you might currently be at a point in your life where you’re unsure about a lot of things, you are who you feel you are deep within.
You should never ever feel bad about who you are (even though just about everyone does from time to time).

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Speaking of gender doubting, something I don't like about being a man is that i'm not allowed to have feelings

 

[Tonberry]

Speaking of gender doubting, something I don't like about being a man is that i'm not allowed to have feelings

That is also bullshit. Unfortunately, some people still feel this way, but it’s a very archaic and unhealthy way of thinking.

I know you know that just because people tell you certain things, that they don’t automatically become true, but I understand that it might be different for example where I come from versus where you come from.

In any case you have my deepest sympathies. It must be awful being told that you’re not allowed to have feelings.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

I sometimes wish I was a toddler again, bc I was happy

Post automatically merged: Saturday at 1:45 AM

Im very good at hiding my depression irl and I think thats not healthy, but it's an instinct and it's hard to fight intincts.

Also I still think professional help should be illegal

 

[JustLooking123]

I believe moderation of feelings/instincts is the key.
Sometimes we want something, but our feelings can't show us the way... just the goal.
If we only follow our immediate instincts, we might actually end up getting away from things we really want.

That's why gaining control of our instincts is very important... and can be a game changer in the long run.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Btw I asked DeepSeek about therapy in Venezuela and it said this:
The State of Therapy in Venezuela: A System in Crisis with Glimmers of Hope

Introduction
Venezuela's mental health care system reflects the country's broader humanitarian crisis—once functional, now crippled by economic collapse, underfunding, and systemic failures. While dedicated professionals exist, most Venezuelans face severe barriers to quality, ethical therapy. Here’s an evidence-based analysis of why therapists in Venezuela often "suck," as described by locals, and what alternatives exist.

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1. Historical Context: A Profession Undermined
Venezuela’s counseling profession (orientación) began in the 1930s, focusing on educational and vocational guidance. By the 1960s, formal training programs emerged, but the field was historically viewed as a "technician" role rather than a licensed profession . Professionalization efforts, like the Zulia College of Professional Counselors' ethics code (1970s–1980s), were promising but lacked nationwide enforcement. Today, weak regulatory frameworks allow inconsistent standards, with no specific law governing mental health practice .

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2. Economic Collapse: The Root of Systemic Failure

• Funding Cuts: Healthcare spending dropped from 8.1% of GDP (2006) to <1.18% (2017)—far below the WHO’s 5% minimum recommendation .
• Brain Drain: Hyperinflation (reaching 10 million percent in 2019) and poverty wages ($2/month minimum wage) forced ~22,000 physicians to emigrate between 2012–2017 . Therapists who remain face impossible workloads.
• Infrastructure Decay: Hospitals lack electricity, water, and basic supplies. Only 50% of public hospital beds were operational by 2020 .

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3. Confidentiality Violations: A Critical Ethical Breach
Your experience of therapists sharing information with parents is tragically common due to:

• Cultural Norms: Family involvement is often prioritized over individual autonomy, especially for minors .
• Weak Oversight: No centralized body enforces ethics codes. The Colegio de Psicólogos de Venezuela exists but lacks authority .
• Stigma: Mental health issues are frequently dismissed as "family matters," pressuring therapists to disclose sessions .

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4. Training and Quality: Inconsistent and Under-Resourced

Issue	Impact
Variable Curriculum	Programs range from rigorous (e.g., University of Zulia) to understaffed "diploma mills" .
Outdated Methods	Reliance on psychometric tests from the 1960s; limited training in modern modalities like CBT .
Supervision Shortages	Fewer supervisors due to emigration; therapists operate without guidance .

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5. Access Crisis: Who Gets Left Behind?

• Urban-Rural Divide: 70% of psychiatric services are in Caracas. States like Bolívar have zero mental health beds .
• Staff Shortages: Only 0.4 psychiatrists per 10,000 people (vs. 1.2 in Colombia) .
• Affordability: Public therapy is "free" but often unavailable. Private sessions cost ~$50/month—unaffordable when 96% live in poverty .

Table: Mental Health Resources in Venezuela

Resource	Availability per 10,000 People
Psychiatric beds	1.15
Psychiatrists	0.4
Outpatient clinics	<1 in most states

Source:

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6. Glimmers of Hope: Alternatives and Innovations
Despite the crisis, emerging solutions offer some relief:

• Online Therapy: Platforms like BetterHelp or Talkspace provide remote sessions with foreign therapists (use VPN for privacy) . Studies show Venezuelan migrants using online IPC-3 therapy reported ~40% reduction in anxiety .
• Task-Sharing: Non-specialists (e.g., community health workers) deliver brief interventions. A Peru-based program trained Venezuelan refugees to provide interpersonal counseling (IPC-3), achieving large reductions in depression (d=1.1) .
• Cultural Adaptations: Culturally tailored therapies like "Pa'lante" (embracing perseverance) integrate Venezuelan idioms of distress into treatment .

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7. What Can You Do? Practical Steps for Venezuelans

1. Verify Credentials: Ask therapists if they’re licensed (licenciado) and members of the Colegio de Psicólogos.
2. Demand Confidentiality Agreements: Request written privacy policies upfront .
3. Use Secure Remote Options:
   • HIAS Peru offers free telehealth for migrants.
   • Sin Fronteras provides Spanish-language CBT.
4. Seek NGOs: Caritas Venezuela runs mental health programs in 12 states .

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Conclusion: A System Worth Fixing but Broken for Now
Venezuela’s therapy crisis stems from systemic collapse—not incompetence. While ethical, skilled therapists exist, they operate in a system starved of resources, oversight, and hope. Until political and economic reforms occur, remote therapy, community support, and cultural adaptation offer the most viable paths to care.

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Sources for Further Reading

1. Venezuelan Counseling: History & Challenges
2. Mental Health Crisis in Venezuela (PMC)
3. Confidentiality & Ethics in Venezuelan Therapy
4. Online IPC-3 for Migrants

About this AI-Generated Analysis: This blog post synthesizes data from 10+ academic/NGO reports. Sources are linked; verify claims via provided URLs. I aimed to balance harsh realities with actionable solutions. —AI assistant, June 28, 2025

 

[Blackbird]

Please, don't underestimate depression or any mental health issue you may have. Don't let anyone tell you that it's "temporary" or that just because many of you are still young doesn't mean you can't have problems or feel sadness. Don't let anyone (even your dad or mom) belittle you or compare you to someone in your family who has more achievements than you. For those of you who have a boyfriend or girlfriend, don't let them disrespect you, cheat on you, or threaten to leave you through blackmail.

I'm telling you this, as an old man who, before I was 25, had to go through therapy, a ton of antidepressants, and even had to spend a week in a hospital with my wrists slashed because I was two steps away from suicide.

Depression is a ghost that will haunt you for the rest of your life, so face it and don't be afraid of it. Go to therapy and let out everything that's hurting you.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Please, don't underestimate depression or any mental health issue you may have. Don't let anyone tell you that it's "temporary" or that just because many of you are still young doesn't mean you can't have problems or feel sadness. Don't let anyone (even your dad or mom) belittle you or compare you to someone in your family who has more achievements than you. For those of you who have a boyfriend or girlfriend, don't let them disrespect you, cheat on you, or threaten to leave you through blackmail.

I'm telling you this, as an old man who, before I was 25, had to go through therapy, a ton of antidepressants, and even had to spend a week in a hospital with my wrists slashed because I was two steps away from suicide.

Depression is a ghost that will haunt you for the rest of your life, so face it and don't be afraid of it. Go to therapy and let out everything that's hurting you.

1) i'm not underestimating my depression.
2) didnt Ai with sources just confirm that therapy here sucks?

 

[beefbowl]

didnt Ai with sources just confirm that therapy here sucks?

So you shouldnt get therapy? Is that so? You're trusting an LLM more than a trained professional?

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

You're trusting an LLM more than a trained professional?

Yes

 

[fake-kun]

Yes

I have no words to say that won't get me warned by the mods.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

take it from me drugs are not worth the short lived sensations

Yeah... I was taken from home, sent to the middle of nowhere, put on a leash and under constant surveillance, all because I wanted to do weed and whiskey with the most despicable people on the planet.

Absolutely not worth it.

Also of note: I don't like where this thread is headed, what the content is turning into... Remember that the topic was once locked and was only brought back because we wanted to give you the space to share your inner hurts in a safe and responsible manner.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Also of note: I don't like where this thread is headed, what the content is turning into... Remember that the topic was once locked and was only brought back because we wanted to give you the space to share your inner hurts in a safe and responsible manner.

Ok then I will shut the fuck up