Mental health thread

[Antilocal123]

I’ve recently had to come to accept that I’m a perfectionist (the bad kind). I’ve denied it forever, but when I work on a piece or an asset and it doesn’t hit right the first attempt, I just give up.
Admitting that I have to stop working like that, and spending more time planning how I work, has helped me create more finished stuff.
I’m confident in my skills as an illustrator and I always want to grow, and I think my quick and snappy workflow is a good quality, but I have to stop and smell the roses of something doesn’t look quite right, instead of losing steam and throwing the whole thing away.

Word, feel the same way about my own work, I’m glad you’ve found a balance! ?

 

[Denmdm]

I'm glad for all of you but it also pains me not being able to handle things like y'all do, much love

 

[Antilocal123]

I'm glad for all of you but it also pains me not being able to handle things like y'all do, much love

I still can’t handle a ton of shit, can’t even handle being an adult but I put on a “brave” face.

If Konata can do it, so can you, keep it up!

 

[Tonberry]

I'm glad for all of you but it also pains me not being able to handle things like y'all do, much love

My art is just the most important thing for me to always feel confident in, I can barely sit in a cinema crowd anymore or accept an impromptu phone call without feeling majorly stressed out, so don’t think of me as some sort of paragon of resilience.

Baby steps and letting things take their time until you’re ready is key.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

I'm glad for all of you but it also pains me not being able to handle things like y'all do, much love

You can do it, just take it one day, hell, one hour at a time if you need to. And always remember to be kind to yourself. We're all just making it up as we go, after all.

 

[Antilocal123]

Y’all must’ve been fucking philosophers in a past life with how motivational you lot are istg ?

 

[Yousef]

Y’all must’ve been fucking philosophers in a past life with how motivational you lot are istg ?

As the creator, this is how I officially look like. Call me Professor, thank you very much.

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

Y’all must’ve been fucking philosophers in a past life with how motivational you lot are istg ?

I came up with a term for myself during launch yesterday its "Socrates of the 21st century"

 

[SolemnlyDoc]

I had a terrible night last night and it really weighed on my throughout the day. I took an accidental nap around 6pm and woke up at 10pm which cemented my sleep schedule being screwed. On top of that my jaw began hurting and neither Tylenol nor Aleve were of any help. Cut to around 9:30 this morning when I actually fell asleep and didn't wake until 2pm. My jaw is still sore and I know I'll have hell getting to sleep again tonight.

I'm generally a person who likes to shrug off the woes of yesterday and move on, but physical pain makes that difficult. Being this tired all day has made me crabby as well, so I've tried to maintain my distance with others where possible so as to not let my frustration affect them.

My girl has the flu (tested positive on the 15th) so I've been unable to see her since then, which only contributes to the sense of loneliness.

But, now I've typed out my mild grievances and had a nice cup of tea and am ready to move forward. Here's to hoping tonight will be better.

 

[Yousef]

Good evening. I’ve some unfortunate news. First off, it’s me Yousef. I am both unable to log into my account and unable to view the site properly. This is quite the conundrum. It seems like something is wrong with my cache so I’ll try to clear that. I will also try logging in via a different device but suffice to say, this is quite the pickle, quite the pickle indeed.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

Good evening. I’ve some unfortunate news. First off, it’s me Yousef. I am both unable to log into my account and unable to view the site properly. This is quite the conundrum. It seems like something is wrong with my cache so I’ll try to clear that. I will also try logging in via a different device but suffice to say, this is quite the pickle, quite the pickle indeed.

It's not only on your end. Sites not displaying correctly for me either right now.

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

Its fixed now probably some updating happened.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

Y’all must’ve been fucking philosophers in a past life with how motivational you lot are istg ?

Nah, I'm just some jerk who likes Miku way too much..

But, now I've typed out my mild grievances and had a nice cup of tea and am ready to move forward. Here's to hoping tonight will be better.

Sometimes just getting it out in the open air helps a lot, and I feel you on having sleep troubles. I hope you have a better night tonight.

 

[Asian girls loverAsian girls lover's icon]

I'm glad for all of you but it also pains me not being able to handle things like y'all do, much love

Me neither, that's why I'm glad I don't have to go outside many times and stay inside 24 hours every day.
If I don't know what's out there, I can't feel bad knowing I will never have what others have.
I wasted so many times because I wasn't mentally ready for the real life that now I honestly feel old to start doing something, I mean living. Moreover, one day I will die and whatever I did in my life will not have any meaning.

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

I can't help but say I feel sorry for you AGL you deserved better than this.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

Me neither, that's why I'm glad I don't have to go outside many times and stay inside 24 hours every day.
If I don't know what's out there, I can't feel bad knowing I will never have what others have.
I wasted so many times because I wasn't mentally ready for the real life that now I honestly feel old to start doing something, I mean living. Moreover, one day I will die and whatever I did in my life will not have any meaning.

I'm sorry. You deserve much better than this.

For what's it's worth, I don't believe It's ever too late to start living. I wasted my teens being a delinquent, and spent my 20s paralyzed with depression and anxiety. It was only once I hit 30 that I started coming out of my shell. I felt like I was playing catch up, but I was shocked by how many people I met who were in the same boat as me.

Please give yourself some grace, friend. I hope things can get better for you.

 

[Antilocal123]

Me neither, that's why I'm glad I don't have to go outside many times and stay inside 24 hours every day.
If I don't know what's out there, I can't feel bad knowing I will never have what others have.
I wasted so many times because I wasn't mentally ready for the real life that now I honestly feel old to start doing something, I mean living. Moreover, one day I will die and whatever I did in my life will not have any meaning.

Me neither, that's why I'm glad I don't have to go outside many times and stay inside 24 hours every day.

If I don't know what's out there, I can't feel bad knowing I will never have what others have.

I wasted so many times because I wasn't mentally ready for the real life that now I honestly feel old to start doing something, I mean living. Moreover, one day I will die and whatever I did in my life will not have any meaning.

You and a handful of other people, no worries; it’s never too early or late to live “life,” imo.

Life is scary, and there’s nothing wrong with still being scared of it. I used to be, and I still kind of am. Take your time and know you aren't an outcast in this situation.

And while the question of purpose is one that won't be answered forever, if life doesn't come with a predefined purpose, then we’re able to create our own meaning.

Sure, we may not be remembered, but that gives us the liberty to enjoy the little things and embrace the absurdity of the universe.

 

[fake-kun]

I wish I could be more okay with an uncertainty of the future like some people. At least it would help me with not having anxiety about social media posts and the news.

 

[Antilocal123]

I wish I could be more okay with an uncertainty of the future like some people. At least it would help me with not having anxiety about social media posts and the news.

I think a good way to cope is to realize that most of what you see is apart of a corporation that’ll fearmonger anything to make a profit, that, and accepting that the future is uncertain.

Shift focus to the present whenever you can, uncertainty is a part of life and taking control of the present ( how we react, and all that ) is a good way to control what you can.

 

[fake-kun]

I think a good way to cope is to realize that most of what you see is apart of a corporation that’ll fearmonger anything to make a profit, that, and accepting that the future is uncertain.

Shift focus to the present whenever you can, uncertainty is a part of life and taking control of the present ( how we react, and all that ) is a good way to control what you can.

It's easier said than done. My rational side tells that posts from random social media users don't mean much, but my irrational side will obsess over them and think "but what if it will happen?????"

Man, having no self-control sucks.

 

[Capricorn_is_Goat]

It's easier said than done. My rational side tells that some doom-and-gloom posts from random social media users don't mean much, but my irrational side will obsess over them and think "but what if it will happen?????"

Man, having no self-control sucks.

You're right, it's not easy. But it's not about having no self-control.
These people are professional con-men of the highest order. This is what they perpetually do. It's a living for them.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

It's easier said than done. My rational side tells that some doom-and-gloom posts from random social media users don't mean much, but my irrational side will obsess over them and think "but what if it will happen?????"

Man, having no self-control sucks.

I get this, I totally do. The best advice I can give is that I've lived through the end of the World about 8 or 9 times now. I remember being scared that nuclear war would happen after 9/11 as a kid. We're still here, the reports of the end times were greatly exaggerated.

No matter what happens, the sun rises and the world turns. It's hard, I know. It's damn hard. But tomorrow will make it here in one piece.

 

[Capricorn_is_Goat]

I get this, I totally do. The best advice I can give is that I've lived through the end of the World about 8 or 9 times now. I remember being scared that nuclear war would happen after 9/11 as a kid. We're still here, the reports of the end times were greatly exaggerated.

No matter what happens, the sun rises and the world turns. It's hard, I know. It's damn hard. But tomorrow will make it here in one piece.

9-11....I still remember the morning I got home from work, and the news was just breaking....

 

[OmegaPunch's iconOmegaPunch]

Remember:

 

[fake-kun]

I get this, I totally do. The best advice I can give is that I've lived through the end of the World about 8 or 9 times now. I remember being scared that nuclear war would happen after 9/11 as a kid. We're still here, the reports of the end times were greatly exaggerated.

No matter what happens, the sun rises and the world turns. It's hard, I know. It's damn hard. But tomorrow will make it here in one piece.

Heh, that reminds of all the panic about Mayan doomsday in 2012.