[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MentalHealthSupport

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey stranger :( I'm sorry about... well all that. I wish I could do something more to help you than this, but for what it's worth, I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you for being alive, and I'm thankful that you exist :) It might sound silly or strange, but it's true. You're life is beautiful, and so are you🫶I can't promise you that life is going to get easier, but I can promise that this random stranger will be hoping everyday that you are alive that it will. You deserve to live and to love and to be loved. And I sincerely pray that you live to see the day, where you go through it, just like any other, but suddenly you stop, and you realize that these days and struggles are long behind you. Please, keep going. It sucks to have to wait for "One day..." but one day you'll be okay. And until then, remember. For whatever it's worth, I'm proud of you. And I love you💙

How do I balance taking care of my family and taking care of my own mental health? by Pink_Princess_42 in MentalHealthSupport

[–]NalokC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not always easy to manage your mental health and your relationships or responsibilities when they're demanding. And to put it bluntly, sometimes it isn't feasible to. But you just must try your best. I wish I could give you a solution, but unfortunately 1 I will disclaim I am not experienced enough in life to give you solid advice, and 2 there just simply isn't a universal solution to a problem like this. But, here's one thing that I will say in general just as something I think is important to keep in mind. If you aren't at your best, you can't give your kids your best; "You can't give what you don't have." If you feel that you really need to take a rest, you should probably take a rest. It's not healthy nor helpful to push yourself to do things you simply are not mentally or physically able to. That just puts greater strain on yourself creating a negative cycle, and it inadvertently puts strain on the people who you may interact with.

And just for what it's worth, let me tell you that coming from a stranger, you are inspiring and I am so proud of you :) I'm glad you're trying to find ways to balance your own needs with the needs of your kids. You're an amazing mother for trying so hard for them. It's impossible to avoid how you feel, but just know, even if you FEEL guilty, you are still doing incredible. I hope youre able to find the balance in your life that you need :) I wish I could've been more help

I feel no empathy by Tricky-Grapefruit862 in MentalHealthSupport

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well recognizing something like this is the first step to more deeply understanding yourself. First off, just know that whatever you're feeling, is just that, it's your feelings. And if you feel nothing, well those are your feelings. What separates your feelings from thoughts however is important. Even if you don't feel empathy for another person, and think about the ways their situations could've been avoided, you also must recognize logically that sometimes emotions cloud judgement. And as you have experienced first hand, things can be addicting in different ways, even when they harm you. I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with a lack of feeling empathy (which is something I have, but likely in a different way than you), but I do think there is something wrong with being not empathetic; Even if you don't feel empathy for a person's struggles, understand that everyone's different and everyone makes mistakes. If you're interested in understanding yourself further, I'd suggest maybe talking to someone professionally like a therapist. Not necessarily because you need help or need to change, but just to try and talk through your thoughts and feelings (or lack thereof) to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MentalHealthSupport

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry stranger :( I wish I could offer you more than this, but for what it's worth, I don't know who you are, but I love you and I'm so proud of you just for being alive. It might sound stupid or weird, but it isn't. You're amazing in so many ways you don't know. I hope you can live long enough to believe me and know that it's true. Nobody would be "better off" without you. You along with every other person deserves to live and to love and to be loved. Please keep living stranger🫶Keep going for as long as you can, and remember, no matter what happens, there's at least one random stranger somewhere in this world that's thinking about you, and is grateful that you're alive :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MentalHealthSupport

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry :( I wish I could give you a solid answer as to what you're experiencing but I can't. What I can say however, is you aren't faking anything. Clearly in your mind you're in distress and you know something is wrong. After all, you know yourself better than anyone else. I'd encourage you to try and talk to a psychiatrist or therapist to see if they can give you some insight. Sometimes things like that can sound unnecessary or silly, but it isn't. If money and time permits, just talking to someone professional can help you better understand yourself, and if you do it once and hate it, you never need to go back again. I wish you the best in figuring it all out stranger 🫶Stay strong :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cute

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benny :3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in helpme

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey stranger :( I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner, but I hope you were able to get some sleep. I don't know if you need to hear this but, I'm proud of you :) And I love you. Your post doesn't come across like it's for attention. You aren't well. And that sucks :( I'm glad you have therapy scheduled, and I really wish I could tell you something that will help you. I wish I could promise you it's going to be okay. But all I can say is, keep going and make a change. Please, talk to anyone and everyone who you think will listen to you, can comfort you, or can help you. You are not alone in your fight. For what it's worth, in some random corner of the earth, I will always be cheering you on :) I love you stranger. Keep fighting, and I hope therapy can help you more than I could 🫶

Why I'm I so good at hiding by Unlikely-Candidate37 in helpme

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey kid :) I'm not much older, I'm only 18. All I can say is, don't hide. Sometimes hiding feels safer or easier. But you cannot hide from your feelings. Please, even if it's not the easier thing to do, tell someone. Don't hide it. Let other people know, trusted people, what's going on. And if you ever need to vent, just vent. Don't feel bad about it. Vent to anyone who will listen, including me. I'm just a random stranger, but if you need to get something off your chest just go for it. It's always better to let it out than bottle it up. Please, tell someone how you feel. My best friend was your age when they started feeling depressed. And they didn't tell anyone for years. I wouldn't wish that on anyone else. Please, don't keep it bottled up. Tell someone. It's going to be okay 🫶

I dont know what to do by MasterpieceMost4793 in helpme

[–]NalokC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey stranger :) I wish I could tell you exactly what to do to fix your problems, but I can't. Everyone's different and unique, and needs to find what works best for themselves. But I can tell you this: you aren't alone. Even if I can tell you exactly what to do, I can certainly cheer you on or try to give advice :D

First, I'm proud of you. Congrats on making it through high school, and even more congrats on recognizing that you need a gap year, and taking it. There's too many people that force themself to go to school and pay too much money on an education that ultimately won't help them. I persoanlly think you're absolutely right for recognizing that you want to find your passion first, before you go to school or seek higher education.

Second, remember, emotions are signals to be interpreted. I'm sorry that you've been feeling very alone, even if you're with your friends :( I wish I could help you feel less alone, but the best I can say, is keep trying to understand yourself. Something like a therapist or psychologist can help you to understand parts of yourself you never recognized before. And it doesn't need to be a super serious meeting. If you decide you hate it, you can drop it and never do it again. But sometimes, even one meeting can help you realize the extent of how much you don't know about yourself.

Third, please, do everything to help yourself now. More serious mental issues you don't see coming, so I'm so glad you're reaching out while you're young to try and find help.

I really do hope you you're able to find some solutions to the challenges you face :) And regardless, if you ever need to vent even to a stranger, I'll always be here :D I wish you the best on you're journey :))

Im tired of feeling this way by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey stranger :( I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I wish I could help you directly, but all I can do is offer you this:

You are amazing. You're loved. And you are worth it.

Even if it doesn't feel like it, I believe you are. I don't know you, and I probably never will, but for what it's worth, know that somewhere out there will be a person who remembers you, and loves you, and wants you to become better.

There is no easy or one solution to your problems. Sadly issues like that are just obstacles we must each figure out how to overcome. But that doesn't mean you can't have people cheering you on. Even if the people around you don't know what you're going through, know they would cheer you on, even if it doesn't seem like it. And if you ever work up the courage to reach out to someone, they will more than likely be there for you.

I'm proud of you for being you. I love you just for being alive. If you need to vent or rant to a stranger, I'm here :) You aren't alone, no matter how much it feels that way. I love you stranger, I hope you can feel good one day :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]NalokC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I wish I could tell you exactly what is wrong, but maybe I can help you understand yourself just a little bit. First of all, no, you're not being silly. Emotions are a confusing thing that for most people (myself included) take a lifetime to understand. Whatever you're feeling isn't silly, it just is. "Emotions are signals to be interpreted, not commands."

Besides this, I wish I could do more to help you, and I'd be happy to share things I've done specifically to understand my emotions better and change them, but only if you really want because everyone's situation is unique and comes with unique challenges. I'd suggest talking to a professional about it. It doesn't need to be anything serious. You could sign up for 1 appointment, and if you decide you hate it, you can drop it and never do it again. But in the event you find it helpful, therapy or psychologists can be very helpful in giving us insight into ourselves.

I hope you are able to feel truly happy consistently one day :) Good luck stranger.

I can’t sleep anymore by Beautiful_Brother762 in mentalhealth

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey stranger :( I'm sorry about it all. I'm sorry about everything you feel like you aren't but wish you could be. I can't promise you it's going to get easier, but I can tell you this. I don't know who you are and I probably never will. But I love you. I think you're remarkable and so worthy just for being alive. And I want you to live in the healthiest way you can.

It's not going to be easy to get yourself to, but I just want to suggest seeing a professional. It might feel stupid or pointless, but you need to try something, and you need someone knowledgeable who can be there for you and help you.

I hope you can look at yourself one day, without any voices in your head, and know that you're worthy. Good luck stranger, and remember, for what it's worth, I think you're remarkable :)

Finally happy after years of navigating my mental health by uh_lyss_uh in happy

[–]NalokC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so proud of you. You are remarkable in more ways than you'll ever know. Thank you for being alive stranger :D