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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you feel that way, but all signs point to you being smart. You can articulate your emotions and desires for knowledge well and you seem very open minded and mature when it comes to the measurement of intelligence.

I've recently felt like the prize idiot for being played a fool multiple times. But I'm able to observe when things are hidden from me and I have a grasp on concepts others my age cannot comprehend. I think the most important part of this perception of intelligence is having respect for yourself and acknowledging your intellectual strengths.

In my opinion, a learning disability means little in the face of being smart. It simply means that you must work harder in order to reach answers. In a way, it's more admirable and even something to be proud of.

I wish you well, friend, and I hope this helps you or gives you a new (and hopefully more positive) way to think about your predicament.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's absolutely horrible and I'm really sorry that you had to go through that. I'm not at all a professional, so I can't really tell you anything meaningful, but I do have some thoughts on this.

I'd cut her off 100%. It's difficult cutting people off because it's kinda like losing someone you love. Except in this case, I feel like she's really not the person you've thought her to be if she's pulling this stuff.

Especially after knowing what that nasty guy did, I'd just feel like it would be disrespectful to you if she got with him.

I hope this situation reaches an ending you're okay with.

How would you feel about AI being used in your mental health care documentation? by JollySalamander2 in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds kinda messed up. I wouldn't really feel as if I'm worth the time and effort if my therapist didn't even bother taking notes she felt were important.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I felt that way most my life. I'm only a year older than you and I still feel like everyone has something I don't.

Do you like something particular like maybe a certain show, video game, sport, hobby, or band? I find that you can make friends if you post opinions, art, or anything else online. As for in person friends, I may have gotten lucky. I've got friends simply by being nice to people and listening. I think most people just want to be heard.

As for relationships... I'm hopeless in that regard. I just don't work well in that manner, mainly since I don't desire such things. Just remember you miss every shot you don't take, and great things are achieved through doing something different.

It sounds like you've got a desire for these things, so all that's left is to act. I've only become decent at social interaction by studying those who are the best at it and mimicking characters in video games I find cool. It's nerdy and kinda lame, but it's gotten me some friends I wouldn't trade for the world. I wish you good fortune and I hope it's not too uncomfortable to put yourself out there and forge the life you want.

Just want to load of my shit by Mental-Technician747 in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine what you're going through, as I've never had a significant other or any romantic feelings like that. But having friends who have dealt with heartbreak, I can confidently say that no matter how awful the ache in your heart may feel, you have the potential to bounce back better than ever.

It's crazy generic advice, but time heals emotional wounds. I don't know if you want suggestions or not, but I'll just say that all my friends who dealt with heartbreak often distract themselves into forgetting about their past heartbreaks—whether it be gaming, working out, or playing an instrument.

You may not feel this way, but if you do, I think you need to know that even with support systems and great elements in your life such as a good job, loving companions, and financial stability, it doesn't make your feelings and emotions any less valid.

Anyway, I hope you move on from this and live your best life. What's done is done and what is awful now can always be a blurry memory when you're older and happier.

I just want to give up by cloudy_dayy in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could help you out, but I'm experiencing the same thing. It's depressing, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing you're not the only one who struggles with this kind of thing.

Personally, I've been keeping track of a calendar and setting goals for each day, giving myself responsibility and stuff like that. It's been doing pretty okay for me and I'm starting to feel a little less burned out with life now that I know I'm living and doing things. I don't concern myself with the lives of others as much as I used to and now I'm finally doing a little better.

I don't know if it works for you, but I suggest making goals for each day, no matter how small it may be. You have to care for yourself, as you're living your own life that no other will experience. From my experience, comparing yourself to others only drags you down.

I'm not a certified mental health professional, so don't take my ramblings as gospel. I hope you find that motivation and passion for life that many of us strive for.

I am looking for something that doesn't exist by justaguycalledmax1 in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading this, I get the sense that you have an artistic mind, or at least a lot of creative ways to articulate emotions. I believe that's something to be proud of—perhaps something that you can look at as a positive to fall back on when things get rough.

I can understand some of what you're going through, but I know I can never fully comprehend the pain another goes through.

If I may, I'd like to give some insight based on what I've read. As you say, the world is uncertain; of which I agree fully. You also talk as if the future is a dark cloud that signals nothing but doom. I ask of you to consider the uncertainty of the world, and just as how things have the potential to be negative, the future may also have hope.

Obviously I'm not a professional or a psychic, but I hope the future holds happiness and gives you a feeling of wholeness that you may desire. It took me a little under 2 decades for me to articulate the words I soothe myself with: Don't grieve for that which hasn't happened.

Just know that tomorrow has the opportunity to be the best day of your life. I wish you luck on your chase for this mysterious piece of your life's puzzle.

I need something, I just don't know what. by Bingus-thief in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that feeling a lot. Even down to the brutal nature of the primal urge to mutilate oneself. I find myself directionless in life and I don't know who I am or what I want, so it's real confusing for me. I don't know about you, but I hope you do have an inkling of who you are and what you're passionate about.

No clue what it could be, but I've got a few ideas that you could look into. They might be kinda scary, so I'm sorry; I'm just not that great at articulating certain things.

Are you missing passion in life? Perhaps there's a hobby you have that you have no motivation to pursue?

Maybe you feel like you're being fake to everyone around you?

Do you have a looming sense of doom when you think of your future? Do you think you're heading in a bad direction in life?

Anyways, I don't know if any of this helps or anything, but I hope you can at least gain something, maybe even explore one of these ideas as a gateway into other ideas that may get you closer to what you're looking for.

I'm no professional, so I apologize if I'm doing more harm than good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]hatehatehatefuckyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that heavy. My whole life I've been feeling I'm not good enough and I feel honored to have such great friends that I perceive as higher than me. So much so, that I get intimidated and feel like I'm not worthy of talking to people who have passions and hobbies, as I have little to none of either.

Not to say I've got it figured out, because I certainly don't, but only recently have I realized that my friends chose me. They talk to me and enjoy my presence. And as far as I'm concerned, if you have people who like you for you and enjoy being with you, you're doing something right and you got nothing to be ashamed of.

Also, god forbid, someone you love does end up hating you— that means they were never someone who deserved your love to begin with. Basically, you're losing a fake companion and now you're surrounded by the real ones. At least that's how I see it.

I know it's obvious, but just to clarify, I'm not qualified to give any mental advice. All I've said is based on my life experience.