Mental Wellness Support Group

[JD]

That's one advantage to living in the desert, there are very few days in the year where we don't get at least a little bit of sun. So as long as you're able to get outside for even a little while you don't have to worry about vitamin D.
I actually did come up with low vitamin D, and I think at the time it was because I was going from the house to working inside all day. That has been one advantage to not working, I have been able to spend plenty of time outside, on bike rides, until some asshole stole my bike earlier this month, and going on multiple walks outside every day.

 

[Bynar0110]

I have to take medication for low vitamin D.

 

[Commander Troi]

Me too. And I live in the Valley of the Sun!

 

[Bynar0110]

Feeling the emotional drain from sleepless nights.

 

[Commander Troi]

It's not a disease. But you may be using it as an excuse.

 

[JD]

A little annoyed, because my appointment with a psychiatrist or psychologist, whichever has an MD, to get evaluated for autism got cancelled and the next available appointment wasn't until next month. The message said it's because he's out sick, so I understand it's not his fault, but it's still a little annoying that I was so close to all the waiting and anticipation finally being over, and now I have to wait another month.
With something like this will I be getting a diagnosis during the appointment, or will it longer for him to analyze things and give us an answer?

 

[fireproof78]

With something like this will I be getting a diagnosis during the appointment, or will it longer for him to analyze things and give us an answer?

Depends on what assessments are completed.

 

[Fantasy Lover]

I'm sorry, but you are suicidal if you wish that, denial is a river in Egypt after all

 

[Avro Arrow]

I'm sorry, but you are suicidal if you wish that, denial is a river in Egypt after all

I've been a little unsure how to respond to this. Perhaps there is a cultural difference at play here, but to me, personally, this post strikes me as a rather insensitive response. (To those confused, the post this is responding to has since been deleted.) This thread should be a safe space for people to air their concerns surrounding mental health, and I just feel that contradicting someone and telling them that they feel a certain way, that they had already stated they do not, doesn't fit in with that philosophy. Additionally, I'm concerned that in some circumstances, dismissively telling someone they are suicidal may inadvertently push them in that direction, depending on their current state. (This is a generalized someone, not referring specifically to the poster that this was in response to.)

I understand that you may have posted this from a desire to be supportive; I'm just not sure it comes across that way, and I would ask to please take more consideration as to how you express these types of thoughts in the future.

To be clear, you haven't broken any rules, and there there is no action being taken here. I just would like to keep this thread as a safe place for all participants. Thank you for your consideration towards this.

Just a reminder to everyone that board policy prohibits discussions of suicide and self-harm. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a helpline in your area. Some of the numbers for the larger English-speaking countries are:

US: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Canada: Suicide Crisis Helpline - 988
UK: National Suicide Prevention Helpline - 0800 689 5652
Australia: Lifeline - 13 11 14

Numbers for specialized services within these countries, and for other countries, can be found here.

 

[Fantasy Lover]

I suck at expressing my words correctly, and to blame it on my autism is a dick move and I don't want to be that person. That fact is and remains that I have no filter and I type the first thing to come to my mind and that is something I need to work on, I just wish I know how because it has gained me nothing. It created so many problems in my life and I just wish I wasn't that way, I'm not proud of that part of me. You and the poster deserve a genuine apology, I hope you can both forgive me

 

[fireproof78]

I've been a little unsure how to respond to this. Perhaps there is a cultural difference at play here, but to me, personally, this post strikes me as a rather insensitive response. (To those confused, the post this is responding to has since been deleted.) This thread should be a safe space for people to air their concerns surrounding mental health, and I just feel that contradicting someone and telling them that they feel a certain way, that they had already stated they do not, doesn't fit in with that philosophy. Additionally, I'm concerned that in some circumstances, dismissively telling someone they are suicidal may inadvertently push them in that direction, depending on their current state. (This is a generalized someone, not referring specifically to the poster that this was in response to.)

I understand that you may have posted this from a desire to be supportive; I'm just not sure it comes across that way, and I would ask to please take more consideration as to how you express these types of thoughts in the future.

To be clear, you haven't broken any rules, and there there is no action being taken here. I just would like to keep this thread as a safe place for all participants. Thank you for your consideration towards this.

Just a reminder to everyone that board policy prohibits discussions of suicide and self-harm. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a helpline in your area. Some of the numbers for the larger English-speaking countries are:

US: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Canada: Suicide Crisis Helpline - 988
UK: National Suicide Prevention Helpline - 0800 689 5652
Australia: Lifeline - 13 11 14

Numbers for specialized services within these countries, and for other countries, can be found here.

988 in many parts of the United States will connect people to local crisis services.

 

[Avro Arrow]

I suck at expressing my words correctly, and to blame it on my autism is a dick move and I don't want to be that person. That fact is and remains that I have no filter and I type the first thing to come to my mind and that is something I need to work on, I just wish I know how because it has gained me nothing. It created so many problems in my life and I just wish I wasn't that way, I'm not proud of that part of me. You and the poster deserve a genuine apology, I hope you can both forgive me

Thank you for your gracious reply. All good from my end.

 

[Finn]

I've been a little unsure how to respond to this. Perhaps there is a cultural difference at play here, but to me, personally, this post strikes me as a rather insensitive response. (To those confused, the post this is responding to has since been deleted.) This thread should be a safe space for people to air their concerns surrounding mental health, and I just feel that contradicting someone and telling them that they feel a certain way, that they had already stated they do not, doesn't fit in with that philosophy. Additionally, I'm concerned that in some circumstances, dismissively telling someone they are suicidal may inadvertently push them in that direction, depending on their current state. (This is a generalized someone, not referring specifically to the poster that this was in response to.)

I understand that you may have posted this from a desire to be supportive; I'm just not sure it comes across that way, and I would ask to please take more consideration as to how you express these types of thoughts in the future.

To be clear, you haven't broken any rules, and there there is no action being taken here. I just would like to keep this thread as a safe place for all participants. Thank you for your consideration towards this.

Just a reminder to everyone that board policy prohibits discussions of suicide and self-harm. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a helpline in your area. Some of the numbers for the larger English-speaking countries are:

US: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Canada: Suicide Crisis Helpline - 988
UK: National Suicide Prevention Helpline - 0800 689 5652
Australia: Lifeline - 13 11 14

Numbers for specialized services within these countries, and for other countries, can be found here.

I could have sworn there was a post between Fantasy Lover's post you quoted and Fireproof78's post above it, other day.

 

[Fantasy Lover]

There was, it's just deleted

 

[JD]

So I a job interview today, and I actually got to it, and made it through OK. I had some pretty serious anxiety going all morning leading up to it, but I managed to get through it, and went to the interview and I think it went well. I'm always a very anxious and uncomfortable during stuff like this, but I don't think I made complete fool of myself, the lady that did it was friendly and nice, so that helped me feel a little more comfortable. Now, I just have to wait and see if I hear back.

 

[fireproof78]

So I a job interview today, and I actually got to it, and made it through OK. I had some pretty serious anxiety going all morning leading up to it, but I managed to get through it, and went to the interview and I think it went well. I'm always a very anxious and uncomfortable during stuff like this, but I don't think I made complete fool of myself, the lady that did it was friendly and nice, so that helped me feel a little more comfortable. Now, I just have to wait and see if I hear back.

That's how you beat anxiety is to go through it. Congratulations.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

I got some frankly devastating family news last night, and I feel like I’ve been kicked in the stomach. I avoided having a good cry last night, but I don’t think it mattered. If I can talk with any volume by Tuesday, my therapist and I will talk about it. I had to let everyone at work know I’m emotionally compromised, as I know it affects my performance.

 

[Fantasy Lover]

*Hug*

 

[fireproof78]

I got some frankly devastating family news last night, and I feel like I’ve been kicked in the stomach. I avoided having a good cry last night, but I don’t think it mattered. If I can talk with any volume by Tuesday, my therapist and I will talk about it. I had to let everyone at work know I’m emotionally compromised, as I know it affects my performance.

Big hugs.

 

[auntiehill]

I got some frankly devastating family news last night, and I feel like I’ve been kicked in the stomach. I avoided having a good cry last night, but I don’t think it mattered. If I can talk with any volume by Tuesday, my therapist and I will talk about it. I had to let everyone at work know I’m emotionally compromised, as I know it affects my performance.

My sympathies. Hang in there.