The Elephant in the Kitchen, or How Not to Approach Mental Distress.
I find it a tad fascinating that of all subject material in the categories have no sub topics, with the exceptions of entertainment which has 7, and health, which has one, mental health.
That in itself leads me to believe that there is a concern there by members of the community. It can go many ways, You either can't get enough attention in the daily interaction with real people, You can not express your self well enough to real people, or you choose to shut yourself off from real people.
Hmmm,I would suggest from my vantage, from that opinion, that the problem would be the lack of interaction with real people. I should be taking notes here, oh wait, I am writing it.
Real people are messy at best. After a while, you don't miss them that much, Or that is what you tell yourself. You can find some solace in venues such as this. In fact a great deal of solace. But not enough.
Am I mentally Ill, I do not think so. I continue to be one of the smartest people in any room I enter, which flabbergasts me, as I never went to college.
Am I a potential client for depression therapy ? Perhaps.
I don't want a happy pill. I strive for a life with meaning and value, and all the alcohol I can drink won't bring that, It does dull the pain, but I need to treat the cause, not the symptoms.
I have been a hermit with a job for almost 10 years now, We can probably go past the question is professional help needed. But I an too arrogant to go there.
I can not thank enough the members of these communities for their support and participation, sometimes, it is all we have. Keep that in the back of your mind when you are typing that next flame.
I had an emotional release this week online, and it was good. I may yet reconnect with humanity, It will be a journey, but I have a goal.
We are all a little soul sick to even be here. BLASPHEMY. We can help others or ourselves by participating. Our reason to be here deserves inspection. If to contribute and help others, carry on. If to fight and degrade, move on.
Deal with the Elephant in the kitchen, I need to, depression hurts, but I will not be signing up for cymbalta anytime soon.
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How I loved this. I love your writing style anyway, but the content of this article is heartwarming, brings forth a smile and puts a sparkle in my eye.
Your friends are just happy to have you here. I know I am. But you know that, 84. Doncha? I could just hug you. Long and tight.
Just now found this. It's good to think about these things, sometimes we figure it out. I tend to be a loner, most of the time, I seldom get lonely and the things that are going on inside my head are more interesting than what is going on outside my head. I need my time alone.
Yup, jumping on here once in a while and connecting a little with kind folks is kinda nice. Glad you're here, 84.
A person can be lonely in a full room or they can be lonely at home. Happiness is an internalmechanism. It's either there or not, and only the individual can figure that out for themselves. But you can find friendship on the net. You have to pick wisely though.
As a member of the messy real life, I have to say that I have found your friendship to be invaluable to me! I truly enjoy your writings, and just plain knowing you.
(((((((((((((1984)))))))))))))
I get lonely for my friends-- my friends are all over the country and I don't get to see that many people. I work in an office by myself, which is probably good, but I don't get to see that many people... I've always been isolated in my work-- out by myself for days at a time. So, here, it's like there are so many rooms full of people I care about-- and get to talk with, and share with... To me, this is like a very comfortable party, where I get to see all my friends!
I can't think of anything nicer...
Tongue in cheek, I have to put this up.
Thanks Dowser.
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Wow, I am touched. And I don't know how I got here to see that response.
I really have nothing else to add but thank you. Good job, not many can leave me at a loss for words.