The Animator

I just wanted you to know that things will be okay.

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[TRIGGER WARNING! I wasn't whether or not to put it here because I want everyone to read this.]

At lunch today, a friend said "Raise your hand if you want to live!". I was the only one who raised my hand.

Minutes later, another friend tried to choke on a lolipop on purpose & had another friend intervene.

ANoThEr friend told me about herself & something horrible that happened to her sister (Won't go into detail because it'll be triggering & i don't want to put the idea into someone's head. I hope you understand what im implying though).

I talked to her about how last year, about a month after I joined TA, I started feeling depressed (not actual depression) & I was getting pushed to the edge and hurt myself a lot. Over time I got better (around the start of 2021) & I no longer feel depressed about anything & I don't feel intense anxiety anymore.

I'm not sure how I have this positive, extremely chill attitude now but I'll try to explain it.

1)Finding Support.

I couldn't find much support in my family because they weren't sure how to react, and I was terrified. I couldn't talk to my counselor last year because everything was virtual and I wasn't sure who to talk to. So i resorted to TA. I only went to people I trusted (*cough friend group because they're amazing people.* Thank you Oynx, Fox, Wolfy, etc. Ily). Going onto TA or anywhere online like that isn't a good idea right away, mostly because anyone could give out any advice and it may not be the right one. Sometimes, people at school won't be able to help.

2)Finding [the Right] Support

For the most part, a trusted adult is the go-to place to.. go. When I had a problem, I talked to my favorite teacher because she knew how serious the problem was, and understood that I'm human. She knew how to approach the situation(s). Attempt to ask your counselor about therapy if you need it. Ask your parents (if they allow it), doctors, anyone who could get you support.

can i talk to u privately stary

@StarryNeptune

Sure, for a little bit though

*lmao i can't read thank you for correcting me

u make da whatever ill join

@fishsoup

Yes, TA's community is very welcoming, bring them here :D

I'm so sorry that all those people are experiencing those kinds of thing. Honestly, too young.

We need this thread to be pinned fgysiakjhufukasf

Ofc, especially people like you. You're amazing and always bring up people's spirits!

I wish everyone was just pure happiness :)

@StarryNeptune

Istg your speech is the best thing I’ve seen all day.

(I’m not that good at saying nice as hell stuff like this but I try sometimes)

If I have thoughts I don’t really talk to my family that much cuz I wanna be alone or I don’t want them to worry or get overprotective of me. I usually talk to my friends about this stuff.

Anyways I’m sure your speech thingy will motivate many :)

great message! remember that its completely normal to feel down sometimes especially when youre going thru stuff, my sisters friend got out of a psych ward recently, wont go into detail but she does harm herself, and i believe shes getting better! :) remember that cps is always available and nobody should feel they need to take the easy way out <3

Thank you :)

That's alright. As long as you know you can find help.

ty again :D

*late comment

Thank you!

I'm glad she's healing.

It's great that you mentioned that! People everywhere are there to help you, don't be afraid to ask for help. Others are out there that could help you way more than I could.

When I get angry, I like to hug my immediate family so called Bala

But she's outside now

So now when I'm upset I just suck water from my toothbrush

Good soup 👌

In all seriousness tho things haven't been good lately I've been finding it very hard to rant to people and I just exams just I just idk

At least you have Bala, she's wonderful.

It's really stressful especially when you're not doing the way you want to. Try to calm down, and maybe try to study with someone or use some efficient way of studying instead of cramming everything. Maybe quiz yourself or ask someone to do it for you? Just take a break to calm down. I'm not exactly sure what other advice to give, but i hope everything turns out great for you luvbug.

is upsetti spaghetti

be happy spaghetti :D

You are such a motivating and wholesome person-

i never would've gotten the courage to randomly reach out to people and give them hope-filled advice omg

i am not suffering mentally or physically(although i might be suffering physically due to P.E. LMAO), but honestly your message could literally just brighten up someone's day

starry, study and become a therapist you actual ketchup packet