Update on my mental health

Candy0_o

So, you might now awhile back i made a post about my mental health. you also might know im working on some projects. My own book, pokemon forums series, etc. But its kinda for a sad reason.

Ive briefly talked about it and im gonna keep it that way. A family member has been sent to rehab and ive been living with some family members who are the children of this person. Thats all im gonna say, but this person is really important to me.

But i also hear the youngest child cry to sleep because they want this person. But its not possible. I end up crying to sleep myself. And I hear my family talk about it quite a bit and to distract myself, I go on the forums or work on my minecraft forever world. And I also make stories. So the solution to this problem is escapism. At least I think that's the right word.

But all of this is kinda taking a huge toll on my mental health. Not the stories part, but the family problems. And I know that this post isn't really saying much, but I just need to vent my feelings somehow.

And as corny as it may seem, this is the only way I know how. I just needed to say it somewhere. Where someone might actually listen. But thank you for your time, and I just want to say that to the people on the forums, thank you for just talking to me ❤️

Voltareon2012

I'm so sorry… I like to say the writing is where my demons live so I don't have to let them live in me. I hope that can work for you too.

Mod_Ember

Hey, thanks for opening up and sharing this with us. I am so sorry about your situation. It’s really brave of you to put your feelings into words. I’m glad you’re here with us on the forums.❤️

Hades0918

https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/comment/106363#Comment_106363

That was deep!

I might use that later!

But for the topic at hand, I'm sorry that happened to you

Luckily, rehab isn't forever (I don't think, anyways)

This person will come back eventually, hopefully soon, and possibly be better then they were before

You just got to hang in there

I hope things get better for you soon and always feel free to vent

There is a difference between talking to yourself about it on repeat versus putting it somewhere you know it will be heard

I get that

Sometimes that's the only way it will help things for me

So never be scared to post something like this

We're here for you!

🧡

WildWorld1996

Mental health is just as important as physical health. You should always make sure to keep both in check, or things will just go downhill.

I've had a family member get badly injured and go through rehab, and it was tough. But they're back now. And it's been six years, and they're still not quite how they used to be, but they've been recovering well, and that's what matters.

Really, what I'm trying to say is, I think I know how you feel. That was the first time I'd spent more than just a school day away from that person in my entire life. But this isn't about me, this is about you.

I just want to say that things will get better. It takes time, but it will happen. Even if it can't be perfect, try to keep your mental health from the downward spiral that is depression until things improve. I know firsthand that once you get in, it's hard to get out, and no matter how optimistic you may be, it can happen to anyone.

We will always love you, and we're here to support you. ❤️

Candy0_o

https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/comment/107119#Comment_107119

Thank you. I really needed to hear that

Voltareon2012

Well, I don't mean to turn this into anything, but, I am praying for you and this family member to get better.