Mental Health Thread

Do you fear death, dying, etc.?

  • Yes

    Votes: 12 23.1%

  • No

    Votes: 21 40.4%

  • Trying my best to not think about it

    Votes: 15 28.8%

  • Never really thought about it and I'm unable to come up with an answer on a spot

    Votes: 4 7.7%
  • Total voters
    52
Diesel 11 said:
To me the lyrics aren’t good so much as they’re honest. It’s one of my favorite Maiden songs for its utter uniqueness in the discography.
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Unique certainly. But I also love the shuffly rhythm and how Bruce makes all those words fit when it seems like there should be far too many syllables ...
 
What to do when you feel your stability shaken and your thoughts shifting to the negative side, due to stress from work/school/relations?
 
What mind ruler said, if you feel your stability slipping regain control by doing things you enjoy. Some baseline activities that are good no matter what are going out for a walk, getting some sun and fresh air, excercise and talking/hanging out with friends. But I also relied A LOT on music, put on those headphones and let the world melt away around you.
 
Also, I find it really useful to compartmentalize the day - I do it with the Breviary, but I guess you might use pretty much anything that's going to give you a stable, solid goalposts throughout the day (hey, I made these 4 hours, etc.)

Also, however unpopular that opinion might be - a rigid schedule and habit does wonders. Go to bed early and wake up early as well (even if you are a night owl like me... in fact, especially if you are a night owl like me)

Music helps, but remember that the intensity of the music does write in your heart a lot - if you are depressed/anxious, I would advise avoiding metal generally, for example. Maybe not all of it, maybe not all the time, but you yourself will know best how to do it.

If the relations are tough, it's always great to make some new ones. Even during Covid - go and Skype with someone who you feel has something to say. It doesn't have to be the best friend ever, just someone who'll give your life a bit of poetry.

Do a lot of useless, ineffective stuff. Embrace it. The animals do everything for a reason, doing something absolutely impractical is what makes you human, what actually makes you God-like (in a way, don't quote me verbatim). Enjoy anything redundant, especially at times like these. Enjoy that such sentiment goes against the current paradigm a lot.
 
JudasMyGuide said:
Music helps, but remember that the intensity of the music does write in your heart a lot - if you are depressed/anxious, I would advise avoiding metal generally, for example. Maybe not all of it, maybe not all the time, but you yourself will know best how to do it.
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I think that last statement there is pretty key. I know personally that if I feel low, listening to sad / depressive music - depending on the kind, let's say in the vein of The X Factor - actually makes me feel better, like I've been through the artist's low points and found the light at the end of the tunnel with them. But for a lot of people, more up-tempo and energetic songs are key, so it really depends on the people.

But yeah, sleep is also a very good way to recharge your system. Or just enjoying something that, while it may not add much value to your life as a whole, gives you some satisfaction in the present (like assembling lists :D). Writing is my favorite outlet personally; once I get those thoughts out onto paper I usually feel better because I feel like I've made something with that negativity.
 
Diesel 11 said:
I think that last statement there is pretty key. I know personally that if I feel low, listening to sad / depressive music - depending on the kind, let's say in the vein of The X Factor - actually makes me feel better, like I've been through the artist's low points and found the light at the end of the tunnel with them. But for a lot of people, more up-tempo and energetic songs are key, so it really depends on the people.
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Yes, but in case of an actual clinical depression or pathological anxiety, I'd still avoid that. Steven Wilson's "Sad music makes me happy and happy music makes me fucking miserable" notwithstanding.
The vibes are acknowledged by your subconscious mind, is what I'm saying.

But that's just my take, feel free to do whatever.

EDIT: If you really have a problem, go listen to even something "stupid", but calming. Enya. Gregorian chant. LOTR Shire music. Something like that. I'm serious.
 
MindRuler said:
Listening to your favourite music.
Or playing music.
Music helped me to get through difficult times...always.
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Or... make lists. ;--)
Seriously, I think putting some order in stuff you're interested in can make the mind at ease, give some nice diversion. Work on something. You do not need to finish it at once. Take days, weeks. Something nice to return to.

Be e.g. busy with
- which films do I own
- which films have I seen
- which films do I wish to obtain (wishlist / or a short term watchlist)

Same can be done with exploring music.
Take a band you always wondered to hear more from. Start at the beginning. Listen.

Or: make music.
Create. Play some guitar, keyboard...
 
Death is a natural condition, that will eventually happen to anyone. So, because it is an inevitable thing, we shouldn’t fear it. However, this is way easier said than done. A few years ago, after a car accident, I really started fearing that bad things can be fatal for me, and I was in an anxiety state of mind most of the times. I felt anxious only by being outside, which is completely not normal. Luckily, I found help on this online platform https://lifestance.com/condition/ptsd/ that has amazing advice and therapy options for people dealing with mental health issues. After two months of regular sessions, my condition improved considerably.
 
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Magnus said:
You haven't voted in GMAC yet, Saapy. :nonono:
And I thought her eyes were green not brown.
Or is it yet another girl now?
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Those are just lyrics from a cheesy Russian pop song that I started to like. Her eyes are still green, can't stop thinking about those eyes actually, and the rest of that sweet creature.
 
I don't know who needs to hear this, but... You can't save the Galaxy in a day. Worth a watch even for or especially for non-gamers:

 
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