Discussion Do people in your life know that you use this forum?

[punyama]

If they do, what are their feelings about it? I'm wondering if it's a huge alarm bell to mention to anyone that I started to use a forum like this, even though honestly I've found more resources and support here than from any mental health professional.

 

[ilovecats1]

one person irl one person on discord that i trust the most but they think im "recovered". they do not know my account or anything and i dont think they will ever go on this site.

 

[Lucifer’s Son]

If my dad were to find out, I'd probably be forced into psych hospital stay #37636262 lmao

 

[bl33ding_heart]

I would never tell anyone irl that I use this forum. I've told a few close online friends and my ex before. Most of them were very concerned and thought this forum would worsen my suicidal thoughts and be the opposite of help to me and would beg me to stop using it. I don't think this forum has ever made me feel more suicidal, infact it's only ever made me feel better and postpone suicide.

Completely off topic but I like your pfp, I'm also a one piece fan and law is one of my favourite characters. :)

 

[AgathaChristieLover]

I've mentioned being on a depression forum, but never mentioned the name of this forum

 

[punyama]

Completely off topic but I like your pfp, I'm also a one piece fan and law is one of my favourite characters. :)

thanks haha, one piece is my hyper fixation and law is my favorite character of all time. one of the few things that still makes me happy these days :,)
edit: just noticed yours is perona I love perona too !! so cute.

 

[sadlittlekitten]

My spouse knows that I'm on here regularly. But he also deals with depression and works in mental health, so I know he understands it more than lay-people. We're also both very "pro autonomy" in that everyone should have agency over their own life, decisions, end of life, etc.

Some of my friends would get it, some wouldn't. Sometimes I wish my bio family knew so they understood the extent of my mental health and inner world, but honestly I don't think they'd learn anything unless I do decide to CTB one day…