Depressed? Homely? Lonely? Addicted? Suicidal?

[bisonbison]

Public service announcement:

I'm no doctor, though I play one at the local elementary school, but I know from depression. So:

- If you like cutting yourself just to see if you still bleed...
- If the people you feel closest to have avatars, locations and searchable posts...
- If you get poop-faced by yourself...
- If you're convinced you'll die a virgin, friendless and alone...
- If your inner monologue includes thoughts like "I'm just gonna load the gun to see how it feels" or "She doesn't know how much she loves me"...

... please go talk to a trained professional mental health person.

Schedule it for your lunch hour or whenever you sober up. Drive across town where no one will see you. If you can't pay, tell them up front on the phone. They may do free consults or know someone who does. It's so straightforward, even a shutin can do it!

If you post your sob story in OOT, we're all gonna say the same thing: you should strongly consider seeking out a properly trained mental health professional.

You don't need to make a cry-for-help gesture or post or attempt on your own life or health before you do something about getting better, just like you don't need to finish that pack before you quick smoking.

Just google "psychologist + zip code" in the lonesome watches of the night and leave a message on their office voice mail. The lady will call you back the next work day to set up an appointment. If your current doctor/therapist/PO sucks - get a new one.

TEENAGE SUICIDE/DEPRESSION/AGORAPHOBIA/ANXIETY DISORDER - DON'T DO IT

cause honestly, it's a boring downer, just like this post.