CassieMcToonLover [2023-11-23 21:26:07 +0000 UTC]

HI thanks for allowing me into the group, I'm not going to be online as much, but I will be posting my artwork on here every once in a while, but I just wanted to stop by and say thanks.

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FuturesPoems [2022-11-01 00:59:22 +0000 UTC]

Is this poem allowed on here? Is it considered an anxiety; I mean it is a phobia that causes me anxiety.  But I don't want to die poem V2Yes, I will make technologyThat may help,200k will due.Hey they say,You will have a fulfilling life 50k will due."But I don't want to die." I am not selfish,I just want to find a way out of this,You understand human Don't you?We have been here before.The brain freezing ice,I've known it's feeling,But it does not know mine.Some spread their falsehoods like seeds,Telling me to give my life to the one above, but what if the one above doesn't care?They cry for me to believe in a place,a place of happiness they say,After the ashes,But how do I know the ashes aren't me?blown away.How do I choose,Is there proof,Of what they cry for me to believe in?If you don't, Well, they growl like dogs,Scream that you will be punished like no other.I tell them I can't,"But I don't want to die."Everyone is getting slowly digestedin the belly of the beast,no one survives.I have burn marks,scars,They say to just go in line of the dead,but what do I get if I do?"But I don't want to die." 

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Callingtherapy [2022-06-15 21:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Hi everyone. I'm not sure if a post like this is allowed but I'm wondering if there are folks willing to be commissioned for their art to go on our Instagram handle? It is a mental health channel for a therapy clinic. 

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rubyrouge649 [2022-02-20 02:24:39 +0000 UTC]

Is this group still active? I ask because I would like to contribute to Self-Harm Awareness with a future art piece.

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forestlawn [2021-02-03 10:41:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for letting me in and i will support those who struggle with mental illness

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JericaWinters [2020-12-09 16:34:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure how to submit a journal, but I thought this might be helpful to some:

How to gain more control of the mindThis is a journal about mental health.Many of you might have heard of mindfulness practice, the practice of being fully in the present, but I want to take look at something related to it: the act of trying to take control of the mind to reduce ruminating and anger. As we know, the worst of this happens during our free time, or sometimes when we're doing important tasks. Some of what I wrote here is from a reply I made to someone in the forums and I liked it so much I thought I'd share it in this journal; I tweaked it to make more sense. I'm not an expert in psychology or anything so take this as you will.The trick to taking more control of one's own mind is to become aware of what you're thinking and to try directing the mind to better thoughts whenever you get stuck in bad thoughts. For example, if you're becoming upset about something you failed at, or when you got mistreated by someone else, or you keep repeating all the awesome comebacks you have after a confrontation, move your mind to something else like the the information you got from an art tutorial or lyrics to a song you love. The subject doesn't have to be positive, in fact, too positive a thought will be too great a leap to make when you're angry or depressed. Pick something that won't make you feel bad. If you have trouble at first, don't get angry. Don't judge yourself as a failure. Keep moving the mind every time you catch it ruminating. Note: pulling the mind away will be harder the longer you've followed a bad train of thought—say for fifteen minutes versus one minute.What should one think about? I frequently direct my mind to things I learned in my how-to-write books. I'll think about point of view in fiction, how to avoid head hopping, rules to create a complex main character, avoiding author intrusions. I also try to become more aware of surroundings, and the colour of things, and light, and sounds, and movement.Thoughts can be placed on a great movie. I recently watched Abominable (about an animation by Dreamworks about a yeti and humans who help him get back home). Near the beginning, they play this catchy song playing as the main character of the story goes through several tasks. I started directing my mind to that song and memories from the movie when I once caught my mind thinking of bad things. The whole movie is very feel-good so it makes me feel better.The important thing about being aware of thoughts is that you shouldn't deny feelings. And it's not about hiding from reality. It's okay to be mad about something. Just don't stay mad for so long that you feel sick and unmotivated...don't get stuck and pulled under. Eventually, when you have some skill at moving the mind to neutral and then good thoughts, try to focus on what's going on around you, like sounds and the smell of flowers, the breeze in the air (I think this is the true goal of mindfulness, but keep in mind, I'm not monk or scholar, I'm only passing on what's been helpful to me).Also, something to watch out for is when you're getting the hang of redirecting your mind, but someone says something so horribly triggering that it makes you want to give up and think that the mindfulness thing is not working. I wasted years because I let this happen once. I came back though. It will eventually become habit. The mind will always wander, and perfection isn't possible, not even for Buddhist monks (or so I've read), but it will give you more peace of mind if you keep trying.Good luck to anyone who wants to give this a shot. I think this is the most important thing I've ever shared.OTHER INFORMATION:I suffer from schizophrenia and consider the following book to be the best book on the subject because it contains information on cognitive behavioural therapy, info that helped me cope better with abusive voices (they lost some of their power over me when I did some of the exercises in this book). Some people who suffer from depression also hear distressing voices so it's a good book to know about: The book is called Overcoming Distressing Voices, 2nd edition, by Mark Hayward, Clara Strauss and David Kingdon. I recommend the print version because you can photocopy the charts and fill them out.Lastly, the best book for depression that I've come across is The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns, M.D. It's a very large book, but there's a "mood journal" near the beginning that helps people deal with distorted thinking, an important thing to be aware of....

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SeamairWolf [2020-04-05 15:54:05 +0000 UTC]

dead group :/

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IntuitiveMoth [2019-10-13 19:01:47 +0000 UTC]

Is this Group dead???

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Mr-Lasz-Official [2019-10-12 10:45:29 +0000 UTC]

I wanna fucking kill everyone 

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Mr-Lasz-Official [2019-10-01 16:47:29 +0000 UTC]

I wanna die but i want other people to die before me first
Go fuck yourself you fucking low life sack of shit

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StarlightAngel1996 [2019-09-19 15:52:35 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I hope I'm not a bother but I put in a submission and wondered if it would be accepted or not. I'm not sure if it is no longer activated but the others can be just as grim as mine.  I have been busy so that's why I asked if this wonderful group is no longer run anymore

thanks

Anna

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StarlightAngel1996 [2019-05-26 23:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Hi I just put something in one of your folders please take time to read it!


thanks!

Anna

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StarlightAngel1996 [2019-05-06 22:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I know you are very busy, but please check out my newest deviation i contributed when you can!


thank you!

Anna

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Rkdailey [2019-05-02 04:04:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry! I submitted a request for the group's favs, but I accidentally chose the wrong picture, which not quite appropriate for this group.  

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StarlightAngel1996 [2019-04-07 23:52:58 +0000 UTC]

and I can be put in a higher position... since you might need more and i don't mind that transition

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StarlightAngel1996 [2019-04-07 23:50:53 +0000 UTC]

hi i put two deviations in the folders and they expired can you tell me if this group is still active...? its confusing I see deviations being accepted and mine got expired... the suicide one is not glorified cause it is a beast to kill and the other one isn't under the rules.. so can you respond back please?

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NamelessSaint [2019-03-02 00:07:02 +0000 UTC]

If anyone still goes to this site then I'm asking for help.  I'm homeless now and need some support.  I've started a GoFundMe.  If you'd like to contribute send me a PM.  Thank you.

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deathproneimages [2019-03-01 19:19:31 +0000 UTC]

Looks like this group is no longer active? Here is one of my poems on my mental health. If anybody knows of any good mental health groups, please can you tell me x x x

Derailed train of thought poemMy mind is a scary place to be,
It’s a place nobody wants to see.
I have spent most of my life in there,
Hiding from a world that doesn’t care.
My mind is a lonely place to be,
Nobody here can understand me.
The conflict of light and dark inside.
A battle from which I cannot hide,
My mind is a deadly place to be,
The voices inside want to hurt me.
They are trapped and can never escape,
So they try to poison me with hate.
My mind is a random place to be,
Voices always try to confuse me.
The quest to focus has always failed,
My train of thought has been derailed.
My mind is a noisy place to be,
A whirlwind of voices surrounds me.
Only music can block them all out,
It protects me when they scream and shout.
My mind is a dark prison for me,
No way for me to ever be free.
I don’t want to go out of my mind,
As a way back I might never find.
My mind is the only place for me,
The place I still always want to be.
A strange place that I can call my home.
Where I can sit proud u

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StarlightAngel1996 [2018-12-04 00:50:14 +0000 UTC]

Hi, just wanted to be part of the group. No mind what position really. been trying to spend the word despite being busy

more than fine with checking out my journal entries if you so desire.

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NamelessSaint [2018-09-25 15:00:24 +0000 UTC]

If anyone is interested in helping a mental ill person, then please PM me.  Thank you.

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Jack-the-Shinigami [2018-04-13 13:28:14 +0000 UTC]

where do I put stuff for ptsd?

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AngelGhidorah [2018-02-25 12:39:44 +0000 UTC]

This group seems pretty much dead. With the exception of Rosary0fSighs (whose ability to change the group is questionable), all the Admins have been gone for years.

I'll note Rosary0fSighs and see what the score is.

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CrystalizedJellyfish [2017-09-01 23:20:27 +0000 UTC]

hello, is this group active?

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ChaoticShort [2017-07-14 10:28:33 +0000 UTC]

Does this group still accept members?

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UndercityIV [2017-06-12 11:49:08 +0000 UTC]

...Depressing group. Had no clue that extremely serious ones like this even existed on a site like DA. 

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LopsidedFrosty345 [2017-04-05 01:43:36 +0000 UTC]

I won't be doing anymore writings or drawings for a few weeks.

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debNise [2017-03-16 12:07:54 +0000 UTC]

Hi, is this group dead? My submission expired..

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ArisuBaka [2016-12-01 19:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Can i please talk to someone...? ;n;

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schizophrenicme [2016-10-11 15:25:20 +0000 UTC]

I joined a while ago. Don't remember when but I submit things and none are going in this group and their not to gorey or anything. Why won't you submit my art in too your group?

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Harumikoto [2016-09-28 00:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Still active?

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pinkrussia [2016-08-24 00:59:00 +0000 UTC]

one time i got banned from a mental health forum because i said something like i was afraid id become a drug addict in the future

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anactualegg [2016-07-29 20:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for requesting to add my poem

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Sinnea-Nova [2016-07-21 23:09:33 +0000 UTC]

Hello may I request to join the group? I can't find the button.

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Bensanne [2016-03-19 21:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thans for accepting me in the group!

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DohvaBot [2016-03-14 17:11:31 +0000 UTC]

I would like to join this group but can't find the button to request to join.

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Kirbymyfriend972 [2016-03-14 02:28:55 +0000 UTC]

Asperger counts as a mental disease?

And also can I join?

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Pixalysparkelz [2016-03-08 15:50:11 +0000 UTC]

where would i put art related to Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

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copper9lives [2016-01-09 10:25:57 +0000 UTC]

…I could use some help. There is a troll on DA who is bullying friends of mine contending with different mental health issues. They are FRAGILE. And he is deliberately attacking them, FOR their mental health issues. DA won't get rid of him. I don't know what else to do…

fav.me/d9mxpd4  Here is the journal, detailing it all...

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bluepopcakes [2015-12-22 20:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I have a question, why there are nothing about Posttraumatic stress disorder? I mean, it's a very horrible disorder that no much people know or understand
Or psichopathy, we're not like people describe us, actually, we are often very normal XD

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HopeSwings777 [2015-11-14 22:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Would you consider affiliating with the group

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WrittenInWords [2015-06-20 05:31:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi. I have mental illness too. It sucks. :/ I really like this group. I hope to make some friends. Btw I'm NOT NEW TO DEVIANTART. Just so you guys know that. Hehe.

*hugs group*

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