Hi there.

[head cold]

Hi everyone. I'm Helena, I'm 23, and I'm chronically mentally ill (anxiety/psychotic depression/OCD/ADHD). Although things are objectively fine and have been my entire life, I'm constantly feeling like I'm treading water. I'm on meds. I'm getting treatment. I just don't know how to handle the lingering inky blue in my brain that stains everything I touch. Everything I do feels fraudulent.

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this? Either way, nice to meet you. I wish it were under better circumstances.

 

[LOSTINSIGHT]

HI head cold,welcome .
Of course, vent all you want,you don't have to use your name if you don't want too,your avatar will suffice.
I relate to your symptoms.
Peace.

 

[may71]

Hello and welcome to SF Helena

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this?

Yes

 

[Ash600]

Hey there,
Glad you found us, Feel free to vent as much as you want, we may not be able to find all the answers, but at least we can hear you out.

Take care.

 

[Sad Elf]

Welcome to SF

 

[KM76710]

Hello Helena and good to see you. Yes, share and vent and join in here all you like.

 

[KindaOtiose]

Hi Helena, welcome to the forums, we're very glad to have you here.

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this? Either way, nice to meet you.

Don't worry about it, it is more than fine. You'll always have a place to share how you're feeling on this forum, and a place to find any advice or support you need.

I hope you can feel a bit better soon. Sending hugs .

 

[johnDoen]

Hi everyone. I'm Helena, I'm 23, and I'm chronically mentally ill (anxiety/psychotic depression/OCD/ADHD). Although things are objectively fine and have been my entire life, I'm constantly feeling like I'm treading water. I'm on meds. I'm getting treatment. I just don't know how to handle the lingering inky blue in my brain that stains everything I touch. Everything I do feels fraudulent.

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this? Either way, nice to meet you. I wish it were under better circumstances.

Welcome, Helena. Please vent as much as you need.

 

[MisterBGone]

Hi everyone. I'm Helena, I'm 23, and I'm chronically mentally ill (anxiety/psychotic depression/OCD/ADHD). Although things are objectively fine and have been my entire life, I'm constantly feeling like I'm treading water. I'm on meds. I'm getting treatment. I just don't know how to handle the lingering inky blue in my brain that stains everything I touch. Everything I do feels fraudulent.

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this? Either way, nice to meet you. I wish it were under better circumstances.

No problem! no trouble at all, head cold! when you (really) get right down to it... "mental illness," is just a disease of the brain; which, like the 'Heart!' (is just an organ). . . And yet, we've been conditioned in modern society to somehow feel worse about ourselves for this. But we really shouldn't, if thought of in this way! : )_ glad to have you hear & take care! Merry Christmas,, if you celevrate (it?) :^) -mrb! (;

 

[Auri]

Welcome to SF, Helena. Such a beautiful name. Vent as much as you wish, there is always someone to listen and/or to relate to your problems here. We don't judge, we don't assume. Hopefully we can help a bit, and I'm sure you'll make some good friends here. Hope to see you around.

 

[JDot]

Hey @head cold It sounds like you're in real pain. You'll always have a place here to share your thoughts and feelings. We're here for you, and we're glad to have you here.

 

[Champagne]

Hi everyone. I'm Helena, I'm 23, and I'm chronically mentally ill (anxiety/psychotic depression/OCD/ADHD). Although things are objectively fine and have been my entire life, I'm constantly feeling like I'm treading water. I'm on meds. I'm getting treatment. I just don't know how to handle the lingering inky blue in my brain that stains everything I touch. Everything I do feels fraudulent.

Am I allowed to vent on an intro post like this? Either way, nice to meet you. I wish it were under better circumstances.

Hi Helena and welcome to SF. I am glad you joined us here and posted some of your story and yes of course you can vent/talk/rant....in any post within the guidelines of course We're a friendly bunch and I really hope being here helps you. It is lovely to meet you and please don't ever feel like you cannot vent etc... that's exactly what this site is all about, sharing your feelings and getting relief from your inner turmoil. I am sorry you are suffering, here's to a fresh start and a new ray of hope. x