The Random Thoughts Thread

[K888]

I'm watching Copic unboxing videos, and I'm just so far gone.

What is it that's so pleasing about unboxing?

[Calebark]

I think most ANers are aware that most of my posts in this thread are banter, jokes, or borderline shitposts, so as such, I hope the next few lines of temporary seriousness will have an impact.

I, like a lot of teenagers and ANers, struggle with depression and other mental health issues. This has been an ongoing issue for most of my teenaged years, and stems from some unpleasant events that occured during my childhood. Like a lot of people, I tried resolving this without professional help using some unhealthy mechanics, such as isolating myself, hard drug abuse, aggression, etc. It wasn't until very early in this year that I started seeking professional help, and it wasn't until the past few months that I started taking it very seriously. I've had regular GP/psych visits, various therapies, and have changed my lifestyle. These have all helped, but it wasn't until very recently (as in, this week) that I decided to try something I always had a very adverse attitude towards: group therapy.

Thanks to my doctor and a trusted friend, I put aside my embarassement and went to a support group for victims of childhood trauma, and holy shit, it was worth it. I've only been once so far, but it's lifted an enormous weight off my shoulders just knowing a) such things happen to other people, b) people can get over it, and c) a group of people who can actually relate rather than just empathise. I didn't even talk during my first session, as I wasn't brave enough, but merely listening was hugely cathartic. I implore anyone avoiding this due to embarassement to please give it a go, as not only is it free, and comes without any obligation to talk, but it's probably had the biggest effect of any treatments so far for me, and if this could have the same effect for people I care about -- such as those on ATAR Notes -- then I am more than happy to be the one suggesting it.

You can find support groups for various things either by searching online, pamphlets at local community centres, or by asking your GP. It's worth it. Happy to answer any questions via post or PM.

/endseriousness; initialise immaturity: hahaha penguins

[zofromuxo]

What is it that's so pleasing about unboxing?

The meeting of one's expectations of the product inside or in my case satisfying my destructive tendencies .

[peterpiper]

I think most ANers are aware that most of my posts in this thread are banter, jokes, or borderline shitposts, so as such, I hope the next few lines of temporary seriousness will have an impact.

I, like a lot of teenagers and ANers, struggle with depression and other mental health issues. This has been an ongoing issue for most of my teenaged years, and stems from some unpleasant events that occured during my childhood. Like a lot of people, I tried resolving this without professional help using some unhealthy mechanics, such as isolating myself, hard drug abuse, aggression, etc. It wasn't until very early in this year that I started seeking professional help, and it wasn't until the past few months that I started taking it very seriously. I've had regular GP/psych visits, various therapies, and have changed my lifestyle. These have all helped, but it wasn't until very recently (as in, this week) that I decided to try something I always had a very adverse attitude towards: group therapy.

Thanks to my doctor and a trusted friend, I put aside my embarassement and went to a support group for victims of childhood trauma, and holy shit, it was worth it. I've only been once so far, but it's lifted an enormous weight off my shoulders just knowing a) such things happen to other people, b) people can get over it, and c) a group of people who can actually relate rather than just empathise. I didn't even talk during my first session, as I wasn't brave enough, but merely listening was hugely cathartic. I implore anyone avoiding this due to embarassement to please give it a go, as not only is it free, and comes without any obligation to talk, but it's probably had the biggest effect of any treatments so far for me, and if this could have the same effect for people I care about -- such as those on ATAR Notes -- then I am more than happy to be the one suggesting it.

You can find support groups for various things either by searching online, pamphlets at local community centres, or by asking your GP. It's worth it. Happy to answer any questions via post or PM.

/endseriousness; initialise immaturity: hahaha penguins

Thanks for sharing. It can be so difficult being vulnerable, and sometimes it's just easier for us to just accept that we're alone...when we're not. And support groups though I've never been are exactly a remedy for that. I'm also glad it was a positive experience, enough so that you could share it with all of us, otherwise some of us here may never know truly how liberating it can be to listen/talk about similar experiences



Also I have like the most insane obsession with penguins farrkk don't even get me started on their cute little orange feet #sidetrackedbypenguinsagain


EDIT: Sorry guys, haven't been on atarnotes in awhile haha yeah. I've been studying hard.

[Joseph41]

@Calebark, stoked to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing.

What is it that's so pleasing about unboxing?

I just find the prospect of doing it myself so exciting.

[zofromuxo]

Music can really influence your mood and mind.
I don't know how I got on without it.
I blame "modern" music for not making me realise this. I'll now venture back to those hit songs in the 70s.

[sweetiepi]

Pins and needles really hurts when you move the limb that has the aforementioned pins and needles.

[AngelWings]

5 word horror story: internet dies while writing assignment

11 word horror story: Internet lags when submitting assignment at last minute before it's due.

omitted

It's great to hear that. Recovery is always harder than the spiral downwards, but it's worth it in the end.
Hopefully those who need to see it, read it.

[prickles]

I have a love/hate relationship with the History Extension Debating Thread...every time I read someone's response I instantly stop whatever I am doing and think about it for half an hour (and sometimes at 2am in the morning )...you're very sure of your own opinion, then someone comes and shows you a completely different way of thinking
It's the unbalanced seesaw of Extension History

[K888]

at 2am in the morning

I'm glad it's not 2am in the afternoon!

[sweetiepi]

Am I the only one who gets scared when Rui uses Latex? Or am I just insane?

[mitchello]

I don't know where else to post this but I thought Jakesilove was actually spelt like Jake is love and I just realised its not

[K888]

Last night was uncomfortably warm.

[sweetiepi]

Last night was uncomfortably warm.

This explains why I'm going to be a hazard in the lab later
(I didn't sleep well :/)

[EEEEEEP]

Am I the only one who gets scared when Rui uses Latex? Or am I just insane?

Iono, Latex is kinda cool. especially when people put  it  on and there's that cool snapping sound of rubber,