Mental Health Rehab

[Hufflepufferino]

Lately my profession, human services and helping others, has been absolutely abysmal since I lost my job. Some days I can't almost get out of bed until well, Let's just say it's not easy. I can't look at the news anymore without just wanting to stay in bed all day. I started to play stardew valley instead and for whatever reason sometimes it's the only thing keeps the demons and dementors away. So I just wanted to say that this game is very precious to me. It's helping me.

 

[Jayamos]

Sorry you’re going through such a tough time. SDV has gotten me through some rough stuff too.

 

[FilthyGorilla]

I'm glad stardew is able to get you through some tough times, all the best in playing and life

 

[Yogurt_The_Cow]

Lately my profession, human services and helping others, has been absolutely abysmal since I lost my job. Some days I can't almost get out of bed until well, Let's just say it's not easy. I can't look at the news anymore without just wanting to stay in bed all day. I started to play stardew valley instead and for whatever reason sometimes it's the only thing keeps the demons and dementors away. So I just wanted to say that this game is very precious to me. It's helping me.

Dementors lol! I am very glad to hear that. The game is a great coping skill for me as well.

It’s nice to see another Harry Potter fan!

 

[MateoOfRiverwood]

One should not totally forsake real life in favor of the game. But as long as you’re taking occasional steps to address RL, nothing wrong with using it as a refuge vs the endless torment in the hours when your brain won’t shut up and you find yourself second guessing everything.

…. not that I have any experience with that. /twitch. No, I’m perfectly well adjusted. /twitch …

 

[astnko]

Lately my profession, human services and helping others, has been absolutely abysmal since I lost my job. Some days I can't almost get out of bed until well, Let's just say it's not easy. I can't look at the news anymore without just wanting to stay in bed all day. I started to play stardew valley instead and for whatever reason sometimes it's the only thing keeps the demons and dementors away. So I just wanted to say that this game is very precious to me. It's helping me.

ive been depressed for a long time now, and i get it if this doesnt apply to you since im not old enough to get a job yet.
i really suggest just getting up and doing things
i know its gonna be hard getting out of bed but once youre going it gets easier
maybe go for a drive, eat some tasty food or just go out for a cup of coffee
i know you love stardew valley, but i dont think this is gonna change if all youre doing is sitting in bed and gaming
you got this, life will get better

edit: keep playing though ;)

 

[SelphieNutter]

I understand how you feel
I'm mildly Autistic so I struggle with my communication. People often take what I say the wrong way because I'm so blunt they often think I'm being cruel. I've suffered with depression my entire life because of this.

I won't tell you what will and won't work for you. I know from experience that telling someone to leave their comfort zone before they are ready can backfire extremely.

Going out may help, it may not

For me, there are days when I go out and I feel a lot better, then there are days when I go out and I end up 10x worse and those days see me turn into a hermit for a few weeks.

Depression isn't an easy thing to live with or overcome. Just follow you're heart, you'll heal when you're ready

 

[VampireCake]

If it helps anyone, my psychologist explicitly told me I'm allowed to play SDV without feeling guilty. (She's awesome, for a lot of reasons.) So if anyone needs to hear it - you're allowed to play without feeling guilty too. I know how much guilt can come with depression, and sometimes we feel like we need 'permission'.

Find happiness where you can, or a least a little peace. Be kind to yourself out there.

 

[Yogurt_The_Cow]

I understand how you feel
I'm mildly Autistic so I struggle with my communication. People often take what I say the wrong way because I'm so blunt they often think I'm being cruel. I've suffered with depression my entire life because of this.

I won't tell you what will and won't work for you. I know from experience that telling someone to leave their comfort zone before they are ready can backfire extremely.

Going out may help, it may not

For me, there are days when I go out and I feel a lot better, then there are days when I go out and I end up 10x worse and those days see me turn into a hermit for a few weeks.

Depression isn't an easy thing to live with or overcome. Just follow you're heart, you'll heal when you're ready

You are just like me! People always take what I say the wrong way because of my tone :( And I have been depressed in the past for that exact reason. And I agree with you, actually doing something productive helps boost my day. I also have “Social Energy” where so days it’s low and some days it’s very high and I just want to do anything and everything. When I just want to give up and do nothing for a week I actually get up and do something productive and I feel way better.

 

[stardew_luv]

I am so sorry for your loss of employment. I really don’t know what to offer you consolation there as I guess I can in that I haven’t been able to work in 10 years due to the severity of physical and mental health illnesses. I take lots of joy in the simplicity of games like Stardew or watching shows I grew up with in better times. There’s nothing wrong with finding wholesome pastimes to push away the trauma and suffering. I do very much understand that. I also take lots of joy in online forums that don’t put people down or judgmental like these. But please do try to connect to persons and resources irl too. If you can’t afford counseling since your employment there are many support groups (some have them online) such as Nami that connect you to others with depression or anxiety about present or future times. They are often free or waive the fees for those who qualify. I hope you can find some support or comfort through something like that as well. I will keep you in my heart as I do for all in these difficult times. Chat anytime with us here we are here to support you and we can swap fun Stardew stories. It’s a good way to connect with others and not feel so alone. Here is a thought. As you get more comfortable with the game maybe a multiplayer game might help you have extra meaningful game with others who also love the game. There are several people who post here that they want a laid back or slow paced relaxing game those are the ones to choose. There are age groups. Most adults don’t play with teens and vice versa for legal reasons and privacy and all. So they will say 18+. Hope maybe you can have some extra fun that way and maybe even make some gaming friends.