YouTubeYou might find this interesting. . .or offensive, try to ignore IA's abrasive nature.The general point I think he's trying to make(which I somewhat agree w/) is that communities(depending on the community) on the internet can contribute probably to some psychological issues, or at least exacerbate them.
depressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).
Quote from: RC5908 on October 29, 2014, 03:22:30 PMdepressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).This would be what I've found as well >.>Even if a community isn't a complete hugbox of cushions and cuddles as long as most of the users are nice people beneath any jaded/shitposty/asshole coating then it can be quiet helpful. I've seen it a few times on the flood (Here and B.net) where people rally behind and try to help those who aren't doing so well.
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 03:40:26 PMQuote from: RC5908 on October 29, 2014, 03:22:30 PMdepressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).This would be what I've found as well >.>Even if a community isn't a complete hugbox of cushions and cuddles as long as most of the users are nice people beneath any jaded/shitposty/asshole coating then it can be quiet helpful. I've seen it a few times on the flood (Here and B.net) where people rally behind and try to help those who aren't doing so well.i've watched someone close to me slip into depression, and as far as i can tell, tumblr was a huge catalyst for that.
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 03:40:26 PMQuote from: RC5908 on October 29, 2014, 03:22:30 PMdepressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).This would be what I've found as well >.>Even if a community isn't a complete hugbox of cushions and cuddles as long as most of the users are nice people beneath any jaded/shitposty/asshole coating then it can be quiet helpful. I've seen it a few times on the flood (Here and B.net) where people rally behind and try to help those who aren't doing so well.Honestly, a hugbox would probably contribute as well. I mean, Jesus, just look at Tumblr.
Quote from: SexyPiranha on October 29, 2014, 03:45:05 PMQuote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 03:40:26 PMQuote from: RC5908 on October 29, 2014, 03:22:30 PMdepressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).This would be what I've found as well >.>Even if a community isn't a complete hugbox of cushions and cuddles as long as most of the users are nice people beneath any jaded/shitposty/asshole coating then it can be quiet helpful. I've seen it a few times on the flood (Here and B.net) where people rally behind and try to help those who aren't doing so well.Honestly, a hugbox would probably contribute as well. I mean, Jesus, just look at Tumblr.Yeah <.<I think that would contribute more towards the other branches of mental illness than specifically depression but it's certainly possible.
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 03:47:18 PMQuote from: SexyPiranha on October 29, 2014, 03:45:05 PMQuote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 03:40:26 PMQuote from: RC5908 on October 29, 2014, 03:22:30 PMdepressed are drawn to the internet, i'd think, and depending on what kind of community they tend to, it can make the illness better or worse (this is just based on personal experience though, i have no idea really).This would be what I've found as well >.>Even if a community isn't a complete hugbox of cushions and cuddles as long as most of the users are nice people beneath any jaded/shitposty/asshole coating then it can be quiet helpful. I've seen it a few times on the flood (Here and B.net) where people rally behind and try to help those who aren't doing so well.Honestly, a hugbox would probably contribute as well. I mean, Jesus, just look at Tumblr.Yeah <.<I think that would contribute more towards the other branches of mental illness than specifically depression but it's certainly possible.Whoops, I forgot this was about depression specifically. Sorry, I could see how certain other communities could affect depression similarly though.
Quote from: SexyPiranha on October 29, 2014, 03:28:01 PMYouTubeYou might find this interesting. . .or offensive, try to ignore IA's abrasive nature.The general point I think he's trying to make(which I somewhat agree w/) is that communities(depending on the community) on the internet can contribute probably to some psychological issues, or at least exacerbate them.Well, just finished it.That's fucking disgusting, and in some ways I'm glad IA made that video. Gangstalking, fucking hell. Was that simply thought up to tip Schizophrenics over the edge? ._.Ugh.Thanks for linking it though.
I don't think I'm qualified to diagnose myself, but I can confirm that lately as I've been feeling worse I've ended up spending more time on here and B.net.
Quote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 06:47:26 PMI don't think I'm qualified to diagnose myself, but I can confirm that lately as I've been feeling worse I've ended up spending more time on here and B.net.Hmm, is it directly related to the site or do you have other stresses going on too?
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 07:46:57 PMQuote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 06:47:26 PMI don't think I'm qualified to diagnose myself, but I can confirm that lately as I've been feeling worse I've ended up spending more time on here and B.net.Hmm, is it directly related to the site or do you have other stresses going on too?Don't know why I'd be stressed about the site, that doesn't make any sense at all. Other stuyff
Quote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 07:55:14 PMQuote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 07:46:57 PMQuote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 06:47:26 PMI don't think I'm qualified to diagnose myself, but I can confirm that lately as I've been feeling worse I've ended up spending more time on here and B.net.Hmm, is it directly related to the site or do you have other stresses going on too?Don't know why I'd be stressed about the site, that doesn't make any sense at all. Other stuyffAh I wasn't too clear <.<I mean are you feeling worse for using the site more or are you using the site more because you are feeling worse due to external circumstances.
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 07:56:19 PMQuote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 07:55:14 PMQuote from: Mr Psychologist on October 29, 2014, 07:46:57 PMQuote from: Assassin 11D7 on October 29, 2014, 06:47:26 PMI don't think I'm qualified to diagnose myself, but I can confirm that lately as I've been feeling worse I've ended up spending more time on here and B.net.Hmm, is it directly related to the site or do you have other stresses going on too?Don't know why I'd be stressed about the site, that doesn't make any sense at all. Other stuyffAh I wasn't too clear <.<I mean are you feeling worse for using the site more or are you using the site more because you are feeling worse due to external circumstances.That one.I just come here because it's better than doing nothing, even though I have work to do. Sucks cause things were feeling better, now for some reason I feel like crap again. fml
Something is going wrong when the first thing I think of when reading the word "Depression" is "monetary stimulus".