Sounds like everyone here is a little messed up. Only natural.

I feel like typing a lot because I heart Twinny so here's some ****:


As for mental disorders... I have never been diagnosed with anything nor have I really felt the need to. Maybe that's a lie. Maybe there were points in my life I was so depressed I tried convincing myself there was something wrong with me instead of fixing the problems I set up for myself. Indirectly of course. I just had to figure out what was wrong in my life that got me upset, eliminate the negative influences, and bring in positive influences. No excuses for failure and no excuses for being bad about myself.

Someone close to me died when right before I started high school. I was a mess. Grades were slipping for a year and no other time in my life did it seem clear that people care more about themselves than your life. That person died because they chose an unhealthy lifestyle. I accepted it. That person was still an awesome ball buster, but their diet and non-athletic style, and stress levels from work were taking its toll. The hurt I saw from friends and family members helped influence me to eat better and exercise so I wouldn't have people I love suffer from heart break if I died young. On top of that, I made some great friendships. People that kept me happy. People who made healthy decisions.

When it comes to relationships... I'm thankful I'm in a great relationship but jesus christ did I go through some roller coasters! You just gotta keep dating people even though it sounds like a cliche, it's just foolish to be so hung up on one person you used to have. Go out. Have fun. Have a drink (if you're of age) and meet people. Don't always aim for a relationship. Aim to socialize and have fun in the moment. It's ok to sleep around and have your fun. It makes you stronger mentally and emotionally when you are ready to settle down.

And money... another thing that has made me depressed in the past. It's never easy. Or maybe you're a genius and work with computers and it is. Or maybe you were born in a rich family. Well anyway if you're not you gotta force yourself to do better for yourself instead of sitting down on the computer wasting time. Even worse is convincing yourself you're ok because others around you (in a virtual community) seem happy and fun. They probably aren't in real life. Accept that you're only human and let go of arrogance or your denial of what's affecting your life negatively. Grow up and make something out of yourself. No hiding behind cos-plays. Be cool. This message isn't intended to one specific person it's just a reflection of my own upbringing.

I think the best motivation I have seen lately is this, and excuse me for the language in it, moderators, it's still a really good message:

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