cosmic_autumn

Finally getting all my dubloons in my shop! Hah. It's just been on my to-do list for a minute, and I'm putting myself on a spending freeze until I have 1m liquid, in my bank (no investing in more stocks, no more restocking, no more doing dailies that require spending). Just gonna keep playing games like crazy until I finally get there :)

I agree with what everyone else has said, and I want to add on with user rowtiderow that if you don't find the right person, keep looking. It's important to talk to a professional that you are comfortable with, so don't be discouraged if your first go doesn't help. I had to go through 3 therapists to find one that was good for my situation, and I'm very happy that I kept sticking it out because that's how I made a full recovery with some things I was battling for years.

I am keeping kind thoughts for you, and I hope that everything works out. The first step is always the hardest, but I'm so proud of you for taking it and I wish you all the best. <3

You may need therapy, or you may not. Some people get depressed in winter (Google Seasonal Disorder). It could be physical. Has there been any change in your routine, new stresses, different schedules, other food? Since you didn't mention any underlying emotional issue, such as unresolved fears, inner pain, or past abuse or neglect as a child, I'd focus first on a physical solution before seeking a counselor. But actually, a trained psychiatrist or psychologist might look for a physical cause first anyway. I know some people feel better after getting rid of sugar and eating healthier, such as protein shakes and vitamins in place of fast or processed foods. I also think that some depressed people are very hard on themselves (maybe because a parental figure was hard on them growing up). Tell yourself you're doing fine, and working as hard as you can. Give yourself permission to have fun, and watch funny TV shows and movies for a week. :laughingsmiley:

I want to agree with pretty much everything written here... but also want to say that if this one time you're trying therapy doesn't work out 100% perfectly, don't give up! I wasted years when I could have been getting better and improving myself because I didn't click with one therapist I tried and thought it wasn't worth the effort. I recently finally got the courage to give it a shot again, and have such AMAZING results. I know that it might seem really, really uncomfortable, but if you just aren't feeling like the person you're meeting with is the right fit, don't be afraid to tell them and they are more than happy to help you find someone that might work out better. Or just try a new one. They're used to it... promise.

And if I can give you any advice, answer any questions, or you just want to chat... I'm here way more often than I should be. Let me know!! And best of luck!! You really are taking a great step for yourself. (sorry that everything I said is super cheesy... it's true.)

Seeing a therapist is honestly the best thing anyone can do. Seriously, if everyone in the world had therapy, we'd be much less confused and problematic! Just remember to look for a real psychologist, a licensed one. Don't settle for social workers or things like that. Go to a professional.

If you feel like you should go to a therapist, then I think you should. I see a therapist right now for anxiety, and I've been making slow but steady progress towards coping better with things. Don't expect immediate results, but the right therapist can absolutely help you change your life. malskept has good advice about who you can contact, and if those routes don't work, another way to find a therapist is to check through your health insurance, and see who they cover.
 
And when I get nervous about contacting people, I just tell myself that, for the most part, people are kind and helpful, especially healthcare professionals. Or maybe if you have a friend or family member you can ask to help support you through the process of finding a therapist, that can be helpful too.
 
I wish you all the best, and if you think it will help, you can message me. I'm usually online at least once a day. And everyone here at TDN are very supportive as well.

If you're in school, most schools have resources, or at least information about resources, local to you. If you're out in the workforce, many employers have "work-life balance" type programs that you may have access to. If you have a doctor, they might also be a good first step. Knowing where to look doesn't really take the nervousness away - only you can make the decision to act despite it. Life can be scary and overwhelming - and most everyone has experienced a time or two where they couldn't figure out the next step to take. There's no shame in it. Just look around for the resources you have access to and pick one.

Photography is one of my hobbies. I only have a cheap digital camera that takes amazing pictures. Eventually I would like to get a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera and go to school for photography.
Besides photographing my girls and our pup, I like to capture nature scenes.

I'm not sure why the staff would monitor the numbers on the stocks? They mentioned in one of the past editorials that they have no influence over it, so unless someone hacked the script or there is a glitch they probably won't need to look at it :).

I donate or sell.
Sometimes if I'm feeling vindictive I'll donate a whole bunch of stuff to the Money Tree and laugh at all the people who complain about it.
Dear, it's a money tree. Not a Coach or Prada or insert other-expensive-brand-here.
If you want expensive items, buy them yourself.

I discard any item worth less than 300 unless it's a book or none-gross food item. Those can be used for good despite how obtainable they are. It's just so worthless to keep these worthless items in existence, especially when you're throwing the items at mostly new users hoping for some nice things. I know Neo isn't real and all that, but seriously, would you throw only your junk items for the poor? It just seems cheap. :guiltysmiley:
 
I don't get why people just don't discard them anyway. They go to the vast oblivion of nothingness. If I donate, it's to be useful. Because I enjoyed the Giving Tree when I was a new users due to the good things some people put in.

Oh, I forgot about this:
 
I used to not bother with the stock market because it sounds so adult-y and I thought it worked like the real world stocks. XD