Games can be therapeutic and are great for having something to look forward to, but aren't substitute for real therapy and real friends.
For what it's worth, I'm looking forward to playing with her.
As a counterpoint, Mamoru, I find people on the boards to be no less real than those you meet face to face, and sometimes text, while incapable of conveying precise emotion without exacting detail, can also be therapeutic for that very reason. It may not be for everyone, but it may be just what the doctor ordered, so to speak.
In any event, I enjoy new presences on the boards either way, and am eager to give her a taste of REAL roleplaying. Do I hear a second on that?
You're the boss, Boss. :)
You're the boss, Boss. :)
+1
I believe people I befriend on the boards to be just as real of friends as those I make in real life. The relationship is fundamentally different, but then again, so are many 'real life' bonds, right? People you meet in real life have an easier time comforting you, but I have found through personal experience that people you meet online, such as these messageboards, can provide emotional support. I know I have gained much support from everyone here, despite the fact that I tend to vanish from the boards at times.
SO BASICALLY, THANK YOU EVERYONE!
Emotional monologue aside, does anyone here have a medical background? If so, do you know what could be causing bouts of lightheadedness and nausea? I have a few theories, but am trying to formulate a comprehensive list.
I'm about to leave college, so I WILL post gameplay in a few hours!
do you know what could be causing bouts of lightheadedness and nausea?
The first things that spring to mind are dehydration or over exertion. Assuming its coming to of nowhere with no obvious external reason, the most likely candidate is a mild fever. If its not sickness, it could be Vertigo.
In any case, if it persists longer than a week or so without clearing up, see a doctor.
I'm posting on behalf of TheSilverPrince. He's going through some seriously awful stuff right now and wanted me to let you know he won't be posting tonight. He didn't say so, but I'm guessing he'll be AWOL for anywhere from a couple days to a week. Anyway, keep him in your thoughts/prayers, and he'll be back when he can.
My god, hope it,s nothing too serious! =(
Tks for the Info..
i hope he feels better
Just creating a generic post for all my campaigns to explain things, because I feel emotionally exhausted. What happened last night was my friend tried to kill herself, but I managed to help stop her before she could finish. She's angry at me because I stopped her, but I didn't want her to throw her life away like that. I know I made the right decision, but knowing that she's mad at me breaks my heart. I just don't know what I can do to help her. She's got a lot of medical problems and has been depressed for years, which is further compounded by the actions of persona non grata as of late.
Any prayers you would send for me, send for her instead. I'm quite tough myself, but have difficulty when I cannot help someone I care about. I will try to post later today or tomorrow.
Sorry for burdening everyone with this problem, I just figured it was better to let everyone know what was going on so no one thinks I'm skipping out on my campaigns or anything.
Thank you, everyone who sends support and prayers and God bless you all.
She needs to go to your local mental health facility whether she likes it or not. They will get her the counseling she needs and if necessary, medication. Most likely you aren't qualified for the kind of psychological help a suicidal person needs, and your closeness to her can make certain actions or decisions more difficult. At this point you've done the right thing, but its time to pass the responsibility on to the professionals.
I hope everything turns out well.
i agree with mamoru,
yu did the right thing even if for the moment she hates you for it
Any word?
Yes. Sadly, it's not the word one would hope for.
I'm letting go of the games for now. I have too much on my plate at present and I can't focus on the boards anymore. It used to be easy juggling school, the boards, and my projects, but three or four new things got tossed into the mix, and they're starting to hit the floor.
As difficult as it is, dropping the boards for now is a more prudent choice. Perhaps in the future I'll have the free time and concentration required to PBP again, but for now, I wish everyone the best.
Well, that's it for me then too. My character is too closely tied to Mai to be able to continue without her.
Sorry to see this game go out like this, but dem's the breaks. It was a good run.
my curse is true then.
games that I join later after they start will die quickly.
and i never even got to really play at all.
It's a common curse. Games have a pretty rough death rate.
Personally, I'd rather have a game die before I got a chance to really get into it, than one that lasts 6 months or more, gets you invested, and then self destructs.
Anyone here interested in running a game?
Not necesarrily this one? I sure would love to play with you peeps some more.
Will post gameplay later and offer explanations then as well. Sorry for my absence, everyone! The basics of why I was absent is that I had a minor mental breakdown and have been having frequent low blood glucose levels from hypoglycemia, which is just now being reigned in (I have a diagnosis as proof, if anyone is interested in me putting a picture up,). Sorry for the clipped post, I just feel exhausted at the moment.
I am still around you closing up the game?