"Anxiety / Depression in Young Men"
#PokemonGO: I've noticed this topic come up recently in the Pokemon GO community. I figured I'd share my story and if it helps even one person then it'll be worth it.First off, I've been playing Pokemon since Red on the GameBoy (older brothers) and my first was Yellow for the GameBoy Color. I played Pokemon GO for the first few months but stopped until somewhat recently, Alakazam is my favorite 'Mon.... Now to the real stuff...Pokemon GO saved my life in more than one way. On February 1st, 2018 I was admitted to in patient care at a local hospital due to a failed suicide attempt where the support I was hanging from broke, saving my life. For the majority of my life (26 years) I have been depression free besides the last ~3-4 years but I have always struggled with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, etc. All of my mental health issues were the reason that I finally felt like it would be easier to no longer live than it was to deal with my anxiety every day.On March 25th, 2018 I started eating healthier, exercising more, going to therapy and getting on medication to keep me stable. This was also the day that I first logged back into Pokemon GO. I was level 24, didn't really know how to play but needed something to keep myself out of the house, active and interested; Pokemon GO was perfect for the Pokemon trainer inside.Throughout this journey I have continually played Pokemon GO, I have lost over 100lbs, become friends with plenty of trainers, have met the woman I love and her beautiful son who loves Pokemon as much as I do. I have a great support system around me, a great life and I still struggle from day to day.Too often do I read online that all you have to do it exercise and eat healthy to be able to get out of depression, I for one can tell you that's not all that it takes but it is possible. I am headed in the right direction, all I needed was hope and you can too.Especially for young men out there, get help, I didn't for years and it culminated into something that could've been much much worse for me and the loved ones around me. It might seem weak to ask for help because that is what society has told you but take it from me, it takes way more strength to face it than it did to give into it. Be strong, you're worth it!1-800-273-8255 - National Suicide Prevention LifelineIf you need someone to talk to but don't want to do it in an official capacity then I am all ears, message me on Twitter (SirBagelsGO) or on reddit and I'd be happy to talk. via /r/pokemongo https://ift.tt/2O5zc06
"Anxiety / Depression in Young Men"
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