Hangout spot for Eorzeans with anxiety/depression

[KaivaC]

Out of curiosity, is there a hangout spot, like on discord, for fellow Eorzeans that are dealing with anxiety and depression? I'm just curious. For a friend.

Honestly, I feel like there are quite a few folks who may not really understand just how hard it is to deal with anxiety and depression. There are some who are affected by it in every day life. There are those who get by day-to-day, wearing a fake smile and not letting anyone even have a clue that they have these issues, only to completely lose that mask entirely in an online setting, whether it be in-game, a discussion board, or elsewhere on the internet. There are even those out there who might be afraid to open up for fear of being ridiculed, even if there is nobody who could ridicule them.

If there is a discord place like this, point it out. If not...should there be?

[lalin]

would be nice if there was a discord server like that , i think you will find a few servers for depression and anxiety on discord , but not dedicated for ffxiv players though ..

[DynamoAce]

If there isn't, or if no one's made one yet, why not be the first? Having more places and hangout spots for people in the community is a great idea, especially for like minded needs,

[KaivaC]

Given the size of the community, I figured folks like me could use a support discord like that. I'm not well versed in discord... Or really the internet in general. Otherwise I could start setting one up. Though figured asking couldn't really hurt.

[Gadesbi]

I do not know of one, just wanted to say you are not alone. I was medically retired from the Army and have been dealing with those same demons. I find a lot of joy in the game itself thanks to its incredible immersion into the world and the amount of mission and taskings that keep me focused. I would be honored to join a group if you made one.

[Krokov]

As someone who also suffers from depression/anxiety I could create one if anyone wanted to join it.

[ko_]

I might make one as I deal with PTSD and major depression myself and it'll be nice to have a place to chill out. Tho my issue is while I have no problem learning to make one.. I'm horrible about sharing and or opening up about that stuff other then mentioning I have them. It's kindof hard to get in my head and actually explain how I'm feeling. I kindof suck in support groups. I tend to make a joke out of everything. :c it's how I deal.

[KaivaC]

I would definitely join myself. I've been having more anxiety attacks lately to the point that my first instinct to burn every bridge as possible. And it's been getting difficult to keep that problem in check. I am fearful of opening up because I've been judged in the past - I've leave little things here and there when I can't help it, but for the most part, I have not opened up because I feel like I'm going to either be ridiculed, or be told to grow up, or even worse, just being met with pure apathy. Case in point, I've all but burned some recent bridges because I'm terrified of being judged...then I posted here and that seemed to help a little bit.

I think a discord for ffxiv players would help a lot in that respect. Just a place for individuals to talk and support one another without feeling pressure from outside sources, regardless of whether or not that pressure that internal or external.

[Chromata]

I can't say I understand how an FFXIV specific one will assist compared to ones dedicated to the subject but if it'll help people out, there's definitely enough skilled discord users here who can help set something up. Some have already volunteered. If you'd like, I'm happy to help as well. Just let me know.

[Lilseph]

You're not alone. If you need help, if you need to talk, let us know.