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lul missed opportunity to post actual historically epic lotc video there's so many to choose from

I see what u mean but I honestly am just open to talk to anyone about anything, and I don't think talking to others about their mental health is that negative -- talking about it is a first step to something. But to be clear i dont think i'm really advocating for any actual mental health intervention on lotc beyond offering information and support as much as it can, like i dont think we should have mental health counselors on lotc in any capacity unless they had actual certified training. But what I do think it can and should do is provide access to other resources, and spread awareness. That's not too much to ask of a community with limited resources, and it's not really harming anybody at all. I mean, most large and public organizations in the U.S engage in similar activities.

Well, my point is that that it should do SOMETHING, honestly. LoTC should not be trying to cure or fix anyone, but it honestly is in a great position to distribute/make available resources, and spread awareness.. And I'm not saying let's all spill our problems, or that people that are uncomfortable with mental health should be forced to do anything, not at all. Nobody should be forced to speak on mental health if they don't want to. I personally spoke on my mental health because I believed there was at least one LoTC user who could benefit from it, and even if there isn't it's a chance I'm willing to take. I don't think by posting it there is any expectation or creation of an expectation to share anyones own mental health, but i think there is a creation of a more accepting atmosphere where someone might feel like they're not alone in whatever they're going through, and awareness of mental health issues. And i think the same would go for any action taken by lotc itself if it chose to go that route. And, for myself, I literally was unaware that I even had a mental illness honestly till I was well out of highschool. Like, I made it through that system somehow but then i realized i was fucked, so that's why I think awareness is especially important, especially considering lotc users are usually under 18. If i was aware and sought help (or if anyone around me awoke me), the vast majority of my prior problems wouldnt even exist. Period. Which is another reason why I chose to speak today. I also realize that those with mental illness may chose not to seek treatment and I respect that -- i understand that actual real useful resources are often ignored etc but i think that being reminded that you can get help is always nice. I see where you're coming from though, I appreciate and respect your willingess to respond at all.

Well it's important so I had to elaborate, but i did add a lot of bold and highlighting to make the most important parts easy to read. Sorry if it was too long for your liking!

Hey guys, you may or not know me as one of the most infamous and banned players from LoTC (and most other communities i've ever played in for a prolonged period of time.). Currently, I am: recently banned and still banned. What's up! This post might be a lot to handle but the important parts are greenly obvious. You may or may not know I struggle from serious mental health issues. I have severe ADHD and stemming from that pretty bad depression and anxiety. That has honestly led to, well, a majority of my life's problems. Struggling with my mental health/everything else is honestly a lot, and it sometimes leads to me lashing out. Not necessarily like, "I'm mad and want to go crazy", but literally just "I don't have a schema to process this appropriately, i don't feel good (in general or about something), x will be entertaining or funny or will make me feel better so lets do it". Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly), most of my bans have related to me fighting/flaming staff members, and the aftermath that ensues while I'm banned which is usually me causing chaos. Not gonna lie, that sucks! But, I'm working on it! Sorry if I've caused you any trouble. If I got diagnosed and began treatment sooner, things may have turned out very differently. Now, why did this lead to a lot of my life's problems? Because I didn't know I had ADHD, or really that any of my mental health issues were clinical. Everyone wants to be normal, so did I, and I assumed that I was just weird/this is how it was. When in reality, there is a huge mental health crisis and hella people out here struggling on a daily basis. For example, I literally cannot focus on any task unless I'm already heavily into it / low barrier to entry, otherwise I can barely even start tasks. My anxiety stopped me from talking people I wanted to talk to. With my depression, I couldn't find motivation to do anything but that's related to having trouble starting tasks/focusing. I didn't fit the stereotype of ADHD, aka being super hyperactive, (I'm much more of the inattentive type). If what's going on with you dead ass matches up with depression, anxiety, any mental illness at all I encourage you to seek professional help, if you are not okay with the person you are or you want to improve certain aspects of your life. It took me 20 long years to figure out that I actually have a serious problem. If it's affecting your daily life in a significant way, (i.e you literally can't do things you want to do), I encourage you to seek help if you believe that's in your best interest. The mental health process in the U.S is extremely complex, and difficult to navigate, so I am going to illustrate to you what this may be like to alleviate some of your potential worries. First, you need to schedule a visit with your regular doctor, or any general doctor. You should tell them what your experiencing, that you may have psychiatric issues/mental issues/a mental illness, and that you would like to be referred to a psychiatrist. They will then hopefully guide you through the next steps in the process, and who evaluates you may vary based on your instiution, but you will be evaluated for mental illness. Then, they will probably refer you to therapy if you think you need it, and based on your diagnosis, your psychiatrist may prescribe you medication if that is a perceived solution. You will definitely have to advocate for yourself through this process and make sure you're getting the right help, the right medication, etc, but it's well worth it if you want to personally develop and work on yourself. The most important step is step 1 -- just doing it! If you're under 18 obviously you will have to talk to your parents to schedule the appointment, which is anxiety-inducing in it's own right, but if you want to, do it! It really is just taking that first step, the rest of it is riding the boat that is the medical process. If you cannot afford going to a doctor after researching it (it probably isn't actually as expensive as you think!), then I would examine free mental health resources in your area and online. If you have been through childhood trauma (Not going to discuss my issues regarding this on a public forum, but trust me i've been there!) or in fact any trauma I encourage you to also seek therapy if you feel like that would be helpful to you. Your issues should not be ignored, and if you want to sort through them, this is probably a good option for you. Therapists may not always be amazing, but you can always switch to a new one! I'm a little weary of sharing my struggles on such a public forum but I think it's really important for me to share because a.) I am struggling, and have struggled with mental illness. b.) You're not really weird for having mental illness, or for seeking help, it's more usual than society makes it out to be! and c.) Maybe you actually have a problem that can be fixed through either medication, therapy, or a combo of both. Being aware that you might have a treatable condition is honestly so important, just think about it. People can go into their 40s, and elder years and just realize they have a mental illness or a problem (that'd be painful!). Honestly guys, just look out for yourselves and those around you. You aren't alone. Everyone else around you is struggling with their own issues, and in the grand terms of the human experience that we share, so are you! If the way you're struggling is your mental health, anxiety, depression, ADHD, whatever it may be, I hope this post has been helpful to you in some way. Some people stigmatize mental health and treatment in general but trust me, your problems are clearly very real if they're affecting your day to day life. I leave you with this. I wish I could link more but honestly, there's so much resources out there that it'd be better for you to google your specific struggles and issues. https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/questions-and-answers/

personally even though i have low attention span i like longer combat it makes it more intense and interesting when you have HIGH ability to die, you tend to get a lot more running back and forth where maybe this will encourage more direct combat

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it should be pvp default but crp when both parties agree – this has its flaws but it works the best. CRP powergamed way too often when i dont know the other party, new players powergame, every elf and their mother powergames. People don’t understand how to P2L so what we end up getting is both parties trying very hard to win which often results in a very poor experience, or one side trying to be fair and the other going ham on them (then you tell them stop powergaming, they call a gm on you, the gm is from their nation, and YOU get warned for playing to lose. Welcome to lotc)

glad to see legoboy still engaged in some cringe content for 4 maps straight keep it up brodie😍

should have just been runic cannons they already used to exist -1 unbased poster

i think the answer to this is everyone playing lotc has deep seeded issues and everyone playing lotc is mildly mentally incorrect – now unleash all those people onto the same playing area PepeLaugh the solution to ending toxicity on lotc is ending mental illness so therefore we need to elect cardi b as the president and she will save lotc

wow this makes me feel safe thank you for making the joggers in my neighborhood disappear