Listen. Y’all need to understand something. I know systemic issues are bad right now. But the constant posting of “I’m not supposed to be happy when society sucks!” needs to stop. This is supposed to be an affirming space with positive attitudes towards mental health and mental health treatment in general.
When you encourage others to STOP GETTING TREATMENT because society is bad?? You are posting anti-MH content.
When you say “It’s not normal to be well-adjusted to a sick society”, you are posting anti-MH content.
The point is not to be “happy”. It’s to find meaning, build a life worth living, make choices consistent with your values, and manage the stressors of a fucked up society more effectively so that you can actually do something about it.
But instead, I am seeing posters around here telling each other to drop out of therapy because what’s the point with Trump in the white house. Are you freaking kidding me???
Please remember that the universe being harsh and society being awful has always been the default. It is our challenge to find a way to thrive in those conditions. If you still don’t get it, I encourage you to look into the work of Viktor Frankl, a psychologist who drew from his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. The work of therapy begins with rising above the suffering. Not from turning away from it.
The pinned posts are mostly content guides or resources. I wouldn’t say they’re a sign the community isn’t moderated.
I had no idea the mods seem inactive though, I think that’s a concern for sure.