Hello everybody... Welcome to the first episode of... Ferral Talks! Today’s Topic: Depression :( What is depression? Depression is when your feelings basically go numb, and you feel rejected. Often times people assume that depression is all sadness, when it is really when you hardly have feelings at all. My Story: (I am only minorly depressed, keep in mind that others have it much, much, worse.) I only recently got into this sort of depressed-state. When i was watching “Cringe Compilations” on youtube. I saw many of the fandoms and beliefs i have in the compilations. For example, furries, animation memes, and at times they even said that everyone with depression is a fake, trying to get attention. (More on that issue later.) I started to worry if some of my art and animations would some how be on one of those. Ive also for 4 years straight had someone who absolutely despised me. They would verbally abuse me and my small group of friends for absolutely no reason. If I knew how to properly handle things back then, I would have asked them if they are okay. Many people bully others when they are depressed; they think it makes them feel better. Anyways, being bullied for 4 years and having worries led to me becoming depressed. I started to eat less which resulted in minor weight loss. (Nothing too severe. I’m glad it’s not much worse.) I’m currently still depressed, but I would like to thank all of you for the major support you have all given me. <3 Recovery: -coping- Ways I cope with things such as anxiety and depression are doing things i love. It helps me to calm my thoughts when i read a book, or do art. Video games that don’t stress you out are also an option. (For example, get some ASMR apps, or play Stardew Valley, or even Minecraft in creative mode. Whatever fits your interest!) -keeping your friendships- I deal with some minor emotional issues, so I went to warn my friends that “I’m not doing too well lately. I’m very sorry if I lash out at you, or cry for no reason.” If you warn your friends, they will understand that something may be going on, and may offer support to you, to try and help you as best as they can. (Friends are some of the best people in the world, treat them how you want to be treated; if they need help, you should help the, too.) The Community: Oh boy, now this is something that I swear to starclan about- Just don’t fake depression. If you want attention, then be a nice person. Don’t freaking lie to make others pity you. Im sick of people that do this. Anyways, if you or a friend you have has depression, go get help/suggest help. If someone seems sad, even if they’re not your friend, just ask them if they’re okay. Those small amounts of support can make people’s day. (Once again i love you guys.) Also, don’t say anything on the internet that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face. Cyberbullying is a thing too, you know. Well, that’s all I have for this episode of Ferral Talks. If anyone has a suggestion for a topic, please leave it in the comments below. I would be very happy to help you share issues you belive should be more noticed. Once again, thank you all for the support. I love you guys! :) ——— Credits——— Music: Stardew Valley OST- Winter- The Wind Can Be Still ——— Animation and Coding: By FourFerralCats ——— Topic Idea: FourFerralCats ——— Shoutouts: @Oc-Parrot @Mapleskytiger @Coffeecat41 @Chewqueek101 @Lilylife2 ———
