Hello, my name is Fizzy, but I also go by Noon. I joined this server because I'm not really sure where to turn. I want to specify that I am not looking for professional experience, or some professional advice, I am simply looking to connect with some people who I can talk to about some of the issues I have and people who I can connect with to help me process some traumatic experiences that I have been trying to address recently. I would also like to meet people who share interest with me possibly even if you cannot provide support. (I'll include a list of my interests at the bottom if you just want to connect over mutual interest)
I would be willing to share experiences if that's what you would want, although, I need to explicitly state that experiences I share may include difficult topics and potentially triggering subjects, if you wish to talk about experiences or specific trauma, clearly outline things you are not comfortable with, please. It would be upsetting for me if I accidentally upset you by talking about a subject you were not comfortable with.
So here is the problem, and an important disclaimer before any support is offered.
I have been schizophrenic my whole life, but never received treatment or medication for it until I was 25 years old. I have serious traumatic experiences in my life, and never had an outlet or trusted individual to discuss these traumatic experiences with until I was 24. I have been rejected by 3 separate therapists because my issues are "outside the scope of therapy". I do have a psychologist, however, the psychologist does not offer any type of emotional support or therapeutic practices. As a solution, 9 months ago I entered a program through my mental health institution to get me connected with a therapist in the institutions network. I was rejected by all 154 therapists in the network. I have been rejected from the major online therapy services like BetterHelp and Open Path Collective because my issues are "outside the scope of therapy."
I would like to explicitly state that I do not have any criminal drives or dangerous behaviors. The main reason I am rejected by therapists is because of the difficult subjects of my trauma, in addition to the fact that I am schizophrenic and have an alternative sense of reality. Because of this, the only option that seems available to me for therapy needs is private therapy, which is unfortunately not something I can afford. Since I do not have access therapy through my mental health institution, online therapy services, or private therapy, I turned to friends to potentially help me with these issues. I understand this is not something my friends are prepared to deal with, and I understand that I cannot be upset with them for not being able to help at all. I don't really know where else to turn, and again, I'm not looking for therapy out of anyone here, just someone to talk to about some of this stuff or possibly meet some people who have similar problems.
TL;DR: I am mentally ill and do not have any type of support. Would like to meet people, but want to make sure people understand my situation.
Interests-
★ Hiking and outdoor meditation, especially in places with water features or large bodies of water.
★ Survival and primitive technology.
★ Tabletop RPGs, my favorite TTRPG is AFMBE, but I also enjoy Cyberpunk, and DnD 5e
★ Trading card games, I love Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering. Open to learning more though!
★ Artistic expression and appreciation, I love seeing art and expression through art. I love visiting museums and art galleries to see different works from artist and different mediums of expression.