I’m not entirely sure why I’m writing this… perhaps I just need an outlet. Mental health and Second Life is a much discussed topic for many reasons, but sometimes I think we should talk more about the positives.
It goes without saying, I’m sure, that the last year and a half has taken its toll on my mental health. It has on all of us. As an “essential worker”, I worked through the entire pandemic. It was hard. There’s part of me that was and is happy I got to continue working, but it came at a cost.
I’ve been officially diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder for a good few years now. But it’s clear that I’ve suffered from this condition for the majority of my life. The word anxiety gets thrown around a lot but let me tell you, this condition, at its worst, debilitates me. Once the heavy weight of the last year finally dropped, I was in an incredibly bad place. I couldn’t function.
Let’s talk SL…
Second Life can be the greatest of escapes and in this instance, it was. I have adored expressing myself through photography here for so many years now, so I wanted to capture just a hint of the deep sorrow mental health conditions can bring.
I wanted to mention an awesome place in SL – Survivors of Suicide, or SOS for short, is a fantastic resource for those living with mental health conditions. They host lots of events and support groups, I have attended a few myself and I encourage those of you who would benefit, to check it out.
Visit their stunning land; SOS in Second Life.
And honestly… I’m doing good now. Slow, small steps ♥
Hair: DOUX – Minji
Make-up: True Damage – Ana Make-up (Harajuku Event)
Skin: TRES BEAU – Eloise
Head: LeLUTKA EvoX – Avalon
Eyes: Finer Threads – Danna Eyes
Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya – Lara
