Sometimes I think SC reddit is great, other times I can't believe that a community that loves this game so much can treat the pros they follow so poorly. Best of luck with everything Tyler, win or lose, you are one of my favorite players and favorite personalities in the SC2 scene. Fuck the haters <3

McKTenor13

United States1383 Posts

August 14 2011 01:29 GMT

#1542

People are assholes bro. Whether you're winning or losing I'm still going to cheer for you. I hope you feel better and fix everything you're going through. And definitely know that there are people out there cheering for you, even if it doesn't seem like it, they are. <3

SnowSC2

United States678 Posts

August 14 2011 01:29 GMT

#1543

On August 14 2011 08:25 waitwhat wrote:

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Take some meds?

Your wife is hot and successful as fuck. You play games for a living and have an amazing fanbase. When you're sad, we're sad.. :-(

BE HAPPY TYLER!!!!

i have same thing, not that simple.

Tweleve

United States644 Posts

August 14 2011 01:31 GMT

#1544

I think some of you guys take depression as posting sad statuses on facebook or something

SlightReturn

United States22 Posts

August 14 2011 01:32 GMT

#1545

Long time fan of yours Tyler. We are all human beings, we go through some crazy shit. Sometimes your body just gives and that's okay. Depression Is a serious matter.

Everyone here knows you have the means to do great things. If the time is not right it's not right, eventually things will realign.

Take a break, figure things out and keep listen to Elliott Smith. I know his music was able to get me through some rough times.

"A Distorted Reality Is Now A Necessity To Be Free"

Take Care

SnowSC2

United States678 Posts

August 14 2011 01:32 GMT

#1546

On August 14 2011 10:31 SentinelSC2 wrote:
I think some of you guys take depression as posting sad statuses on facebook or something

yeah its irritating but its something that is massively mis-understood. It has had insanely detrimental effects to my game let along pretty much everything else.

ohellooo

United States6 Posts

August 14 2011 01:33 GMT

#1547

Tyler, please take care of yourself! take a break from starcraft if you must--health comes first

good luck!

gosublade

632 Posts

August 14 2011 01:40 GMT

#1548

Please don't take pills. Pills isn't the solution for depression, you are.

yawnoC

United States3704 Posts

August 14 2011 01:42 GMT

#1549

Tyler saying he is suffering from a major depressive disorder honestly does not surprise me. I saw a lot of how I would feel about things in his responses and out look on things. Especially that whole situation with the "wanting to quit" screenshot. A MDD is really is a bitch to deal with. You get yourself feeling good, you start doing well, and your brain just starts fucking with you. You start thinking "will this last" or "when will it all go to shit" and people around you are congratulating you and trying to 'pump you up' and it just makes you feel worse sometimes. Pills help some people but for most people it seems to just make them feel like a shell of who they are.

Eventually I was able to get my mind right and figure out what I needed to do to stay in the right mind set and be happy so I hope that Tyler can do the same. In the end though it comes down more to the individual helping himself than the people around you.

♥s for my favorite protoss

Trezeguet

United States2656 Posts

August 14 2011 01:42 GMT

#1550

Tyler, you are my favorite sc2 player and my favorite bw foreigner. While I wish you were as motivated as some other players and even though you are incredibly talented at starcraft, I'd rather see you happy.

Cofo

United States1388 Posts

August 14 2011 01:50 GMT

#1551

We love you Tyler! SC dominance or not, we'll be here supporting you. Happiness is more important than Starcraft. Hang in there!

Mczeppo

Germany319 Posts

August 14 2011 01:53 GMT

#1552

Depression has nothing to do with simply being sad or happy!
It feels weird and is unexplainable if you didnt experience this condition yourself.
It is not as simple as most people think. But of course it is normal that healthy people cant imagine smoehting like this.

Of course it doesnt have to last forever
keep goin Tyler <3!

Billd

Canada210 Posts

August 14 2011 01:57 GMT

#1553

Hi Tyler,

You're my favourite protoss player. I know nothing about Brood War and would probably like you even more if I did. You're the reason I watch State of the Game. Sure InControl and Day9 are funny but I seriously think that show would be missing a crucial part of what makes it work without you, so thank you for that. I'm not a highly analytical Starcraft player but I really enjoy watching your games. The "fist of conservative play" really does shine in your play and I've tried to adopt this into my own play.

A lot of people, many that you do not even know, would back you up on anything you did. That's pretty fucking cool. Literally thousands of people would show up if you said you needed help, I know I would. Not many people have that and that's very special. Negative people are always more pronounced because what they say sticks out. So it may seem that many people have doubts about you or whatever. But believe me, there's way, way more people who silently completely support you. I'm one of them. You have so many friends.

You may or may not read this but if you do, know that someone and many more care a lot.

- A friend

BluemoonSC

SoCal8910 Posts

August 14 2011 01:58 GMT

#1554

Stay strong bud. All your fans, teammates, and fellow players love you. Never forget that.

Edit: I also want you to know you're not alone like several people have already done. I too am battling severe depression. It's not an easy battle by any means and those of us who have experience with this battle know and understand that. You'll never be alone in this fight. You rock<3

machinations

United States25 Posts

August 14 2011 02:08 GMT

#1555

Tyler you are by far my favorite protoss player. We all support you in your decisions to come and just want you to get better. I hope you understand how much you mean to a lot of people in the starcraft community. I'll still always be your fan whether you're playing actively or not. Get well soon.
<3

PhothreeniX

Canada161 Posts

August 14 2011 02:23 GMT

#1556

On August 14 2011 10:57 Billd wrote:
A lot of people, many that you do not even know, would back you up on anything you did. That's pretty fucking cool. Literally thousands of people would show up if you tweeted you needed help, I know I would. Not many people have that and that's very special. Negative people are always more pronounced because what they say sticks out. So it may seem that many people have doubts about you or whatever. But believe me, there's way, way more people who silently completely support you. I'm one of them. You have so many friends.

You may or may not read this but if you do, know that someone and many more care a lot.

- A friend

I second this and I agree with every last word.

When I started writing this there are roughly 233,793 views.

I can't relate to your exact situation as everyone has different problems and different circumstances they are faced with.
I've suffered from depression for most of my life however I won't go into that as this is your thread

Just know that legions of fans and friends you have made in ESports and outside of ESports wish nothing but the best for you. Stay strong, look to the future and to what makes you happy.

♥

PS: Now there are 234,582 views....♥♥♥

Mitchlew

Australia428 Posts

August 14 2011 02:26 GMT

#1557

I am going through the same thing at the moment. The pills do help but the best thing is to see a clinical psychologist, they really do help a fuck load but then again everyone is different, feel free to pm me if you want to talk with someone facing similar challenges.

As for everyone saying, "chin up" and "be happy" you really have no fucking idea about depression.

Again, seeing a psychologist is best. It is a serious mental illness and is the biggest killer of young people.

Slakter

Sweden1947 Posts

August 14 2011 02:31 GMT

#1558

I´m not ussually of for these fanclub threads since I dont really see the point in them but damnit, sign me up for this one!

Nony has been an inspiration ever since the goold ol BW-days and always will be and I´m incredibly happy that I have personally met him, made an ass out of myself, was overly excited and got a picture of my awkwardness!
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(I know I look really stupid, I wasnt really thinking at the moment)

If it´s true that you are in a depression I wish you the best of luck overcoming it and I hope your fans might be a help to achieve that.

And people that talk about Reddit being very critical and so on, TL is sort of like the Times, Reddit is like The sun. We discuss news and ideas in a gentlemans fashion, Reddit makes fun of known personas in the community and blows things out of proportions. And I love both sites!

Captain Peabody

United States3126 Posts

August 14 2011 02:34 GMT

#1559

Tyler. I just wanted to say that I will be praying for you.
There's no way I can understand what you're going through right now, but I want you to know that you have my prayers, my well-wishes, and my support, for whatever that's worth.

Hang in there, man, and know that a lot of people have your back.

Read some G.K. Chesterton, perhaps?

Mater dolorosa, ora pro nobis...

McFeser

United States2458 Posts

August 14 2011 02:35 GMT

#1560

Tyler Im not going to pretend I know what you should do or how you feel. I do know you are my favorite SC2 player by far and I wish you the best of luck.