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I present to you, the calming cat 🤗
Limit Theory developer Josh Parnell opens up about life as an indie and facing mental health problems
Josh Parnell is an independent game developer who first rose to prominence in 2012, when he successfully Kickstarted Limit Theory, his procedural-generation-heavy space sim project, to the tune of $180 000 USD. Since then, however, development has been rocky. Famously, in 2015, Parnell vanished from the public eye for six months, reappearing with an announcement that he had been suffering from severe mental health problems, and had returned to his parents' home and sought treatment. He spoke to GamesIndustry.biz about the struggle of staying sane in indie development.
"I was living alone in a cabin in the mountains of Tennessee, which is very peaceful, and that's why I wanted to develop there - but, you know, it's also a good place to go crazy, because you're alone all the time, just coding," he told us. Developing solo - despite the impressive sum raised by the Kickstarter campaign, the only parts of the project he has outsourced are the music and sound effects - Parnell was isolated when the wheels began to fall off the bus.
On mental health in independent games development.
if i’ve learned anything about dealing with depression/anxiety it’s that you absolutely cannot put your happiness in other people’s hands. it’s totally fine and good to feel happy when you get to talk or spend time with someone, but you can’t let that be the only thing that you look forward to, because you’ll constantly feel let down. you’ve got to find some little things, be it yoga or journaling or drawing or even reading an indulgent, feel-good fanfic, that you can do on your own and that make you happy. for me, sometimes it’s listening to disney soundtracks and watching eps of some of my “guilty pleasure” shows. sometimes it’s browsing harry potter fan art on tumblr. i just can’t stress enough how important it is to have these little solo activities that you can always turn to after a bad day.
It’s a mental health awareness week, please take care of yourself and your mental health.
Good morning.
Papa Pewds reminded me that this week is very important – it’s a mental health awareness week. I wouldn’t say that I’m very aware of mental health; mostly all I know is that I have issues with it and those issues impact my living. And this is the problem here- it’s often when people who struggle with those disorders don’t really know much about them. I love the fact that we have a week like this when people with wide audience and large information resources talk about it, and also share links to resources that can help you to find out more about mental health problems you or people around you have.
I’m not here to tell you about it, as I’m not knowledgeable enough in this topic, but what I know for 3452% sureness is that mental health problems are real, they value, they need to be discussed and there’s nothing shameful about having them. And it’s very important to talk about things that bother you and not be afraid of receiving professional help if it’s needed.
What I want to do though is to share some links too, despite the fact that my audience is tiny I still love all of you and I hope you take care of yourself and your mental health.
Answers for some questions you may had about mental health.
A resource where you can ask about your own problems and get some help.
An article about how you can help people who have mental health issues.
Answers for some questions you may had about depression.
Place where you can share your own story and get support.
What’s Up? - Mental Health App for IOS and for Android.
A list of other good mental health apps.
If you want you can send me asks with your own mental health problems and I’ll try my best to help you. Or at least support you. Please, don’t forget that support is important too.
Looking forward for all of you and me being mentally healthy,
K (170510)
Calming Master Post V. 1
This list was being made for one of my best friends but everyone needs to be in a calmer state, so here y’all go! Please feel free to add or ask me to add! I hope this helps! Please repost to help others!! (Lil suggestion: bookmarking this master post or another one can be extremely helpful! I have one bookmarked.) 💖
Music:
Ocean Sounds- 11 hours of ocean sounds.
My Noise - So many choices to choose from and I 110% recommend this site! It’s a favorite one of mine!!
Nature Sounds For Me- Plenty of nature sounds to choose from!
Games:
Sushi Cat- Such a cute and fun game! There’s multiple versions of it so the adventures continue!!
JigZone- Let your mind focus on the puzzle instead of your stressors.
Cool Math Games- Not actually that focused on math... lol. The Papa’s game series are p. fun!
Gamesgames- Plenty of games to choose from!
High Delivery- Be in control of the wind.
Loops of Zen- connect loops together.
Orisinal- Plenty of calming games
Distractions
Thisissand- Make designs with colorful sand in this game.
Silk- Make 3d art with this incredibly soothing game.
NeonFlames- Calm your mind by drawing with these colorful flames.
Chibird- Positive and cute drawings!
Pusheen- Delightfully cute drawing of Pusheen cat and friends!
The Useless Web- Takes you to random websites (Warning!!! Some of the sites may be too much for some.)
This is Why I’m Broke- Scroll through and look and random things you can buy!
Cutestpaw- So. Many. Photos. Of. Cute. Animals.
100,000 Stars- Watch stars and zoom in and out.
Watch a Dream- Soothe your mind.
Wordstuck- Learn new words!
Brokenshelf- Click to crack until it’s broken.
Free Rice- Answer questions to give rice to people in poverty.
Sensory-
Sensory Goods- Sensory items for purchase.
Therapy Shoppe- More items!
How to Make Slime- Says it all!
Slime Hacks- Things to help!
How to Make Playdough- Make some soft playdough!
Get help/crisis mode
International Suicide Hotlines- Just what it sounds like!
Helpful resources- Get the help you need!
More Hotlines- More help.
More Hotlines pt. 2- More of them.
DBT Self Help- For when you need some DBT.
If You’re Considering Suicide- A video to help.
Like Kirsten- A YouTuber who gives advice, support and information.
Self Harm Alternatives- Things to do instead!
Lifeline Chat- Chat online with someone. (There are many of these for around the world! So Google one for where you live.)
Anxiety Hacks- Tips for your anxiety.
Anxiety DIY Stuff- More anxiety help
How to Cope With Meltdowns- Tips to help!
ED Help & Info- Info, suggestions and help.
ED Hope- Learning, supporting and help.
Sensory Overload Help- Tips and tricks.
Depression Help- Tips!
Anxiety Help- Once again, more tips!
Create a Calm Down Box- For when you need it!
Creating a Crisis Mode Plan- I 110% suggest making one. Having a plan can save your life.
(After note: Please know that you’re worth it. It’s extremely cliché but in time things can get better. You have to want to get better. You need to work to improve. You may not have the motivation for a while but it can come. Get all of the help you need to get better, learn what you need to do and know that you CAN do it. I believe in you and stay safe.)