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33/M/Australia - Looking for gaming friends

PSN/Xbox/Steam/Discord: Crazyguy1990

Switch: Crazyguy90

Switch Friend Code: SW-5567-6946-2872

1 Comment
2024/03/04
01:08 UTC

4

Looking for friends irl?

Anybody here from Ottawa, Canada? Feel free to DM!:)

0 Comments
2024/02/25
19:23 UTC

8

Struggling being alone

I have a lot of time to myself for certain reasons at the moment. I'm struggling to keep myself going and find any motivation, but found that Xbox has been a great way to distract myself.

I have social anxiety problems and it is refraining me from doing what would be "normal" day to day things.

Are there any people out there who are chilled and have a twisted sense of humour to play with?

I've mostly been on D2, Overwatch, Forza and some single players like Hollow Knight. The odd bit of Minecraft, and trying to get into Elder Scrolls Online.

33 y/o M

2 Comments
2024/02/08
23:44 UTC

5

R6

M29 Just looking to vent to someone and talk on Xbox and play r6. I’m just not doing to well atm and could use someone to talk to. Prefer another gay guy but I’m open to just playing and talking with whoever if you’re down.

1 Comment
2024/01/20
20:30 UTC

18

Why is this subreddit so dry

Not that I want to complain or anything but the more I've looked through the posts in this community, the more I realized that a lot of them have little to no upvotes or any comments whatsoever. Hope I'm not the only one who's noticing this

7 Comments
2023/12/27
22:48 UTC

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I got institutionalised for my mental health while working on a video game, that video game since pulled me out of a hole and I've been working on it fulltime for years, I will give free copies to anyone struggling who wants something to play this xmas/holiday season

Sorry if this isn't allowed but if it makes anyone feel better then that's a win win :)

Here's the game - It's rated overwhelmingly positive, and is recommended for people who enjoy games like Dwarf fortress, mount and blade, crusader kings etc. It's inspired by all of them and is weirder and more modern than it might look lmao.

Self love is punk rock, take care of yourselves and don't be afraid to dm or comment if you fancy a copy of the game, I'll send the working steam key no questions asked <3

I however am happy to answer any questions!

20 Comments
2023/12/26
14:39 UTC

4

CoD friends Xbox- struggling and would like anyone to play with

As above I'm having a very difficult time right now and I'm trying to do something I find fun. I used to be really good but these days I suck, and I just want people I could play with. I'm going out to find a super cheap headset but I'll be around most of the day. I would appreciate it!

3 Comments
2023/12/21
16:18 UTC

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33/f/pc - looking for like minded people

I enjoy MMORPGs, simulation, survival, rpgs, jrpgs, hacknslash, adventure, action, arpgs. I don’t like shooters like cod/BRs. I don’t like sports games.

Just looking to talk to some people, potentially game with and make some friends to lessen the depression and loneliness. I’m pretty shy and awkward. It is hard for me to warm up to people so be patient with that.

Preferably would like to talk to people around my age.

I have a cat and she is cute.

12 Comments
2023/12/08
05:47 UTC

6

Anxiety preventing me gaming

I work from home, and I have a lot on my shoulders at the moment. We don't have kids, but I'm definitely the 'breadwinner' for our house.

Whenever I set aside some time to play games (like now..) I get distracted by social media, or the nagging anxiety that I should actually be doing some work.

It's so annoying. Has anyone else experienced this?

There is literally no reason why I shouldn't be playing games at this specific moment, everything else in my life is under control, for now at least.

Any advice?

2 Comments
2023/12/06
12:37 UTC

6

amends

I don't fight it anymore. I accepted it as a viable presence. We became friends. I am not swayed around that much anymore. In that sense I might be off topic but nevertheless and if by any chance anybody is looking for a zero pressure gameplay in some dark and quiet game around utc+4, let me know.
Currently feels like rolling in any semi-decent wow private server to slowly level and remember the past. Plus always ready to jump on guild wars [1] for anything. Grim Dawn. Last Epoch... who knows what. You get the gist.

0 Comments
2023/11/26
07:11 UTC

16

depression is making me unmotivated to even play

the loss of one of my friends is getting to me, and it’s alienating my other friends because I just can’t force myself to play the games they want to play and they’re not exactly people I can just talk about these issues with. The weekend and the beginning of this week just a wave a loneliness hits me and im unsure how to deal with it. I just don’t feel a great connection with people anymore and i’m hoping it’s temporary

11 Comments
2023/11/08
04:51 UTC

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It's difficult to get back into gaming or anything else of "fun" (vent, thoughts all over the place).

Depression is eating me alive. Gaming used to be of joy and pleasure, then it turned to an escape and now the consoles/pc are catching dust, much like the regions in one's brain and life itself. Brought starfield, only to catch migraines and feeling even more of a husk and a gaping void of numbness & despair. It's a privilege to be able to game and yet I feel even more of a burden because of it and the lack of doing it, it's become more of a chore and I feel guilty.

I'm already doing terrible unwell(depression, anxiety ashamedly psychosis and other health issues) currently and this makes it even worse. I can't do much, I'm always tired, stressed, easily triggered, scattered brained and low in mood. Gaming has lost its flair for me, turning 30 and Im not advancing in any meaningful way.

Wish I could disappear into a game. How sardonic.

6 Comments
2023/09/19
09:35 UTC

10

29/M - Struggling to do anything lately, new friends would be good

Hey guys,

As per the title, I'm struggling to do much of anything these days. Engaging in hobbies, being productive, etc. Just kind of sitting around, thinking of doing stuff but not actually doing it. Can anyone relate? I'm also struggling with OCD, so all in all, things are tough lately.

I'd like some people to chat with while I work on getting out of this funk. Whether it's small talk or something a bit deeper, I'd appreciate it. Maybe we could add each other on steam/playstation when I'm feeling up to gaming again?

Thanks for reading.

2 Comments
2023/09/13
20:08 UTC

5

Real sad .

2 Comments
2023/09/09
19:15 UTC

3

Want to play something together

Hopefully something like dark souls or destiny or that game it takes two.but man is dark souls pricey its still 60 bucks.

0 Comments
2023/09/05
08:28 UTC

21

How do you push past the depression and engage in your hobby?

Hello. I suffer from anxiety and depression and will spend hours just sat at my computer doing nothing in particular. A lot of the time I experience a wave of exhaustion when opening a game and quit after two minutes, or a complete lack of interest in anything. How do you push past that and engage with your gaming hobby? I would like to do something other than stare at my Steam library.

10 Comments
2023/09/05
05:58 UTC

11

35/m/PC - looking for older gamers

I'm from Mexico. I live near Arizona, to give you an idea about the lag. I don't care if you are from the other side of the world.

Looking for someone >30yo to play Overwatch with or you can introduce me to a different game if you want.

I watch a lot of TV. I have a dog. That's it.

0 Comments
2023/07/29
21:01 UTC

6

20/GMT+3/EU/PC Looking for friends to spend all my free time!

As the title says looking for friends not for playing time to time but preferably everyday. I play all sorts of games from RPGs to FPS. I also do not mind playing new games. Im usually on during the evenings and free till late mornings these days(got nothing better to do). I do also enjoy just talking,watching shows,movies or anime. I also dont mind people from different regions as long as we get along i can match my schedule with yours.

The games i currently have downloaded are

League of Legends,Warframe,Valorant,Fortnite,Dead by Daylight,Phasmophobia,Raft

I can also buy new games if they are reasonably priced. If you are looking for something similar as I am do add me on discord and lets talk more!

hopey1
Hope#9649

1 Comment
2023/06/22
23:55 UTC

12

[25/M][EU] Wanna make gaming friends and not be alone :) (Gamelist included)

Heya!

Looking for people to make friends with and play games or talk about stuff :)

As is most importantly, here is a list of games that I'd play:

Main games:

CS:GO (MG2 Rank)

Rocket League (Diamond Rank)

L4D2

Wow (TurtleWoW server)

Lineage 2 (ElmoreLab server)

Hunt: Showdown

Worms Armageddon/Ultimate Mayhem/W.M.D.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Other games(less played):

Among us

Armello

Dark Souls 3

Deep Rock Galactic

For The King

Killing Floor 1/2

Rust

Valheim

Fall Guys

Mordhau

Grim Dawn

Titan Quest

Path of Exile

New World

Starcraft 2

Outward

Team Fortress 2

Golf it!

Tabletop Simulator

A bunch of VR games like Pavlov VR, After The fall.

About me: I'm a bit depressed and introverted, so I'm not good with groups or discord servers. Looking for someone to play, discuss games and technology. I make stupid Youtube videos, sometimes code games with Unity, interested in space and general science. I'm available throughout most of the day. Love cats and various music. I'm fine with either dark humour or being chill, as long as you're not toxic.

Leave your discord/steam in the comments or PM me and I'll add you immediately :)

1 Comment
2023/06/17
21:32 UTC

17

30 m medically retired Navy with PTSD

I feel at this point like I have no one that I can fully open up to anymore and I just needs some friends. It's been really hard since I got out last year and I play all sorts of games so I am down for pretty much whatever

4 Comments
2023/05/17
21:29 UTC

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Biggest release of 2023, don't have the motivation to play it

Bought Tears of The Kingdom, have struggled to put even a single hour into it.

It just feels like a chore, instead of something fun to play.

I just can't be bothered to even put the time in to play it, whereas with Breath of The Wild on launch day, I was playing for nearly three days straight on my Wii U.

6 Comments
2023/05/14
09:53 UTC

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33 & New to where I live. MDD, anxiety, PTSD... COD anyone?

Like the title says I'm 33 and struggle with a whole host of wonderful and amazing mental health problems. Problems is I moved with my parents (bc I suck at adulting) and don't have friends, am not sure how to make them (tiny town) and I'd just like to have some people who'd be like hey Smishmortion is on! Let's get the party Rolling. Anyway. If you do want to. Dm me. Thanks!!

3 Comments
2023/03/09
03:00 UTC

11

HAILING CHANNEL OPEN :: Incoming message

I’m lvl 30 depressed neurospicy being. Safe place for mental health, disability and LGBTQ+ people :) Also, looking for friends only.

I don’t know how to describe myself; it takes time for me to warm up for new people, but I still want to make new friends. I’m open, kinda a bit over-sharer sometimes and like to info dump, but I’m also always there for you if you need unconditional friendship and support.

My hobbies and interests include things such as gaming, dogs, space, art, true crime and audiobooks. I also enjoy outdoorsy life and hiking with my doggies, geocaching and I’ve planned on starting fossil hunting next summer.

So, definitely not nerdy at all…

I am open to almost any way to keep contact from social media to more private ways. Heck, I will even write letters if that’s what you prefer.

1 Comment
2023/03/07
00:55 UTC

16

depressed person who is tired of being alone and looking for new friends

I have depression for 9 years and it's getting worse everyday ... I lost most of my friends and iam alone most of the time .... Looking for friends who i can share my time with and motivate me to get better

Games that i own and have installed already

-Hearthstone
-Guild wars 2
-New World
-Red Dead Online
-Sea of thieves
-Genshin Impact
-Monster hunter rise
-Destiny 2
- Minecraft
- Valhiem
- V Rising
- Conan Exiles -Overwatch 2
-Portal 2
-Left 4 dead 2
-Phasmophobia
-Deep Rock Galactic
-Risk of Rain 2
-Stardew valley
-Torchlight 2

8 Comments
2023/03/06
12:39 UTC

19

Non-competitive old school Pokemon fan looking to chat about and enjoy Scarlet/Violet with!

Hi all!! I’m a super nostalgic first gen Pokémon fan that is just recently getting back into the series. For reference, I’m 28 and currently live in the northeastern US. I’ve never played with a competition or stat farming mindset; I’ve always thought of my Pokémon more like family pets and so I treat my experience playing the games and enjoying the IP as such! I would love to find another casual but heartfelt player to talk to about it, especially if you’re also a nostalgic 90’s kid or are just trying to get back into gaming after a hiatus.

I won’t lie, even though I grew up on video games of all sorts, life trauma and predisposition to anxiety and depression has really all but sucked the enjoyment out of it for me. I’m just now realizing how much I missed being able to just relax and play something… I was actually a little sad once I realized it has been years since I last allowed myself to enjoy these things. So, if you’ve found yourself in a similar place before (or even if you are there now), I would love for us to be pals so we can rediscover something that once held so much magic and importance to us. 💜

Let’s start on Reddit chat first, but I have discord that we can move to later, and other options as well. When you respond, let me know a little about yourself! Can’t wait to meet you. ^-^

0 Comments
2022/11/26
15:24 UTC

3

Disney Dreamlight Valley, Who?

I couldn't think of anything else to put as a title, but, graduating with an English degree, I know that a question is most likely going to draw people in.... (Don't say anything about the overuse of commas, let me be. :P)

Hi, I'm Jules. I'm 27, residing on the east coast. My husband is working 2nd shift while I work 1st shift - mostly from home a few days a week. Due to work stress and overall life stress + anxiety and other chronic illnesses, I've wanted to branch myself out and find some peeps to play games with or talk too while playing video games.

I use video games as an escape from my reality, and I guess my reality right now is that I'm alone most afternoons and don't want to get too in my head and cause a spiral.

I play a variety of games and I'm on PC mostly. I'll use the Xbox app for Xbox games and whatnot but cross play is pretty big so I think we'll be able to play mostly anything unless it's Sony exclusive.

Currently found myself pouring a lot of my time into Disney Dreamlight Valley buuuut, I also quite in enjoy FPS, MMOs (Smite? :|) I'll give anything a chance, to be honest.

PM me for gamertags or discord. Hope everyone has a nice night!

3 Comments
2022/11/17
01:11 UTC

7

Looking for a gaming buddy in Europe to play the forest or minecraft.

1 Comment
2022/11/14
22:27 UTC

16

How to overcome jealousy and build better relationships?

Hey all, I’ll keep it real: last night in my friend group I kinda broke lol. The problem is: all of my friends are somewhere I’d like to be in life. They have healthy irl friend circles, girlfriends and promising life situations. Meanwhile I feel like the only person there who is irregular. I have no girlfriend and never have had one, I have little desire to have one too. These are my only irl friends, so if this group ever falls apart I’ll be depressed and alone. My life situation isn’t the best, I dropped out of college but have hopes of either going back or going into a tech Job without it.

I feel like such an outsider, and I’m honestly envious. Im not sure what to do, any advice is welcome.

4 Comments
2022/09/29
14:07 UTC

4

Marauders?

I'm an FPS newb (100 hours or so). Looking for chill people to play Marauders when it launches in Oct. I think Escape From Tarkov has multiplayer too.

1 Comment
2022/09/23
16:16 UTC

8

Researching your experiences with depression treatment

Are you someone who receives or has received depression treatment in the past three years? Or have you been taking care of someone who has? Are you 18 years old or older? Then we are interested in your opinion on depression treatment which will be used to improve depression treatments!

The T-SAD study is an academic research project carried out by Maastricht University, NL, and investigates knowledge from experts through experience to help people get quicker to the treatment that might work best for them.

We would like to invite you to sort and rate factors that have either to do with depression treatment success or depression treatment dropout. The activity is online and takes about 75 minutes of your time. Participation is rewarded with an amazon voucher.

Interested in participating? Please send us an e-mail at t-sad-fpn@maastrichtuniversity.nl or call us at +31 43 388 1608.

2 Comments
2022/09/05
15:46 UTC

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