Just reaching out because life is very rough right now - Page 2

BigV · 05-17-2020, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Beestie

This may or may not be helpful but when I'm in that place you are in, an alternative is to find someone in the same or worse shape and lend a hand. It's not so much a fix but it does give you a chance to take your mind off it for a little while.

I like this, Beestie.

I have found comfort, perspective, and distraction with the the same strategy. I try to remember this tool is always available at the top of my kit.

Gravdigr · 05-19-2020, 01:43 PM

It was, actually.

Happy Monkey · 05-22-2020, 12:58 PM

berry berry gut would be a good slogan for a probiotic yogurt

tw · 05-25-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

berry berry gut would be a good slogan for a probiotic yogurt

Is it safe to eat yogurt that just got out of jail?

BigV · 05-22-2020, 03:26 PM

Credit should go to Garrett Morris, if you please.

tw · 05-23-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

Credit should go to Garrett Morris, if you please.

Did Saturday Night Live play across the pond back then? Did ITV, Channel 4, etc exist back then?

DanaC · 05-25-2020, 06:18 AM

We had ITV by then - but no Ch4 and no Saturday Night Live :P

tw · 05-25-2020, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

We had ITV by then - but no Ch4 and no Saturday Night Live

Then you would not appreciate Roseanne Roseannadanna or Baba Wawa. Never mind.

Larenstop · 06-10-2020, 07:43 AM

I completely understand your problem. It seems like a crisis.
I wish you good luck

Dude111 · 06-15-2020, 08:06 AM

I am so sorry anonymous

anonymous · 08-19-2020, 01:57 PM

My depression is really hammering me right now. Everything is overwhelming, even the tiniest things and I'm really a very capable person, so seeing that is depressing in itself. I'm making myself do them anyway, but it's not making me feel any better, more accomplished or more capable. And I'm barely touching the surface compared to what needs to be done. Still pressing on though. Just needed to say it to confirm it to myself.

footfootfoot · 08-19-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by anonymous

My depression is really hammering me right now. Everything is overwhelming, even the tiniest things and I'm really a very capable person, so seeing that is depressing in itself. I'm making myself do them anyway, but it's not making me feel any better, more accomplished or more capable. And I'm barely touching the surface compared to what needs to be done. Still pressing on though. Just needed to say it to confirm it to myself.

Having battled with clinical depression for decades, I can relate. Barely touching the surface of what needs to be done is a popular refrain when I'm in it.

It's so fucking realistic, depression, it feels like it's always been dark, will always be dark, and that light never existed. Saying it will pass or it's just a storm in your brain may help, but it feels more like fake it 'til you make it. The realism of the depth precludes any chance at believing it will get better, but it actually will get better. Remember that.

It's like an existential flu - hunker down until it passes.

Dude111 · 08-23-2020, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by anonymous;

My depression is really hammering me right now. Everything is overwhelming, even the tiniest things and I'm really a very capable person, so seeing that is depressing in itself.

Yup same with me...... Its very sad

Im so sorry anonymous

Flint · 08-19-2020, 02:19 PM

You know the score. Every little thing is overwhelming because you're at your limit. There's a big, daunting to-do list but you struggle to get out of bed-- how could you ever tackle it all? And you also know that your limit fluctuates, that you'll be at a higher capacity at some point in the future, and that you can't force yourself to get there, it will just happen. Things go in cycles. While you're on the downswing, it doesn't help to beat yourself up-- and you know this, but it's just the way things are right now. Batten down the hatches and try to take small, positive steps each day, like remembering to drink enough water and trying to get enough sleep. Exercise, if you can. Even a little bit helps.

Good luck, it's rough. I know.

Griff · 08-19-2020, 03:19 PM

Flint gets it. Be strong.

05-19-2020, 01:43 PM	#2
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BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Credit should go to Garrett Morris, if you please. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-19-2020, 02:19 PM	#14
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	You know the score. Every little thing is overwhelming because you're at your limit. There's a big, daunting to-do list but you struggle to get out of bed-- how could you ever tackle it all? And you also know that your limit fluctuates, that you'll be at a higher capacity at some point in the future, and that you can't force yourself to get there, it will just happen. Things go in cycles. While you're on the downswing, it doesn't help to beat yourself up-- and you know this, but it's just the way things are right now. Batten down the hatches and try to take small, positive steps each day, like remembering to drink enough water and trying to get enough sleep. Exercise, if you can. Even a little bit helps. Good luck, it's rough. I know. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-19-2020, 03:19 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Flint gets it. Be strong. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-10-2020, 07:43 AM	#9
Larenstop Non-Newbie Sort Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 6	I completely understand your problem. It seems like a crisis. I wish you good luck

06-15-2020, 08:06 AM	#10
Dude111 An Awesome Dude Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,111	I am so sorry anonymous

08-19-2020, 01:57 PM	#11
anonymous Operations Operative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: in hiding Posts: 578	My depression is really hammering me right now. Everything is overwhelming, even the tiniest things and I'm really a very capable person, so seeing that is depressing in itself. I'm making myself do them anyway, but it's not making me feel any better, more accomplished or more capable. And I'm barely touching the surface compared to what needs to be done. Still pressing on though. Just needed to say it to confirm it to myself.

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