Not at all. Thanks for asking.
I’m sorry to hear that what’s going on?
If it’s okay with you I’d like to share that privately.
Go on
WHY am I?
The horrors persist, But so do I
I’m quitting all my jobs and will be unable to afford housing very soon. (again)
But at least I will be able to breathe.
You can do it! None of us will be able to afford anything anyway once the recession really kicks in.
I don’t even believe in god, but I’m still praying for you.
I’ve noticed a correlation with me skipping yoga, meditation, avoiding excessive phone usage and my stress levels rising, sleep worsening and mood dips.
Thanks for the check up, I’ll try to take my health more serious!
No. I’m pretty burnt out.
Everything I read on burnout says that the best (only?) way to treat it is to reduce or remove whatever is causing such chronic, disproportionate stress. Unfortunately, much of my burnout is caused by the most basic aspects of living (partly because I have disabilities that make it hard to reliably fulfill my basic needs, even with support).
Given that cutting out the bad stuff isn’t an option, I’ve been trying to instead add more good stuff to my life, in hopes that it will increase my capacity and thus reduce my relative level of burnout. I’m so tremendously tired though. I’m trying so hard because I do want to live, and there are things I feel I can offer the world. However, sometimes, in my exhaustion, I find myself thinking wistfully about the depression I felt as a young adult — it was simpler when I genuinely and wholeheartedly wanted to die. In some ways, it was easier to be hopeless and merely staying alive for other people.
I’m just tired.
I still have my drinking on a leash, I have managed to buy a house for my fiancée and I, I have a job that is good enough and in time I can move if I choose to, I am working on building a life for her and I, and it’s coming together
I am getting better at accepting that the choices I have made that led me here cannot be undone, that on the balance of things I have done more good than harm in this world, and that I should spend more time acknowledging my successes rather than chastising myself for things that are in the past
My woman is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I will strive to be a man worthy of her love
That keeps everything in perspective
It’s like the human version of “be the person your dog thinks you are”. Sadly, my dog is a dick and he knows I am too
Thank you. Yeah, when I think about it, I’m basically okay. Could be better, but I’m going to keep going and not let perfect be the event of good.
How’re you?
I’m ok thanks today hasn’t gone wrong yet
I’m glad to hear that. Let’s hope the rest of the day is successful.
If I don’t check social media or think about the horrors and unchecked injustices that are going on in the world then I’m OK.
Keep up the good work.
There’s a lot to be said for tuning out, but then I feel guilty about hiding my head in the sand
Protect your peace but stay informed.
That’s how I try to approach it
I have a very personal interest in what’s happening in the US, even through I live in Australia
I stay informed, and I make sure that I’m aware of what’s happening at the border because I go in and out fairly regularly and don’t want to miss out on info that may complicate my adventures
There are times when I hang out with someone and I’ll be unbelievably happy for a couple days afterwards. Then I begin to feel a bit sad and unmotivated for a few days after that because I want more of that happiness they gave me. That kind of happiness high can be a bit intense.
I have only a small handful of friends these days but the ones I have now are able to show me trust, appreciation and love so easily. Something that has not been very common in my life in general.
I just keep reminding myself that there are people who genuinely care about me as I am and it gets a bit easier to motivate myself again. Little by little.
Also helps that my parents stopped watching the 24 hour news channel so much. Not hearing the news has saved a bit more of my shrinking sanity.
My long time girlfriend that cheated on me and got pregnant is solely confiding in me because she found out the other guy cheated on her. I’m an innocent and relatively quiet guy. I feel like I’m being pulled into a black hole.
Turn off your phone and hide. Or just straight up tell her to fuck off. You know, as a third party, you can help people but you’re in too deep, it’s best for you to cut off all ties. Who has the time to deal with this bullshit fuckery? Plus, I can show you a real black hole. Say No, Baby Mama Drama.
go with your gut instinct. if you feel like you’re being pulled into a black hole, you are.
I recoiled very hard when I read this… im not sure what you will do next, but good luck man. reach out if you need a random person to talk to.
After we split, my ex wife used to call and tell me about all the guys she screwed on her journey for meaning. Your best option is to not answer the phone. The only way to win is not to play.
You should tell her you used to know that guy, and he has HIV.
Doesn’t have to be true, but fuck her! I mean, not with your penis, because ew, but just in general. To hell with her! Gaslight the fuck out of her, and give her anxiety and crippling depression. Act like you’re being a supportive ex, while at the same time driving her to the depths of insanity.
Bonus points if you can convince her that the guy actually died 10 years ago, and she slept with a ghost.
I’m not ok, but I’m gonna be alright.
Every little thing…
not even close but at least lately a bit better than last couple months
not great TBH tanks for asking. no one asks me anymore. its nice to read. even tho its not personally directed itll do.
It’s ok I really want to know
i post enough of my bullshit. if you get to them before i delete they will give you an idea.
Stressed. It feels like the world is falling apart around me. It’s like we’re speed running our own destruction. I’m ready for some peace.
