A nap usually does me good. But I’m having a hard time today because my family is in Chicago and I’m worried about the lunatics statements this week.
My cat.
When I’m sad I often listen to The Lonely Island, the stupidity and silliness cheers me up.
Suffice to say that I basically know all their songs off by heart.
Weed
A cold shower. It takes a huge amount of effort for me to actually do it, but if I do, it’s the best thing ever. Immediately changes my mood, literally cools my head down and I can’t think anything else except “ahhhh cold!” while doing it.
Afterwards it feels like a big accomplishment.
Laughing at stupid people usually does the trick.
Being restrained, beaten, and bitten, then made to orgasm as many times as master wants.
Mindfulness meditation is sometimes all it takes. Your mental state is often fully under your control, and in those times you can choose to put down whatever you were upset about and then move on with being happy.
“Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realise your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” – Epictetus
Nothing. I just kind of ride it out. Every day.
You alright?
Nope.
I’m glad you are open about it. That’s a good thing. Are you open about it to anyone close to you in your life? Or not close to you? A therapist even?
I’ve been out of work since April. Trump stop funding the government department that employed me. Instead he sends troops to cities. As an American I can’t afford a therapist. Even if I had insurance I’ve had nothing but bad experience with therepy. I don’t have family that will help me. I’m going hungry most days to stretch my budget.
In a couple months I turn 40.
I’m sorry this is happening to you. Maybe you could live with someone as a room mate until things turn around.
How’s job hunting? Are you active in that?
I hope your birthday will be a good day, buddy. Cheers!
Judging by the other answers here you should get a pet. I hope you are seeking help.
Pets annoy the hell out me. I hate animals to a point where I became a vegetarian years ago. I’m not trolling, I’m 100% serious.
A little bit of exercise should help. Start with walks?
I’m going hungry most days. Walking doesn’t help.
Any support circles in the community that can help government or otherwise? Some really nice people in those organizations that are ready to lend a hand
I’m very lucky to have a friend that doesn’t try to make me “feel better”. She just sits with me and makes me feel… not alone.
I hope I can return the favor one day, but more importantly I hope she never feels this level of despair to begin with.
I try to find even 10 minutes alone to decompress and watch what little nature I can. Usually helps a bit.
That or a short walk or stretch, both good.
Cat head bump.
My dog. Him being happy makes me happy.
This is usually it for me, but recently I’m feeling down because there’s a strong chance that my just-turned-one-year-old puppy will outlive me. By a lot. And then her life would be depressing because my partner would largely leave her home alone, not play with her, not take her anywhere, and not keep up with her medical needs.
Meanwile, I don’t actually want to live as long as she should and I would feel so guilty leaving her behind, even if I end up having little or no control over it.
So I alternate between living for my dogs (the other one is getting old, so I don’t worry about this with her so much) and wishing that I had never gotten the puppy. But of course, I got the puppy so I wouldn’t kill myself when the older dog dies. It’s a conundrum.
Cats, sex, drugs and food. In that order.
As long as the cats are consenting!
Cats first, wow.
I stand by what I said.
I love them
If you’re in a rough mood, you would rather pet your cats than have sex if you could choose, is what you’re saying? Not judging, just trying to gain perspective.
Male/female/other?
Sometimes what we would choose isn’t what’s best for us.
There’s just something about sitting in a depressed lump on the couch and having a cat hop up and snuggle into your lap that does wonders for your psyche.
I am male, the cats vary.
I mean, I had several cats over a span of 22 years, but sex is much better for my psyche. 😅 Whatever makes you feel good though, friend, that’s what you do!
It’s all chemical for me. Eating, hormones, etc
