it turns out that pushing down all your depression and totally isolating yourself for months on end doesn't help. btw. which is weird because it really really feels like it should
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Sorry you’re going through that. I know I’m just some stranger on the internet but keeping you in my thoughts. Hope you’re getting whatever you need to thrive.
It’s impossible to know how you feel (everyone’s experience is unique, after all) but I’ve been in a similar state before.
I've seen the little houses down there, of course it makes sense someone is looking after them. Thank you for sharing the story, now I will definitely get a shirt! 🙂
Hiya - been thinkin of you and the Ruf - sending all the good vibes - please tell Best Pig how much he is still loved! It’ll probably go to his head but this is the way with the porcine set
i am sad to hear you haven't been living life to the fullest in your absence. my sympathy. i think of you fondly often! hope that gives you some comfort
dude! I'm sorry that you've been in such a shitty place. you're great. I always like seeing you pop up on my timelines, you're a very sweet empathetic lovely woman and I hope things get easier. misery shared is misery halved ❤️
glad that you're back. it's been a very weird, difficult back half of 2023 for me as well. things don't reset on Jan 1, but I hope you've still got enthusiasm and optimism for what's to come
Isolating yourself is one of the symptoms of depression. So I doubt it would help.
I don’t really have any answers beyond therapy and/or drugs. My depressions never went far enough for me to want to end my life but they sure were pretty debilitating. Therapy doesn’t cure it but you learn about it.
I’m sorry that didn’t help, Chinch, but I promise you there are so many people here that are glad to see you and want to provide whatever support you might need to help. Count me as one of those friends.
been there. done that. gone through that exact same process.
yeah, that's a thing that happens.
anyhow! welcome back ! hope that it at least let u rest a bit, cuz discourse and social media can really take a toll on your mental, good to take a break every once in a while
Yes. That instinct is so strong during a low swing. It's worthy work to remember it doesn't help and find a way, no matter how small, to reach out. Some of my friends know this pattern happens to me and will help out. Wishing you peace & self-care
HI I DONT REALLY COME ON HERE THAT OFTEN ANY MORE BUT I AM EXTREMELY GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK, I SAW AT LEAST 3 "THE-DEER-IS-FUCKED-UP" TYPE IMAGES AND THOUGHT "I SHOULD TAG CHINCH, WAIT FUCK, SHE'S NOT ONLINE ANY MORE"
Oh hi. We missed you ❤️
But yeah, it’s no good, it’s just the depression telling you what yo do and you shouldn’t take orders from it. How are you doing? Is Rufus okay?
I have done it for 23 years.... it just makes you crazy in the ends and praying for a death you are too cowardly to bring on yourself... or something...
That's bc the selection process takes place before the first vote is cast and after that point, it doesn't matter to the ones who rig the vote. That being bankers, billionaires and corporations. Republican, Democrat, it doesn't matter. They bought them both.
Really sorry to hear about your cat. We lost our old lady cat just 3 months ago, it was the cherry on top of another big loss. It's just bad and it feels bad.
Facing depression and isolation is hard. Reach out to friends, family, or professionals for support. Talking about it or getting help is a positive step. You're not alone.
omg hi it's so great to see you again!! but, yeah, i am slowly learning that it doesn't help too, and that (for me anyway) it's even harder to climb back out of. it's just so nice to see you posting again tho, sending you and the boy big hugs 🫂
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(have missed you terribly!)
Isolating myself only made things worse. I’m happy you’re here.
It’s impossible to know how you feel (everyone’s experience is unique, after all) but I’ve been in a similar state before.
they are the caretakers of the feral cat colony around a closed penitentiary. they are also my neighbors!
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The next year of isolation could the one that solves all your issues
(hope you and the menagerie are doing well)
Hi chinch I'm the pumpkin dipshit
you literally have a pig. you’re the coolest.
I don’t really have any answers beyond therapy and/or drugs. My depressions never went far enough for me to want to end my life but they sure were pretty debilitating. Therapy doesn’t cure it but you learn about it.
so sorry this is your experience rn
glad to see ya even for a sec
Hope bsky is kind to you, fr
💜
yeah, that's a thing that happens.
anyhow! welcome back ! hope that it at least let u rest a bit, cuz discourse and social media can really take a toll on your mental, good to take a break every once in a while
People just stop checking in on you, and then trying to find a community after 😭
I'm so sorry, hope you're doing ok on whichever path you're travelling out of it 🫂
Hope things get better for you
I am glad to see you on the skyline again tho 💕
good to see you back
(Glad to see you even if you’re not feeling great)
glad you’re out of isolation
you’re here, though?
keep trying 🩵
No, the isolation thing does not work. I should know, I've been doing it pretty much nonstop for 15 years.
hope things are getting better for you, depression sucks bunches :(
But yeah, it’s no good, it’s just the depression telling you what yo do and you shouldn’t take orders from it. How are you doing? Is Rufus okay?
Solidarity.
SO glad to see you here!!
🙌🏻☺️
glad to see ya, chinch
(<3)
I’m really glad to see you but I understand if you feel like you need to leave again
I started a Discworld QOTD series in your absence which can hopefully cheer you up temporarily
IN A UNIVERSE OF INFINTE WONDERS, HUMANS HAVE INVENTED BOREDOM.
Feed a cold.
Starve a fever.
Bury a depression.
Welcome back 🙂
Things will get better. They'll get worse, too, but better. The sun won't always shine, but it will shine. You will be warm again.