Books help so much when we’re struggling with our mental health 📚 It’s okay to not be okay! 3-6-9, it’s okay to not be fine 💚 - ThreadSky

mychal3ts.bsky.social • 33 days ago

Books help so much when we’re struggling with our mental health 📚

It’s okay to not be okay! 3-6-9, it’s okay to not be fine 💚

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charliebee731893.bsky.social•32 days ago

I've been reconsidering my reading time - too much escapism. One reason why fascism could take off in Germany was that people withdrew into the private sphere. and i really, really want to. but i know i shouldn't.

lilygeek.bsky.social•33 days ago

This message rings true to me. But also I need to note that as soon as I saw 3-6-9, my mind took me to the Ying Yang Twins lol

auserthatuses.bsky.social•32 days ago

Today I read 150 pages from a novel I like. I haven't been able to read more than 20 pages since depression hit me. Being able to read helps me with it ❤️

aliceinwonderland6.bsky.social•33 days ago

I knew it was you before reading the name

ikette77.bsky.social•33 days ago

Your message is 🫶

spiritrising13.bsky.social•33 days ago

Reading is my saving grace. 💙

ncl81.bsky.social•33 days ago

I let myself become so engrossed in my book that I make the world go away. I need that Pease of mind.

hoopnholler.bsky.social•33 days ago

Remember if you can’t make your own serotonin then store-bought is fine

jesusinabathtub.bsky.social•32 days ago

Quick stop when I saw your comment . Love it.

jesusinabathtub.bsky.social•32 days ago

Growing up, I just loved reading. Every week I would go to the little red library down the street and get an arm full of books and read them in one week. I was an avid reader. I would pick a character out of a book and become that person. I loved living in my books.

fearlesspuppy.bsky.social•31 days ago

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jiazhenia.bsky.social•33 days ago

Books are my therapy; they create more space for me to breathe.

tobeyb24.bsky.social•33 days ago

Ty we are NOT ok.🥺

bnolet.me•33 days ago

Is 369 your area code?

tina-m-art.bsky.social•32 days ago

I can judge my mental health by what my bedtime reading is. In times of stress and depression I will have Terry Pratchett in hand. It's comforting, familiar, funny, but still makes me think - often reflecting the real world issues in my brain and giving me hope

luvlysmiler.bsky.social•32 days ago

The power of the TP bedtime read is not to be underestimated 😊

justjayne7z.bsky.social•33 days ago

Love you librarians you are the heroes

kanokiegal.bsky.social•33 days ago

💗💗

hvrcrftfullofeels.bsky.social•33 days ago

yay, you're here! 💚

dancingmom.bsky.social•33 days ago

So much yes! And so glad you are here!!

charitywings.bsky.social•33 days ago

Did anyone read this, and the Get Low song just started playing in your head as soon as you saw 3 6 9? Also, thank you Mychal, for a great message!

martingantman.bsky.social•32 days ago

I don't know if you are sneaking a reference to the Korean TV show, It's OK to Not Be Ok. Watched it twice. Loved it. Highly recommend it. And the so-called children's illustrated books within the show were incredibly interesting as well.

psychopompgecko.bsky.social•33 days ago

There's a thing today with folks giving out free queer-themed books. https://divinationhollow.com/queer-your-ereader/

bluecore24.bsky.social•31 days ago

I know books helped save me as a child and teenager with undiagnosed and untreated depression. I love books❤️ Thank you for being here for the children and the caring folks in their lives📚

miracleday.bsky.social•33 days ago

I know I'm broken bc I can't focus enough to read. Tales of the City was great bc of short chapters, great story, but I can't find anything else as simple for my shattered soul.

jesusinabathtub.bsky.social•32 days ago

try 🦋The Butterfly Effect by SRWpoetry 🦋its kick ass. All her writings are ! Neruda . Eve Ensler. Atwood when concentration is better. Make yourself a cozy book corner in your home to your liking. Shattered souls do mend but ya gotta reach out to it. 🦋🦋

joonz42.bsky.social•33 days ago

Libby!

qua12.bsky.social•32 days ago

Reading good books is necessary for our mental health👍

sovereignshaman.bsky.social•32 days ago

R en old recipe books can hold little gems 💚 Love you Mychal 🫂🫂🫂

sovereignshaman.bsky.social•32 days ago

^Even not whatever happened at the beginning instead 🤣🤣🤣

squires3751.bsky.social•32 days ago

Cats are okay, too. Books about cats are good, and cats sitting on your books are inviting you to partake of their soft purrs. 💙

judahlargent.bsky.social•32 days ago

I've been averaging a book a day for the last week and that's okay.

deansolecki.bsky.social•33 days ago

I'm beginning to believe you'd have to have mental illness to not be horrified by this world.

jesusinabathtub.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’ve gone back to being a stoner Every. Single. Day.

kinnonhutchison.bsky.social•33 days ago

So True 👍

julia-stargirl.bsky.social•32 days ago

Hope you and those reading this find joy today!

maggiesperson.bsky.social•33 days ago

Yes. In times like these, I think it's a sign of mental health to NOT be ok. Why would a human being EVER be ok with what is going on now?

nomadgirldad.bsky.social•33 days ago

I've started a new self care practice. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by what 47 is doing, I leave a message for my senators. It feels like a little free therapy & they need to understand what it's like out here. I totally recommend it. Use your angst to motivate action

hmchef.bsky.social•33 days ago

U put it on social media as well. I want people to see it and hopefully they will do the same.

nomadgirldad.bsky.social•33 days ago

Repost, my friend 🧡

jianliyang.bsky.social•32 days ago

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earthlyinsights.bsky.social•32 days ago

How? I’ll read the shyt out of my tbr if it will help me through this nightmare 😩😂

bathrobechronicles.bsky.social•33 days ago

I think this post just kept me from making a poor decision. Thank you 💙🤓📖

bluelizardqueen.bsky.social•33 days ago

Just had a lovely visit to my public library. Checked out some old favorites, some new middle grades book (some if the best writing happens here) and a few board games. I love the library.

omarshall.bsky.social•32 days ago

Thankful for books! The only thing getting me through these last couple of months. It’s a nice peaceful escape.

theariellynn.bsky.social•33 days ago

Love me some books

iamjulietdiaz.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yay so happy you are in this app! Just got here friend ♥️💋

awwthats2bad.bsky.social•33 days ago

Can you recommend books? Specifically ones on how to organize and books that tell tales of when the people have risen up against a fascist regime?

asarithewarrior.bsky.social•32 days ago

On a bad day, I find myself returning to the "Jurassic Park" or "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" audiobooks.

But this week? I finished the "I, Robot" audiobook and started "I Am Legend" today!

imaybenuts.bsky.social•33 days ago

It better be because a shitload of people aren't.

suspecting.bsky.social•33 days ago

I’ve been reading nothing but smutty books this week. I need all the escape I can get.

davidefeldman.bsky.social•32 days ago

Amen

gcmtdog.bsky.social•32 days ago

I read that in the tone of “Get Low”

To the windowww!!

To my bed! (To my bed)
TIL this dep-pression ends.

TIL all my homies are fed.

Ahhh meds meds mf!! Ahhh med meds take a nap (take a nap!)

It’s ok to get low sometimes. Just remember to pick yourself too 🫶❤️

lesliesmith48.bsky.social•32 days ago

Don't know where I'd have been without books to take me away from the thoughts going through my head and into another world when I suffered with depression. I loved books more than I loved people