I want to open up about something.
Ever since the election, I've been full-on clinically depressed. I've spoken with my doctor and my psychiatrist. I tried meds, and they had a violently adverse effect on my psyche.
I'm saying this because I've been, unfortunately, showing it more lately.
Ever since the election, I've been full-on clinically depressed. I've spoken with my doctor and my psychiatrist. I tried meds, and they had a violently adverse effect on my psyche.
I'm saying this because I've been, unfortunately, showing it more lately.
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Just survive.
If I were American, I'd genuinely be considering leaving, now. Is Canada accepting US asylum seekers?
It would be easier to call it a "Trauma Related Reaction"
Especially since the last election has normalised people wanting you to be [Disneyplussed]. Responding how you are, is an indication your brain chemistry is balanced
I can only hope that getting your feelings out and into words helps in some way, as I find it helps me
Please, forgive yourself and give yourself the time and space you need. We care about you and we will be here when you're doing better.
Remember you aren't alone, and that your work is a light in the dark for me and always will be.
But at the very least, you have a support network of friends, family, and fans who will be there for you at the drop of a hat. I don't know if that's enough, but I hope it helps.
I'm sorry about that.
I've been deathly afraid I won't ever be back to "normal" again.
That the bleakness I see in the future has all but crushed my spirit.
So many people I know are going through *so much worse*, too. And while I know it's not healthy to compare, I do need perspective.
The election opened my eyes to how wicked and cruel the world is. I guess my solution is the Mr peanutbutter approach of distracting myself with a bunch of useless shit until I die
I'll try and get better. For me, and so I can better support the people who need me.
Thank you for being so patient and understanding.
Just what you to know, your work continues to inspire lots of people. Hope the best for you.
"Now keep that bright head on the clouds, and strong feet on the ground"
For example i got into weight lifting and pubs and that has really made me feel free from political nonsense.
I deeply feel this for related yet different reasons. Much love to you.
but you are not invalid for feeling overwhelmed, MANY people are and that is okay, because we're all together in this feeling of wanting it to end and to keep pushing forward to get to that end-
but, while this might sound silly, remember during DBCember when you talked about Top Techniques and you opened up-
But you get the good too. As very hard as it is, that helps me. Being in Japan, I feel helpless for my US friends, but I see them fighting too. It helps a bit.
Sorry if this doesn't mean much. But...just my hope it helps a bit.
I've had to turn off RTs entirely here as well as cut myself off of a certain forum that was just drowning in despair and negativity.
Even with all that, it's tough.
It gets better, BUT
It’s ok to feel this way right now. Know that you’re loved please, and do what needs to be done for your own well being. We will still be here to love and support you.
Thank you for being open.
Get well soon, man.
I myself wish for normalcy again. This madness has done on a number on all of us. Hard to find a reason to smile sometimes
It's hard to believe that many Americans are that hateful but they truly are. And now everyone else is paying for it
Maybe another trip to Japan is in order. If you unplug here, there is significantly less politics or stress in the air and you can at least breathe.
Faith is something hard to get back. So no pressure from me.
Hope you can find that spark to create again, I understand the feeling
Take care of yourself.
Missing you, friend. Take care of yourself.
Ultimately, they're a part of who you are. So you're doing the right thing by acknowledging instead of repressing them. Your fears and sadness are parts of you that just want to be heard and feel safe.
I wish I could offer more than commiserations, but I’m sure most folks totally understand how hard it is to be funny and creative right now.
Don't apologize for how you feel, it's completely understandable and I can only wish you to get better at the pace that suits you best.
Lots of love and encouragement from this random internet user 🫂❤️
I totally get having bad experiences with meds
My advice would be reach out to people and create a crisis plan. However that network looks for you is a good start.
It’s hard but if you find what works for you, don’t stop
I know you mentioned a psychiatrist but a therapist would be extremely helpful as well
Mucho animo, un abrazo gigante y ojalá puedas ver algo bueno de todo esto.
It feels so jarring when you see people around you pretending everything is normal, when you wonder if they're just keeping it all in.
Being open is huge. It helped me when I shared that with my daughter.
We get it.