• DreamySweet@lemmy.sdf.org
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    11 months ago

    Create something. If you like games, learn to program and create them. Start with something small and easy like a basic platformer in Game Maker Studio. When you only consume and create nothing, you actually create depression.

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      11 months ago

      But that’s the problem. You can’t. You physically don’t have enough energy and motivation to do anything. Everything is boring and when you force yourself to do something, it’s shit. The problem is that you can’t enjoy anything and just feel shit and bored all the time.

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        11 months ago

        This used to be me until I got diagnosed with ADD. Medication pretty much solved the issue completely.

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          Medication pretty much solved the issue completely.

          You haven’t solved the issue, merely covered it up (at least if you plan taking that shit till the end of your miserable life).

          You can call the issue solved if you feel happy without meds.

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        11 months ago

        It’s hard but it can be done. It took me two years to make a shitty Mario clone with one level, but I did it. Ever since I started, I noticed that I don’t think about killing myself as often.

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      11 months ago

      Lol, dude’s not able to find the strength to play, you tell him to learn to program

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      11 months ago

      Easier said than done, or “My goodness, what an idea! Why didn’t I think of that? Just create something.”

      Particularly with learning curve (and needing to assess things) while lacking creativity(/ideas), motivation, energy, good status etc.

      That, and it’s easy for things beyond your control to change things. Destroying your interest in said creating (even if you’ve made something complete), turn it into lurking (waiting for someone else to make certain changes), or requiring finding a different avenue for creation.

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        11 months ago

        Yeah, I know. I have depression. That’s what helped me after years of medication and therapy failed. It’s not easy at all.