What’s up, Gooners?

  • throbbingpens@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    I’ve had a rough week. Managing mental health is tough. Missing a friend I haven’t really spoken to since we had an argument a few months ago. Boss was a complete jerk a couple of days ago. Just keep swimming, I suppose. What’s up with all of you?

    • BabaDuda@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Missing a friend I haven’t really spoken to since we had an argument a few months ago

      Man, not sure what’s the situation but go make peace when you can,

      • throbbingpens@lemmy.worldOP
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        1 year ago

        Thanks for the kind words! I’ve tried but it hasn’t gone well so I’m kinda scared of touching the hot pan again.

    • IronEagleBird@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I get nervous by just doing something minor that will involve my boss. Don’t let them get to you, you deserve respect. I hope things go your way soon. Remember to find something you enjoy this weekend.

      Also well done creating the Free Talk Thread! I completely forget about these weekly threads that were created by bots.

      • throbbingpens@lemmy.worldOP
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        1 year ago

        Thank you, my dog definitely helps with taking my mind off things.

        Of course! I can create the free talk thread every Friday until we have a bot.

        • Astrealix@lemmy.worldM
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          1 year ago

          cheers man, between the lot of us we can probably make this place decently lively. If only I could wake up to get the dailies up first XD but timezones are timezones after all.

    • Nuggsy@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Managing mental health can be really difficult. It is a fine balance. Somedays you feel on top of the world and that you’ve overcome the stuff plaguing you. Only for you to feel utterly alone and the world is falling apart around you the next (at least from my experience). It’s a tough gig!

      Look after yourself though. Hopefully things can be mended between you and your mate.

      Like @ironeaglebird@lemmy.world said, try doing something you enjoy. It can be tough to find the motivation to start, though. By God can that be the hardest part… also try surround yourself with other friends and loved ones if at all possible.

      But, above all else try take care of yourself :) (this is probably very hypocritical of me xD)

      • throbbingpens@lemmy.worldOP
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        1 year ago

        That’s so kind, thank you! You described the ups and downs amazingly well. And sometimes the downturn starts because you start thinking about how the good mood is short-lived and surely it’ll go back to shit soon.

        Also about the hypocrisy, yes I’ve found it easier to help others than to help myself with taking care. A cool piece of advice I heard was to talk to myself like I would to a beloved friend. It helps sometimes.