Yes, socialize on your terms. There is zero reason you have to deal with people here that you don’t care to, private messages are an option. Not posting is an option. Not reading. Do whatever you want, and or need.
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Hey I saw I was tagged and wanted to respond. @LilJonB I’m sorry to hear about all you went through there, can’t even imagine. I think it’s noble that you want to make sure this thread is manned during your absence. Also sorry to lose another good member around here.
While I would try to help any member I could I’m terrible with this stuff in general and definitely not in any position to give advice or guidance. Sometimes it’s more about listening than having any input but, as articulate as I can be, the one thing guaranteed to leave me not knowing what to say is someone pouring out their soul. I’ve figured out what works for me and it’s not what would be viewed as a healthy approach or advisable to anyone else.
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You’re more slick than you give yourself credit @Slick1 
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Oh yeah I’m still a superstud 
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Breathe man. Just breathe.
Don’t throw things away because you’re upset. Put them in the corner so you can find them later.
Edit - except Facebook. Throw that shit away.
I’m not going to speak to all your details but feelings are temporary. You just need to respect them and give them space to be and then once they’re tired you can let them go.
Be well.
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I’m sorry to hear you guys are struggling with depression. She’s a real bitch in my book. I have struggled with depression from an early age. I try to keep busy the best I can. This helps to combat it, to me at least. I can relate to ADHD making it worse. My ADHD causes me to overthink and analyze situations. I’ve come close to death several times, but not buy suicide. I think my close calls kind of woke me up, at least the last one. Although, it doesn’t change the way I feel all the time. I believe it takes a courageous individual to go through hell and still come out smiling. Therefore, you all should give yourself a pat on the back, because life can be hell at times.
Edit to say: I don’t watch the news anymore. It helps some with anxiety.
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Been fighting depression for longer than I care to remember. It gets tough but I let spite keep me going.
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Depression is such a bitch. Hope it gets better. I feel like when I hit heavy depression, I just either have to wait it out or just drag myself outside of my comfort zone (home) and just do anything possible to reset. Fishing usually does the trick. Definitely don’t drink! Thatll drag your ass down faster and harder. Learned that lesson quick.
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Every day. Never ending battle 32 yrs strong, I’m lookin at 60, 
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Sad, but true I think for many of us. Overthinking is the worst for an ADD / ADHD person… The hole it can send you down is a dark and scary one because of the hundreds of scenarious you can think of can quickly overwhelm you to the point of just doing nothing. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and gotta deal with it every day of my life… Take the cannabis away, and I can’t focus, I’m thinking way too much, paralysis by analysis, then ya do nothing and depression takes hold…
Surrounding yourself with supportive / positive people helps some, but not all. Getting out and just enjoying something you used to enjoy, even forcing yourself to do it, you usually feel happier after. Maybe even just getting out and going for a walk in a place you enjoy…
Words of Wisdom right there! And turn off the news, its all fear mongering and never a feel good story unless its the 30 seconds at the end. I am starting to hate TV more and more because of this…
Sending some positive vibes your way @LilJonB
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If you’re depressed. Keep yourself very busy! Always find something to do. That’s what helped me.
Hope you feel better! And in great spirits time-spent here too!
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This is solid advice 
Try to unplug yourself if youre feeling anxiety
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@LilJonB
Sorry to hear…all this. What a fuking load to bear.
I hope you have some tk therapy or cognitive therapy leaning counselor. You can train your brain and yes cannabis can help. Lately im just not letting all the shit in the world enter my brain. Its my mind i choose what goes in it.
What do i do?
Find a good ol grateful dead song or jam and smoke just enough to hit my groove and let the thoughts evaporate…
God bless you. These things can make you or break you. Some day it will help you help some one else …thats my opinion. Thats all these experiences are good for…
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With my disability, I’m limited in the amount of work I can do (working on getting that documented, which sucks btw) so it’s been impossible to hold a job. Therefore I have a lot of free time, a lot of which I asked volunteering. I don’t do normal work well, like doing a task hours on end, but I’m very technically adept which is a skill that usually comes with a price tag. I work and volunteer with churches, schools, and community theatres because they need the help; and they are appreciative of my worth. I only take compensation from those who offer, because I have to eat.
I plan to pursue things that will better my own life and employability; but I’m not volunteering any less. Some of the most impactful people in my life have been volunteers, or underpaid and practically one. People are more important than money. Good people will help others rather than help themselves. Any time you are able; help someone. You will feel good.
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Ive had a few major bouts of depression in my life set off by trauma typically. Last time was from a bad avalanche skiing, no one died but it was a very close accident. I got rid of all my social media BS and also quit drinking. Still felt like the whole world was against me, but slowly pulling out of it. People DO care about you and its easy to loose sight of that when depression sinks in. It is the worst disease in the world, even with terminal cancer you can appreciate an amazing sunset, but with depression it can take away everything from you even the simple enjoyment of a sunset can feel empty. just gota try and keep your head up!
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Foreigner is having a bad day.
Even simple tasks are impossible.
Walking dog:
Fuck where is my shirt
Fuck where are my socks
Where is my mask
Where is the leash
Is the harness on right?
Open the door without touching the handle.
Dart into traffic without getting killed
Make small talk with a well meaning douche
Hurry up and pee already.
Walk without stepping in dogshit.
Fuck.
It’s supposed to be fun
I can’t even peel boiled eggs right today.
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Thanks. I feel like I’m 400 pounds because everything takes twice the effort that it should.
I’m going back to sleep shortly.
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I know that feel, all too well. If my dumb body/brain would let me sleep more, I would sleep most of the day.
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Is it just me, or does that pig look confused?
“Are you hugging me cause you care? Or is it just cause you just broke my window?”
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