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Seeking solutions for lifelong dysthymia. 🚫 No DMs unless we are already friends. Productivity is a good thing, but by itself it doesn't lead to happiness.
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· Nov 16
I’ve come to the conclusion that the choice is mine to wake up everyday and either give into depression or fight it with everything I have all day long. One leads to certain darkness and defeat, and the other leads to at least some semblance of hope. The choice is 💯 mine.
Gently pushing myself to do things, regardless of how hard it is for me to motivate myself, is an act of self-love.
December 6, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Gently pushing myself to do things, regardless of how hard it is for me to motivate myself, is an act of self-love.
I get a dopamine hit whenever I buy something online from anywhere besides Amazon and Wal-Mart. Even if I pay a little more, which is sometimes the case, it's worth it.
December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
I get a dopamine hit whenever I buy something online from anywhere besides Amazon and Wal-Mart. Even if I pay a little more, which is sometimes the case, it's worth it.
I don't know if I have it in me to be very productive at work today. I feel so much guilt and shame when I don't. It truly sucks.
December 5, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I don't know if I have it in me to be very productive at work today. I feel so much guilt and shame when I don't. It truly sucks.
Just like everyday, today I will be a fighter because the only other choice I have is giving up, and that isn’t an option. 💪
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December 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Just like everyday, today I will be a fighter because the only other choice I have is giving up, and that isn’t an option. 💪
Today is a day of self-care. This morning I feel more down and depressed than ever, presumably because it’s my birthday. Birthdays are for celebrating and loving ourselves, so I’m going to do my best to focus on this. This GIF is a good reminder.
a speech bubble that says " asking for help is taking care of yourself "
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December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Today is a day of self-care. This morning I feel more down and depressed than ever, presumably because it’s my birthday. Birthdays are for celebrating and loving ourselves, so I’m going to do my best to focus on this. This GIF is a good reminder.
Happy birthday to me! 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊
December 3, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Happy birthday to me! 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊
It's my birthday tomorrow. This, unfortunately, is about the level of excitement I feel about it this year. Still, I will do my best to make the best of it and treat myself well. I'm taking the day off work.
a picture of a minion says yippie on it
Alt: A Minion pumping his fist and saying, "Yippie" with absolutely no enthusiasm.
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December 3, 2024 at 3:15 AM
It's my birthday tomorrow. This, unfortunately, is about the level of excitement I feel about it this year. Still, I will do my best to make the best of it and treat myself well. I'm taking the day off work.
It seems to me like life is mostly about either working or getting other things done that need to be done with short, fleeting periods of rest in between.
December 2, 2024 at 10:35 PM
It seems to me like life is mostly about either working or getting other things done that need to be done with short, fleeting periods of rest in between.
I once had meal kits delivered because it's the only way I know that I will cook consistently. I stopped because of my depression and lack of energy and motivation, but I feel like I might be able to cook now, so I think I'm going to start them back up again. Depression sucks.
December 2, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I once had meal kits delivered because it's the only way I know that I will cook consistently. I stopped because of my depression and lack of energy and motivation, but I feel like I might be able to cook now, so I think I'm going to start them back up again. Depression sucks.
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Raccoon: "I’m good thanks just browsing"
December 2, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Raccoon: "I’m good thanks just browsing"
Work is stressful day in and day out. I deal with it, but I wish the stress could somehow be reduced. I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, so that certainly plays into it.
December 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Work is stressful day in and day out. I deal with it, but I wish the stress could somehow be reduced. I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, so that certainly plays into it.
It's a new work week. Off we go!
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December 2, 2024 at 1:17 PM
It's a new work week. Off we go!
It’s back to work tomorrow. I’ve been dreading it, but tbh it isn’t much different than my personal life. I just keep pushing through one step at a time, one task at a time as best I can. I wish real life didn’t mimic work and vice versa, but what’re you gonna do?
elmo from sesame street standing in front of a wooden wall
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December 2, 2024 at 2:53 AM
It’s back to work tomorrow. I’ve been dreading it, but tbh it isn’t much different than my personal life. I just keep pushing through one step at a time, one task at a time as best I can. I wish real life didn’t mimic work and vice versa, but what’re you gonna do?
Found this on Reddit, and this is the truth.
www.reddit.com/r/dysthymia/...
www.reddit.com/r/dysthymia/...
December 1, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Found this on Reddit, and this is the truth.
www.reddit.com/r/dysthymia/...
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Maybe it’s a bad idea to put people in charge of government who are eagerly waiting the rapture.
December 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Maybe it’s a bad idea to put people in charge of government who are eagerly waiting the rapture.
Having a bit of a hard time this morning, but as usual I’ve made myself get out and do stuff that will be good for me. It’d be nice to want to do things more often instead of this forcing, but I have to do what I have to do to maintain my mental health. I need to do the same for my physical health.
December 1, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Having a bit of a hard time this morning, but as usual I’ve made myself get out and do stuff that will be good for me. It’d be nice to want to do things more often instead of this forcing, but I have to do what I have to do to maintain my mental health. I need to do the same for my physical health.
Another day filled with “have to”s and “need to”s. What’s new?
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December 1, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Another day filled with “have to”s and “need to”s. What’s new?
Funny, I’m out to see a play with a friend but I’d just as soon be at home.
December 1, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Funny, I’m out to see a play with a friend but I’d just as soon be at home.
On my recent trip to Atlanta to see Pink in concert I lost one of my favorite jackets. Yesterday while I was out with a friend I bought myself a nice replacement jacket me. I need to do nice things for myself every now and then even if it is splurging a bit!
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM
On my recent trip to Atlanta to see Pink in concert I lost one of my favorite jackets. Yesterday while I was out with a friend I bought myself a nice replacement jacket me. I need to do nice things for myself every now and then even if it is splurging a bit!
Being depressed but functional is not the way I’d choose to live, but it’s how I must live as I seek out strategies and medications to help.
November 30, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Being depressed but functional is not the way I’d choose to live, but it’s how I must live as I seek out strategies and medications to help.
The only “want to” I can recall is when was when I was in a relationship or when I start a new job.
November 29, 2024 at 9:33 PM
The only “want to” I can recall is when was when I was in a relationship or when I start a new job.
My life is driven by “need to” and “have to”. There is very little “want to” unless you count wanting to escape from life’s reality. I’d love for that to change, but looking back this is the way it has always been tbh.
November 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
My life is driven by “need to” and “have to”. There is very little “want to” unless you count wanting to escape from life’s reality. I’d love for that to change, but looking back this is the way it has always been tbh.
I feel like I’ve broken out of my funk from the last couple days. It feels good. Being social helps. But enough do that. Now it’s time to be antisocial!
November 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
I feel like I’ve broken out of my funk from the last couple days. It feels good. Being social helps. But enough do that. Now it’s time to be antisocial!
@emtrrt-cat.bsky.social How was your Thanksgiving?
November 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM
@emtrrt-cat.bsky.social How was your Thanksgiving?
I realize I have to do this, but it’d be nice if I didn’t have to do it for every single thing I do. It gets old.
For me, much of dealing for dysthymia is the number 5. I never want to do anything that requires energy, so I count to 5 and just get up and do it. Also, when it’s something big I tell myself that I’ll do it for 5 mins and see how it goes. Without forcing myself to do things, there is no life for me
November 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM
I realize I have to do this, but it’d be nice if I didn’t have to do it for every single thing I do. It gets old.