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post 1623429891 11-22-2020, 11:06 PM
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How to stay positive during this time?

Honestly, would love some perspective and advice on how people are dealing with the new reality of life and staying positive because i have really started to struggle. Worked pretty hard over the last few years to battle my depression and tendency to have some really dark thoughts but this year has really made me regress on that front and I feel like I’m starting to lose the battle.
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Originally Posted By TheWeeknd4Ever⏩
Honestly, would love some perspective and advice on how people are dealing with the new reality of life and staying positive because i have really started to struggle. Worked pretty hard over the last few years to battle my depression and tendency to have some really dark thoughts but this year has really made me regress on that front and I feel like I’m starting to lose the battle.
I think it's about finding the simple joys in the things you already have / not taking them for granted.

For me, I find enjoyment in the first few sips of cold brew after I wake up.

Petting dogs, going to the gym, eating things like pizza -- they all bring you joy and even offer a release.

There is a lot to be grateful for, you just have to open your eyes and see it all around you.

If you ever find yourself ever getting overwhelmed at times, just remember that it's just temporary and the feeling will subside.
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post 1623430051 11-22-2020, 11:08 PM
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same srs

i acknowledge everything that I feel(and know it's not normal) but all I can think is the negatives and think what's the point?

annoying part is that when I go out with friends/family etc. I feel completely normal, when I am isolated at home my thought turn dark

still working from home has ****ed me over bad

not even close to suicidal or anything but I really want to get better
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post 1623430061 11-22-2020, 11:08 PM
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honestly gtfoh off the misc... this place is toxic af and the last place you should be, if your feeling depressed. Even more so if your a black dude
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post 1623430071 11-22-2020, 11:08 PM
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What's your positive outlet? You should be MAXXING that as hard as possible.

I've been trying to identify activities that increase my mental health and going hard AF. e.g. my dog is the best dog ever (anyone else who says that is WRONG), so I've been taking her to lakes, dog parks, nature walks, pet stores, bars, and anywhere else where she's allowed. Always feel DOPAMINEMAXXED after that.
post 1623430111 11-22-2020, 11:09 PM
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I maintain my composure by doing intense cardio like running, cycling or rowing.

Running produces the best result because the runner's high calms me down.
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post 1623430141 11-22-2020, 11:09 PM
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This is temporary. Remember that.

The world needs you to be positive.
post 1623430251 11-22-2020, 11:10 PM
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post 1623430361 11-22-2020, 11:12 PM
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1. stay off social media, misc is fine but avoid all the other chit
2. stay away from the mainstream media, all TV news is fear porn these days
3. find time to go outside and get some exercise every day
4. it would probably help if you had a dog or something, dogs are awesome in times like these
5. get a good hobby so you aren't totally bored by yourself
post 1623430371 11-22-2020, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted By p7nk⏩
honestly gtfoh off the misc... this place is toxic af and the last place you should be, if your feeling depressed. Even more so if your a black dude
lmao the misc is jokes it keeps me sane srs lots of comedians and 10k a dayers
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post 1623430451 11-22-2020, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted By Frank
This is temporary. Remember that.

The world needs you to be positive.
yeah for real told my gf this today
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post 1623430541 11-22-2020, 11:14 PM
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Make sure you have the basics absolutely locked down. Get enough sleep. Zero chit food. Exercise. Maintain ties. Try to be around people. Set SMART goals (look up the acronym). Reward yourself by doing things you enjoy (sit down and come up with things if you have to). Write in a journal daily to process and reflect on what's going on in your head.
post 1623430621 11-22-2020, 11:15 PM
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post 1623430641 11-22-2020, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted By miscbrah44⏩
lmao the misc is jokes it keeps me sane srs lots of comedians and 10k a dayers
Misc hasn't been lulz in a long time.. all the threads for the most part are depressing/incel threads.

So all that negative **** is probably the last **** you want to be takng in
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post 1623430771 11-22-2020, 11:17 PM
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You mean youre sick of lockdowns or you believe the globalists agenda will prevail and America will fall?
post 1623431101 11-22-2020, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted By p7nk⏩
Misc hasn't been lulz in a long time.. all the threads for the most part are depressing/incel threads.

So all that negative **** is probably the last **** you want to be takng in
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post 1623431461 11-22-2020, 11:28 PM
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Stay positive by realizing we still have it ridiculously easier than humans in the past.
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post 1623431951 11-22-2020, 11:36 PM
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ITT once its all over whenever that is, all the highs will feel higher. You need lows to feel highs, need a reference point. Its something you know is situational, and at some point youll come out the other side of if you wait it out. Ik for me all the seemingly dumb **** I used to take for granted will be much more appreciated and the experience will be much better post-COVID
post 1623432181 11-22-2020, 11:39 PM
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I've been through other negative eras. I know that negativity is just counter productive. Everything happens for a reason. This too shall pass. Right now, we are living through a crazy time, and when it's all over people are going to talk about it.
post 1623432561 11-22-2020, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted By Frank
This is temporary. Remember that.

The world needs you to be positive.
Temporary for a very long time tbh.

OP go self improve
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post 1623433271 11-22-2020, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted By yumaddamuy⏩
ITT once its all over whenever that is, all the highs will feel higher. You need lows to feel highs, need a reference point. Its something you know is situational, and at some point youll come out the other side of if you wait it out. Ik for me all the seemingly dumb **** I used to take for granted will be much more appreciated and the experience will be much better post-COVID
miss socializing with annoying ****s at work, can you believe that
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post 1623433361 11-22-2020, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted By trapspot⏩
Temporary for a very long time tbh.

OP go self improve
What is a very long time? Things will be tough for the next 2-3 months. Then the worst is over. I'll put money on it.
post 1623434491 11-23-2020, 12:20 AM
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Fun fact: Most depressed people nowadays aren’t actually depressed. They’re just attention deprived.
post 1623439791 11-23-2020, 03:58 AM
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OP, you are asking how to stay positive, huh?

Here in misc, people usually don't get this many positive supports when posting a cope thread like this.

It seems you don't have to worry about that any more since there must be already something really good/positive in your heart which appealed to their conscience.
Originally Posted By thadderbox⏩
I think it's about finding the simple joys in the things you already have / not taking them for granted.

For me, I find enjoyment in the first few sips of cold brew after I wake up.

Petting dogs, going to the gym, eating things like pizza -- they all bring you joy and even offer a release.

There is a lot to be grateful for, you just have to open your eyes and see it all around you.

If you ever find yourself ever getting overwhelmed at times, just remember that it's just temporary and the feeling will subside.
Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
What's your positive outlet? You should be MAXXING that as hard as possible.

I've been trying to identify activities that increase my mental health and going hard AF. e.g. my dog is the best dog ever (anyone else who says that is WRONG), so I've been taking her to lakes, dog parks, nature walks, pet stores, bars, and anywhere else where she's allowed. Always feel DOPAMINEMAXXED after that.
Originally Posted By N0stradamus⏩
I maintain my composure by doing intense cardio like running, cycling or rowing.

Running produces the best result because the runner's high calms me down.
Originally Posted By Frank
This is temporary. Remember that.

The world needs you to be positive.
Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
1. stay off social media, misc is fine but avoid all the other chit
2. stay away from the mainstream media, all TV news is fear porn these days
3. find time to go outside and get some exercise every day
4. it would probably help if you had a dog or something, dogs are awesome in times like these
5. get a good hobby so you aren't totally bored by yourself
Originally Posted By mistahAIM⏩
Make sure you have the basics absolutely locked down. Get enough sleep. Zero chit food. Exercise. Maintain ties. Try to be around people. Set SMART goals (look up the acronym). Reward yourself by doing things you enjoy (sit down and come up with things if you have to). Write in a journal daily to process and reflect on what's going on in your head.
Originally Posted By EoR⏩
Stay positive by realizing we still have it ridiculously easier than humans in the past.
Originally Posted By yumaddamuy⏩
ITT once its all over whenever that is, all the highs will feel higher. You need lows to feel highs, need a reference point. Its something you know is situational, and at some point youll come out the other side of if you wait it out. Ik for me all the seemingly dumb **** I used to take for granted will be much more appreciated and the experience will be much better post-COVID
Originally Posted By Jasonw1178⏩
I've been through other negative eras. I know that negativity is just counter productive. Everything happens for a reason. This too shall pass. Right now, we are living through a crazy time, and when it's all over people are going to talk about it.
Originally Posted By trapspot⏩
Temporary for a very long time tbh.

OP go self improve
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You can start by listening to some music that isn't total unbridled *******ry
Originally Posted By Frank
What is a very long time? Things will be tough for the next 2-3 months. Then the worst is over. I'll put money on it.
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post 1623439901 11-23-2020, 04:03 AM
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Are you doing bare minimum 30 minutes cardio every day?

Are you staying busy? When you’re balls deep in an engaging activity, you have zero time or headspace for negative thoughts.

Something that achieves both of the above for me are mountain biking and skiing.

And in my downtime, looking forward to those activities keeps me going.

It’s only when I stop doing stuff, lay down and Rot etc, that I start to feel down and sad.

Good luck bro

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