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Re:Life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment wins US$3M Breakt... by steve_adams_86 on Sunday September 17, 2023 @12:34PM (#37546877)
Oh god. That’s virtually incomprehensible to me. I woke up feeling a little down today, but I’m realizing I should be a lot more grateful for my healthy past and present. A little cold doesn’t matter in the scheme of things.
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Re:Life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment wins US$3M Breakt... by matthewtse on Sunday September 17, 2023 @07:24PM (#37550367)
TBH, it's exactly the same for me too.

It's really amazing how much the human mind adapts both upwards and downwards. These days I find myself sad about the same kinds of stuff as everyone around me (money, relationships, etc.), and I honestly don't think about where I was just ~6 years ago.

But in really down times, I do find it a mental panacea to just remind myself about my past which pretty much instantly solves any feelings of depression.

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