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Re:The year I didn't survive by bitexploder on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @07:10AM (#43024530)
It’s called depression and when it happens because of a situation in your life that you have limited control over it can be very difficult to recover. Get professional help if you haven’t. It is hard. Been there.
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Re:The year I didn't survive by soulofmischief on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @08:26AM (#43025180)
What eventually pulled you out of it? Was it a long journey, or one or more specific events?
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Re:The year I didn't survive by bitexploder on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @03:58PM (#43029712)
Time. Focused effort. For me my happiness set point is decent. It takes work to get out of the hole though. No one thing. Exercise. Diet. Forcing myself to do things I know I enjoy. It can feel hollow, but it comes back. Lots of meditation, stoicism, cognitive behavioral therapy. Recognize the negative thought pattern loops early, combatting them, reminding yourself what they are.
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