TheComfortCorner | V.9

[CyberneticVampire]

Going to my aunt's house on Christmas but I don't want to.. my IBS has been so bad lately everything I eat I immediately have to use the bathroom and then afterwards my stomach gurgles insanely loud. I'm sure we're gonna have dinner over there but I don't want to have an attack while there.. there's going to be a lot of people there and I'm afraid that during a quiet moment my stomach will make a really loud noise...

[azemyc]

legitimately scared
rolling blackouts being poorly managed
subzero temperatures with windchill
and a ton of people just had their power shut off by the power company without any warning or notice, and its been twice the length that the rolling blackouts should have been

[crashedOut]

stop watching me. you've been doing this since 2017. i did nothing to you.

[Arlecchino ♡]

i can tell how unhealthy my mindset is getting when i felt a little bit of joy knowing others couldn't have a good christmas because flights are being canceled. there's a bit of solace in knowing i won't be the only one freezing and alone over the holiday.

i hate thinking and feeling this way. i want other people to be happy. i want to feel happy for others.
but being alone and miserable for so long has changed my ability to feel that joy through other people. i cant feel the smile from them. i miss the feeling of making someone smile.

[thenullchrysalis]

well wishes to everyone alone or struggling during the holidays. been having a bit of a hard time myself ^^'

[.Marigold.]

Getting my dream life won't really fix my depression, It's still so far away anyway. I have all the books and experience but it's a matter of money to get the space I need to farm. Even then I realize I won't be happy. How do I fix myself?

I don’t know your exact situation, but I feel in many ways I can sympathize.

I want to be a famous writer one day. While I have the writing and stories to do so, no one really makes it big in Nee York or Hollywood anymore.

This depressed me for a long time, because I always used to look at life as a path to the end. My dream is still the same, to be a famous writer. However, I have since realized that’s not the point of the dream! Accomplishing it is ultimately hallow. It’s all the fun and challenges you have getting there that make it worthwhile. It’s one of those journey, not destination type situations.

I think the best advice I can give is to look at the forest for the trees. If you look at your problem of not having the money to get the farm, you’re looking at a big, daunting, miserable forest. But if you look at life for the little things, each tree in the forest, you may find it to be more rewarding. While raising the money, you may find a social media group for farmers and make some friends. You may find the land you want is sold and you may find something even better!

What I’m trying to say is happiness can manifest in many ways. Depression sucks, and it’s not something you can make go away. But if you try to look at the small things that help you get toward your goal, you may begin to see what made your goal joyous in the first place. Honestly? My suggestion would be to work on a someone else’s farm. Get the feeling of what your future would hold as a farmer, and latch onto it. Carry that joy into your pursuit of trying to find the money.

As you get older and save, you should eventually be able to get there. Your financial details may not allow it now. That’s okay! Try to make space for your dreams.

i can tell how unhealthy my mindset is getting when i felt a little bit of joy knowing others couldn't have a good christmas because flights are being canceled. there's a bit of solace in knowing i won't be the only one freezing and alone over the holiday.

i hate thinking and feeling this way. i want other people to be happy. i want to feel happy for others.
but being alone and miserable for so long has changed my ability to feel that joy through other people. i cant feel the smile from them. i miss the feeling of making someone smile.

My only advice here is you can’t be happy for others until you’re happy for yourself. If you have a people-pleasing personality like me, that can be tough. I learned it the hard way. Try to focus on you if you can, and I believe in you!

well wishes to everyone alone or struggling during the holidays. been having a bit of a hard time myself ^^'

You too! I hope you’re feeling better soon
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone on this thread!

[×Seven of Nine×]

No water. Frozen over. We were frozen in for half the day, luckily back slider thawed. Front door still frozen. The water pipes all froze. This doesn't even normally happen here. It's not happened since the 80s. Why now?

Just.. why now.

Also. Found out I'm annoying again apparently? What did I do this time? I'm barely here. Ugh. It's like it's not enough what I do. I'm hardly on anymore, I get on, get my adopts and leave. Maybe I'll comment on something.
Is that the problem? I'm talking at all? Sorry.

[skylasha]

Is it stupid to get upset when something that was supposed to be a SURPRISE was intentionally wrecked??? And then you get anxious and upset and get LAUGHED AT for getting anxious and upset? I don't think it's stupid. Don't make fun of people for showing symptoms of their mental illness. That's just unfair.

[- Alice -]

honestly this year has been the most depressing yet. I don't even get time off to spend with my nan and this might be the last year she actually remembers who I am. I hate work- I hate the people that ruined this for me that "got sick" and now I have to pick up all their slack. I've done triple my hours this week and a half and am working though christmas. Day 7 of 14 till my day off and I'm just exhausted but my brain won't shut up and let me get the sleep I need... I am so sick of this. Of balancing everything. this might just be the straw that breaks the camels back.

[.Marigold.]

No water. Frozen over. We were frozen in for half the day, luckily back slider thawed. Front door still frozen. The water pipes all froze. This doesn't even normally happen here. It's not happened since the 80s. Why now?

Just.. why now.

Also. Found out I'm annoying again apparently? What did I do this time? I'm barely here. Ugh. It's like it's not enough what I do. I'm hardly on anymore, I get on, get my adopts and leave. Maybe I'll comment on something.
Is that the problem? I'm talking at all? Sorry.

Oh, damn. That just outright sucks.

And if people are annoyed at you for coming on the site, that’s not really fair.

Is it stupid to get upset when something that was supposed to be a SURPRISE was intentionally wrecked??? And then you get anxious and upset and get LAUGHED AT for getting anxious and upset? I don't think it's stupid. Don't make fun of people for showing symptoms of their mental illness. That's just unfair.

Wow, that’s awful. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. It’s not fair at all. I’m sorry. I hope you have a nice holidays.

this year feels a lot more lonely than the last.
but that's fine. It's nothing that I'm not used to.

I know a lot of people feeling this way. I’m sorry you feel alone. On the plus side, you can at least chill on with this nice Internet community! I’m here if you want someone to talk to.

honestly this year has been the most depressing yet. I don't even get time off to spend with my nan and this might be the last year she actually remembers who I am. I hate work- I hate the people that ruined this for me that "got sick" and now I have to pick up all their slack. I've done triple my hours this week and a half and am working though christmas. Day 7 of 14 till my day off and I'm just exhausted but my brain won't shut up and let me get the sleep I need... I am so sick of this. Of balancing everything. this might just be the straw that breaks the camels back.

I’m sorry man, especially about nan. People are awful, but you’ve been the bigger person by working under these conditions. I’m sorry you can’t sleep, anxiety is awful with that. I have some suggestions, from personal experience. I’m no professional, please consult better sources.

🌻Listening to Spa/mediation music

🌻Try drawing something. Even a doodle. Sometimes, it can help ground you.

🌻 Melatonin gummies.

🌻Writing about your experiences can help.

Good luck.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone on this thread!