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I'm really struggling with loneliness and would love to chat with someone! What've you been up to this week and what are you most looking forward to in the new year? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by lunarcat@lemmy.ca to c/casualconversation@piefed.social

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Today I saw a little albino fish at work and I got excited, but I realized I have no one to share it with lol.

Some days the loneliness hits a little harder than others, and tonight just seems to be one of those nights I suppose. I figured maybe I can curb the feeling a bit by striking up a conversation with a stranger.

Feel free to DM as well if you'd like a friend too! Or if you're looking for some kind of connection that you can't seem to find irl. (Hopefully this is allowed?) I promise I will share a photo of my albino fish 🙂

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[–] Peehole@piefed.social 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Therapy helps a lot! I’ve been struggling for almost 30 years with depression, was having really stupid thoughts, but I’m feeling much better now, can feel joy & sometimes I’m even relaxed and don’t feel such a big weight. It’s a long journey with lots of ups and downs but I just want you to know that whoever you are, you matter and you deserve to live a happy and fulfilled life! I couldn’t possibly imagine, but my therapist has changed my life for the better, wishing the same for you

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 3 points 4 days ago

peehole spreading the wisdom xD

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

idk who to even trust...

What I really need is EMDR because so much trauma, and apparantly there none near Philly... 🤷‍♂️

Fuck

[–] Peehole@piefed.social 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I tried different techniques and the weirdest was definitely behavioral therapy because it hasn’t really done much for me in terms of understanding the root of my problem, but I feel like it does the job as in help the brain to get out of the spiraling and at least make sure I can get out of bed.

I also have ADHD so weed (but in really small doses and only before sleeping) has done a lot for me, but for some it makes depressions and spiraling worse so idk. My therapist understandably isn’t a huge fan of me doing drugs.

Hope you can find something that helps at least a bit until you get the therapy you actually need!