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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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Seriously you read about people who die young, and people always pretend to care after they are already dead like "omg, this is so sad, they could've acomplished so much, he had a bright future ahead of him! wHaT a tRaGeDy, iF oNlY wE cOuLd'vE FoRSeEn tHiS"...

why didn't y'all do anything while they were still alive? hypocrites...

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[–] pishadoot@sh.itjust.works 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Calling someone a loser or saying they haven't accomplished anything is a judgement on someone's past and present self.

Talking about someone's bright future is recognition of the fact that they had potential and opportunities that will never be realized.

If you're thinking about suicide, please call 988 (USA) or an equivalent service in your country. I hope you get well soon.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The 988 where they trace your phone call and send armed thugs to your house so they can take you to a place you don't wanna be?

Lol, nah, I'm good, I'd rather just rant online

[–] pishadoot@sh.itjust.works 0 points 5 days ago

What? Ok so I'll ignore how ridiculous that is and just suggest another resource because talking about being depressed and how people will remember you or not in the same sentence is a big red flag for suicidal thoughts.

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