not even close but at least lately a bit better than last couple months

No. I'm pretty burnt out.

Everything I read on burnout says that the best (only?) way to treat it is to reduce or remove whatever is causing such chronic, disproportionate stress. Unfortunately, much of my burnout is caused by the most basic aspects of living (partly because I have disabilities that make it hard to reliably fulfill my basic needs, even with support).

Given that cutting out the bad stuff isn't an option, I've been trying to instead add more good stuff to my life, in hopes that it will increase my capacity and thus reduce my relative level of burnout. I'm so tremendously tired though. I'm trying so hard because I do want to live, and there are things I feel I can offer the world. However, sometimes, in my exhaustion, I find myself thinking wistfully about the depression I felt as a young adult — it was simpler when I genuinely and wholeheartedly wanted to die. In some ways, it was easier to be hopeless and merely staying alive for other people.

I'm just tired.

OK!

At the risk of sounding corny or edgy, I feel like I'm balancing on the edge of light and dark. Sometimes I'm very righteously angry with the world and then later I feel stupid about the anger or even shame. Trying to be more positive but negativity is so easy to slip back into when you're not looking and every slip or meltdown feels like you've reset your progress.

Trying to come out of the shadows and make friends and community and shit but I let myself down in that regard a lot. Life could be better but a lot of it is what you make of it too.

Yeah. Fine. You ok?

I'm quitting all my jobs and will be unable to afford housing very soon. (again)

But at least I will be able to breathe.

Ok is a strong word. But then others have it way worse, so I don't want to complain. All things considered I am quite lucky. Gotta try and make the best out of it, right?

Pretty shite, honestly. Going to be a bit of a piece of shit until Friday at 5, at which point I'll be disappearing from society for a few days

Not at all. Thanks for asking.

My long time girlfriend that cheated on me and got pregnant is solely confiding in me because she found out the other guy cheated on her. I'm an innocent and relatively quiet guy. I feel like I'm being pulled into a black hole.

I'm not ok, but I'm gonna be alright.

I think I'm doing well all things considered, thanks!

The only reason I can't speak for certainty is because of my anxiety from well.. gesters at what's happening to my country. This anxiety is also making my executive distinction worse which is probably my biggest day-to-day challenge at the moment.

The horrors persist, But so do I

not great TBH tanks for asking. no one asks me anymore. its nice to read. even tho its not personally directed itll do.

Going to the cystic fibrosis clinic today, I hate going to the doctor but it’s an upgrade because I used to have to go to the transplant clinic instead which would require way more invasive tests but I’m still nervous. But aside from all the shitty stuff going on in the world things have been ok for me, my daughter is home for the summer from college and we have been really relishing our together time

Hangin in, my homie, hangin in :)

There are times when I hang out with someone and I'll be unbelievably happy for a couple days afterwards. Then I begin to feel a bit sad and unmotivated for a few days after that because I want more of that happiness they gave me. That kind of happiness high can be a bit intense.

I have only a small handful of friends these days but the ones I have now are able to show me trust, appreciation and love so easily. Something that has not been very common in my life in general.

I just keep reminding myself that there are people who genuinely care about me as I am and it gets a bit easier to motivate myself again. Little by little.

Also helps that my parents stopped watching the 24 hour news channel so much. Not hearing the news has saved a bit more of my shrinking sanity.

I haven't been okay in over 40 years, why should today be any different?

I've noticed a correlation with me skipping yoga, meditation, avoiding excessive phone usage and my stress levels rising, sleep worsening and mood dips.

Thanks for the check up, I'll try to take my health more serious!

No.

Functionally yes mentally and emotionally no. I just got word this week that our bosses are taking away our hybrid work schedule and making us come back into the office full time. I like my work and coworkers well enough but it's not enough to keep me in an employer that's abusive. Now all I can think about is the next round of surprise layoffs that are sure to follow. Last year was absolute hell always feeling watched and expendable. This year is looking to much of the same. I'm already looking for another job and kicking myself in the butt for putting it off for so long.

It couldn't be going worse, Keith.

Nope. But I think I'm taking a mental health day today.

it's been really hard, for almost a year... but I got some news last week that released a lot of weight for me.

i still have a lot to work thru, but I'm working on accepting what's in front of me and the choices I made that got me here.

sincerely hope all the homies here are ok, or can find a path towards it.

Well, I resigned from my job and enrolled in a famous university for another degree.

Also applied, interviewed, and was hired for a ptj - all in the same day.

Depends on the mornings. Some days good, some days filled with dread!

Fun…

Thank you. Yeah, when I think about it, I'm basically okay. Could be better, but I'm going to keep going and not let perfect be the event of good.

How're you?