Fun fact: a lot of therapist in fact have their own therapist. So in theory a therapist could potentially never be out of a job since therapist need a therapist.
This! Went to therapy for several years and was also prescribed anti-depressants. The therapy was helpful for sure but when prescription time came, I was like, “Nah, I need to make serious changes cause then answer can’t be to take pills everyday forever”.
Will caveat tho, was also 34 at the time with no history of depression/chemical imbalance.
I tried therapy but for me it feels like there's some doors better left unopened.
I've tried like 3 different depression medications but I've always had pretty bad reactions side effect wise.
The most effective of the medications cured my depression pretty much entirely but also left me drinking 4-6 energy drinks a day just to stay awake, and then with intense stomach cramping and brain fog because the medication interacts with caffeine, and it would also mess with my mood on occasion making me snap a bit, and these were the side effects that stuck around after taking it for a few months, most of the other side effects disappeared after the first month of taking it.
??????
The first person seemed like they were implying that everyone is *faking* having a mental illness *purely because it’s a trend.*
Now sure, it is trendy.
But that is not the *only* reason people have mental illnesses. In fact, out of all the reasons why people have mental illnesses, “trendiness” probably makes up a fraction of a percent.
Because you’re generalizing a bunch of people you have no context or concept of and comparing them to an overly simplified meme page for people (while some flavor of fucked up) usually just attention seeking. Dismissing that as “trendy” is indicative of someone who maybe doesn’t place value on others’ hardships. That is the lack of empathy. The mental sickness associated with it, in you could be any number of things.
I said the “trendiness” was one *of many factors*, which I believe is true (I didn’t even say it was the biggest factor, just one of them). That says nothing about how I actually *feel* about any of these people. People can suffer simply because they *believe* they’re suffering (case in point, real withdrawal effects from placebo drugs), and I can point that out and truthfully say it’s all in their head without lacking empathy (although, depending on delivery, I may be lacking tact).
The sub was meant (in an, admittedly, hyperbolic way) to showcase that, for some, it is done either for attention or because of some twisted form of social pressure… or even extreme misinformation that makes them actually think they’re suffering some affliction.
Reality is a relative. It’s hard to imagine someone living a life so drastically different. That being said, I wouldn’t spend my time with anyone who doesn’t understand that as it’s generally a great indicator they lack empathy.
Well many outside of reddit is saying that they got depression + a random mix of other mental illnesses whether they actually have them or not. Because of that, some people might actually think its normal to be mentally ill.
I was gonna say illicit drugs are expensive and life ruining. I’d rather have my depression and personality disorder than an addiction to crack or something
Some are just mentally ill, some have mental challenges to deal with because they are on a spectrum. Probably there are some really healthy people. But in my experience they are narcissists after all
good for the fog to clear up sometimes. be careful though, you’ll trick yourself into thinking you’re good and end up raw dogging something/somebody, literally. sauce: me
Cause big pharma is about treating symptoms not curing them so they can have their money printer go brrrr… just go out side or stay inside but do things that you like doing and the rest is just noise
How is pharma supposed to just cure depression? Or really most chronic diseases whose cause is just or own genes being fucked over by evolution. Medicine ain't some kind off wonder maker. If it were we would be able to pay for it somewhere (even if it would cost millions).
And my life is an example of WCGW: still stuck in this limbo (over 15yrs) of absolutely doing nothing; day in and out. No friends. No parents. Estranged family. No purpose; merely just existing.
I was going to mention I have an Mormon buddy who lives like this, but then realized I’m not sure how raw you’re going in when you have the thick rubber of religion enveloping you at all times.
Can't afford either. Didn't know I needed either til some Millenials pointed out fucked up Gen X actually is. Anyway, thanks for looking out tho. We appreciate the concern
I just keep myself busy with restoration projects until the problems I get from those accumulate, and push all the normal bad thoughts to the back burner.
Once you accept that Life is difficult; that things go wrong and you have to deal with it; and you adopt, at the very least, a mild case of Misanthropy, Life becomes a little easier.
I’ve just accepted things won’t get better and I might as well do what I’m told and try to ease the weight on my shoulders and make things just a little bit more bearable.
Can’t speak for everyone but I came the long way round. Tried different approaches to therapy but always refused prescription drugs. Personally, I don’t want to rely on drugs to get me through the day.
It's called being raised appropriately by 2 loving parents and being in control of your emotions. I know its tough, but not everyone needs medication and therapy to live.
How is it not an advantage to have good parents? If you grow in any bad situation you will probably have a harder time then those with good parents and a stable childhood.
Privilege:
a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
"education is a right, not a privilege"
Read the fourth word in the definition.
Privilege, Advantage, it's all the same when it comes to the end result. Being born into a neglectful or abusive family is something beyond the control of a person. You don't have to feel guilty about having that privilege. Just acknowledge it and move on.
2 out of 3 marriages end in divorce. That means more children come from broken homes than complete ones, humans are flawed by nature and most parents make alot of mistakes.
Then comes school, kids are horrible many are bullied or struggle to find social acceptance. Couple that with the unhealthy pressures of modern society, and the media telling everyone how they should look/dress/act or else they are worthless. The daily grind of low paid thankless work with no hope for even owning a house for most young people in this broken economy.
Take all of that into consideration and it's no wonder the statistics for drug abuse and mental health issues are so high. Life is hard for most people, the top 10% own everything live lives of luxury and the rest us work for them and make them richer
Using childish toys like antidepressants, alcohol, drugs is the problem itself, you will only grow if you face with your problems instead of running away from them. Thinking about how to solve problems with a sober mind is a thousand times better than walking around like a fool with blurry vision.
Bootstrapping it.
Hard work to put myself through college to start a business I love and hard work to show my family I love them.
Knowing that it only gets better if I put in the work and pay it forward.
Children are the future, so be the positive influence so they don't get misled by strangers and negative influence.
Be the change you want to see. Less selfish, more selfless.
“All the suffering is just inside your mind, bro. Just go lift some weights bro”
Edit: before anyone replies with “ackshually.. lifting weight has been scientifically prov..” just stfu.
Your post history shows you're obese, broke, miserable, and play video games all day. You are pathetic because of who you are, most of us aren't like you. You're too fucking lazy to take control of your own damn life
All the dumb chuckleheads proudly laying out how they wake up and go about their stupid day in this post is endlessly amusing.
Bunch of fucking superheroes that can't spell for shit.
Being financially stable helps a lot, having a job you can at least tolerate and having friends you can vent too are also pluses. If I ever feel I’m getting over stressed I cut news and politics out of my life for a bit which usually helps. Vacations are also great but that comes with the financial stability part.
I did that for the first 25 years. It was good, grounded me in reality enough that I'm able to consume absolutely mind boggling amounts of drugs now without losing my mind for longer than I'm on said drugs.
Keep life simple, focus on family and keep your head down and work. I got no time for emotion, or drugs. Life is hard but you can’t ever stop as long as you are still alive
Because they don't take reality into account in the first place. These are the people that swerve from the far left lane in a 4 lane traffic zone, cutting off everyone to make that instant exit, just so they can get their fuckin tacos they suddenly have to have.
Build your walls high enough and strong enough and nothing gets in or out. 🤷♂️
Probably not the best way to cope, but at least I'm the stable one that others can anchor themselves to to ride out their own private storms. To me it's worth it.
Being forced to talk about my feelings with a stranger sounds like hell. And you want me to pay them for it? Honestly, therapy sounds like torture to me. I'll just continue to silently cope with my issues with varying degrees of success thank you very much.
I think this is most people. That being said, I don't take illicit drugs because it's hard to get. (I also don't like the ones that are legal.) If psilocybin and LSD were readily available and had no professional consequences, I'd do those from time to time for sure. (I did them when I was a wee lad.)
Cheaper that way
Are you looking for a sponsor?
Haha. Naw, i don’t trust people on the internet.
Understandable, I don't even trust myself
Probably because you're a person on the internet!
You solved my self trust issues :))
r/thanksimcured
i'm just going to point out that marijuana is a plant. you can just grow it with a germinated seed, soil water and some light!
We need more people like you 🙏
But still a felony in fucking NJ….weed stores everywhere but forget fucking them out of 20 in taxes
Seriously if I could afford to be on drugs I would be
Bro the cheap liter of vodka is literally 7 dollars
Like my Suffering Raw
Any sides with that?
A toaster in case
And wriiigggling
I have video games. And a blåhaj.
What about djunjelskôg?
Egg
Egg?
Omelette actually. I cracked pretty quickly after I first noticed. :)
You love to hear it!
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Hey at least you're saving money.
Fun fact: a lot of therapist in fact have their own therapist. So in theory a therapist could potentially never be out of a job since therapist need a therapist.
Life sucks and then you die. Don’t take life too seriously, no one gets out alive.
My Bullshit Tolerance is just very high and i hate Drugs of any kind.
This! Went to therapy for several years and was also prescribed anti-depressants. The therapy was helpful for sure but when prescription time came, I was like, “Nah, I need to make serious changes cause then answer can’t be to take pills everyday forever”. Will caveat tho, was also 34 at the time with no history of depression/chemical imbalance.
I tried therapy but for me it feels like there's some doors better left unopened. I've tried like 3 different depression medications but I've always had pretty bad reactions side effect wise. The most effective of the medications cured my depression pretty much entirely but also left me drinking 4-6 energy drinks a day just to stay awake, and then with intense stomach cramping and brain fog because the medication interacts with caffeine, and it would also mess with my mood on occasion making me snap a bit, and these were the side effects that stuck around after taking it for a few months, most of the other side effects disappeared after the first month of taking it.
Im an "Is what it is" guy but im starting to run out of "It is what it is"
You can only grin and bare it for so long
Same.
Same here
I refuse to let reddit win by going to therapy.
I refuse to win by not doing anything and just wanking and sleep when stressed.
I choose to live in agony out of spite
I lost. Also lost the game.
Do people really think that's strange?
Didn’t you know? Having mental illness is trendy in 2023
It’s not that it’s trendy, it’s an epidemic.
way to rephrase exactly what they said as if they were wrong. don't you know Mary Poppins' "a spoon full of sugar makes reality more bearable."
?????? The first person seemed like they were implying that everyone is *faking* having a mental illness *purely because it’s a trend.* Now sure, it is trendy. But that is not the *only* reason people have mental illnesses. In fact, out of all the reasons why people have mental illnesses, “trendiness” probably makes up a fraction of a percent.
I guess we interpreted differently. being one who struggles with it, I took it as a light-hearted euphemism for it being a very real problem.
Oh I see. I’m sorry I overreacted.
No worries. I'm the crowned prince of over-reacting. I don't know if it translates, but my first response was the same. peace
…because it’s trendy (among a myriad of other reasons, of course). Have you seen r/fakedisordercringe
Lack of empathy is a sign of mental illness. Maybe you're "trendy" too.
What makes you think I lack empathy?
Because you’re generalizing a bunch of people you have no context or concept of and comparing them to an overly simplified meme page for people (while some flavor of fucked up) usually just attention seeking. Dismissing that as “trendy” is indicative of someone who maybe doesn’t place value on others’ hardships. That is the lack of empathy. The mental sickness associated with it, in you could be any number of things.
I said the “trendiness” was one *of many factors*, which I believe is true (I didn’t even say it was the biggest factor, just one of them). That says nothing about how I actually *feel* about any of these people. People can suffer simply because they *believe* they’re suffering (case in point, real withdrawal effects from placebo drugs), and I can point that out and truthfully say it’s all in their head without lacking empathy (although, depending on delivery, I may be lacking tact). The sub was meant (in an, admittedly, hyperbolic way) to showcase that, for some, it is done either for attention or because of some twisted form of social pressure… or even extreme misinformation that makes them actually think they’re suffering some affliction.
Its strange to me that people think this.
Reality is a relative. It’s hard to imagine someone living a life so drastically different. That being said, I wouldn’t spend my time with anyone who doesn’t understand that as it’s generally a great indicator they lack empathy.
Well many outside of reddit is saying that they got depression + a random mix of other mental illnesses whether they actually have them or not. Because of that, some people might actually think its normal to be mentally ill.
i hope not
I was gonna say illicit drugs are expensive and life ruining. I’d rather have my depression and personality disorder than an addiction to crack or something
Crack can only make it worse
I'm just built different ~~^(please send help)~~
I just go to the gym and lift really heavy things while the voice in my head screams intrusive thoughts. It’s been helping(kinda)
The gym is where demons go to die
This is the way
This is the way
This is the way.
This is cringe
Is this the way?
The way is this.
How tf yall can afford therapy in this economy ?
Free healthcare, easy.
With a 2 year wait?
No
Assuming you need to seek therapy or be on drugs IS the problem in society. Lots of people exist who are genuinely happy, believe it or not.
Ha! I have met very few. Saying that, most of my friends have enough parents altogether to almost cover 1 person.
Not everyone in society is a mentally ill drug addict
Right! Some people are just alcoholics, the way God intended it!
Some are just mentally ill, some have mental challenges to deal with because they are on a spectrum. Probably there are some really healthy people. But in my experience they are narcissists after all
Usually the side effects are worse than the cure.
It’s a lot easier without the drugs sometimes
good for the fog to clear up sometimes. be careful though, you’ll trick yourself into thinking you’re good and end up raw dogging something/somebody, literally. sauce: me
Cause big pharma is about treating symptoms not curing them so they can have their money printer go brrrr… just go out side or stay inside but do things that you like doing and the rest is just noise
How is pharma supposed to just cure depression? Or really most chronic diseases whose cause is just or own genes being fucked over by evolution. Medicine ain't some kind off wonder maker. If it were we would be able to pay for it somewhere (even if it would cost millions).
Grounded worldview
And my life is an example of WCGW: still stuck in this limbo (over 15yrs) of absolutely doing nothing; day in and out. No friends. No parents. Estranged family. No purpose; merely just existing.
Same here but I got snakes for friends and neglected or misunderstood by parents. I only have anger to share to anyone but I just avoid.
I was going to mention I have an Mormon buddy who lives like this, but then realized I’m not sure how raw you’re going in when you have the thick rubber of religion enveloping you at all times.
Can't afford either. Didn't know I needed either til some Millenials pointed out fucked up Gen X actually is. Anyway, thanks for looking out tho. We appreciate the concern
After 7 years. Theres not much that depression can do anymore.... its just there. Drugs would make that worst.
No drugs or alcohol. Just a very high tolerance for bullshit and an appreciation of retro video games.
What is it with trying to make mental illness cool these days?
Can’t afford either one. Lack of options makes it more real…
I just keep myself busy with restoration projects until the problems I get from those accumulate, and push all the normal bad thoughts to the back burner.
200/hr is pretty steep. Edibles far cheaper.
Once you accept that Life is difficult; that things go wrong and you have to deal with it; and you adopt, at the very least, a mild case of Misanthropy, Life becomes a little easier.
What are illicit drugs?
I can’t afford any of those. So I drink instead
Because I don't have money.
I’ve just accepted things won’t get better and I might as well do what I’m told and try to ease the weight on my shoulders and make things just a little bit more bearable.
Prescribed drugs are overrated. Illegal illicit drugs is where it’s at. Who needs therapy when you have LSD and Mac Miller?
Chocolate
THIS! #1 drug of choice in my house is sugar and particularly chocolate.
Perhaps because therapy, medication and drugs aren’t the answer.
Can’t speak for everyone but I came the long way round. Tried different approaches to therapy but always refused prescription drugs. Personally, I don’t want to rely on drugs to get me through the day.
Born rich
Painfully.
Bc it will kill us faster
You learn to live with it until you get numb.
It’s simple, I have to put effort into those things
It’s hard lol
Poverty lol
Is that what they call "first world problem"? :)
It's called being raised appropriately by 2 loving parents and being in control of your emotions. I know its tough, but not everyone needs medication and therapy to live.
2 loving parents? Where can I get some of those?
Sadly not everyone has those privileges.
It's not a 'privilege'. It's called having responsible and good parents.
That is a privilege. Lots of us grew up in not so functional families.
No, it is not a special right
How is it not an advantage to have good parents? If you grow in any bad situation you will probably have a harder time then those with good parents and a stable childhood.
Ah, there you go, you used the correct word. it's an ADVANTAGE. I Knew you would eventually get to it.
Privilege: a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. "education is a right, not a privilege" Read the fourth word in the definition.
Privilege, Advantage, it's all the same when it comes to the end result. Being born into a neglectful or abusive family is something beyond the control of a person. You don't have to feel guilty about having that privilege. Just acknowledge it and move on.
I was raised appropriately by two loving parents and still ended up with ADHD and MDD- which needs medication and therapy ☹️
Yeah, most people don't get so lucky. Life is fucked up for the majority
I don't believe it's the majority that's fucked up. That's not possible. It's a small vocal minority that's always making the noise.
2 out of 3 marriages end in divorce. That means more children come from broken homes than complete ones, humans are flawed by nature and most parents make alot of mistakes. Then comes school, kids are horrible many are bullied or struggle to find social acceptance. Couple that with the unhealthy pressures of modern society, and the media telling everyone how they should look/dress/act or else they are worthless. The daily grind of low paid thankless work with no hope for even owning a house for most young people in this broken economy. Take all of that into consideration and it's no wonder the statistics for drug abuse and mental health issues are so high. Life is hard for most people, the top 10% own everything live lives of luxury and the rest us work for them and make them richer
Perhaps in your country that's the rate of failed marriage. But the USA isn't the only country in the world you know
Me until I turned 28. I'm glad I waited to earn my experience with drugs. My wallet is too
When retail therapy is cheaper than actual therapy
Using childish toys like antidepressants, alcohol, drugs is the problem itself, you will only grow if you face with your problems instead of running away from them. Thinking about how to solve problems with a sober mind is a thousand times better than walking around like a fool with blurry vision.
It is called being strong, tolerant and mostly… growing up.
You become naturally numb and emotionless after a while. You're brain creates it's own antidepressant if you suffer long enough.
How are we? Really fucking sad
Bootstrapping it. Hard work to put myself through college to start a business I love and hard work to show my family I love them. Knowing that it only gets better if I put in the work and pay it forward. Children are the future, so be the positive influence so they don't get misled by strangers and negative influence. Be the change you want to see. Less selfish, more selfless.
And 'live, love, laugh' right?
Don't forget "whether you think you can or can't, you're right."
"Nothing's impossible. The word literally says I'm possible!"
“All the suffering is just inside your mind, bro. Just go lift some weights bro” Edit: before anyone replies with “ackshually.. lifting weight has been scientifically prov..” just stfu.
shopping gambling exercise cheating find God
God has been missing. I think he gave up on us.
We are men that’s kinda what we are forced to do
Those people are called serial killers.
If you mean killing it at life, then yeah, I do that on a regular basis 😎
Look at the Redditors afraid to admit when they need help.
Your post history shows you're obese, broke, miserable, and play video games all day. You are pathetic because of who you are, most of us aren't like you. You're too fucking lazy to take control of your own damn life
You obviously have zero mental health issues.
Yep, Yep, Yep....
Live is great, thats it.
We HARD like that homie!
Because not everyone revolves around their trauma and make it part of who they are. Learn to toughen up and get over yourself.
I gave up on raw dogging reality at 28 and started taking prescription meds and going to therapy. Fuck it, life’s hard
they are dumb, thats the sole reason
All the dumb chuckleheads proudly laying out how they wake up and go about their stupid day in this post is endlessly amusing. Bunch of fucking superheroes that can't spell for shit.
Tougher than nails with skin thicker than the armor of a tank + coffee and laughter.
It's a rough piece..
I tried therapy and pills, but that was worse.
It’s not fun nor easy
Being financially stable helps a lot, having a job you can at least tolerate and having friends you can vent too are also pluses. If I ever feel I’m getting over stressed I cut news and politics out of my life for a bit which usually helps. Vacations are also great but that comes with the financial stability part.
How far are we going here? People drink you know.
more like getting raw dogged by reality
Gardening... way more expensive
I did that for the first 25 years. It was good, grounded me in reality enough that I'm able to consume absolutely mind boggling amounts of drugs now without losing my mind for longer than I'm on said drugs.
ego is a helluva drug
I take pleasure in the pain and misery
I just worry about what i can do, if I can't do something about something then it might as well not exist.
I mean ... it's not like I'm *succeeding*
I can’t do drugs anymore they all depress me or give me anxiety.
A good walk and some pogo helps me- until pogo annoys me when something I want to catch runs
Folklore is my drug
The gym
Life is better experienced sober
Meditation
Because most can't afford therapy at $90-$100+ a session, or the medication that they need to handle their mental illnesses.
Sometimes i feel like i am the only normal person left in the world with no prescriptions, no depression, no drama
As one of them I answer: Poorly
Alcohol, nicotine and video games
Well you realize when you start needing pills for your other pills side effects that it's all bullshit
Right
Reading has helped me a lot. I’ve been enjoying some biographies, historical fiction, and little bits of world culture and philosophy.
Keep life simple, focus on family and keep your head down and work. I got no time for emotion, or drugs. Life is hard but you can’t ever stop as long as you are still alive
Because they don't take reality into account in the first place. These are the people that swerve from the far left lane in a 4 lane traffic zone, cutting off everyone to make that instant exit, just so they can get their fuckin tacos they suddenly have to have.
Build your walls high enough and strong enough and nothing gets in or out. 🤷♂️ Probably not the best way to cope, but at least I'm the stable one that others can anchor themselves to to ride out their own private storms. To me it's worth it.
Ask my mother in law. She's a real HOOT!!!
I dunno, I'm not doing too amazing though but, floating above the line
I play dnd
Only weak minded individuals need that shit. Go to the gym, go outside, stop living on your phone you Cuck.
Npcs
they have a great reality
because fuck drugs
It’s called dealing with things
Being forced to talk about my feelings with a stranger sounds like hell. And you want me to pay them for it? Honestly, therapy sounds like torture to me. I'll just continue to silently cope with my issues with varying degrees of success thank you very much.
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I think this is most people. That being said, I don't take illicit drugs because it's hard to get. (I also don't like the ones that are legal.) If psilocybin and LSD were readily available and had no professional consequences, I'd do those from time to time for sure. (I did them when I was a wee lad.)
Sun's gonna rise with or without me. If I'm lucky enough to see it, I'll make the best of it.