That’s kind of adorable, though…

I have a hotdog in my car.

uwu

I agree with this 100%

I used to love wallowing in bad news, but it just got to the point it was having more of a negative impact than it’s worth. I still pay attention to what’s going on, it just doesn’t need to be via an IV bag all day so I filter most of it out now.

It’s a valid question, yet you get downvoted…

What you’re describing sounds like a pretty deep hole…and you’re right, it’s going to be a monumental task to find your way out. You’ll make progress slowly, and sometimes even lose it. But it’s not impossible.

It’s a grind, and you won’t be able to keep it up 24/7. Just be willing to come back to it.

You can take off days, weeks, whatever you need. Just be willing to come back.

How you do it will be for you to find out, but I’ll share what is helping me:

It sounds simple and cliche, but “lie” to yourself. Nothing big at first. Just find anything positive, or anything you can frame as a positive, and change that narrative in your head. If you think the old “truth,” correct yourself and move on. If you repeat the same lie enough, you start to believe it.

Journaling is fantastic. I literally just vent to an imaginary person… A great start to any day is taking a few minutes to write down anxieties, fears, angers, and anything else that is weighing you down, too.

Those two are pretty universal, and I’m willing to try and help you find more, if you’d like. Just reply or DM.

And I can’t say enough about step programs (like AA) for any addiction. You can find some amazing support in them.

You -can- do this.

I’ve never been addicted to alcohol, but I’ve been addicted to a few other things, including self hate. (Literally, not figuratively)

It’s comforting because it’s free, readily available, and takes almost no effort, and it’s virtually impossible to fail.

The first thing you have to do is want to change, and that part sounds so simple. Like most people, of course I wanted to change, but was I -ready- to? That’s… harder. Loving myself, doing better, getting better… It can be terrifying.

I can’t hide behind the mask of the Failure if I do that. It gives me a perfectly valid excuse to be a piece of shit, if I’m trying to be better, that excuse goes away. If I’m going to get better, I’ll have to -do- better, and that was an overwhelming thought…

Others here have offered some great advice, too. AA meetings, Lemmy communities… It’s near impossible to do alone. Find and share strength in others.

If any of this resonates with you, it may be that you need to confront the fear of being a better person. The fear of losing your excuse to be useless (as you put it)

We called people like SadSadSatellite “Hipsters” back in my day 👵

This coming from the guy literally picking fights in the conservative community over this…

Oh my fucking god, this. Why are people like this?

“I have no idea what you’re talking about”

to

“Why are you mansplaining??” In 6 seconds…

Jesus, you people are everywhere

(and I love it, lol)

though walmart might get pissy about it.

Haha XD

I find that understanding the underlying mechanics helps. I always ask why until there are no more answers, and trust myself to know when an answer feels wrong.

Why are y’all hating on existential questions? The answer is unknowable. Just have fun with it~

What about co-op? PvP? PvE?

I almost commented this, lol. But I like their take on it.

Yeah. Basically.

While I don’t believe in any afterlife experience 100%, this is the one I choose to believe in the most because it seems like the best. Fade to black is boring, and living forever in peace and happiness would get old quick.

I’ve never considered it like a roguelike, though… I like it! You can customize any aspect of gameplay before each run or just hit random and go.

Oh, I love the monochrome stuff. It all has a creepy, liminal vibe for me.

(I think monochrome is the right word there)

Here’s my gangly dork:

This isn’t a shit post. This manosphere division shit doesn’t create awareness, it just prolongs the problem.

I am literally advocating for men…