Tequila
Cat head bump.
My dog. Him being happy makes me happy.
This is usually it for me, but recently I’m feeling down because there’s a strong chance that my just-turned-one-year-old puppy will outlive me. By a lot. And then her life would be depressing because my partner would largely leave her home alone, not play with her, not take her anywhere, and not keep up with her medical needs.
Meanwile, I don’t actually want to live as long as she should and I would feel so guilty leaving her behind, even if I end up having little or no control over it.
So I alternate between living for my dogs (the other one is getting old, so I don’t worry about this with her so much) and wishing that I had never gotten the puppy. But of course, I got the puppy so I wouldn’t kill myself when the older dog dies. It’s a conundrum.
Frozen custard, and a nice afternoon siesta nap.
I’m very lucky to have a friend that doesn’t try to make me “feel better”. She just sits with me and makes me feel… not alone.
I hope I can return the favor one day, but more importantly I hope she never feels this level of despair to begin with.
Pet my cat Woodworking Reading Watching After Hours or OPCD Hanging out with my wife (100% effective)
When I’m sad I often listen to The Lonely Island, the stupidity and silliness cheers me up.
Suffice to say that I basically know all their songs off by heart.
My go-to since 1983 is listening to the B-52s album Whammy!
Nothing. I just kind of ride it out. Every day.
You alright?
Nope.
I’m glad you are open about it. That’s a good thing. Are you open about it to anyone close to you in your life? Or not close to you? A therapist even?
I’ve been out of work since April. Trump stop funding the government department that employed me. Instead he sends troops to cities. As an American I can’t afford a therapist. Even if I had insurance I’ve had nothing but bad experience with therepy. I don’t have family that will help me. I’m going hungry most days to stretch my budget.
In a couple months I turn 40.
I’m sorry this is happening to you. Maybe you could live with someone as a room mate until things turn around.
How’s job hunting? Are you active in that?
I hope your birthday will be a good day, buddy. Cheers!
Judging by the other answers here you should get a pet. I hope you are seeking help.
Pets annoy the hell out me. I hate animals to a point where I became a vegetarian years ago. I’m not trolling, I’m 100% serious.
I don’t hate animals, but pets are expensive. Just spent $225 yesterday on an ear infection. My cat has an allergy we cant figure out. We can’t afford it. Recommending a pet to even a person who likes animals, but stuggles financially isn’t good advice.
This is my first pet, and I probably won’t get another just because cost is high for vet care and food/litter. We have two cats and we spend probably $200 a month or more just for necessities before vet visits. Flea/tick meds are monthly and $100 just for the two of em. So make that $300 a month on necessities, aye…
I can’t afford to love anything.
A little bit of exercise should help. Start with walks?
I’m going hungry most days. Walking doesn’t help.
Any support circles in the community that can help government or otherwise? Some really nice people in those organizations that are ready to lend a hand
If you we’re in my neighborhood I would feed youm that goes for anyone.
There’s that ‘lasagna for love’ organization, I’ve never used it, but I’ve heard about it. Give it a go?
I hate using Amazon, and I am absolutely on snap, but maybe I could send you some noodles or something? You just set up a list and I can purchase it for you.
A number of years ago, reddit had that page, idk the name I forgot, but so many people sent us food when we were struggling. I absolutely can pay it forward today. Lmk
I really do appreciate that from the bottom of my heart. That being said I’m trying to keep a level of animioty between myself and the internet.
I’m willing to give up that animioty for full time employment if you’re in a position to help with that.
I need a job over a hand out. Once again I very much appreciate the offer.
Yeah no worries, I wish I could help with employment truly. Best of luck to you
Getting harder and harder but my go tos are walks and baths and my dog. food and drink is nice but tends to get into more of a wallow situation. that can be nice sometimes though.
I try to find even 10 minutes alone to decompress and watch what little nature I can. Usually helps a bit.
That or a short walk or stretch, both good.
Kissing a kitty belly.
To go see how many russians were eliminated on the day.
a nap
Ride a bicycle into my, I don’t fucking care about anything pain zone
