• Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I think the first two are more depression. #3 is addiction.

    All are a problem - recognize them as such and seek ways to correct. I think actual therapists have gotten better about taking shit like this seriously. If you can’t afford that, I’d shoot for some kind of hobby (especially one with a social component), but with the understanding that those can murder your time management as well, so proceed with caution.

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      8 months ago

      Yeah, this. I have a history of depression, and the first two are, no kidding, legitimately how I know I’m spiralling down.

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        8 months ago

        Good that you recognize it. Our brains are sneaky little assholes, so shining the spotlight on their bullshit when it starts to pop up is a HUGE first step.

    • GroteStreet 🦘@aussie.zone
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      8 months ago

      some kind of hobby (especially one with a social component)

      Okay, I just joined a guild in WoW and started doing 40-man raids. What’s the next step?