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i’ve decided to go back home for therapy. deleting my account and going offline. thanks for the good time💖 (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by did_you_find_violets@lemmy.world to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world

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[+] did_you_find_violets@lemmy.world [S] 69 points 3 months ago (11 children)

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[–] Ekybio@lemmy.world 51 points 3 months ago (5 children)

So long and thanks for the memes.

Salutes you

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[+] did_you_find_violets@lemmy.world [S] 46 points 3 months ago (5 children)

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[–] Ekybio@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago

You either die a lolcow or live long enough to become a meme. You did the latter.

Enjoy your time off, you really earned it.

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[–] ano@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

I don't think I've ever commented on you but wanted to say I've never thought of you as a lolcow

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[–] aketawi 11 points 3 months ago

there's always been some nasty people under your posts, but in all honesty, fuck em. for one, I've always earnestly enjoyed reading your hijinks

please look out for yourself o7

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[–] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 months ago

I'd categorize you more as a horseback Jesus than a lolcow. Lolcows face more derision.

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[–] Shaggy1050@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Some positives may come from you sharing your experience. It may help someone going down a similar path to recognize it in themselves earlier and help them out. Wishing you the best!

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[+] did_you_find_violets@lemmy.world [S] 33 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

I've dealt with this kind of depression before. You need to balance between "productive" sources of pleasure and generically fun, easy , meaningless sources of pleasure.

"Productive" pleasure doesn't mean you have to start a side hustle, just something more memorable and meaningful thank a quick hit of pleasure.

For me , the most minimal version was instead of playing randomly generated rougelikes, it was playing 3d games with a plot I had to pay attention to, or a film I had to pay attention to.

Obviously, the more involved and challenging the pleasurable activity is, the more you feel like you're growing yourself as a person. But to get the ball rolling you can try that. Then you can work on developing a skill, like painting, or music or something else. Maybe you want to learn a sport.

For me I worked up from playing Fallout: New Vegas, to playing the guitar more, to programming personal projects.

You can look this up more/talk about your therapist about : Eudaimonia and hedonism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eudaimonia

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[–] chocrates@piefed.world 3 points 3 months ago

I feel pretty fucking lost too. You will get through this.
Talk to friends and family if you can. Try therapy if that is an option.

Nothing is a magic pill but slowly working on it will help with time

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[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago

Self care is important, and by recognizing that you were spiraling you’re doing better than most. Hope you get the help you need to be healthy and happy.

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[–] Skankboot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago

Good luck out there violet!

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[–] Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago

Good luck homie, hope you find what you need

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[–] RecursiveParadox@piefed.social 29 points 3 months ago (5 children)

I hope you find the peace and balance you are looking for. Please know that I think most people here really appreciated hearing about your whacky antics; they often brought a bit of sunshine to an otherwise dull day.

Godspeed.

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[+] did_you_find_violets@lemmy.world [S] 22 points 3 months ago (5 children)

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[–] RecursiveParadox@piefed.social 14 points 3 months ago

Don't beat yourself up too much over it. It's easier to see with hindsight, and at the time you had other priorities which were just as valid to you at the moment.

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[–] Whelks_chance@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

Never too late for that. Pretty much everyone I know has skipped years or restarted in life. It happens.

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[–] ano@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

why did you decide not to go this year?

what were your plans instead?

and why do you feel those plans aren't working out for you after all?

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[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

For what it's worth, I went to college before I was ready and it didn't do anyone any favors. I think college only helps form structure for those that already have a good foundation for it; there's so much freedom that if you decide to just fuck off and do nothing, there's generally no repercussions until you're failing the class you presumably paid to attend.

If you go into it planning to use it as a tool to help build structure and find a purpose on your own, it can be good. But it's not like the military or something where they're going to force you to comply. I spent most of my freshman year in college sitting in my car in the parking lot because I had other stuff going on and I was too stressed out / anxious to go to class. Then took nearly 5 years to rebuild the courage to go back. If I just waited a year to sort my shit out before trying to go to college fresh out of high school, I probably would've had a degree by the time I started the second time.

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[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 months ago

I never got to go so if you do get in sometime please consider mentally doing it for both of us, thanks.

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[–] gon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 3 months ago

Well, that's OK Violet, take your time and get your mind right! Mental health is important.

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 3 months ago*

The most important thing is that you take care of yourself. I'm glad you've recognized that you need help. I hope you have a safe journey home. We'll still be here when you feel ready to return!

So long and thanks for all the ~~fish~~ memes

[–] okwhateverdude@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

You'll be missed! I'm super glad you're taking steps to take care of yourself. Being young today is hard. Go be fearless offline. We'll probably all be here when you come back 🖖

[–] GrantUsEyes@piefed.zip 10 points 3 months ago

Take care, Violet! You were a bright spot on the fediverse for many of us and will be missed. Hope you find that peace and stability you are looking for

[–] Alsjemenou@lemy.nl 10 points 3 months ago

Thanks for the memes! Goodluck on your journey.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 months ago

O7 see you next time, violet.

[–] j4yc33@piefed.social 9 points 3 months ago

o7

You have always been a joy to see come across my feed, and I sincerely hope you the best in your mental health journey.

[–] brave_lemmywinks@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

At least some lucky Korean dad got some womenade from all of this.

[–] salvaria@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Good luck, Violet! Here's hoping for your glorious return, someday 💚

[–] slothrop@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 months ago

Forgiveness is the scent of the Violet beneath the heel that crushed it.
The fragrance indelibly imprinted in memory.

[–] thisisbutaname@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 3 months ago

So long and thanks for all the memes!

Hope you'll feel better soon, and if you want to come back then we'll be waiting

[–] swicano@programming.dev 5 points 3 months ago

o7

[–] marighost@piefed.social 5 points 3 months ago

Take it easy, Violet.

[–] Whirling_Ashandarei@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Do what you need to do, sorry people on here can be shit. You brought entertainment and will be missed.

[–] TaylorSwiftsHemorrhoid@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Bye forever see you soon

[–] Maven@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 months ago

Just remember that you deserve good things!

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Good luck and stay strong.

[–] OldSageRick@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

It was truly an honour to have you here, may your future hold nothing but happiness for you

[–] lunar17@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Good luck Violet! Thanks for making the fediverse a more interesting place.

[–] HuntressHimbo@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

Sorry to hear you've been struggling this way. I've never thought of you as a lolcow, just a recognizable poster. Hopefully going offline, heading to university, and going to therapy will help you find some peace for yourself. No shame in what you posted IMO, try not to be harder on yourself than anyone here would be