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William769

(57,662 posts) Fri Jan 17, 2025, 03:29 AM Jan 17

I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately [View all]

Due to 01/20 fast approaching. I haven't felt like this since I lost my dear sweet life partner David & our son Phillip oh so many years ago. I just can't shake it. Someone told me that I'm overreacting and I hope they are right but I fear they are not.

I am at a loss on how to deal with this.

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I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately [View all] William769 Jan 17 OP

DU is how we deal with it Skittles Jan 17 #1

Thank you for that. William769 Jan 17 #2

although I do admit I'll be on blackout the first few days of that fascist fuck Skittles Jan 17 #6

You could always join IMVU.com make an avatar, and come to my birthday party YoshidaYui Jan 17 #22

Yes DU very helpful....also try some B12...very helpful PortTack Jan 17 #17

Like many I take a b complex daily. Prairie_Seagull Jan 17 #42

I think we all here are feeling the same way. If i were in a city, id volunteer at an Karadeniz Jan 17 #3

Thank you for those kind words & suggestion. William769 Jan 17 #4

Like your idea of doing what one can. Prairie_Seagull Jan 17 #43

Guaranteed to happen !!!! Karadeniz Jan 17 #45

If you are feeling alone, get involved with your local Democratic Party or Stonewall Democrats group. LeftInTX Jan 17 #5

Great idea. Thanks! William769 Jan 17 #10

I don't have an answer for you, dear Bill. brer cat Jan 17 #7

Your words are always welcomed & comforting. Thank you. William769 Jan 17 #11

You feel that way because that which you love is ailing Pototan Jan 17 #8

Oh so true. William769 Jan 17 #12

Jan 20 is Martin Luther King day, and national parks are free to enter. usonian Jan 17 #9

Thank you for your kind words & ideas. William769 Jan 17 #13

Hey there, William, I think you are already tackling KitFox Jan 17 #14

Very kind words. Thank you. William769 Jan 17 #15

Oh William, losing your precious son in such tragic circumstances is KitFox Jan 17 #16

I am so sorry. madaboutharry Jan 17 #20

They are precious memories. William769 Jan 17 #25

Hang in there, William. In fact, come hang out with us, and we'll all do our best ... Hekate Jan 17 #18

Yes. We should enjoy our guacamole now before the trade war with Mexico starts. Walleye Jan 17 #21

Music wise in my head I am stuck in the 70's classic rock William769 Jan 17 #26

In times of trouble sheshe2 Jan 17 #19

We go back such a long way & you most of all know my history William769 Jan 17 #27

Now that is what friends are for. sheshe2 Jan 17 #46

I'm right there with you, William769 UpInArms Jan 17 #23

Thank you. William769 Jan 17 #28

I share your sentiments Danmel Jan 17 #24

At least we all have each other here. William769 Jan 17 #29

Yale's Science of Well Being course is free for 7 days SheltieLover Jan 17 #30

Thank you for the link. William769 Jan 17 #31

Yw. Those who have tried it reported feeling better after SheltieLover Jan 17 #32

Please stay afloat, William769. Paladin Jan 17 #33

I always preach hope but on occasion do run ito doubt William769 Jan 17 #34

Anybody not running into doubt isn't paying attention, these days. Paladin Jan 17 #35

I'm with you. greatauntoftriplets Jan 17 #36

Believe it or not, you my dear are one of the reasons that's makes my day a little brighter. William769 Jan 17 #37

That is so true! yardwork Jan 17 #39

Aw, that's so nice of you. greatauntoftriplets Jan 17 #44

Self care. yardwork Jan 17 #38

Right back at you. William769 Jan 17 #40

That's because we ARE fabulous! yardwork Jan 17 #41