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38. Self care.

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 11:43 AM

Jan 17

Treat yourself. Turn off the news. Tell yourself that you've done what you can, and you don't need to follow the daily news about Trump.

Throw yourself into doing things you like.

Hugs to you, dear William.

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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