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OldBaldy1701E

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 04:18 PM Apr 2021

Why does someone have to go insane before other will believe them (WARNING possible trigger) [View all]

When they say, "Hey, I am really suffering here and may need some help"? It seems that today, a person has to do something completely crazy in order to get attention. This has the opposite effect and garners the wrong kind of attention. It is a sad statement on our society when someone is in need of assistance and no one can find it within themselves to help. Personally, I am tired of being alone and of no use or worth to anyone else. I had dreams. I had goals. They weren't crazy. But, they became so for some reason. I don't think it is too much to ask that a person be able to pursue a living that makes them happy (as long as it is not evil or malicious). Yet, our society seems to feel that any pursuit other than the pursuit of wealth and power is a waste of time. Well, if I am a waste of time, then let me go. (By the way, this only applies to the 'unwashed masses'... if you have money, you can get plenty of help. Of course, only a small percentage of us have that kind of money, so that 'help' might as well not exist.)

(I suppose I should stop posting on anonymous message boards as well. All I am doing is wasting others time. No one here can help me either, so it is silly to even bring it up.)

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Sending 💕💕💕💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💖💖💖💖, OldBaldy MLAA Apr 2021 #1
Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #10
Please seek some resources in your community. madaboutharry Apr 2021 #2
As a sufferer of depression and anxiety OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #11
I don't know how to respond, but madaboutharry Apr 2021 #18
Our culture is full of misguided priorities. Ignore them. They're for people who don't know better. Karadeniz Apr 2021 #3
I was always happiest doing work for nonprofits and blm Apr 2021 #6
Me, too. Some people have souls capable of feeling satisfaction... but souls are only satisfied by Karadeniz Apr 2021 #14
I know how this is going to sound OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #9
Everything you did wasn't crap! Remember the recipients of the causes you helped! But... Karadeniz Apr 2021 #17
Sorry OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #19
"... a person be able to pursue a living that makes them happy..." ret5hd Apr 2021 #4
I also reject that wholeheartedly OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #12
I am so sorry,,, KarenS Apr 2021 #5
Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #13
Our society as a whole is mentally ill - and getting worse. alittlelark Apr 2021 #7
Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #15
It has been a rough year, and we are finding out some not so nice things about friends and family. BoomaofBandM Apr 2021 #8
For some OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #16
I second the idea that this year has intensified existing issues. hamsterjill Apr 2021 #20
I decided to live with my depression Marthe48 Apr 2021 #21
I sometimes think so XanaDUer2 May 2021 #22
Thanks. But, society in general seems to indicate otherwise. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2021 #23
Personally, I'm undergoing a mental health issue XanaDUer2 May 2021 #24
Yep OldBaldy1701E May 2021 #25
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