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When you're feeling down, what perks you back up or improves your day? (piefed.world)

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[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 31 points 4 months ago

Nothing. I just kind of ride it out. Every day.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 15 points 4 months ago

You alright?

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago

Nope.

[-] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

Judging by the other answers here you should get a pet. I hope you are seeking help.

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Pets annoy the hell out me. I hate animals to a point where I became a vegetarian years ago. I'm not trolling, I'm 100% serious.

[-] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 months ago

I don't hate animals, but pets are expensive. Just spent $225 yesterday on an ear infection. My cat has an allergy we cant figure out. We can't afford it. Recommending a pet to even a person who likes animals, but stuggles financially isn't good advice.

This is my first pet, and I probably won't get another just because cost is high for vet care and food/litter. We have two cats and we spend probably $200 a month or more just for necessities before vet visits. Flea/tick meds are monthly and $100 just for the two of em. So make that $300 a month on necessities, aye..

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I can't afford to love anything.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I'm glad you are open about it. That's a good thing. Are you open about it to anyone close to you in your life? Or not close to you? A therapist even?

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

I've been out of work since April. Trump stop funding the government department that employed me. Instead he sends troops to cities. As an American I can't afford a therapist. Even if I had insurance I've had nothing but bad experience with therepy. I don't have family that will help me. I'm going hungry most days to stretch my budget.

In a couple months I turn 40.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Maybe you could live with someone as a room mate until things turn around.

How's job hunting? Are you active in that?

I hope your birthday will be a good day, buddy. Cheers!

[-] AlgonquinHawk@lemmy.ml 7 points 4 months ago

A little bit of exercise should help. Start with walks?

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

I'm going hungry most days. Walking doesn't help.

[-] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 months ago

If you we're in my neighborhood I would feed youm that goes for anyone.

There's that 'lasagna for love' organization, I've never used it, but I've heard about it. Give it a go?

I hate using Amazon, and I am absolutely on snap, but maybe I could send you some noodles or something? You just set up a list and I can purchase it for you.

A number of years ago, reddit had that page, idk the name I forgot, but so many people sent us food when we were struggling. I absolutely can pay it forward today. Lmk

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I really do appreciate that from the bottom of my heart. That being said I'm trying to keep a level of animioty between myself and the internet.

I'm willing to give up that animioty for full time employment if you're in a position to help with that.

I need a job over a hand out. Once again I very much appreciate the offer.

[-] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yeah no worries, I wish I could help with employment truly. Best of luck to you

[-] AlgonquinHawk@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Any support circles in the community that can help government or otherwise? Some really nice people in those organizations that are ready to lend a hand

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