Poll of the Day > Man, life is good.

(+) Yeah! (+)

For the first time in my life I feel like I have zero problems to fill up my head

It's such a weird feeling

Is this what normies with good childhoods and mental health have always felt like?

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Jen0125 posted...

Is this what normies with good childhoods and mental health have always felt like?

You're asking the wrong place

Life can be good at time but we all will have trials and tribulations at some point whether that's the pandemic, our careers, marriage/relationship etc. but we have to keep our head up and march on.

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I feel good pretty often... thanks drugs! (pharmaceutical, mods... geez)

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Mental health is interesting. I've had better so know what a "normal" brain might have been but I'm not in that mindset right now. It's good you're feeling mentally sound.

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wwinterj25 posted...

Mental health is interesting. I've had better so know what a "normal" brain might have been but I'm not in that mindset right now. It's good you're feeling mentally sound.

It feels so weird. Usually I just feel sad or bad. Even if nothing is happening.

My brain is actually making serotonin once in a while now and it feels so overwhelming.

It really makes me feel good that I was able to use my resources to heal my mental health and it was a lot of difficult work for me so I feel proud.

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Jen0125 posted...

It feels so weird. Usually I just feel sad or bad. Even if nothing is happening.

My brain is actually making serotonin once in a while now and it feels so overwhelming.

It really makes me feel good that I was able to use my resources to heal my mental health and it was a lot of difficult work for me so I feel proud.

I'm happy for you

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Lokarin posted...

I feel good pretty often... thanks drugs! (pharmaceutical, mods... geez)

I'm not even on medication anymore. It's wild

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Have you made any changes to your life that might have triggered this? I just want to know your secrets.

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Rehab and intense therapy that I took really seriously.

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It's good that works for you. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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Honestly for as long as I remember Ive always worried about something. When I was at university it was am I gonna fail, will I get a job?

When I started working it was am I shit at my job and gonna get fired?

Then when I got my shit together it was am I ever gonna buy this house?

Undercurrent of all of that was am I in a toxic relationship and do I need to get out? Then it was am I ever gonna find a relationship where Im actually happy.

Now Im worried about if Ill be able to buy my next house, is this girl Im talking to too good to be true, am I gonna get too complacent with my 9-5 job and not pursue my ambitions?

Honestly my whole adult life has been one major persistent anxiety after another. I genuinely dont remember what its like to literally have zero worries.

I mean I dont feel sad or bad about anything lately though, just general unease I guess I would say.

youve literally got no worries at all? lol

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FatalAccident posted...

youve literally got no worries at all? lol

Man let her have this peace of mind while it lasts.


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FatalAccident posted...

youve literally got no worries at all? lol

No. I don't. I make enough money to be comfortable, I have a wonderful house, my relationship with Mando is transitioning to a family relationship, I have goals in the future I'm actively working towards, I'm doing great on my Master's, I have a new chin, my body looks great.

If I do have a worry I try to put it in context and think about how it fits in my entire life and then I deal with it. Being present and mindful is super helpful.

You do what I did and worry about any bad thing that COULD happen instead of enjoying what IS happening. Why are you worrying about buying your next house? If you're worried about it, figure out what is concerning you and realistically what you can do to fix it. If you can't fix it, then you need to figure out how to work around it and accept it.

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Jen0125 posted...

my relationship with Mando is transitioning to a family relationship,

That really is good you feel that way over a ex. Why don't you want kids?


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wwinterj25 posted...

That really is good you feel that way over a ex. Why don't you want kids?

It seems like one thing I just can't change. My childhood and family dynamic just affected me so so so negatively that I just can't imagine myself being able to overcome and break that cycle.

If a choice is between maybe being able to break an abuse cycle and bypassing having kids so I absolutely don't perpetuate the cycle, then I'm opting out. My life isn't missing anything by not having children. The risk of creating someone that could have the same life path I have had just isn't worth it.

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Must be nice. Ever since middle school it's just been one mental struggle after another for me. I get periods of calm, sometimes months long, but it always comes back eventually.

Jen0125 posted...

My life isn't missing anything by not having children.

Understandable. Sorry for asking too much. I just thought you and Mando were good together and would make good parents by what you've shared. Still children are not for everyone. I hope you find what you want out of life.

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MabinogiFan posted...

Must be nice. Ever since middle school it's just been one mental struggle after another for me. I get periods of calm, sometimes months long, but it always comes back eventually.

Well it's taken 31 years to get here so it's not fast or easy.

wwinterj25 posted...

Understandable. Sorry for asking too much. I just thought you and Mando were good together and would make good parents by what you've shared. Still children are not for everyone. I hope you find what you want out of life.

Mando will definitely be a good dad. I hope he finds a woman good for him that'll be able to give that to him.

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Jen0125 posted...

No. I don't. I make enough money to be comfortable, I have a wonderful house, my relationship with Mando is transitioning to a family relationship, I have goals in the future I'm actively working towards, I'm doing great on my Master's, I have a new chin, my body looks great.

If I do have a worry I try to put it in context and think about how it fits in my entire life and then I deal with it. Being present and mindful is super helpful.

You do what I did and worry about any bad thing that COULD happen instead of enjoying what IS happening. Why are you worrying about buying your next house? If you're worried about it, figure out what is concerning you and realistically what you can do to fix it. If you can't fix it, then you need to figure out how to work around it and accept it.

You're dating the mandalorian?

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FatalAccident posted...

Honestly for as long as I remember Ive always worried about something. When I was at university it was am I gonna fail, will I get a job?

When I started working it was am I shit at my job and gonna get fired?

Then when I got my shit together it was am I ever gonna buy this house?

Undercurrent of all of that was am I in a toxic relationship and do I need to get out? Then it was am I ever gonna find a relationship where Im actually happy.

Now Im worried about if Ill be able to buy my next house, is this girl Im talking to too good to be true, am I gonna get too complacent with my 9-5 job and not pursue my ambitions?

Honestly my whole adult life has been one major persistent anxiety after another. I genuinely dont remember what its like to literally have zero worries.

I mean I dont feel sad or bad about anything lately though, just general unease I guess I would say.

youve literally got no worries at all? lol

this is called anxiety

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not having a problem is a problem in itself. you need balance. good and bad

Stop having good feelings

You know that potd has decided that you must only feel shame. Shame on you for even making this topic.

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teddy241 posted...

not having a problem is a problem in itself. you need balance. good and bad

Problems don't need to be bad. I have a problem right now where I'd like to go to Korea to teach but I can't because I need to do other things first. That's not bad or stressful.

I should have said nothing negative.

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CoorsLight posted...

You're asking the wrong place

lol aint that the truth

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Jen0125 posted...

Mando will definitely be a good dad. I hope he finds a woman good for him that'll be able to give that to him.

Same. Jens love life is one of he greatest reads on PotD. No honestly he seems a good bloke as you are a good lass. I wish the best for you both.

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I feel like this is the wrong time to call people out but does winter being nice to people really rub anyone else the wrong way? Considering how vile and rude he is the other half the time it just seems really slimy and phony.

FatalAccident posted...

Honestly my whole adult life has been one major persistent anxiety after another. I genuinely dont remember what its like to literally have zero worries.

same dude. GAD fucking blows ass

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CoorsLight posted...

I feel like this is the wrong time to call people out but does winter being nice to people really rub anyone else the wrong way? Considering how vile and rude he is the other half the time it just seems really slimy and phony.

I don't know who you are but a PM is always best to share your problems with me.

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CoorsLight posted...

I feel like this is the wrong time to call people out but does winter being nice to people really rub anyone else the wrong way? Considering how vile and rude he is the other half the time it just seems really slimy and phony.

if he wants to turn a corner then good for him

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DirtBasedSoap posted...

same dude. GAD fucking blows ass

I cant even imagine what life is like without constant second guessing and worrying. It sounds incredible

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Mead posted...

if he wants to turn a corner then good for him

I mean you never know when it could be a genuine turnaround but he's acted like this a million times before.

I just can't stand when people try to be buddy buddy with everyone when they decide it's convenient for them, but feel entitled to be rude at other times if they want to. Zeus does this a lot too

CoorsLight posted...

I feel like this is the wrong time to call people out but does winter being nice to people really rub anyone else the wrong way? Considering how vile and rude he is the other half the time it just seems really slimy and phony.

It is but I just ignore it

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CoorsLight posted...

I mean you never know when it could be a genuine turnaround but he's acted like this a million times before.

I just can't stand when people try to be buddy buddy with everyone when they decide it's convenient for them, but feel entitled to be rude at other times if they want to. Zeus does this a lot too

I guess Ive had them ignored for so long that I havent noticed that behavior

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Mead posted...

I cant even imagine what life is like without constant second guessing and worrying. It sounds incredible

I don't have any actual diagnoses but I overthink EVERYTHING, it sucks

CoorsLight posted...

I just can't stand when people try to be buddy buddy with everyone when they decide it's convenient for them, but feel entitled to be rude at other times if they want to. Zeus does this a lot too

So you're chewy maybe? You have not took note to what I said and continued to bait me for no reason.


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Jen0125 posted...

Is this what normies with good childhoods and mental health have always felt like?

I hope to find out someday soon.

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Nichtcrawler X posted...

I hope to find out someday soon.

I hope you do too. Life is limited. It's best to take what you can find.

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Jen0125 posted...

No. I don't. I make enough money to be comfortable, I have a wonderful house, my relationship with Mando is transitioning to a family relationship, I have goals in the future I'm actively working towards, I'm doing great on my Master's, I have a new chin, my body looks great.

If I do have a worry I try to put it in context and think about how it fits in my entire life and then I deal with it. Being present and mindful is super helpful.

You do what I did and worry about any bad thing that COULD happen instead of enjoying what IS happening. Why are you worrying about buying your next house? If you're worried about it, figure out what is concerning you and realistically what you can do to fix it. If you can't fix it, then you need to figure out how to work around it and accept it.

Lol this sounds like the same advice I would give other people. I just always default to worry even though everything always does and always has worked out in the end.

If I take it to its logical conclusion Im ultimately worried Im taking too long to do everything and by the time I get round to doing it Ill have missed the boat on business opportunities for myself, affordable houses in the area I wanna live in etc etc and live in regret.

With that said though I do know Im working towards everything and making progress, I just need to get out of my own head and focus on living and enjoying whats happening rn, which is a hell of a lot easier said than done brah

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CoorsLight posted...

I feel like this is the wrong time to call people out but does winter being nice to people really rub anyone else the wrong way? Considering how vile and rude he is the other half the time it just seems really slimy and phony.

agree

CoorsLight posted...

just can't stand when people try to be buddy buddy with everyone when they decide it's convenient for them, but feel entitled to be rude at other times if they want to. Zeus does this a lot too

agree

Jen0125 posted...

It is but I just ignore it

agree



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CoorsLight posted...

Zeus does this a lot too

zeus defended the proud boys and holocaust deniers, its not surprising, ok?

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Whiskey and Sunny are banned, everything's coming up Jen

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Zareth posted...

Whiskey and Sunny are banned, everything's coming up Jen

Sunny's only in purgatory.

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I feel this topic needs more positive vibes. I got my Switch today, school kids are back at school so that's good and the weather seems nice out so I'll probably go for a walk later. Anyone got any positive stories to share?

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Zareth posted...

Whiskey and Sunny are banned, everything's coming up Jen

I always come out on top!

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You gonna share some of that mental stability, normie?!

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Krow_Incarnate posted...

You gonna share some of that mental stability, normie?!

No I need it all for me

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wow you just have to be on top of life while Sunny is in purg and Whiskey is banned? you couldn't have had your good times while they were active so they could each have separate meltdowns ragging on your life, demonstrating that they are stable, well-rounded middle-aged men?

JigsawTDC posted...

wow you just have to be on top of life while Sunny is in purg and Whiskey is banned? you couldn't have had your good times while they were active so they could each have separate meltdowns ragging on your life, demonstrating that they are stable, well-rounded middle-aged men?

They always assume my life is some horrible affair I'm slogging through because I had a difficult past. It's bizarre.

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Jen0125 posted...

They always assume my life is some horrible affair I'm slogging through because I had a difficult past. It's bizarre.

Sometimes when one does not put in the effort to improve their own life, they take others improving their lives as a personal attack.

Maybe they can use this vacation for some self-improvement and come back as friendlier people!