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[scottobear]

So many of the people I care about are suffering from one form of depression or another, especially at this time of year... myself included to an extent. Decreased appetite, some free-floating gloom, mostly just catching myself with sometime despair. Once I recognise the problem for what it is, I can take steps to counter it, either by thinking about the counter to the source of whatever is causing my dark mood... for a lot of people it isn't that simple. I have a very real desire to help folks ride out the storm, to be supportive and give aid wherever I can... I understand that all sunshine makes a desert, and I'm no fair-weather friend, anyhow, to stretch the metaphor a bit more.

My goal is simply to be there for those that can benefit by it. I feel better when I know I'm of aid.

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'tis the season.

[swerve.livejournal.com]

The holidays have been almost uniformly lousy for my family for eighteen years or so. I just keep my head down and hang on 'til it's over. I should put a notice in my journal: we're experiencing technical difficulties at this time, please try your call again later.

Re: 'tis the season.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I hear you.... I hope that the ride is as gentle and brief as possible for you this year, and all those to follow.

yes, well.

[swerve.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I hope so too. I just can't wait to kiss this deeply rotten year goodbye.

Re: yes, well.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

it's just about gone... Hang in there!

[cath555.livejournal.com]

offering help that improves other's moods does tend to have the side effect of improving your own, I've found..... and you are quite good at helping others :-) and (while you prolly already know this) give newtie a hug and a scratch.... cuddling on the beagle always helps any temporary gloomish moods I have.

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

thanks for your kind words.... and yes, a Newtie-snug will balm ennui and the glooms.