Decisions.

[edg]

Self-loathing is not easily curable. It also festers if it's allowed to stagnate, which is why I post about it here

Comments

[edg]

Pfft, yes. I occasionally also post news stories. ;)

Seriously - yes. It's just that a lot of what's been on my mind recently has been depressive topics; I'm in an area where I barely know anybody, and I seem to keep alienating the people I want most to be around, so I'm more inclined to be dysthymic than I mighgt otherwise. Besides, with a dedicated, limited outlet for my worst thoughts, I'll be more inclined to post by best thoughts as well.

[archangelbeth]

My one suggestion would be tips on whether it's venting, in which case sympathy is appropriate, or asking for solutions, in which case sympathy alone would be inadequate.

[edg]

Probably a good idea. I'll keep it in mind.

[edg]

Incidentally, am I assuming properly that this is not a "please add me"?

[archangelbeth]

Not a not. O:> I wouldn't worry about the distinction if I were going to say "don't add me.

[mercurial_lily]

You're right though, it's hard to know what to say when someone is really upset and depressed, even if you have been in that position many a time.

But, it's something one always wishes one knew what to say.

What do you suggest? What works for you?

[edg]

I don't know what works from me. The reason I'm screening posts on the filter (and by the way, is this an "opt me in"?) is so that I get honest answers to what I post, which will hopefully help me find a happy medium on responses.