Comments | kindabrisk: LJI | Season 10 | Week 01: I Need the Struggle to Feel Alive

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LJI | Season 10 | Week 01: I Need the Struggle to Feel Alive

Nov 23, 2016 21:22

There was a period of time in my life-a good few years-when I felt utterly lost. I had everything to gain and nothing to lose, but I was stuck. As much as I may have wanted to, I just couldn’t move my feet. There was something there-some infinitesimal thing-that was holding me back from moving forward. Even to this day, that time is so vivid in my ( Read more... )

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halfshellvenus November 25 2016, 00:20:27 UTC

If this isn't fiction, it honestly sounds like depression, and worth seeking treatment. The lack of energy and initiative and the flattening-out of life are classic symptoms-- not all depression takes the form of obvious sadness.

I sure hope you're able to find your way through.

kindabrisk November 28 2016, 10:36:54 UTC

It's fiction loosely inspired by thoughts I've been having lately about something going on in my life. Definitely not depression.

Thanks for the comment :)

ellison November 27 2016, 19:30:08 UTC

Seconding halfshellvenus's comment above -- after I read her comment, I was like, oh I thought this was a piece deliberately written *about* depression. So yes, if this is nonfiction and if you've never been treated for depression, it's worth checking out!

Definitely well written! It does feel good to have that something in life that keeps us interested in moving forward, learning more. Lots of people need new things to explore to feel excited about, and it's so great when we can find something that clicks for us. I hope you find it!

kindabrisk November 28 2016, 10:39:51 UTC

Nope, it's fiction. It's loosely based on something going on in my life at the moment, but I embellished. A lot ;)

Thanks for the comment!

ellison November 29 2016, 23:25:23 UTC

Oh ok cool! Then definitely lots of realism in the character's thoughts, since I wasn't actually sure if it was fiction or non-. :D

adoptedwriter November 28 2016, 13:00:10 UTC

Concise and so well-written!

kindabrisk November 30 2016, 11:15:42 UTC

Thanks!

kajel November 28 2016, 14:46:43 UTC

I hope you find that spark again! Nicely done.

kindabrisk November 30 2016, 11:16:04 UTC

Slowly, but surely ;) Thanks!

dmousey November 29 2016, 11:29:09 UTC

This was a solemn piece. And a solid one. Thanks for sharing! Hug and peace~~~D

kindabrisk November 30 2016, 11:16:31 UTC

Thanks! Appreciate the comment :)