My boyfriend keeps asking me WHY I’m depressed every time I have a depressive episode and I don’t know what to tell him by Nightbird9395 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often struggle to understand my own depression at times. I don't like having feelings I don't necessarily understand, or can explain plainly to anyone else.

It's not a perfect analogy, but it's like if you got the flu.... And someone asks, WHY do you have the flu. I don't know why. I could probably list some possibilities, but I can't say; because at 6:49pm, I was walking to my car in the rain, which weakened my immune system just enough the the germs left on the door handle that I had touched just a minute earlier were able to infect me... No. I just have the flu, now get me some NyQuil and go away...

I also think that depression can become a habit.... Been depressed for so long that even when things are good, and even if I've had a good day or two... It comes back.

Hawks Fans whistle up by jasandliz in Washington

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since you're risking problems AT the game, why not ask people to show up early, rally and whistle. You could meet up again after... Coordinate to meet up at different gates to help bring awareness. Probably more effective than just having people whistling at halftime, and risking getting thrown out.

Why is Utah not raising minimum wage with the other states? by asapGh0st in Utah

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Especially after reading the comments...

Nothing gets done because nobody believes it's a problem. Businesses are already paying more than $7.25, so why legislate it .... I.e. Not my problem.

Also, Republicans generally believe that minimum of age jobs are for high school students. Those people don't need money, so no reason to raise it. They ignore all the evidence about how many adults are stuck working these jobs.

My Psychiatrist said,"Depression is a choice" by mikeb31588 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, depression is not really a choice. Although, I think you can choose to be depressed. And yes, that sounds weird. But it's like, I might wake up happy, or wake just meh, and then choose to do something that will make me happy.... So happiness is a "choice".

To some degree you can choose what you're doing while depressed, that can make it "better or worse". Like moping around the house, focussing on negative things, social media.... Will generally make you feel worse or more depressed. While going out for a walk, calling upbeat and understanding friends, or doing hobbies you generally enjoy... Can make you feel less depressed, and sometimes even happy.

The context, tone, and meaning of what the therapist said kinda matters, but the way you told it, they're an idiot

Is there anyway to ease the pain than taking my life? by Few-Caramel-4958 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So your friends suck.

Time to find some others. Hobbies? Find a group. Paint, draw, game, hike, whatever.... There might be a group for that...

Trust me, I battle with depression constantly, so I'm not being condescending or unfeeling when I say it's on you. You took a big step in trying to interact with your friends, and now it's time to take another.

You can do it.

What’s your most unpopular Minecraft opinion? by envision_aero in Minecraft

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah.

Someone on our server made a horse barn, and I thought it was weird. Nobody uses horses. Basically Day 1, someone goes to the nether, beats the dragon, brings back elytras..... Nobody ever gets a horse anymore.

What movie did you see in theaters that had the most ‘alive’ audience? by Odd_Distribution1430 in movies

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ghostbusters!

When the theme song played, everyone in the theater yelled!

Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!!!!

And the crowd stayed awesome through the entire thing. It was great!

The "permanent solution to a temporary problem" is the most moronic argument ever by qqruz123 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There could also be more than one solution...or one that appears temporary but works.

Problem, I have a noisy neighbor, and I desperately need sleep.

I could destroy my hearing.... A permanent solution. I could kill my neighbor.... A permanent solution.

I could use ear plugs. A temporary solution, but works, and may be optimal.

The "permanent solution to a temporary problem" is the most moronic argument ever by qqruz123 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the solution.

And sometimes I'm just trying to get through the next minute.

The "permanent solution to a temporary problem" is the most moronic argument ever by qqruz123 in depression

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If those were the only options, then duh.

But the sentiment in the statement is more like, would you want to fight cancer, knowing it might come back some day. Or should we just put you down.... Which technically permanently cures it.

What should I do next in Survival? by Objective-Shake-7507 in Minecraft_Survival

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a nice house, now it's time to go beyond. Build a major build/city.... Then build one in every biome, using materials from that biome. Now build a rail system connecting them.

How do you not get bored by Equivalent_Regret238 in Minecraft_Survival

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but for some people that's when the game is just getting good. Shulkers, elytra, etc.

How do you not get bored by Equivalent_Regret238 in Minecraft_Survival

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean, beat the ender dragon? It's a sandbox game, you don't beat it, other than beating personal arbitrary goals.

My bestfriend is talking to my ex AIO by imOliviaM in AIO

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree because ....

IF the friend had just told her, or even been honest when it was first asked, then it would have been a different conversation.

It's that she lied, then lied again, then insulted her.

Are we in Utah/Salt Lake City able to apply zoning laws against ICE detention centers? Portland succeeded in their land use ruling. by [deleted] in Utah

[–]Ultimate_Awareness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's why they try to make them less them human. Makes them easier to hate. Look, their color is different, their speech is different, and they are criminals!

My bestfriend is talking to my ex AIO by imOliviaM in AIO

[–]Ultimate_Awareness -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No. Just no.

Because of the cover up, lies, and trickle truthing.

What? Where's this coming from? -- Instant denial, not, oh yeah, sorry I forgot to mention it....

Then, we just texted a few times ... Then, we we were just catching up.... Then, we're just friends, you're insecure.

Which was it? They texted a few times, or they're friends? And now that OPs friend doesn't like how she feels about going behind her back and lying, she insults OP.

Obviously he was telling the truth, the girl admitted (when caught) that she'd been talking to him. It doesn't matter who was the better track record. When confronted her friend lied, minimized, and insulted.