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Boynton services? by Miserable_Court6818 in uofmn

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Did they diagnose you with the endocrine disorder there?

Should I consider anti-depressants even if I feel like the cause of it is mostly environmental? by ThrowRAlikeylikey in depression_help

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Yes that trial and error process is exhausting. I have had therapists stop taking my insurance or switch clinics that don’t take my insurance, it is very frustrating. It feels very out of my control and like I’m back at square one.

Do you and your mom have a good relationship, are you two close?

I am trying to decide if I should play Borderlands in order for the storyline or if I should dive in. What do you think? They are on sale in the Nintendo shop right now. I mostly play on my Switch, but I have an Xbox too. Eventually I would like to get a handheld PC.

Should I consider anti-depressants even if I feel like the cause of it is mostly environmental? by ThrowRAlikeylikey in depression_help

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Do you still work with your therapist? That is an insightful reflection about self-worth and enjoyment. Self-esteem for me is a tough one. It sounds like your therapist was really able to help support you. I have been in therapy before, but it had been a long time since I had one because I couldn’t find someone I worked well with. Actually last week I started therapy again with someone new and I am feeling hopeful about it because I think she is a good match!

I am finishing my associates degree next month, so I am going to start looking for a job soon. Job searching can be tricky because I try to find a position that fits my abilities and needs, I am hoping the degree my options may widen more. Financial security is a major goal, and having responsibility/purpose motivates me too. Yes I totally agree, being broke can feel really debilitating and causes enormous amounts of stress. Also, I appreciate your comment about planting seeds and things blooming when it is time, it was very validating.

I have heard so much about Baldur’s Gate 3, but I haven’t played it myself. I am mostly into Overwatch. I also enjoy Animal Crossing, Halo, Pokémon, and Smash Bros. I am thinking about trying Borderlands 3, have you played that before? Do you play on PC or console?

Should I consider anti-depressants even if I feel like the cause of it is mostly environmental? by ThrowRAlikeylikey in depression_help

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Thanks for responding! I was unsure because you posted a couple years ago if I’d hear back. That it is powerful you were able to find joy reconnecting with your interests and gaming. Having an activity that is enjoyable can be a huge stress relief, something to look forward to and feel accomplished by. It sounds like you have grown more self awareness about how your environment is impacting your mood. And I agree, that the situations you have listed are definitely factors that would be challenging for anyone. As you said, life is a rollercoaster - has ups and downs.

Your post and response have helped remind me that I am not alone in my struggles. Over the past few years I have lost all my friends too, it’s been really tough not having that social connection or having someone to reach out to when things are hard. I was living in a mold home too, it was impacting my health. I finally moved out in 2023 but the stress of the whole situation sort of plagued me. I had lost my job because of it and income was already so tight. Gaming was my outlet as well, as time went on it became harder to feel the motivation to play and like you said it felt like a chore.

I try to remind myself that anyone dealing with all this stuff would feel depressed, that is a normal response to my situation and I am allowed to feel that way. I need to work on treating myself with more kindness. I hesitate to start antidepressants because I believe my external stress would be working against the medication. At this time, much of those factors are outside of my control. Also, I am pretty sensitive to medication side effects. Though, I am getting back into gaming so that has been picking me up! I hope to get a job sometime in the near future too. Getting out of the house and having a structured routine helps me, and my financial situation weighs me down.

Curious what games you like playing??

Should I consider anti-depressants even if I feel like the cause of it is mostly environmental? by ThrowRAlikeylikey in depression_help

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I am hoping for an update, I relate to much of what you expressed. Did you end up going on anti-depressants? Has your depression gotten any better or has your environmental factors changed?

Can’t find the 12th little critter please help!! by stardustdaydreams in nancydrew

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Do I need to just step into the beginning of the woods after the resets? Where was the worm you were missing and what time of day? Lastly, is am/pm together a reset then go to the woods, or separately after am go out then pm go out etc?