I’ve been suffering for years since childhood really, and things have taken a nasty turn over the last few years. I’ve tried everything, from CBT, therapy, medication, mindfulness, meditation, mushrooms and even brain shock therapy.
I used to run daily and be very good at my job. But since 2020, my motivation and thirst for life has evaporated. I still go to the gym, but mainly in my lunchbreak to get away from work for an hour. I have isolated myself from friends and family to an extent.
Please share your experiences with things that may have helped you, watches still interest me greatly, hence why I’m here posting.
I know this is an awkward subject, but we should feel comfortable taking about this, it’s an illness like any other.
For me, I’ve also tried therapy, meds, and different self-care techniques, but sometimes the hardest part is just finding the motivation to keep going. I’ve found that even small steps, like setting little daily goals, have helped me feel a little more in control, even when things feel dark.
Something that helped me recently was re-engaging with hobbies I used to enjoy, like collecting watches. It’s not a fix, but it’s something that gives me a sense of accomplishment and connection to myself again. I also tried using glass dab rigs online to unwind after a stressful day, and it helped me relax a bit. It’s not for everyone, but it was something that helped me create a small ritual to ground myself.