iatetheyeti Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 …this is actually quite nerve-wracking. I used to be quite active around here about a year ago, and then I just… wasn’t. Over the past year things have been difficult, to say the least, and I fell right back into the bad habit of trying to go it alone. That resulted in losing a few close friends, having constant panic attacks at work, failing to graduate university, and culminated with a breakdown that saw me being prescribed anti-depressants. That in turn felt like such a step backwards that things didn’t improve for a couple of months or so. During that time I wallowed in self-pity, and much as I hate to admit it, didn’t make much of an effort to actually change things. I just wanted to sleep until it all blew over. And then I had, for lack of a better word, a kick in the right direction. I began to claw my way back to a stable, healthy, enjoyable life. I’m in a slightly better place now. The medication has evened me out enough to function properly again, I’ve had a surprising amount of support at work, and I’m slowly getting back into good eating and exercise habits, basically, I’m building back up from scratch. And I’d very much like to keep this upwards trajectory. This respawn is part of that. I used to love being on here, and I’d like to regain that. So here I am, trying again and hoping for the best. 3 Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
Slayer Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I totally get the "trying to go it alone" thing -- it's a tough thing to do, and you shouldn't have to! Glad you're back, and let us know what we can do to support you! 1 Quote Slayer Druid "Welcome to the Hellmouth." My Epic Quest | My Battle Log | My Blog Current challenge: Slayer Hits the Books Archived challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Much appreciated Going it alone might be the habit of a lifetime, but I reckon (or I hope, anyway) I can break it given some time. Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good to see you around again. Sad that you had to go through all that, but congratulations on making it through and respawning! 1 Quote Lvl 65 Multitasker Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Welcome back! Glad to see you here again! 1 Quote Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks guys Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
Jothra Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm glad you're back, if only because that's the coolest username. 1 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Heh, well that's about as good a reason as any! 1 Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
TheGreyJedi-Ranger Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Welcome back I've gone the antidepressant route, and it can be so helpful! We've all got your back 1 Quote Grey Jedi Ranger Jedi Becomes Her Own Hero Jedi Battle Log “Keep Calm, Carry On, and Don't Freeze Up!” - Oboro Shirakumo (Loud Cloud), My Hero Academia Vigilantes Challenges: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12. #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63 Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks It seems to be working so far in that I'm more functional than I was, so that's a plus, I guess. 1 Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
Raincloak Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 You didn't "fail to graduate." You just haven't graduated yet.I didn't get around to finishing college till I was 27. It's useful to have a degree, but life goes on without it. 2 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 You're right, and I do need to try and get into that mindset of 'haven't done it yet' rather than just outright 'failed'. It kind of feels like outright failure, but it was never as black and white as that. Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
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