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[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Look on the bright side. Maybe today will be better than tomorrow.

[–] whenigrowup356@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Alternatively, go the Stoic route and mentally prepare yourself for the worst possible outcome.

Then, anything less than that will feel like an upgrade.

"If you expect a kick in the balls and you get a slap in the face, it's a victory."

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

As someone who's suffered severe depression for going on 20 years, I would suggest that sometimes the Klingon way is necessary. Outlive your enemies, live another day fueled by anger.

[–] lamabop@lemmings.world 2 points 9 months ago

The horrors persist, but so do I.