It's been a little while....
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
August 21, 2021 10:24am CST
Hey. 
I hope everyone is doing well. I haven't been on much. I still check MyLot every day but I'm just going through another round of what depression has to offer. You know, not being in the mood for socialising, sleeping a lot and I mean A LOT. Everything is quite ok over here but even if everything was perfect, depression doesn't care about that. Sometimes it just gets a little out of hand so I apologise for some very late responses (some people don't like me saying sorry but it's who I am, I feel bad if people think I'm ignoring them). I haven't abandoned MyLot or being rude / uncaring towards anyone for not getting back to them or checking in on them. It's just depression. It's the best I can explain it right now.
I haven't been doing much. I've mainly been watching Netflix or sleeping. Trying to get in the mood to get back into exercising and decluttering house but not right now. For now I'm a lazy tired slug. 
I did go out last Friday night for a little bit though. I went to my one of my best friend's baby shower. She is about 8 months pregnant with a boy. I'm thrilled for her. My Poppy went to hospital the other day for a little bit as he passed out again but he is back home now. Unfortunately back to eating very little. Other than that, not much else to report. I do have some Discussions to post but will get to that soon.
Look forward to being here for a little while, catching up with notifications and I'd love to know what you've all been up to. 
I hope everyone is doing well. I haven't been on much. I still check MyLot every day but I'm just going through another round of what depression has to offer. You know, not being in the mood for socialising, sleeping a lot and I mean A LOT. Everything is quite ok over here but even if everything was perfect, depression doesn't care about that. Sometimes it just gets a little out of hand so I apologise for some very late responses (some people don't like me saying sorry but it's who I am, I feel bad if people think I'm ignoring them). I haven't abandoned MyLot or being rude / uncaring towards anyone for not getting back to them or checking in on them. It's just depression. It's the best I can explain it right now.
I haven't been doing much. I've mainly been watching Netflix or sleeping. Trying to get in the mood to get back into exercising and decluttering house but not right now. For now I'm a lazy tired slug.
I did go out last Friday night for a little bit though. I went to my one of my best friend's baby shower. She is about 8 months pregnant with a boy. I'm thrilled for her. My Poppy went to hospital the other day for a little bit as he passed out again but he is back home now. Unfortunately back to eating very little. Other than that, not much else to report. I do have some Discussions to post but will get to that soon.
Look forward to being here for a little while, catching up with notifications and I'd love to know what you've all been up to. 20 people like this
17 responses
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 You're welcome.
Thank you. I'm looking forward to this move. I have most of the packing finished. Only my office left and I started on that this morning.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@just4him That's great! May I please ask, why you're moving? I know you've been talking about it but I am so far behind with catching up here that I am unsure about the move. If it's a personal reason then no worries but otherwise I'd love to know. Either way, I hope it all goes well with no issues along the way.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@just4him Thank you for your lovely comment. Good to see you too and I'm so happy to know you got Vendetta published! Congratulations! I hope the move goes well too! Good on ya!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@marlina I'm so sorry Marlina. I hope nothing too serious is going on with you.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@marlina Thank you. Good to see you, I hope you're doing well!
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
21 Aug 21
Glad to see you back again. I was in the thick of some discussions- some kind of funny, others just normal.
Some days were less active. Today I am trying to make up for some lost hours or days.
Have a great weekend !
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
25 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13
So how were Monday and Tuesday for you?
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
25 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13
They went fine. I have got my 2nd vaccine dose as well!
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
26 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13
Not much except arm pain and some tiredness.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
21 Aug 21
we are always here - you are a big member of the community!
glad you got out, take care of you. depression is not easy
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@DocAndersen That made me feel really good Scott, thank you. Put a big smile on my face!
It sure isn't. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Aug 21
@DocAndersen You're right about that! As much as I yearn for certain directions in life, I know it's not exactly possible.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 hard to find a postivie way forward sometimes, if only there were directions for life!
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I always come back. 
@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 Welcome. Keep up the good work
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
I am glad to see you back. Sorry for the depression though
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
As a human you should learn to avoid depression by avoiding thinking negatively about yourself. Just let it go as most of the times we don't have solutions for the over thought matters
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@snowy22315 (208823)
• United States
21 Aug 21
I am so sorry you are feeling badly. What do you think is at the root of it?
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@snowy22315 (208823)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 It may just be a general malaise consisting of a lot of different components.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@snowy22315 It very well could be. It's very unknown right now. It will pass soon.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@snowy22315 Thank you for that. I wish I could say. I mean I have some worries, concerns etc but couldn't tell you if those were the root of it. Sometimes it just happens for unknown reasons. Or at least reasons I cannot think of. 
I wish I could say. I mean I have some worries, concerns etc but couldn't tell you if those were the root of it. Sometimes it just happens for unknown reasons. Or at least reasons I cannot think of. 2 people like this
@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
21 Aug 21
Then today is a small victory for you.
I congratulate you on your stepping out of your comfort zone to interact with others. I hope more good days will follow.
I haven't seen you here because I'm so new but I hope to see more of you now.
Good for you Danielle. One day at a time.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 aww thank you so much! This comment of yours really meant a lot and I really appreciate it!
Welcome to MyLot and I hope to see more of you too!
Welcome to MyLot and I hope to see more of you too!1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91064)
• United States
31 Aug 21
I certainly understand how your depression keeps you from wanting to socialize. I don't suffer from depression myself but I do have family members who do.
I'm glad your Poppy is okay after his trip to the hospital. I certainly hope he doesn't pass out again.
Exciting news hearing that your friend is expecting a baby boy
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Sep 21
@Marilynda1225 I have to say, even though you don't suffer from it, and thank goodness you don't, I am grateful for you being so kind and understanding about it. With all due respect to some people but some people who have never suffered can become quite close minded and cold towards those who suffer with a mental illness. Just thank you Marilyn for being understand to those who suffer.
Thank you kindly. And yes I'm SO SO happy and excited!
And yes I'm SO SO happy and excited!
@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
8 Nov 21
Oooo a boy!! Sweet!! We don't getto know the gender here before the delivery. You only when the baby is born. It's illegal and a punishable ooffence here (for a good reason).
I see now that you haven't been posting for a while now since you mentioned going through what you are. As I always say, take your time. You will back to posting soonish (hopefully).
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
22 Nov 21
@Daljinder Yeah he is a cute little squishy thing. I haven't seen him in person yet. Just seen photos.
I have heard about that law before. Possibly from you but I feel from memory it wasn't you but either way, good to be reminded. I have just forgotten the specific reason why it's illegal. I almost feel like it was something about the couple not knowing so no disappointments therefore no....you know. Getting rid of....
Is that the reason?
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
29 Nov 21
@VivaLaDani13 Oh Is he born already? 
It is illegal because people want boy child not girl and they abort the girl child.
It is illegal because people want boy child not girl and they abort the girl child.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@dya80dya I know you do you poor thing. 
I remember the talks we had with the difficulties you struggle with, especially anxiety. I hope you're doing alright!
I remember the talks we had with the difficulties you struggle with, especially anxiety. I hope you're doing alright! 1 person likes this
@dya80dya (36805)
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24 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 Yes. Anxiety is so hard to accept. It's severe. Depression is mild for me, but those panic attacks are horrible.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Aug 21
@dya80dya I'm so sorry this is part of your life. I know you suffer badly with them and I truly hope one day they will be a thing of the past or at least more controlled. *hugs*
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
26 Aug 21
@Anqaya Thank you for being so understanding. And you are right about some walking. I am sure trying to get motivated to do that. Thank you for the suggestion and just being so kind.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
30 Aug 21
@Anqaya Good on you for having a walk that morning. I hope it was a good one. I'm glad that walking has helped you during these tough times.
@Anqaya (3031)
• United States
27 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 Welcome dear. Yes. Walking helped me in this pandemic too. I also had a walk this morning. 
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
Thinking too much sometimes it's not good for humans.
Thinking brings to people implications like high blood pressure, and other stress- related diseases
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jan 23
@Treborika You are right, it does cause stress but this is normal human behaviour to stress over life.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
2 Feb 23
@Treborika That is very true! Sometimes things can just go wrong in life and cause stress. But it's worth trying hard to make things better to become less stressed.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 My friend there must be a limit to the volume of stress a human being must have. Too much of something is always poisonous
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@noni1959 Thank you for that! And right back at you.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
30 Aug 21
@thelme55 Thank you very kindly.
Good luck with catching up with notifications. And thank you, you too. 
Good luck with catching up with notifications. And thank you, you too. 1 person likes this
