i had to withdraw from a semester of college. covid has led to isolation and i was unmotivated. i am regretful.
The length of time can feel a little forced, but it was nice.
Not that I noticed.
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Hi How're you doing?
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I'm ok how are you
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I'm doing well, thanks. Why are you only doing okay, and not great?
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I'm going through some things at the moment
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Many people are at this time. Is there anything in particular that is bothering you?
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I've been feeling a lot of self doubt lately.
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Me too, winter can be rough. Do the people around you value your work?
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Tell me about it/ I'd say so, yes.
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Sometimes I get seasonal depression during winter, I'd say it's relatively common. If they value your work, then you must be objectively doing okay. Maybe you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
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Yep, SAD is not fun. For me it's year-round though Maybe. I push myself a lot to the point where it is detrimental at times.
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Have you tried exercise? Research shows it can help with depression. Depression can be caused by atrophy of certain brain regions... Getting the blood flowing can help. Exercise probably will help self-esteem too.
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Unfortunately the cycle feeds itself. Depressed, can't get out of bed, not exercising, more depressed, etc. Good advice and I am trying to get back into it. Thanks
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Yes, putting on your shows is often the hardest part.
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you said it.
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shoes* With proper health, things grow better in time, like a plant. we're only human, lol.
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I like that saying, thanks. although the irony of saying we're only human while comparing to a plant is kinda funny. goodbye. thanks for the chat.
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I used to garden and was surprised how specific the nutrient needs and care are for each type of plant needs in its specific way. I think humans are kind of like that.
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yes indeed
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Good bye, thanks for talking to me.
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i am a biology student who happens to love plants.
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