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Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

Anyone who's actually qualified to dispense medical advice in this thread literally can't - I think that needs to be stated.

Good luck CMP, I don't really have anything concrete to offer except moral support. Been there, currently there to some degree.

As touched on in the thread, a huge part of my social life was tied into work. And I've been off for the better part of 5 years for medical reasons, only working part-time, maybe 10 hours a week.

I've found some hobbies--I'm currently tearing apart my mom's house on Sr Mints Standard Time so it can be put back together to my liking. I also got a puppy. He came with the name Silver, but that sounded too much like Silver so I changed it. He brings much joy and happiness.

Leaning on family helps. It might start to piss them off, but they'll bend and be there for you. And those feelings of guilt that you're a burden can just compound all your problems, so you'll have to suppress that.

I also recommend speaking to a psychologist. It'll take you eons to get into a psychiatrist. They can help you see things from a whole different perspective. If anything, reach out to your family doctor - they can help set you up.

A dog named Sliver would be the greatest thing ever.