Work Editionprevious: >>45126589Goal of the thread: Work on one skill you wish to be better at. It can be as simple as reading a small paragraph of a text book on the subject.Daily goals can be repeated. Remember to keep score, it can only go up!>What is this thread for?Getting better is hard, and sucks. A lot. It does not get easier doing it alone.Share resources and experiences with combating depression, anxiety, personal issues, achieving or maintaining a healthy weight, etc.>Why is this thread /lgbt/?Struggles with mental and physical health are an indisputable part of /lgbt/ life, be it from dysphoria, social pressure, heartbreak, or just unfortunate lifestyle choices.>Notes to consider:Please be civil. Shame is your greatest enemy in fighting urges of self abuse (be it sh, drugs, or just self deprecation). Relapsing into bad and unhealthy habits is to be expected, the goal is to increase the average amount of time it takes between relapses. Any improvement is a victory no matter how small. Your worth and right to get better are non-negotiable. And most importantly:WE ARE NOT THERAPISTS, WE DON'T REPLACE MEDICATION>Note on adviceGeneric advice won't necessarily help you in particular, but for those it does it is an essential foundation to build future progress on, not a miracle cure. Do not underestimate the effects subtle changes to your lifestyle can have. Try first, keep us posted on your progress, build from there.We are *always* short on self help resources, so if anything was useful to you, let us know!NOTE: This general is slow moving, so sometimes people reply to you cross-thread! Be on the lookout.## RESOURCE LINKS:Resource link paste: https://rentry.co/sig-resources-2025-07General advice from Anons: https://rentry.co/sig-tips-2024-04Posts from other sites (markdown format): https://rentry.co/sig-posts-2024-04
That was meant to be "Break" Edition... Christ.Apart from the GOTT, here are a few things you can do _today_ to make your life a little better. Keep a diary and write down every success. Some you may do as often as you please, but write down each one individually! You deserve it! Do not feel pressured to do all, but feel free to select one or two!- prepare 1 load of laundry- do 1 load of laundry- read one page of a book or manga you have been putting off- cook yourself a meal, or try learn to make a simple dish- eat a meal- pick up items on the floor for 5 minutes- make your bed- if you have a bad habit, try making it more inconvenient (putting things in hard to reach places for example)- do the dishes for 3 minutes- write down one thing you are grateful for (from abstract things to something like a cute image you saw)- Clean up 1m^2 of your floor (~40x40 in)- Open your window for 10-20 minutes- try to exercise for 5 min (walk outdoors, walking stairs, whatever you wish)- take out the trash- drink a glass of water- put one item of trash in the bin- reach out to an online contact (perhaps even try arrange spontaneously meeting up with an IRL contact near you!)- BONUS: Repeat a goal to hit a milestone (1 book chapter rather than a page, the laundry pile, the floor of one room, etc)Unofficial group chats maintained by kind anons of /sig/:IRC: presently defunct afaik.Discord: https://discord.gg/pUuXdBjKX2
>>45262751Thank you for not giving up on the people here
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Hi /sig/. Here, let me add to the new thread with some recent accomplishments. I started reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. I cooked a batch of Zuppa Toscana. I ordered some new shoes, tights and panties.I did a bunch of laundry and some vacuuming today. I’m getting a haircut and going to the dentist for a cleaning on Thursday.
>>45264962ty for the save meow :3
>>45266586I like it here.
Good night
pg7 paw :3
somebody please fucking pray for me
>>45269245Inshallah you will be ok
I gotta get my shit together.
pg8!
>>45259986(This week is just NOT going my way)Vent post and Update coming this weekend.I will clean up my replies tomorrow as well, I just really need to get some sleep.Thank you to everyone, especially Siganon, for being so patient with me for the past few months.I need to get a grip.>>45198457 #>Okay, this will sound very harshThat's fine.>That is a headless chicken approach to CV building>If you haven't studied CS, you are an outsider to CS>While this is not true for every country and every branch, you are making the mistake of someone reading your CV and *thinking*I see.So, an IT Support Certificate and Bachelor Degree in Software Development doesn't fully equal a CS degree?>is only as good as the formal qualification is viewed in the system (which you can only know from insiders)Understandable.>Do not waste time on things just because they make sense. Not for your CV at leastOkay, I need to pick better battles from now on.>I keep stacking possible courses and tutorial to follow but never acting on anything>You try to read an employer's mind. You can'tYou're right.>The moment you are faced with incomplete information you need to find someone to have itI will do that from on.
Shit day. >it's another depressive episode. Seething with impotent rage.
>>45269245There is no god and if there is a god he hates us
I hate being alive and I always have
sometimes it gets really difficult to remind myself that it's not over. I know that things do get better and I should put in the effort to improve, but in the moment I just feel as if I'm just the person who refused to reach out at every possible opportunity, and is now a jobless NEET who is behind and untalented and secretly hated by everyone
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>>45271489I don't want to believe that.I just want to have hope.
>>45271489FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
>>45275843FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!
>>45276154WHO AM I FUCKING?
>>45276277NOBODY. YOU'RE GETTING RAILED!!
>>45276673BY WHO?
>>45277315BY ME QUESTION MARK 0.0
>>45277487o.o
>>45277619i bite perchance nom
God I wanna puke right now.
>>45277656why is this in sig? well, not biting people might be something you could work on.
>>45277738i apologize for my actions.
>>45277851okay. What else are you doing to improve yourself? This is the general for it!I'm working out more. I've been doing pushups lately and they're so much easier than when I was in gym class whew. Are you getting in shape too anon?
>>45277876that's really nice!locked in on interview prep for hiring season and fixing my dirt after a really bad crashout over certain events. i do wanna get back to calisthenics i feel like i've gotten weaker.
>>45277891it is important to do at least some maintenance exercise. a few years ago I was in much better shape. I'm focusing on bodyweight now to strengthen my core so I don't hurt myself with weights. I felt way too much strain on my abs the day after I did some OHPs and got scared lol. I'm probably not using the best form though.
>>45271179Mini Update, before I make proper posts this weekend:>Turns out it's possible my Father lied to me, he bought the house we supposedly 'rent' back in 2024>My family back home and many of my contacts have shown the possibility of helping me get work in another first world country, for the sake of better money and stability>My adopted sibling is spreading rumors around town while having a very destructive lifestyle enabled by my Father's family>My sibling has stopped using our Father's last name in favor of my mother's, to try and create some social and mental distance from him>My grandmother confronted my father about one of his lies, before effectively telling him off and cutting him off from talking to her ever again>My grandmother has given my family the blessing to cut my father off for good one day>My Father's lying and hypocracy is becoming more obvious to our circle, I've learned things that have been hidden or depressed for years now>My Dad also seems to enjoy shit-talking everyone So yeah, everyone back come seems pretty committed to getting on with our lives and getting away from Dad before he blows up anything else.Our circle of trusted people is much smaller now but that's for the best.It's hard to hope or trust in anything anymore but I am committed to surviving this situation.I don't think I will ever stay in Australia long term, not if it's in any of the places where my Dad can pop up.
>>45262751>>45278028>In other news:I really wanna get into cooking and gym meal prep.Any ideas for Recipes or go to meals?
>>45278058Burritos can be a fun one. Depending on what you use for the filling, they freeze well and can be easily reheated. Rice tends to not freeze well, but basic beans + beef work. I personally use a mix of ground beef and ground pork for the meat. I've been getting into soup lately, easier than I thought, just takes a long ass time. If you have a slow cooker you might not need to babysit it as much as if you're making it on the stovetop. I think you can put basically anything into soup and have it work.
why do i never make any progress in life despite everything asked of meAlso, why the fuck cant i sleep when i need toIts maddening
pg7Tomorrow is a new day.
>>45280543Thanks again, kitty.
I was living with my parents and pretending to attend courses while playing vidya and being socially isolated. Now that I'm on HRT and living on my own, I feel like getting something done for the first time and I've actually been studying and going to the gym.I just feel like I can't keep this up if I'm completely alone. Am I too old to make friends at uni, perhaps join some tranny club if there's one or should I just look for friends elsewhere? I'm a 25yo enbycoping twinkhon btw>>45278058My favorite is making a bolognese sauce in a big pot and then freezing it into portions with ~100g of beef in each.All you need is onion, carrots, celery, beef, tomato paste, tomato passata, canned peeled tomatoes and then just salt and pepper. Wine is optional, pancetta makes it very tasty but macros suffer. A lot of good guides on youtube
>>45281039how do u afford to live on your own do you live in iowa?
>>45281256Finland. State-subsidized apartment, no tuition fees
God my body is painful to live with, it's always uncomfortable.
i wonderwhy do I act like I dorandomly burst into crying and then making my partner even more worried we are long distance for a while now and i have been nothing but the worst of the worst neets, gone without a shower for two months just sometimes washing my face because it feels awfulHavent made by bed in 2 months tooI miss having that weird burst of 2 week energy that would fil me with hope that came by every month or so but it hasnt appeared yet in so long I feel so disgusted by everything I do I want to make my gf happy and not have her worry I dont know how to be responsible or be better does anyone know where should I even start anything would worki clicked the common advice thingy on the post and it doesnt load for meim sorry about this ramble but i just want help i dont want to be this way but all i do is eat junk and sleep sometimes i watch anime ill do anything just need to just need some help
Is it worse to be just ugly or just broke?
pg7 paw :3>>45280832welcome meow :3
