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There really is nothing awesome to see here. In fact, there's not even one recipe. Just a bunch of random shit I like to throw at the virtual wall. From ads and memes to rants and randomness, you'll find it all here. And you'll most likely find it all useless. @dyslexicwriter

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What Not to Do About Depression.

“For the last two years, depression has had a profound effect on my life and my family’s. And I’ve never really spoken up about it.

But I am now.

After years of overworking, the loss of both my parents, the stress of my son’s four open heart surgeries, and my wife’s chronic pain, I found myself in a void. A pretty deep void.

I’m sure each person’s combination of chaos is different, and many people have been through much worse, but these are the circumstances that set me off in a way I was totally unprepared for.

I’m not telling you this so you feel bad for me. I’m telling you so you know what NOT to do if depression is trying to rear its evil head in your life.

The truth is, I did everything wrong.

I didn’t stay in check with my own mental state. I stopped doing the things I enjoyed. I shut myself off from the world. I told myself that I’d just push through it. I didn’t ask for help.

In hindsight, those were some hefty mistakes.

Because depression is sneaky.

It creeps up on you like a shadow moving across a room at the end of the day. At first, it’s almost comforting. Comforting to sleep, to shut out the world, to pretend it will all be okay tomorrow.

Little do you realize that a sort of personal purgatory is taking shape in your mind. And once you do, it’s too late.

The shadow is no more. There is only darkness.

If you’ve ever experienced the deep, dark recesses of the disease, you know I’m not exaggerating. And I’m not talking about feeling like shit about yourself for a few days or a spell of seasonal depression.

This stuff is way more potent.

It distorts reality. It convinces you of untruths. It makes living seem unbearable. And makes living with you unbearable.

This is why I feel it’s important to share what I have learned. I call them Depression Don’ts…

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With all the craziness and depression on the rise, I thought now might be a good time to reblog this.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/eqfhhm/til_that_metal_music_is_so_popular_in_finnish/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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No matter what your goal is, hang this on your wall, make it your desktop pict, staple it to your pillow, have it tattooed to the inside of your forearm, make it into a sweater for your dog or cat, have your Grandma text it to you daily, spell it out in your Alpha-Bits cereal every morning, just read this often.

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source: little_weirdo_shop instagram

“Yep, we’re fucking open for business. So get your panties in a twist. Run and tell your mom on us. Write your congresshuman.

But if you happen to partake in weirdness, awkwardness, and openly offensiveness. If you hold a certain appreciation for the meaningless yet poignant. If you’re a little off in nutspace, you’re probably in the right place.

Welcome. Now fucking buy something.”

Just because most of us feel uncomfortable in most situations, doesn’t mean our laptops have to be. Not with this lightweight laptop sleeve.

Tired of ordinary-sized “fuck yous” and “fuck offs”? Whip this sucker out and onto the table. Yep, that's what I'm talkin' about. 15 oz Cera

You’re not a freak on a leash. No, you’re a freak with a big fucking freak flag on a t-shirt.   Tri-blend construction (50% polyester/25% co

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What Not to Do About Depression.

“For the last two years, depression has had a profound effect on my life and my family’s. And I’ve never really spoken up about it.

But I am now.

After years of overworking, the loss of both my parents, the stress of my son’s four open heart surgeries, and my wife’s chronic pain, I found myself in a void. A pretty deep void.

I’m sure each person’s combination of chaos is different, and many people have been through much worse, but these are the circumstances that set me off in a way I was totally unprepared for.

I’m not telling you this so you feel bad for me. I’m telling you so you know what NOT to do if depression is trying to rear its evil head in your life.

The truth is, I did everything wrong.

I didn’t stay in check with my own mental state. I stopped doing the things I enjoyed. I shut myself off from the world. I told myself that I’d just push through it. I didn’t ask for help.

In hindsight, those were some hefty mistakes.

Because depression is sneaky.

It creeps up on you like a shadow moving across a room at the end of the day. At first, it’s almost comforting. Comforting to sleep, to shut out the world, to pretend it will all be okay tomorrow.

Little do you realize that a sort of personal purgatory is taking shape in your mind. And once you do, it’s too late.

The shadow is no more. There is only darkness.

If you’ve ever experienced the deep, dark recesses of the disease, you know I’m not exaggerating. And I’m not talking about feeling like shit about yourself for a few days or a spell of seasonal depression.

This stuff is way more potent.

It distorts reality. It convinces you of untruths. It makes living seem unbearable. And makes living with you unbearable.

This is why I feel it’s important to share what I have learned. I call them Depression Don’ts…

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A campaign for the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, Hiltl, in Zurich.

Agency: Ruf Lanz, Zurich

Source: Adeevee

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How I Know Lionel Richie Was Never Sincere About His Love Songs.

And why that could mean pain, suffering and an untimely death for all of us.

Over the years, many of us have been inspired and moved by one man — Lionel Richie. His music has touched the hearts and minds of millions for nearly four decades.

To say Lionel has had a profound impact on humanity is an understatement. In many ways he is the Ferdinand Magellan or Vasco da Gama of the Love Song World, transporting us to new and wonderful worlds full of tenderness and passion.

Whether you’ve happened upon one of his masterful ballads while listening to Spotify, the radio, or have a 12 disc auto-changer loaded with Lionel’s albums of affection and conviction (like I used to), at some point Lionel Richie has changed your life for the better.

At least you may have thought so.

I know I once did.

But I’m here to tell you how we’ve never been more wrong. About anything.

I recently made a horrifying discovery about our beloved balladeer.

What I found is highly disturbing.

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Happy Easter!

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3 Reasons Why I’d Rather Have a Colonoscopy Than Sit in a Group Brainstorm.

Your reasons may vary. Or maybe not.

(read on medium.com)

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What Not to Do About Depression.

“For the last two years, depression has had a profound effect on my life and my family’s. And I’ve never really spoken up about it.

But I am now.

After years of overworking, the loss of both my parents, the stress of my son’s four open heart surgeries, and my wife’s chronic pain, I found myself in a void. A pretty deep void.

I’m sure each person’s combination of chaos is different, and many people have been through much worse, but these are the circumstances that set me off in a way I was totally unprepared for.

I’m not telling you this so you feel bad for me. I’m telling you so you know what NOT to do if depression is trying to rear its evil head in your life.

The truth is, I did everything wrong.

I didn’t stay in check with my own mental state. I stopped doing the things I enjoyed. I shut myself off from the world. I told myself that I’d just push through it. I didn’t ask for help.

In hindsight, those were some hefty mistakes.

Because depression is sneaky.

It creeps up on you like a shadow moving across a room at the end of the day. At first, it’s almost comforting. Comforting to sleep, to shut out the world, to pretend it will all be okay tomorrow.

Little do you realize that a sort of personal purgatory is taking shape in your mind. And once you do, it’s too late.

The shadow is no more. There is only darkness.

If you’ve ever experienced the deep, dark recesses of the disease, you know I’m not exaggerating. And I’m not talking about feeling like shit about yourself for a few days or a spell of seasonal depression.

This stuff is way more potent.

It distorts reality. It convinces you of untruths. It makes living seem unbearable. And makes living with you unbearable.

This is why I feel it’s important to share what I have learned. I call them Depression Don’ts...

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Writing Rhythm

This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. It’s like a record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that bums with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals—sounds that say listen to this, it is important.

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No matter what your goal is, hang this on your wall, make it your desktop pict, staple it to your pillow, have it tattooed to the inside of your forearm, make it into a sweater for your dog or cat, have your Grandma text it to you daily, spell it out in your Alpha-Bits cereal every morning, just read this often.

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Stop fucking around with the space-time continuum.

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Brilliant work by Goodby from 2002.

(H/T to Gari Cruze!)