Hey I'm sure you're feeling this a million more times than me but this whole thing has got me so down. I keep being amazed by how much this fandom stuff affects my mental health. And fuck I just need some positivity and hope. Any suggestions?
Honestly, running a blog and having depression makes you immune to it (to a point). I’m sorry it’s affecting you too, I’ve definitely had slumps in the past so I feel ya man.
I guess it also depends on what kind of positivity you need?
For in-fandom stuff I can direct you towards a couple posts that I’ve made that really solidify the belief that it’s not over and the lost special could exist for me. (those are the only ones i can think of off the top of my head, lmk if you want more)
Art is something that usually makes me happy, so you can also look through my art tag and send some appreciation to the creators!
If you’re looking for more of a distraction from goings on, I would suggest rereading your favorite fics, or going through my fic tag if you want some new material (be sure to leave comments/kudos if you like it!)
Possibly read the original Holmes stories if you’re into that
I live with a cat who is very needy so a snuggle with him always chases away the blues, even if only temporarily, so you could do the same if you’ve got pets.
For some reason this song is really helpful me when I need to wallow for a bit, it helps me get the tears out when they’re being stubborn. Plus it sounds amazing (Estelle and AJ Michalka?? yes please) and its gay and catchy and calming and has a really good message, even if it’s not specifically relevant to the situation. I always feel better afterwards
Just know that only people with the strongest opinions will stand out (it’s stats 101), but they’re only the loudest, not the most-correct. It can be overwhelming at times, but in a week, or tomorrow, or even in a few hours, the dust will settle and it’ll be easier to see that things aren’t as dark as they seem right now.
There might be one or two people who make you feel down, but there will always be 100 more to lift you back up. Let me know if you wanna talk, or you need more suggestions!
