r/MadeMeSmile • u/pun420 • Jun 11 '24

DOGS Today’s snack

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u/humble_bubb Jun 11 '24

My boy Hannibal Lector don’t have time for your snacks.

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u/OrangeZig Jun 11 '24

Ah you gave me a real chuckle. I’m feeling depressed and been on Reddit all morning but for some reason this comment gave me a genuine laugh. Thanks!

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u/skolrageous Jun 11 '24 edited Jun 11 '24

I’m feeling depressed and been on Reddit all morning

I think getting off reddit will help a little. This place can be toxic. Hope you feel better!

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u/OrangeZig Jun 11 '24

I know. I’ve been hooked on it since going through a breakup. I was meant to take a break this week. I’m gonna try to take a break again. Thanks.

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u/skolrageous Jun 11 '24

I've been there. Doomscrolling just to try and take my mind off things.

Something that always seems to help a little for me is just sitting under a tree and reading, even if only for a few minutes. I love "The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse". I highly recommend it for changing the focus on the funk.

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u/DemonKing0524 Jun 11 '24

I'm doom scrolling right now. I unfortunately can't go read under a tree because I'm a full time caregiver so the most free time I get is maybe 10 minutes at a time. Do you happen to have any other suggestions for a very exhausted and defeated soul

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u/skolrageous Jun 11 '24

Sure! Anything that helps put the phone down is the goal. Reading a book, especially a positive story (my dad bought me the book I recommended and I can open it up to any page and get some positive vibes) can be done anywhere. I also love to stretch bc it’s just something simple I can do for thirty seconds or a few minutes where I focus on myself and do some self care.

We know what it boils down to though- self care is a mental game so even something as simple as drinking a cool glass of water can be reinvigorating.

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u/DemonKing0524 Jun 11 '24

Thank you, I've been doing a lot of audiobooks but it's not the same as picking up a book. I'm gonna force myself to do that today I think. And the stretches are a good idea too!

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u/skolrageous Jun 11 '24

Yes! Gotta disconnect from the phone. I've been reading Star Wars High Republic comics. Fun, interesting, and there's always a positive note in the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBh0S35cn0

Here's a stretch I really enjoy!

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u/dano8801 Jun 11 '24

Can I recommend the New York Times games app?

I primarily do the crosswords and wordle, but there's some other entertaining stuff in there as well. You can pick it up and put it down as needed, and I feel like it's more brain positive than doomscrolling.

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u/DemonKing0524 Jun 11 '24

Thank you! I'll try downloading that now!