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[–] Dadifer@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The antidote is gratitude for the small moments and the things we do have.

[–] adhd_traco@piefed.social 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I also think better experiences help. I.e. telling some friends specifically what you struggle with, they will work with it. And so when in doubt in the future, you can recall the times where asking for help was totally fine with certain people.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This assumes friends.

[–] adhd_traco@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Hey, I know sometimes you really have no one to talk to and I don't wanna minimize that. Writing helps, or talking to animals, or, you know just other aspects of life. For me anyway. And I can't possibly make an all encompassing statement here that fits every situation.

But things change, and beliefs like "I can't trust anyone" can change to "I can trust this person with that", as people show up in life who are different. It doesn't have to be a friend either, can be a therapist or similar who is different from the rest, where you can actually tell them something. Or somebody in a shared hobby, etc.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This assumes I desire friends.

[–] adhd_traco@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago

Alright, buddy, mate technical

I also think better experiences help. I.e. telling some friends

It doesn’t have to be a friend either

[–] Dadifer@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Yes, connection is key with those who have earned the right to hear it.