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I know there's literally a place on my main profile called, "About me". But you can't really write much there. It looks all clumped up and crappy. I should probably get into my layout and change 'about me' to something else.
Anyway...
I'm older and I'm here because I was on the original myspace. It's like there are two separate groups here who never talk to each other... teenagers, and the people who are 30+ who used this back in 2006. If I'm in a group I guess it's the older group. Because I'm older.
I'm an intp who is reclusive in real life. I'm very prone to depression and have moderate social anxiety. I was on meds for a few years, but 3 years ago I told my psychiatrist, "Thanks but no thanks", got off the meds, and cured myself by exercising a whole bunch and running a million miles. I mean, sort of cured myself. Close enough for me. So based on my background I really like trying to help people who have depression and think the mental community fails them miserably.
I live in the USA but I moved here when I was 10 from the UK. I'm still not convinced I like it here to tell the truth, but the UK has changed a good deal since I was growing up so I'm not sure where I would like to live.
I guess I can write about my likes and so on in the appropriate places on my profile. I'm just winging it here.
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angel_wings..*
Hey. I'm also one of the kids online in mid 2000s. Really interesting what you wrote about your going off meds and exercising more to help you feel better. I have struggled with the same things ever since I can remember or even knew what it was. Would be interesting to know more about your journey. Regards!
Nightfall
Ah, I didn’t know you were from the UK originally.
I live in the UK, but was born in Croatia.
People are scattered all over nowadays.
Are you still in the US? Things there have changed considerably in the year since you first wrote this blog post.
Yes, I'm near New York now. I was born in Wolverhampton though and lived in Banbury (don't know if you're familiar with it) until I was 10.
Well, it's certainly been.. what's the word... volatile here over the past year. Luckily though there are limits to what the political situation in Washington can change for the average person, as a lot of things are determined not by the federal government but the states. There is conflict going on in California, but I'm as far away from there as you are from me. I think there's some weirdness now going on with passports, too, but again that's not something the average person uses every day.
So I'm in a blue state, sort of left leaning. In day to day life, there's no difference between now and a year ago though of course I'm worried about the likelihood of war or of the country fracturing in such a way that it becomes hard to just live everyday life. I try not to dwell on that though, as it's not something I can change and so I'd be stressing myself out for no reason.
Still though, I'd never have thought we'd be here 25 years ago, but you just never know what might be down the road.
How is the UK these days? Generally when the US gets involved in silliness of some kind the UK get dragged into it, too.
by Vicky; ; Report
I have been to Banbury. :)
Have travelled across the UK a lot over the years (28 in total). I’m looking to move up north from London soon-ish.
Much like anywhere these days, standards in the UK are eroding. Still a great place to live, on the whole.
And you are correct, we seem to fall in line and follow the US like an obedient dog. Our current PM is particularly careful to stay in your president’s good graces, so we’ll likely get involved in the latest developing crisis at some point. Not the will of the people at all, but hey, who cares what the people think or want (until the election nears, that is)!
I do hope that the US does not descend into a civil war, though who knows anything anymore. We are living in crazy times. Be vigilant, be prepared, stay safe.
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Seal42
Hello! I’m so happy to meet another former myspacer!
Kudos to you for taking control of your mental health. Physical fitness along with a healthy diet can work miracles. Combine that with positive stimuli like an interesting hobby or chumming it up with SpaceHey friends and you have a recipe for success :).
Yes, I'm still working on finding a creative hobby that keeps me engaged. The running is great, but I need something that's mental and constructive. I've tried a few things, doing a YouTube channel, writing stories for and with my son (which is fun and constructive but isn't *quite* it), trying to write a game. It's the one missing piece of the puzzle.
Perhaps the search itself is the fun part.
Anyway, it's great meeting you!
by Vicky; ; Report
I hear you. I became heavily focused on exercise maybe 7 years ago which has since morphed into a dedicated strength training regimen. Now I’m just trying to find that elusive hobby that will keep me engaged. Not that I have a lot of time availability for a hobby right now, but I found myself looking ahead and realizing that my kids were going to be all grown up in 10 years… the inevitable conclusion being that I’ll have a ton of free time on my hands.
Could be a mid-life crises? Lol
Oh and thank you, it’s great meeting you too :)
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