Legit call for help

idcawom · 2020-08-20T16:18:42+00:00

People would usually say to search for a sports club, go to the gym, improve your culinary skills, but at the moment it's pretty hard to do most of the things.

You should try at home activities, like playing videogames, watching movies, or something like that.

TigPlaze · 2020-08-20T16:25:11+00:00

Don't hurt yourself. If you need to call suicide crisis in North America, the number is:

1-800-273-8255

If you're not in N.America, do an Internet search for such a number in your country.

It's tougher to hook up with people during covid. Try online meet ups with common interests. Just make sure to talk with someone, even if you have to call that number.

Hirudin · 2020-08-20T18:58:16+00:00

If you aren't exercising right now, I recommend at least starting with that. Getting those endorphins flowing can reset your outlook considerably.

virulentcovid · 2020-08-20T16:18:58+00:00

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gantz_au · 2020-08-20T17:25:42+00:00

I'm in the same position. I live in a town far away from everything and everyone else and I live alone.

I've been doing a lot of creative things while on lockdown. I mean, I don't believe I'm any good, but the things I write and draw, etc aren't for anyone else, they're for me.

On top of that, when I practice enough, I notice that I am getting better, even if it is slowly. Creative expression is always a good way to go.

Alcibiadestiny · 2020-08-20T16:19:46+00:00

You're alone temporarily, my friend.

Start joining things.

Doesn't matter lockdown-wise; the key to being the new guy is to join 100 different things; you'll stay in 5 or so, bit meet lots of people along the way.

As for covid- it won't last; see 1918 for an analogue. Meanwhile, Zoom friends are a start.

Volunteer, join, sign-up..just start.

Also- you have friends in other places. TALK TO THEM.

Remember- suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Act. Count your blessings; if you have your health and loved ones, you are blessed. Ask any quadrapalegic.

Good luck. You are NOT alone!

ChivalricChuck · 2020-08-20T18:42:19+00:00

Hey I'm right there with you. Seriously. Some people can handle it better than others. I stayed in my apt for 2 months straight just working out and doing whatever the fuck. I thrived. My friend had to self quarantine for 5 days because he thought he caught the Rona and he nearly lost his mind. You might consider looking for a new line work, which is not exactly ideal at this time, if your current job isn't working for you.

Noogisms · 2020-08-20T17:57:39+00:00

I read books when I'm lonely/bored.

ScoutSteiner · 2020-08-20T18:22:24+00:00

Have you considered going into IT?

I'm a self taught Developer, currently Senior Software Developer.

I get head hunted on a weekly basis.

PaPaKAPture · 2020-08-20T18:34:23+00:00

get yourself into PC gaming.

mushmyhead · 2020-08-20T16:15:06+00:00

Get an xbox.

Beneficial_Garage · 2020-08-20T19:04:29+00:00

Paint the ceiling, fix a push mower. Hell. Learn martial arts. There should be somebody on YouTube doing instructionals. But don't check yourself out. There's always another option. But don't give up.

Philosophipster · 2020-08-20T23:47:09+00:00

So many good ideas here, but the real question is: what do you want?

NLP or Maslow’s pyramid helped me sort my shit out. Not everything is easy to fix, but at least you can figure out why you’re not happy, right now. And start changing the course.

Might help to spend this time analyzing your thoughts. Buy or use a jotter and a pen, write down what keeps your mind busy (or makes it go crazy). Specially at night if you cant get to sleep. Id recommend starting a routine.

A simple half hour daily routine could look like this:

Get up a the same time every day, your rhythm will take care of your sleep cycle. Just be sure to train yourself to stop hitting snooze. Start the morning with a glass of water to compensate the dehydration, do 10 mins of bodyweight exercise (say try 4 sets of 5 or 10 pushups, situps, dips on your bed side, squats, with 30 sec between full sets) and make your bed after you shower. Dont do it for anyone but yourself tho.

And def make an exercise and maybe even an eating routine in your calendar, be as detailed as possible (exercises, reps, food, what to buy, cook, etc). Just to remind yourself. And take the planning seriously, but dont be too hard on yourself if you fail to stick to it in the beginning tho. We all do. So just stick with it.

Now you have all the time in the world to build routines, master your time, sharpen your ambitions, reshape your belief systems, switch goals, aim yourself at the right future prospect and come out of this corona business on top mentally and physically.

But any hard routine like coding, writing, playing an instrument or random work, will need other routines to stack on, so start with an easy half to one hour one. And start planning others around the eating schedule once that’s up and running. Dont rush it tho. Routines take 2-3 weeks to sink in if kept up properly.

Up for chatting and brainstorming if that helps!

Joroda · 2020-08-20T18:56:16+00:00

Get a few good hobbies together like building model cars, learning a programming language, gaming, etc.

Chakra_Devourer · 2020-08-20T19:02:40+00:00

Not sure if you can find remote work. Do you have a software that can record video? Maybe try making a walkthrough of some PC game and post it on youtube? Got some cash and willing to take the risk? Invest in crypto.

jamesjk1234 · 2020-08-20T19:11:17+00:00

Chess. I highly recommend chess.

Miklotran · 2020-08-20T20:20:27+00:00

Do jiu jitsu if you can find a gym that is open...that change my life when I move to a city, not knowing anyone.

PossibleRussian · 2020-08-20T22:13:57+00:00

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TruePolarWanderer · 2020-08-20T22:25:08+00:00

All things pass, this will too.

Online learning. Maybe set up a schedule with classes for yourself. There are free degrees on udemy.

Also sign up for AWS web services account. They have a whole lot of free classes.

Try some design using open source software such as qgis or blender.

Are you young enough to join the military?

Can you volunteer to deliver food to the elderly?

You can make it through to next year there will be a vaccine.

skyloxi · 2020-08-20T22:55:07+00:00

learn a craft bro

neroalnilam · 2020-08-20T23:01:22+00:00

I feel you dude. I just purchased my own condo and it’s been lonely man and haven’t been able to hookup internet or cable. I’m lost my shit too bro

imazed54 · 2020-08-21T02:47:06+00:00

what city? dm me and ill talk to you

Lurkingnopost · 2020-08-21T04:53:43+00:00

Try to get some project to occupy your mind and thoughts. Perhaps learning a new language which you can (tentatively) do online with several types of programs.

Armyspc · 2020-08-21T04:57:11+00:00

You have a home so that's a start. Apply for unemployment/welfare and after you get it immediately start looking for a job (a real man doesn't leech on other taxpayers money unless he's absolutely desperate). Any job. Once you start earning money play some video games and make online friends or do outdoor activities like fishing or hiking. Save every penny you don't absolutely have to spend and eventually use those savings for further education in a trade job or a degree that is realistic in terms of financial return (also do research on grants and scholarships). Also get a dog if possible. This will help you with responsibility and it's a bonus friend. This won't be an easy path but if you follow it and stick to it, the reward is a thousand-fold. I believe in you. Also DM me if you want to talk.

usnraptor · 2020-08-21T07:14:15+00:00

Some day when you're neck deep in stress and responsibilites, you'll reflect on this time as "the good old days."

anonyree · 2020-08-21T10:07:06+00:00

mountain biking, videogames etc. league of legends and overwatch. overwtach has voice coms. great for covid times.

llama_in_space · 2020-08-21T10:36:55+00:00

same. ive kept myself busy by learning stuff with anki. idle hands aren't really the devil's work but it doesn't hurt to work on yourself!

virulentcovid · 2020-08-21T12:19:43+00:00

Thanks for all the replies, I just woke up. I don't even have the energy to clean my house.

2020-08-21T12:52:11+00:00

Relax mate, read a book, get on your grind, learn something new, get busy. You’ll be okay. “This too shall pass” my friend”

DesolationX1234 · 2020-08-21T14:52:57+00:00

Ok similar experience in my early 20s when I was on exchange in Pennsylvania. I didn't know anyone in Philadelphia and I was forced to study day and night to maintain my grades. The way I fixed it was by doing 3 things, 1) One night stands 2) Gym/Sports clubs/college sports (if you aren't in college try joining a casual league) 3) learning a new skill (I learnt a few new econ theorems)

EEEGuba69 · 2020-08-21T19:05:24+00:00

Just try some shit, i got into wood carving, and do it for my relatives games, console VR PC, all great, go camping or whatever, even like 2-3 days alone, you wont be focused on bad thoughts, and idk, think of sth you like and stuff associated with it, I sometimes dance alone with dumbells when im bored, honestly, if u dont know what to do exactly or are just still bored, dm me (others too) i can talk to you, maybe ill come up with sth else or ill just talk with you about random or not so random shit

hrm0894 · 2020-08-22T09:16:04+00:00

I've been doing what you're describing for years and never felt any better! Life is peaceful.

CaptainQuicksc0pe · 2020-08-22T13:02:47+00:00

Death Note

roflcopt0rz_returns · 2020-08-24T10:30:08+00:00

As long as you're working and getting money you can make it through.

What you need to do is find hobbies. Video games, read books, exercise, etc. If you need to talk to people, there are plenty of online forums (like this one). If you really need to talk to people face to face, try to organize on online forums and find like-minded people in your area so you can meet. I say "like-minded" because of the kung flu scare still going around and you'll run into corona karens and cucks who will snitch on you for breaking quarantines. but for example if you go to thedonald and say "hey I live in buttfucknowhere Montana does anyone wanna meet up to talk some shit" and majority of people on TD that live nearby may say OK and won't snitch because TD doesn't buy into the corona scare. Of course you will be doxxing yourself if you want to try and meet with people face to face so be careful.

Title	Legit call for help
Author	virulentcovid
Upvotes	59
Comments	48
Date	August 20, 2020 4:11 PM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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