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PatSeg

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32. Oh yes

Wed May 6, 2026, 11:36 AM

16 hrs ago

I can't be up and hopeful all the times, especially as you said "the world is falling down around us". I certainly don't need scolding. It is reasonable and sane to have feelings of hopelessness under such overwhelming, extreme conditions.

That doesn't mean I don't have moments of optimism. However, I don't think it is healthy to suppress valid negative feelings. It should be okay to say "I'm exhausted and for now, I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Tomorrow I may feel differently."

I am open to positive outcomes even if I can't see them at the present time, so for now I'm trying to take it one day at a time.

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Oh yes PatSeg 16 hrs ago #32

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