Where is the review? · 8:00pm Jun 9th, 2016
Hey, guys.
You've probably figured out by now that... There was no Critique review yesterday. I wish I had an explanation. A good explanation. That I had forgotten or ran out of time.
The truth is... I couldn't do it. I tried to do it and I just couldn't. I'd stare at the screen trying to read the story or find a story to review, and I'd lost the passion for it. I've lost the passion for a lot of things actually. Reading, writing, reviewing.
And I know that's due to my depression. Many of you may not know this, but I suffer from depression. I have for the past three years now. I am currently in the recovery stages. Have been for a year now. But since, April, I don't know if you've noticed, but the reviews have been... not as good. At least in my mind. I feel like, I'm rushing them. I'm not being as funny as I could be. The jokes aren't as funny. I feel like... I'm letting you guys down. And I'm really, really sorry.
I wish I had an idea what to say. I want to keep doing this, but ... I have no passion for it. I've lost it. I wish I could tell you guys that I'll be back next week and I'll have a new review up, but... I'm honestly not sure if or when I will bring the Critique back. I wish I could say it's soon. I hope it's soon.
And until then, I am so very sorry. I know a lot of you look forward to them and I'm really sorry. I know I say sorry a lot and I do apologize about that. But, I hope that I can get some of my passion back soon. As for my depression, I am getting some help. I'm not going anywhere, I'm okay on that end, but... I'm struggling. And I ask for your patience, because you guys are great and wonderful and just good people.
Take care of yourselves. I hope to see you all soon.
Completely understood, mate. Here's to hoping you find that passion again someday.
I understand completely. Take all the time you need, and I hope to see you find your passion again.
And if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm just a PM away.
Bro... you don't need to apologize...
(Hugs)
*hugs*
There is nothing worse than suffering from depression and it makes you lose your passion for something you love. It's ok, I think we all have been there. Hell, I was there for close to 8 years. It can be a horrible thing to go through. But, don't worry, we aren't forcing you to do anything. Take your time to recover, recharge, and relax. Don't think about it for a while, do something else, and who knows, maybe one day you'l discoveryour passion again/ Then ou'll see, we'll all be ready to recieve you again with a big smile and a laugh.
So, don't worry, you'll find it again, but don't rush it. Just enjoy your life *Hugs*
Depression. From some of my PMs you know I have dealt with it, and still am at times.
To me depression is like an inner self defeating bully, one that needs to be kicked in the head a few times to be put in its place.
I know it is like a monkey on one's shoulder distracting you from things that you feel are important to you.
It can also take of the form of a warm comforting blanket one does not want to take off, in fear of having to face to cold world without it covering you from it. Once it has a hold, and suffocates a person from feeling even the good things in life, it is hard to take off.
Unfortunately depression does that as well. It can keep you from noticing many of the good things in life. This is something I personally know.
Talk about a person having to face one's demons. But in a way that is almost what it is. Facing one's inner demons.
It is also so hard for each person to know just what everyone else face in their lives daily. So it's not like some random words of advice from a person who means well can help fix what is going on with another person so easily. Though it is nice to know some do care enough to at least try.
So like others here have said, do what you feel you must. Take your time. I don't think any of us here are so disappointed at not seeing another review. Mostly not while knowing you are struggling with some of your own life's uncertainties, and other personal problems.
Sure, and seeing how I typically spew out loads of bad puns, that I for one am going to notice. Nope, I still been finding your reviews funny to read. Perhaps it is just that inner Critique in you that is making you second guess yourself, and makes you feel you need to step it up a bit, and be better than you feel you have of late.
This is not always a bad thing. As you have said, the main reason why you give your criticism in your reviews is to let others know what they have done can be better. And I have said before that I can see that. I would not have been following your reviews after the one you did on one of mine if I didn't think so. And I still do.
Not at all.
How many times have I said that I was going to quit writing only to pick it back up again in time.
You have been doing these reviews for some time now. Maybe you just need to take a breather from it. Maybe even a month or two.
If you do feel like doing this again by then, we will be waiting. If not, it's not the end of the world for any of us, if you wish to be doing something else with your life.
It might not be so bad for you if you did decide to do something else that you feel will be more beneficial to what you may won't to see happen in your life.
Well, that is great news. News that you have some help with what you are dealing with, and you feel this is only temporary.
You got it.
I for one am glad you happen to think so.
Will do. And chow till then.
That's sad to hear, but we understand. You've been providing entertaining content every week for how long now/ Without getting paid. I think you deserve a brake.
Heack if I was able to produce writings with the consistency you do, I might have actually completed something by now.
Hey man, I'm sorry to hear this, and though everyone else here has better advice regarding depression, try fighting it with writing. It's what helped me years ago.
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Thank you all for your wonderful support. You have no idea how much it means to me that you all care so much. And I really am happy to have such wonderful people to call my friends. I really am happy to have you all. I am still working on getting back into things. I'm seeing a doctor about my depression, still going to group therapy and just ... trying to get through this difficult hurdle. I hope I get back soon. Until then, take care of yourselves.
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Hugs. :)
I'm sorry you've been having so much trouble creating things. I think we'll all understand you needing to take a break. Best of luck, and all my prayers.
perhaps you need to try using someone other that the Critique for a while? Letting out anger can be beneficial but talking as a more cheerful person might be a nice change of pace.
Hey.
We've got your back on this man! Stay strong!