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Discussion Thread 🎪 Saturday 28 March 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 3 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Lately I feel like I’m drowning. Slogging through life with all the responsibility to deal with it but none of the control required. Can’t I get a break?

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This grief counseling is likely going to consist of ✨10 sessions under a mental health plan ✨ (with out of pocket fees 💸)

I’m going to borrow a weighted blanket and see if that acts as some kind of thunder shirt, and am considering a cheap lava lamp for night. No idea if these things help or just yoink money

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

so many hugs

is it possible you can have a rest and watch some movies or listen to some music?

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Thanks, I will. Tonight might just have to be rest