My therapist told me to 'do the work' and sit with my uncomfortable feelings.

So I added them to my calendar for next Tuesday at 3 PM, right after laundry.

I've been working on my emotional regulation in therapy

Now I can cry about my student loans in a more intentional way

My parents asked if I'm saving for a down payment.

I told them I'm saving for the societal collapse – feels more realistic.

I was having an existential crisis about the future of humanity.

Then I remembered I have a group chat dedicated to complaining about rising gas prices, and suddenly everything felt a little more manageable.