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My room.
I suffer from severe depression and have a really hard time with cleaning and doing other kinds of household work. My room have been this messy for several months beacause i cant push myself to take care of it. But this friday i decided to finally do it!
Three days later...
You can finally see that i have a floor! Say hi to my teddy Nalle on the bed!
I know its not a big victory, but for me it means the world to just be able to have my door open if people come over.
I feel so at peace right now, just wanted to share with all of you wonderful imgurians!
Me 1 - Depression 0!
dolewhip5
Congrats @OP, you made BBC! I like how they even say your username is OP... http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37276821
Brizzly1146
If you don't already try going on walks or runs outside, or any type of physical activity really. It helps boost your mood. Good luck!
smarmageddon
largehadroncollisions
The BBC thinks you're actually called @OP :
bolognasandwich
Hi, Nalle!! Mine is Beary. OP, exercise and get sunlight, please!!
PeachyPanic
Nalle seems much more comfortable now :B
shrothgarisboss
Congrats man, it's a tough fight but you're on the right track!
errobbie
How the fuck did you sleep on that bed?
thiskiwicanfly
You just do, when i was in the depths of sepression you tend to sleep in the fetal position so a bed full of shit doesnt matter
thiskiwicanfly
Depression*
Hemelsblauw
Good for you @OP. This is major!
nednednedned
This post made it on to BBC news. They think your username is @OP
oribakeikipan
I was literally just coming on to comment that lol so funny
BrotherhoodOfTheTaco
I had no idea I was depressed.
asapG00se
Good shit dude! Keep up the good work, you're one cool dude and don't let bitch ass depression get to you. Make depression YOUR BITCH!! 1/2
asapG00se
I hope that was somewhat motivating for you. You got this dude
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
It was! Thank you!
saintjocks
Feels good doesnt it a clean house/room
dabone5
I find that when I clean I find stuff I completely forgot I had, lol
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
So good!!!
pixler82
I too suffer from depression and I know how hard it is to function. You rock and you're an inspiration!
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mindfunkie
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aminarra
Good on ya! Cleaning is the first to go when my depression flares and cleaning is one of the things that can feel good in the depths
bluesmcgroove
Just did a bit of cleaning myself this morning, my meds are finally kicking all the way in again. You can do it, @op
aynomedigas
Good for you! What meds have helped you if you don't mind me asking? do you have depression and ADD or OCD? Curious. Thx so much
Pushpushki
This isn't my place to say, but it is just an observation and maybe advice? Cut down on the caffeine if possible. The highs are not worth 1/
Pushpushki
the lows that come afterwards. 2/2
odonata
So true! My life is much better after getting off the caffeine roller coaster.
HD2composer
read that as "cocaine roller coaster" and was still happy for you
nonconfessionalbear
I've been suffering from bouts of depression and dealing with an eating disorder and my place is in disarray. This is inspiring
colognethedragon
You can do it!
nonconfessionalbear
I think so too. Going to be rainy and crappy out the next few days... perfect opportunity!
RadicalBananas
Keep pushing @OP I believe in you.
bufferkiller
Every victory should be celebrated. Good on you, OP.
tedsredcowboyboots
Nice job! Try to do this more often, you'll be surprised at how much it helps living in a clean environment. Helps me a fuckton.
Sugarcrotch
thats a small room
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Well you're not wrong!
Mypatronusisyourmother
Not gonna lie, I absolutely love love love your room.
Sugarcrotch
looks like a closet o.o are you harry potter?
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
How big are your closet??!! Maybe i am Harry Potter, i just dont know it yet!
Sugarcrotch
well mine now is pretty small but the last place i rented had a walk in closet that was about the same size
Sugarcrotch
although it was shaped weird
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Shit, thats one big closet...
BenjaminT247
Good job @OP , 1 step at a time, 1 small victory after another, is what will get you through this (: i wish you the best
thefireyanus
Can confirm my room used to look like this but now I clean it every 4 weeks instead of every 3 months. still messy but I'm getting there
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
<3
toomuchjava
Open the blinds in the morning. Helps me out of bed when I don't want to move. I never regret it
MahKetchups
Are you finnish just wondering because that Nalle word and congrats!
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
No, im from sweden! Nalle means teddy in swedish! (maybe it does in finnish aswell?)
quantfysik
Tänkte precis fråga om du var svensk :) kämpa på!!
quadrum
I didn't know this, even though I've studied swedish several years :D
kekeplasteri
Nalles are the best people :)
Rosisen
I figured out that you are a swede when I saw the bag from akademibokhandeln
thecoolguywiththestuffandthethings
jag älskar min nalle björn, minä rakastan nalle karhuani, i love my teddy bear.
MahKetchups
Teddy is Nalle in finnish :D
peterhjp
Mediciner är inte fult. Krya på dig.
Bajskorv
Min heter gos-nalle ????
disinfectantrum
Like Teddy bear or like a Swedish/Finnish version of Theodore?
TheOnlyKraken
Teddy bear. Winnie the Pooh is Nalle Puh in Finnish.
JumpyJoey
Swedish, too
disinfectantrum
That's weird. Teddy and Winnie are names, not adjectives. It's weird to have a completely different name for it.
Kittysaurolophus
Congrats OP! I know how fucking hard it can be. You rock!
lurklord
What's hard about it? Just pick up the trash? It takes the same effort to keep it clear as it does to keep it fuckey
khufudude
How old are you? Have you never learned how much longer it takes to clean a mess, than to make one?
FuckYeahImAwesome
I know too, it sucks! It's not a small victory it's a medium sized one
sikkwittet
Moved to a bigger and better place. Its hard to pay rent, but atleast im happy and continue with life instead of coming home and feeling bad
Sandeytoes
Struggling myself, good job.
B166er72
I wish i had this Power for my self.
hmaclaren
It's all about the little victories!
StanAlexandru
its a win op, try and stay with some of your friends more, maybe move in with one of them it could help you even more.
Waidonut
Also I know it's hard, but if you have just one person you can think would help you, ask for help, it's ok to need help.
AgainAndAGengar
currently going through this myself. congrats! proud of you
SteadySpiff
One time I let wet laundry sit in a hamper for a month. Pretended it would just go away. Depression is weird and shitty but you'll overcome
shadowmech89
1/2) For me, it's finishing a technical paper that my supervisor told me to do a month ago. (I'm a Masters student.)
shadowmech89
2/2) I'm always ok for the experiment part, however, I always find it hard to write down my observations.
MindRape
Agreed, on a side note: fuck Pepsi
Daneish1
Don't drink Pepsi cola, cause Pepsi cola sucks!
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
\m/. <3
UrsaUrsa
Hey @op, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAZ9R2t5Jd0 something to lift your spirit further! :)
ohhkittehh
For real I know the feeling. Proud of you! A great feeling, I try to remember it for the next wave
fblurbg
You even got a one night stand!
DrowningInWookieVag
I like to blast my favorite music and just get it all done at once and work out as well, try it sometime.. it's incredibly satisfying!
ThatMomentWhenImgurJokesAreOnlyFunnyToImgurians
My room is the same way, can only keep it clean for a few days though :/
IamMeWasTaken
hope all the support helps you out <3
Normandie
WhyleKat
OP, my room was hauntingly similar for months.
ThatTingleUpYourSpineAfterYouPee
As someone currently in a similar phase... \m/
istealeverythingfromtumblr
Cleaning is a huge step in the right direction. For me, a clean room makes me feel lighter and I hope it does the same for you!
SocialistGurkan
I'm proud of you @OP, you did really good! ttp://i.imgur.com/5TzUr1B.gif
LongtimeLurker148
Good freaking job my dude
rainbowcoloredpoop
Not a big victory my ass! Every step in the right direction is a victory, and the difference between the two pics is huge! Be proud! :)
Muzzleshield
Great job @OP keep giving depression the ol one two, show it who the baddest bitch is
nodisco
Awesome work OP. Recommend reading Marie Kondos book - aimed at tidying, but is a great aid to generally getting control of your life.
BananaStairway
Congrats op!!! This is such a huge step and i am so so proud of you!!!
ColdWaterCrossing
Rock on my doot
BananaBard
Doot doot in the noot noot
Muzzleshield
Doot Doot in the noot noot for the hoot hoots
Yetanotherwaytoolongusername69
SpecimenSpiff
My god, you should've seen the filth I was living during my worst alcoholic years. Doritos bags half-full of vomit. Urine in beer cans.. >
TheBengalKatLady
Same here with drug abuse. Trash everywhere I'd just walk over it.
SpecimenSpiff
> Great job OP! Having a clean living area is such a big deal towards combatting depression. Keep it up. <3
Jonesssssss
Sometimes you just gotta change your surroundings. I bet you feel fresh now. Keep up this momentum. You're in control, always have been.
LikeTotallyNotTheNSA
Completely agree. But to get to that point can be internal hell. Did this over the weekend and the terrible feeling are slowly creeping back
Waidonut
Fight those demons. Busy yourself every time the thoughts come in, take a walk, do a mediative yoga video, sort your playlist, anything.
LikeTotallyNotTheNSA
Masturbate, masturbate, masturbate. Joking aside, thank you.
KtH91
If it works, why the hell not? I keep myself busy, not only with things that make me happy, but also things I find interesting or move me :)
UrsaUrsa
Best advice I can give you is to try and keep yourself busy! Do anything that brings any joy. For me, that works -most- of the time.
UrbanNinja
Nalle. Are you Swedish?
OscarHa
akademibokhandel-påsen avslöjade det
GoldAndGreenForests
Eller hur, jag tänkte samma sak :)
alohaahortensia
Dfuq såg inte ens den förnst nu
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
I sure am!
JohnGregorySpook
Living in lund?
MasterKiwi
Best name ever for a Teddybear.
alohaahortensia
Right behind Teddy björnen Fredriksson
MasterKiwi
Better than Björne.
alohaahortensia
Självklart
UrbanNinja
Tänkte väl det :)
jonhnefill
Vad trevligt :)
Lalael
Excellent! Maybe check out Unfuck your Habitat. She has lots of good advice/tips and it's geared towards people with depression and such. :)
soGimalmostH
Went through and gave everyone with a . a up vote because chances are they also want the advice. Seeing them at 0 was depressing.
shadow0519
This is so awesome. I've never heard of her and her website is already life changing. Oh Imgur. What would I do without you
amoeba15
There's apps for it for iOS and Android as well.
thingssomeonesays
Just installed the app. So awesome!
BiggieShakur
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queencute
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woah2847583
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antarikshYatri
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eggspectation
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stargirlxoxo
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sarahlyzzibeth
cool!
TriSarahtops1228
I needed this too
TheBreadmaster
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MyHouseOnMars
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CheeseIsNaturesFudge
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FantomenK
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funkmaster40
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coolbeanslooseit
Depressing dot
inmat
Hug dot?
lipstickninja
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turnball365
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Thatchapdean
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kakao13
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BeetsByDwight
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DONTsendtits
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crazycatlady14
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phonedog365
Will check it out. Thx.
zelekt
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bradthedev
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lucysanfi
yay!
letsplaytheblamegame
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NonConformistFlamingo
That is the best thing I have ever seen, thank you so much.
Zalejin
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tembahisarmsopen
Dot
AmberRaven
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deathimage
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darnyoulikeasock
I need to check this out
cautiion
Dot dot
enomis28
. thanks :)
crayon98
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BiasedFortuna
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DaCareBearStare
newusernamebecuz
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MyNameIsToaster
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bovanshi
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JasonLevis
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mullenwm
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FourDeathSavingThrows
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Racack
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monkster
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Nakkimakkara
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justanotherjimmy
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skirtsanddesserts
. I need something ....anything
HelloPizzaMyOldFriend
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dodgergirl8
Thank you for some advice! I need some help with this exact problem and the shame I feel because if it.
Lalael
It's rough. It sometimes helps just knowing there are others out there feeling the same way. Cheers!
AbandonedOppossom
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DantesMinotaur
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anticippointment
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noteworthy1ne
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redbullvodka
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Squishyah
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GoshKarenYoureSoStupid
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clownfart33
Looks dope
PizzaDealer
Thx
ZenaXina
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27yoUGLYvirgin
I'm eating at a food joint and I just almost grunted at this name. Thank you.
Lalael
She's on Tumblr and also has a website. Try starting here: http://www.unfuckyourhabitat.com/welcome-packet/
natio2
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mantono
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BortymcBortfeis
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Katlamos
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MyDragonHeartedSpirit
DOT [Unfuck your habitat tumblr] (cleaning with depression)
CatGoesMeh
Thanks
Nooneinfamous
http://unfuckyourhabitat.tumblr.com/
colbyshmolby56
Thank you for sharing!
Hakosukaz
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elalu
I've never heard of this. Thanks for posting.
MalignantUpper2
I should check this out too, dot
creepylittlemermaid
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Lalael
Definitely. I like the mini challenges she does on Tumblr. "Go put away 10 thing near you. The internet will be here when you get back" :-D
mely1
Spent the last two days marathon cleaning, resented husband for neglecting laundry, today don't want to leave bed, am I doing this right?
Lalael
Not quite. ;-)
chuckles11
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diamondkat
My sister sent me this and I forgot about it. I need this.
Lalael
My sister sent it to me a couple of years ago! I bought us both the app in celebration! :-D
diamondkat
Does it help? I've bought apps and subscribed to email things before, I don't kept it up :(
Lalael
It can. I like the timer on it. And the random challenges can be nice. It's arranged by time. So like, "I have to leave in 5 minutes" (1/?)
Lalael
Pick a 5 minute challenge! Put 10 things away (or whatever). I mostly just bought it to support the lady. She'll have a book out next year.
diamondkat
I'll have to give it another try. The problem is deep down, I need to get it sorted.
TwinkleTwinklePatrickStar
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glittershit
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callmeLadyMoose
Thank you for saying this, I'll have to look them up. I have problems with anxiety, especially when I try to clean.
Lalael
Try starting here: http://www.unfuckyourhabitat.com/welcome-packet/ Don't expect perfection. You can do this!
MeAndCats
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cockrockets
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lavitaebella
thanks for the tip!
mindfunkie
thanks, im going to check it out also!
BatNipples
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ISellUsedPantiesToStrangersInDarkAlleys
Where do I find her? Blog? Tumbler? YouTube?
chickpeaparrot
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fluffernutter20
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itspronouncedjifnotgif
Tumblr
Axewhipe
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ISellUsedPantiesToStrangersInDarkAlleys
Thank you! :)
amoeba15
There are apps for iOS and Android or you can use Tumblr.
Iwishicouldthinkofacoolusername
Commenting for an answer
Lalael
She's on Tumblr and also has a website. Try starting here: http://www.unfuckyourhabitat.com/welcome-packet/
silentsam2325
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Nooneinfamous
http://unfuckyourhabitat.tumblr.com/
ISellUsedPantiesToStrangersInDarkAlleys
The question had already been answered, but think you :)
Nooneinfamous
Good! The more tools you have available when that black wave rolls in, the easier it is to grab one.
ISellUsedPantiesToStrangersInDarkAlleys
So very true!
Lalael
Tumblr, yes, but she also has a website. Check out the "welcome packet" http://www.unfuckyourhabitat.com/welcome-packet/
jheezysobreezy
Saved. Thanks for sharing a direct link here! :)
Lalael
Sure thing. If I'd known it was going to blow up like this I would have originally!
terrorista31
thank you!
Lalael
You got it! :-)
antarikshYatri
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EccentricNimoy
The tumblr of this is shit. All these before and "after", they move/put away a few things and are like "OMG soo better"
mely1
Website has more advice, tumblr more images
Lalael
I find it encouraging! It doesn't matter if your mess is big or small, "you are better than your mess"
EccentricNimoy
Yes, one is better than their mess. However, A pic of a couple things moved is not encouraging and mocks the whole concept.
Lalael
Most of the time I see major improvements from the before to after. *shrug*
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Thanks! I will check her out!
willworkforscoobysnacks
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RabbiRothschildren
Me . Too
babyfuzzy
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Lalael
I was about to caution you that she uses "adult" language, in case you couldn't tell by the name, and then I saw your username. hee hee
Muttmutt
So far I like her, she said. Don’t panic. Panic leads to fear, fear leads to procrastination, procrastination leads to the dark side
Lalael
She's not wrong. It's really impressive what you can get done in just 20 minutes if you focus.
justwatching
You need to let the sunshine in. It's pretty nice.
SirJack3
http://www.whompcomic.com/comic/room-for-imprisonment
JlHADJOE
Notice the first shot where there was a lot of sun? Depressed. Second pic, very little light, not depressed. Sun bad. Dark good!
CycloneSP
I work nights. what is this 'sun' thing you speak of?
BruisedCompassion
hahah
LukewarmBeans
I used to have near blackout curtains to wallow in the darkness.
circlebreaker
https://youtu.be/06X5HYynP5E?t=2m18s
SunShineCID
Thanks, :) here I am.
TinyTinly
For me the Sun makes me depressed, I can't enjoy the day with out it being gloomy. It's the revers of S.A.D.
amoeba15
Same. Though at the same time third shift isn't helping either. Just need gloomy daytime, not dark night.
SaintNicholas
Don't listen to him Op. Dark good. Light bad.
Octobutt
I'd like to air the room too... give it a breather esp when i feel that me room feel so stale and unmoving...
ChibiYui
Sunshine is awful, it burns us D:<
SunShineCID
Bringing that fire
zombiefuton
I always have my window open, and it helps so much (except during naked times...)
JoshVita
You should also leave it open when nakey times. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
NateintheNorth
Sunshine makes me sleepy. Weird?
SunShineCID
You're getting VEEEEEEERY sleepy. Very sleepy. Shhhhh...
cutepiku
Same for me. So warm, like being in a warm fuzzy blanket.
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Yeah but its dark and raining here in sweden, so maybe tomorrow! (Y)
KUURTLURNN
Get some vitamin D!!!!
LordCarna
That's the best time to open the window
Tenroads
Dark and rainy light is still better than light from lamps. Best wishes as you recover!
VagineJustice
Get a curtain in a warm color like orange or red, sheer so the light comes through. Lighting is everything when dealing w/ depression.
GanjalfTheGray
If you're in Sweden, why don't you tap into that amazing healthcare you all have and get some medication/help? It's worked wonders for my gf
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Im working on it!
GodzillaHarddiskson
Hey, stay on it! And if you need to, send a message. Jag har vandrat genom den skiten och står ren på andra sidan!
DonnerVarg
Woo!
KatarinaWaifu
Awww good job OP!! I'm from Denmark, so we're kinda neighbours! :D keep on the good job!
CMcAwesomeville
Don't you guys 'need' to hate each other? Or what's the relation between Scandinavian country's?
FudgeFumblemux
Only when we have soccer matches against eachother
KatarinaWaifu
But most people feel i Way I do, its kinda old The hate thing ( I think 0-0 )
CMcAwesomeville
Thx for the reply!
KatarinaWaifu
Well some people think that we have to, I dont agree! XD i like The scandinavian countries, because i feel i Can relate, in some wierd Way.
GodzillaHarddiskson
Yeah, but...Denmark. It's like that weird cousin everyone tries to ignore at family gatherings.
imaginaryPeppers
Oh I thought you were Finnish as your teddys name is Nalle. It is rainy here too :/
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
No, Nalle is Teddy in swedish! I was not a very imaginary child...
inmat
Good to know you exist. :p But seriously, you rock.
imaginaryPeppers
That is new information! Thank you. I'm trying to learn swedish but I'm still at the basics..
samsonguy920
Fun Fact: Teddy Bears being called teddy bears are attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, but there is some word saying they've been called that>
samsonguy920
> even before his time.
LloydMadel
I named my first toy Brown & White Bunny
LloydMadel
It wasn't even a bunny. I can't see it as anything else though!!
baconshirt
Vart i Sverige e du? Gbg är så mkt sol att jag blir galen. Screenglare när den e som värst. Bra jobbat mot depressionen. Ha de gött
toofuckingbusyandviceversa
Jag är i Malmö! Här finns inget screenglare alls haha! Tack så mycket!!!
TheUnsolicitedDuckPic
Haha that was a good one (damn language barriers)
MeepyMcMeepMeep
He lives in Malmö. Part of Sweden :D And ye
samsonguy920
I'll stand here beside you smiling, pretending we know what they said, too.