How do you pull yourself out of a funk?

[Satanstoenail]

I'm not terribly worried about myself, as I have approximately one funk every 730 days. Was just wondering about everyone else.

I try to funk at least once a day.

Seriously, I've never heard the term 'funk' used to describe a depressive episode before.

 

[waif]

+ crying.

 

[Alteredmindeath]

I go camping deep in the forest by myself for 3 days, when I return my mind is creative, clear, and full of knowledge.

 

[Mort Divine]

+

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

You like to...hit the band dredg with bottles?

 

[Satanstoenail]

Oh snap.

 

[Mort Divine]

Seriously. My wife likes them, and I wish I had never even heard of them. Biggest steaming piles of pointless, depressive bullshit I think I have ever seen.

Wow, you're a complete and utter faggot. Go eat your freedom fries while chestbumping Duffman.

You like to...hit the band dredg with bottles?

 

[Saparmurat_Niyazov]

I like to smoke cigarettes and listen to Sisters Of Mercy's First And Last And Always and drink cheap vodka and cry. I should cut myself while doing all this, but it hurts and the scabs are itchy.

 

[Dak]

Wow, you're a complete and utter faggot.
Go eat your freedom fries while chestbumping Duffman.

What does not liking Miyazaki have to do with freedom fries and the Simpsons? I hate Bushisms, the War on Terror, and the Simpsons as well.

If we are going to throw out random, potentially non-applicable insults, you are a stereotype munching, no-chance-taking pussy, unless it involves jailbait, which also makes you a perve.

Miyazaki is not edgy, original, nor does he have worthwhile point in his work. Although apparently he is often sponsered by elite agenda pushing/backed groups like the World Wildlife Fund, to make subconscious attacking environmental treehugging let's-blame-the-wrong-people bullshit anime.

And anime is a shitty style to begin with.

 

[panzerfaust666]

Miyazaki's movies just make me happy. I love the underlying sense of magic

 

[Saparmurat_Niyazov]

You like to...hit the band dredg with bottles?

Literally fucking laughed out loud.

 

[Mort Divine]

It was more so just the fact that you seem to be capable of rational thought half the time, but then out of the blue you relapse into the mentality of a fucking monkey.

No one claimed him to be edgy, but he most certainly is original. His quality of animation is absolutely supurb, his story telling abilities are unmatched in the animation world, and his ability to flesh out a character within an hour to two hours is simply outstanding.

Who cares if he deals with themes like environmentalism? Who cares if organizations like the WWF and Sierra Club would back him up? They share similar views. It isn't like they're forcing him to make movies.

And no, it isn't bullshit who they're blaming. The blame is clearly placed upon everyone - right where it should be.

Anime only sucks if you're too stuck on your opinions of it to look beyond the surface to find truly worthwhile things.

Honestly the only anime that was in any way close to what Miyazaki has achieved is Grave of the Fireflies.

EDIT: Panzerfaust brings to mind something I was going to say but forgot, if you cannot enjoy Miyazaki's films you have lost your sense of wonder and most likely the inner child in you.

 

[Dak]

It was more so just the fact that you seem to be capable of rational thought half the time, but then out of the blue you relapse into the mentality of a fucking monkey.

No one claimed him to be edgy, but he most certainly is original. His quality of animation is absolutely supurb, his story telling abilities are unmatched in the animation world, and his ability to flesh out a character within an hour to two hours is simply outstanding.

Who cares if he deals with themes like environmentalism? Who cares if organizations like the WWF and Sierra Club would back him up? They share similar views. It isn't like they're forcing him to make movies.

And no, it isn't bullshit who they're blaming. The blame is clearly placed upon everyone - right where it should be.

Anime only sucks if you're too stuck on your opinions of it to look beyond the surface to find truly worthwhile things.

Honestly the only anime that was in any way close to what Miyazaki has achieved is Grave of the Fireflies.

EDIT: Panzerfaust brings to mind something I was going to say but forgot, if you cannot enjoy Miyazaki's films you have lost your sense of wonder and most likely the inner child in you.

No, I see the inner evil in what he is making that is beneath the surface of his work. It's repulsive.

Just because I don't appreciate mindless drivel doesn't make me oblivious to "wonder" and "innocent joy", or whatever else you want to call it.

I am always amused at how quickly anime fans jump to it's defense. Of course, not all anime is equal, and I was referencing my personal distaste for the art style in general.
Since I have been forced to see more of it because of my wife, I am also growing increasingly disturbed by the inherent evil in almost every single anime film. There is a serious darkness there that no one should be exposed to.

Am I being too serious about it? Probably.

Love ya Mort.

 

[damnromulans]

LOLOLOLOL @V5, total win.

@Satanstoenail My bipolar uncle (my dad's youngest brother) uses it to describe his months-long depressive episodes. He deals by drinking, smoking (now has mouth cancer...), and applying repeatedly for disability aid from the government. Currently homeless staying with family members. Thank God I'm adopted.

"By The Way" for me is more of a "WOOHOO IT'S SUMMER" type deal. If I'm down in the dumps I like "Disintegration" by The Cure.

Also, today totally fixed my mood - the sun came out and I had great classes. But I'm still going to buy some new red heels at the mall tonight while pretending I need them. Should I go for strappy or pump style?

 

[Mort Divine]

No, I see the inner evil in what he is making that is beneath the surface of his work. It's repulsive.

Just because I don't appreciate mindless drivel doesn't make me oblivious to "wonder" and "innocent joy", or whatever else you want to call it.

I am always amused at how quickly anime fans jump to it's defense. Of course, not all anime is equal, and I was referencing my personal distaste for the art style in general.
Since I have been forced to see more of it because of my wife, I am also growing increasingly disturbed by the inherent evil in almost every single anime film. There is a serious darkness there that no one should be exposed to.

Am I being too serious about it? Probably.

Love ya Mort.

You're seriously fucking crazy. What kind of "inner evil" is he making? What kind of evil is within anime?

I'm not even a massive anime fan, watch a series here or there, I just think you're seriously jumping the shark, gun, and possibly the deep end.

 

[damnromulans]

It's because environmentalists are evil and protecting endangered species is evil

 

[MasterOLightning]

Drinking heavily is the way to go. Sometimes I will drink fine beers and spirits in order to boost my esteem, but when I feel I am to blame for my problems I will drink the shittiest booze I can find in order to punish myself.

Often I like silence so that I can properly dwell on whatever it is that's bothering me. It's one thing when work is shit, or something admittedly minor is getting in the way, and I can work out of that with some aggressive tunes or stuff I just really really like. Other times when it's an actual life issue, I'd rather not mask it up with good times. People might say alcohol is not a healthy solution, but it lets me numb my feelings enough to where I can explore them without it being physically painful, as severe issues can often end up being. Talking to someone trusted is usually quite helpful as well.

 

[Mort Divine]

Guess I should hide my Sierra Club membership card before Dak sends his goons my way

 

[Valerie]

 

[Saparmurat_Niyazov]

Is this thread supposed to be funny?