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Military or ex-military group
General Support / by SleeplessVet
Last post
 October 27th
...See more Hey fellow cuppers, a few of us were wondering if there was an interest in creating a military / ex military support room or chat room.. or community board, so we can discuss unique issues related to military service life. ?   This is just in the brainstorming phase, so we have no idea the best place to locate such a community or room etc..   Just wanted some feedback from fellow cup members vets.  Please let us know what you think.  Thanks.  
Victimhood, can we break the pattern?
Healthy Living / by SleeplessVet
Last post
 August 4th
...See more Victimhood. I’ve been a member of this site and enjoyed it for several years now.  I’ve learned quite a bit.  I do think I am better off now than when I first got here Christmas Day of 2019.  That said, one of the problems I do have is we are all encouraged to be unconditionally supportive to all members of the site.   There are indeed many people where who have been hurt or victims of situations or people.  There are also some who seem to just be self-absorbed and self-loathing individuals seeking attention and validation of their perceived victimhood.  The trend of the mass media seems to be to convince all of us that we are victims of something.  We should sue someone for compensation.  We have no responsibility for our current situation because we are victims and helpless to improve our lives.  I just have a problem with this blanket thought process.  How many times have we heard a mass murderer has a bad childhood, so it is expected that they would kill or be horrible to others?  Seems like excuses for lack of coping skills or ability to learn from life experiences.  How can we break the pattern or bad habits of people who are being self-defeating and helpless to help themselves?   Some of us would really love to see these people live happy or at least have balanced lives, but telling them they are exactly right doesn’t seem like the correct method.   (Do we tell anorexic people, “Yes.. I agree.. you are fat” ?  ) 
How do you regain motivation?
50 & Over Community / by SleeplessVet
Last post
 May 9th, 2023
...See more Not being sure who to ask or how to find an answer, I wanted to present this concern of mine to the group. In Dec I started a diligent effort to address my anxiety and depression and my sleep issues. Completing a Cognitive reprograming of sorts, I started actually feeling better and less stressed. Less stressed about everything. Wonderful! Sleep is more restful, days are more pleasant, life is generally a bit better. Not perfect, but getting better. Heres the hook: less stress sometimes borders on apathy. Work stress drives performance. Lack of work stress combined with apathy is hurting my work performance. Has anyone else experienced a loss of motivation for something that used to be the most important part of your life? What is your advice? Replace that purpose with a new one or infuse some stress back into your life so your performance levels return? Other options? Really interested in other members views and thoughts on this. Thank you .
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