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First breath, you’ll be ok. Second you don’t have to sell everything off. Just take a break and come back to the game when you are doing better, your ponies will wait for you.

This summer has been rough for me too. I ended up giving a lot of time, energy, and emotional support to my family because that’s what I had to do; but my goals and personal mental health suffered. Finding motivation or energy for me to do anything that I wanted to do was hard, especially when just going home and sitting on a couch loosing myself in a book was a lot easier. I ended up picking one thing I wanted to do for that day, I tried to pick something I mentally or physically needed to do to take care of myself. Usually it was going to see my horse, even if it was for 10 minutes, sometimes it was taking a shower or bath, sometimes it was something that had to be done like doing dishes or washing clothes. If I was having a good day I’d do two things for myself. I’ve slowly gotten better as I started talking about what was going on with me and what I was feeling, but I wasn’t in a good spot for awhile, and I’m still not 100% better. When I was at my worst I found this website, I don’t know if it’ll help you, but it helped me get through everything and realize what I was feeling and gave me tools to use. I can’t give it all the credit, but it helped. https://introvertdear.com/news/overstimulated-overwhelmed-what-to-do/

Also if you just want to rant, or someone to talk to send me a message, I’m happy to listen. Hugs and prayers :)

@LCornona001 , you know this community ; you know how much we care about our pixelpony family :) ; just breathe as @Silverstar suggested. and she is correct ; everyday do ONE thing for yourself ; even if its as simple as literally stopping to smell the flowers at the grocery store , while you are doing that chore. For every task you do within that task try to find joy. Doesn't matter how hot it is outside ; the smell of fresh towels or sheets coming out of the dryer always makes me relax for that 15 seconds for me, as painful as it is to do laundry lol. Give yourself a break ; take a deep breath , and find little teeny spots of enjoyment in every task . I think you ll find that taking 1 minute within 15 or what ever ; makes the rest of it go just a little easier :) anytime you need a pixel hug or a vent ; am here

Nothing wrong with a long break. Take care of you first. :x

Can you go for walks outside where you live? We have lots of open spaces here so it's safe... The sunlight and exercise both are amazing for improving your mental health. It doesn't have to be a big deal, 10 minutes even. Actually any physical activity, even sitting on the floor stretching.

Then there are other things too, like talking to someone you're close to, maybe see if you can talk to a doctor about an antidepressant if that's an option for you, think about some things you normally enjoy and carve out a small daily chunk of time, even just 10 or 15 minutes, where you just do the thing.

And if course you can take a break if this game isn't a positive thing for you right now. But maybe don't delete your account, you might regret it later. Let your show ponies build up some hbs for when you come back and go take care of yourself.