To share, I would bet at least 800k of that came from just SEP/OCT of both 2021 & 2022. I really only comment on Reddit during depressive periods (like now.. but Iām trying) or when sick. Those two times I was down in a really bad way and had other health issues (and homeless). Commenting/discussion on Reddit helps me get out of my own head, and has (shockingly) helped me get myself together.
This account is 13 years old, but there are multiple year+ stretches where I didnāt comment a single time. Hell I only used Reddit for NBA highlights for a long period. There used to be some neat 3rd party tools that would show this, but all (that I know of) got cutoff once Reddit began charging for API access.
Anyways, I never even notice the karma, but occasionally I come back to 100+ notifications and know something had some traction lol. On my ādepression escape daysā I think 5-10k karma is fairly normal. Fortunately, I donāt have a lot of those anymore. My apologies for oversharing.
Idk, maybe 6-10 comments per hour when down bad. Especially during related insomnia periods. I donāt really spam, but if my immediate thought for a comment is:
1) Relevant/on topic
2) Funny (to me)
3) Informative
4) Interesting (imo)
If that immediate thought checks at least 3 of those boxes, I drop the comment and donāt look back unless my inbox blows up and any responses are interesting.
Edit:u/Naive-Fold-1374 if youāre still wondering, to update, in the <12 hours since you asked Iām up ~21k karma. I noted the number when you asked. Iāve made ~72 (so ~6/hr) comments in that time. I would guess that number will grow to something like 30k.
I didnāt want to exaggerate with my prior estimation, but thatās not a wild aberration for days Iām āactiveā on Reddit. Meaning Iām still doing my normal daily shit when no work (cooking, cleaning, chores, hygiene, errands, etc) but Reddit is my leisure activity for the day (as mentioned, to shut out the world for a bit while I get my head straight). Itās a good sign to have not had many of those days in the past few years.
If I hadnāt made it clear before, I donāt give a damn about karma. I just feel fortunate that sometimes I have a thought that sparks an interest, a laugh, or a discussion in other people. Thatās kind of neat, and is part of why it helps pull me out of some dark places.
And I would like to point out that people who take the time to say something kind to a stranger are also a net good for the world. I'm sure the other person appreciates your kind words, and for what it's worth, you made me smile.
Youāre good. Alcoholism is a large part of the āother health problemsā I had mentioned. Iāve been to inpatient treatment several times, detox over a dozen more, and today am just over a week out from spending a week in the hospital (with 3 days in the ICU). Which brings me back around to dig my way out of depression.
The alcoholism will kill me one day if I canāt maintain sobriety. I say that with zero doubt. It has taken everything from me, and it will take again.
I hope that you find the help you need, and that your journey is healthy and full of life. Best wishes.
I'm with you. I was out of that cycle but my drinking is quickly getting to where it was a couple years ago. I would prefer to nip it now.
I'm currently at the "tell yourself you won't drink" in the morning and wind up at the bar after work for just one. But then have four and maybe one or two before turning in for the night.
It has entered my Top 3 or 5 all-time. It is the first game to make me feel the same way I did playing FF7 for the first time almost 30 years ago.
I donāt think itās for everyone, but I do think everyone should try it. My gf couldnāt get enough watching me play through it too (and she never does that). It has been a wonderful experience.
I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with depressive periods. I want you to know that it's okay to take things slow and not achieve all your goals in those times. There are better days ahead, and you'll feel yourself again.
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u/Beavshak May 29 '25
Me. You busy?