u/AbeLincolnsWiener

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Any tips for warding off the depression debuff?

Hey all, the good news is that four months ago I opted to take the [sobriety] path after playing through the [drunkard] route for the past decade. There have been a lot of perks added to my character and it almost feels like a fresh NG+ playthrough!

However, the depression debuff is taking its toll on my character (level 33). My apothecary has me on one antidepressant potion per day and I am currently speaking to a wise sage once per week. I am also obtaining lots of exercise XP, but am still feeling awful! I can’t quit thinking about all of the errors and misfires I made while on my previous route playthrough and I don’t enjoy chatting or raiding with other players anymore. Any advice from anyone? I want to feel like my old noob self again from before I took the [drunkard] route.

Edit: real talk, thank you guys for the amazing advice. As dark and grim as the world and internet may be at times, you guys give me hope. I am feeling so much better today after reading everyone’s comments. Have a great week everyone and see you on the battlefield!

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u/AbeLincolnsWiener — 12 days ago

Anyone else a “late bloomer”? I had my first sip of alcohol on my 21st birthday.

I’m curious if anyone else started well into their 20s or 30s and began to develop problems. I feel like if I had waited until after my brain developed (mid-late 20s), I would not have much of an issue quitting.

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u/AbeLincolnsWiener — 30 days ago