I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

Man, I sure wish I were you.

God this manga and the comments are the ultimate way to get depressed.
Though I do really enjoy the manga :)

Strange. I found each new chapter more and more cathartic than depressing. The first one was extremely dark, but I realize now that it was necessary to make the story of the author-protagonist regaining a measure of control over her own life as impactful as it could possibly get.

Yeah I guess you're right... Though eventually in the end it's not that depressing, it's just the fact that so many people here have experienced all kinds of stuff said in the manga and it's kind of... Overwhelming I guess... Well yes I do relate to some stuff but not to the extremes as presented in the manga. Like I had some problem with bulimia but after like 4 monyhs I regained my composure and managed to stop, and yeah during that time I had some struggles with depression, but my personality luckily made it so that I could fairly quickly (compared to other people) resolve those issues myself. Like the extreme situations in this manga, that some heavy shet... And apparently lots of people here experience that heavy shet....

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Gotta agree, I suffered burnout at one point a few years ago, and that only gave me a taste of the sort of things she goes through. It's difficult explaining this stuff to people who haven't even had that taste.

I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

Keep on truckin', don't read this stuff, and give existentialism a wide berth.

Alternatively, read David Foster Wallace's short story "The Depressed Person." Pdf is available after some quick googling.

Or, play Depression Quest, which is free on Steam.

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I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

As you can see by the amount of people that replied to your comment, it's WAY more common than you think it is

This continues to be great. I'm really grateful for the translation. I found this by chance, and now I check back pretty often just hoping to find the next chapter! Been a while since i was so invested in something currently running.

auikimaya posted:

I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

As you can see by the amount of people that replied to your comment, it's WAY more common than you think it is

And some people may have it worse, I'm doing much better lately so I'm not one (mostly thanks to my friends), and there are traits of her that I'm glad we don't share... But I still have some "bald spots" that even with anonymity I'm not willing to talk about them here... I wish they could disappear with time just like hers.

I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

Hah

You truly are a detestable piece of garbage

This isn't even the worst of what anxiety can do to a person

But keep living in your bubble

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Yeesh. Tone it down a bit. I thought it was a pretty bad post too, but there's no real need to react like that.

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Agree with Pepper here, the reaction's a wee bit overboard.

God this manga and the comments are the ultimate way to get depressed.
Though I do really enjoy the manga :)

Strange. I found each new chapter more and more cathartic than depressing. The first one was extremely dark, but I realize now that it was necessary to make the story of the author-protagonist regaining a measure of control over her own life as impactful as it could possibly get.

Yeah I guess you're right... Though eventually in the end it's not that depressing, it's just the fact that so many people here have experienced all kinds of stuff said in the manga and it's kind of... [snip] And apparently lots of people here experience that heavy shet....

That is true, and I think that it is why this manga resonated with so many readers. The author really lays bare the biggest malaises of her generation in a way I don't remember anyone else putting it, and in doing so, shows all of us (and herself, hopefully) that a) we're not alone in going through this stuff, b) it's alright to talk about it, and c) that dragon can be beaten. That's why I think this manga is not depressing at all (post chapter one).

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I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

Hah

You truly are a detestable piece of garbage

This isn't even the worst of what anxiety can do to a person

But keep living in your bubble

She's a "detestable piece of garbage" because she can't relate to someone else's depression or anxiety? Because she's never experienced that herself? Wow, that's a pretty narrow-minded perspective. Do you realize how absurd that sounds? "You're a detestable piece of garbage because you don't suffer from anxiety like I do/like other people do." Or "You're a detestable piece of garbage because you don't understand what anxiety is like." Well hot-dang girl! Be patient and teach her, then. Many people are fully capable of learning and growing. No need to write them off as a "detestable piece of garbage."

And just because someone doesn't deal with anxiety or depression doesn't mean they live in a bubble either, it just means they were made differently. Everybody has their own unique struggles and perspective that not everyone can relate to - and that's okay. So chill, fam. And be patient with those who are different than you.

EDIT: Just noticed Staff and Moderator addressed your comment... but I'll still leave mine so as to elaborate why it's an over-reaction. I apologize if it's a little inciting.

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I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

It can get much, much worse to be honest. This person at least seems to want to move to happiness.

I really can't see someone actually going through this kind of issue . It seems so unreal and full of overly stimulated anxiety .

It can get much, much worse to be honest. This person at least seems to want to move to happiness.

Considering that people die because of anxiety... yeah, it can get much, much worse.

I love this series so far, I'm really incredibly close to purchasing the book. I don't have precisely the same experiences as this writer but I do find what she talks about very relatable, and it's refreshing to read such a real and vulnerable story. I'm very glad it's being translated!

still waiting for the lesbian prostitute to appear...

Miss Pickles posted:

still waiting for the lesbian prostitute to appear...

We saw her in the 1st chapter.

Nya-chan posted:

Miss Pickles posted:

still waiting for the lesbian prostitute to appear...

We saw her in the 1st chapter.

Yeah is not about the goal, but the journey °-°)

Other's have said it better but even without suffering from close to half of what the lead character in this story has, it still comes off as relatable. I find this very believable. It's interesting that some read this and still can't see this being someone's life.

And did it have to stop there?! I want to see this 'quest for a hug' completed! Seriously though. I want to see what our lead learns from the experience and this chapter had me half thinking she wouldn't go through with it.

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Wonderful metaphors as always. This is not just someone's courageous battle against depression. This is a piece of art and literature at the same time. I know that's been the case since the beginning, but the descriptions of the process of overcoming self barriers are much more beautiful now.
...I remember someone labeling Nagata-sensei's mind as beautiful in this forum once. And some had argued that with issues like hers, it might not be called as far as beautiful. I think this chapter just wronged this view. I even call her genius now. The emotions as complicated as these ones cannot be accurately described after all.
She's a beautiful mind. Strong and brave to add.
Yes, she was suffering (and might still be). But illness was never a barricade to exemplary. This might just be another (slightly askew) variety of Hellen Keller for all we know (in its own views, that is).
Here in chapter 3, where reality is unpleasant, she was able to reach some level of hopefulness and awareness and love (for herself). And to place one foot forwards to overcome her suffering (to reach independence at the same time) is truly beautiful enough to be praised more than to pity. To be cheered on more than to be sympathized.
If Nagata-sensei was finding praise from her parents, then even if she had not yet, she definitely had mine.

And as we await for chapter 4, I, too have many hopes for the antagonist (and Nagata-sensei all the same), and for my absorption of this beautiful piece.

This continues to be great. I'm really grateful for the translation. I found this by chance, and now I check back pretty often just hoping to find the next chapter! Been a while since i was so invested in something currently running.

You know, you can subscribe in it to receive the news in your email. It's pretty useful and convenient. ^^

This continues to be great. I'm really grateful for the translation. I found this by chance, and now I check back pretty often just hoping to find the next chapter! Been a while since i was so invested in something currently running.

You know, you can subscribe in it to receive the news in your email. It's pretty useful and convenient. ^^

It took me a while to find the Subscribe function myself, so here is a quick primer for the newcomers' sake: while on the series' page (not individual chapters, that won't work!), click on the "bullet list" button just to the left of your nickname in the top-right corner of the page. A dropdown menu should appear, with the option "Subscribed" at the bottom, which you should then click on. To make sure that the process was completed properly, open the "Lists" tab in the top navigation bar and check under "Subscribed".

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That is a really interesting journey deep into somebody's psyche. I am surprised how many very personal details and thoughts author is ready to reveal and it's served in very approachable and relatable manner.

"But how do I open up my heart to other people...?
In the first place, do people really open their hearts to each other?"

You ask the right questions, girl...

Just thought I'd share this screencap I took while watching TV (Animaga)
http://i.imgur.com/uAGsHD5.jpg

Card: Seems Erotic...(but) deeply emotional work that made all of America cry...!!

edit: play with link format

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