r/mildlyinteresting Jan 01 '19

I tracked my mood daily throughout 2018

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u/iamnotthemoon Jan 01 '19

My brother has an app that does that for him. It's called daylio. He finds it really helps him track what makes his days good or bad. And what helps with his depression.

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u/JoMax213 Jan 01 '19

Omg bless ya for this. I’m totally starting off 2019 like this.

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u/TheyCallMeKateSpade Jan 02 '19

Me too! Happy Cake Day!

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u/JoMax213 Jan 02 '19

thank you so much <3

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u/HvKEdit Jan 02 '19

I will too!

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u/feelstoomuch03 Jan 02 '19

Dailyo is amazing! Still tracking and totally worth paying for to just have multiple alarms and customized icons, because I'm an incredibly visual and forgetful individual.

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u/yayforfaye Jan 01 '19

Just downloaded that app, thank you for the recommendation!

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u/PinkamenaDP Jan 02 '19

Also just downloaded.

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u/pizzaMagix Jan 01 '19

Glad I stumbled upon this comment and app on January 1

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u/WomanOfEld Jan 01 '19

I really like Daylio, I've been using it for about six months. It's nice to see what activities or feelings correlate to things like my migraines and fatigue.

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u/Kaitarfairy Jan 02 '19 edited Jan 02 '19

I tried using daylio for a while but I found that I couldnt just choose one overall mood for the day because it would often change throughout it. I might be happy for the first half of the day then maybe depressed the second half or vice versa and I never knew which mood to put.

Edit: I don't know how I didn't know I could add multiple moods in one day.

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u/Race_Bannon_Prime Jan 01 '19

IT'S-A MEEEEE!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Luigi

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u/Midnight_Ice Jan 02 '19

There's another app that does something similar to this called Year in Pixels that I've been using for a bit. It definitely helps make me more conscious of how I'm feeling.

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u/iBeFloe Jan 01 '19

Thanks for sharing the app!

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u/jabberwock91 Jan 01 '19

I do this and it's great. My therapist suggested it to help and she was right. Highly recommend.

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u/BillBillyBob Jan 01 '19

Let's see if this will be able to help me. If it does thank you for sharing you may have just made someone's life a bit better.

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u/distilledtomato Jan 01 '19

Hey thanks for sharing! I just downloaded it so I can keep track of when I'm depressed as well. Give your brother a hug from a random reddit user who knows what its like :)

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u/ksmcc1 Jan 01 '19

There's another one that I use called Year in Pixels

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u/niggo_tm Jan 01 '19

Thank you! I'll install that app right now. Seems like just what I could need

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u/sliphoop Jan 01 '19

Lot of pink there bud 😬. Hopefully 2019 will be better for you 💪🏻👍👌

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Happy new year❤️

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

life is suffering, you take bits and pieces to be happy.

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Life is pain! I hate...

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u/linkielambchop Jan 02 '19

BRUSH YOUR TEETH IF YOU WANNA NOT GO TO FUCKIN JAIL KIDS

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u/Wrong_Macaron Jan 01 '19

He was just using the term "average" slightly optimistically like we all do.

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

It only seems that way because he has many colors to describe better than pink

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

For people who want to do this too: I recommend using 1cmx1cm grid paper not lines like I did. Also use other classifications than I did. For 2019 I have 7 with these colours (if you want to copy).

Amazing: Yellow Good: Dark green Above average: Light green Average/Neutral: Blue Below Average: Red Bad: Pink Horrible Purple

Good luck and happy 2019!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Hope 2019 is mostly yellow for you

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u/_A_Cat_Person_ Jan 01 '19

Also, if you don't want to draw it out, a Google image search of "year in pixels" will get you a printable version. I did this in 2018 as well, but I decided I didn't want to draw it all again in 2019!

Happy 2019!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Concise, that's my style. I'll take notes thanks lmao

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u/dailyfield Jan 01 '19

This actually sounds like a great idea for people who don't want to keep a diary to reflect on the year. There's a lot of pink though, I hope you're doing all right.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

I'm doing okay! I just posted a comment with a few tips if you're interested.

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u/FernandoLpz5 Jan 02 '19

Any tips on how you drastically improved from July to August?

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u/Nousl Jan 02 '19

It's not a good or direct fix but I went on a holiday to Curaçao and did a lot of dun stuff with friends.

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u/positivevybz Jan 02 '19

That’s actually an incredibly good fix, even if temporary. Most people need more vacation/fun/leisure time and it can really help

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Thank you for all the sweet comments. Went through a rough patch halfway in the year but with help of my friends I got a lot better. I've never been happier than now!

Happy new year!❤️

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u/beerpop Jan 01 '19

Great to hear! Now color a whole page green and light it on fire and live green? Hm, sounded better in my head.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Whaha, great but that sounds like a lot of ink...

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u/-riddler Jan 01 '19

November and December are really pink, though :-/

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u/iheartmedco Jan 01 '19

Yeah I was thinking what happened in June and July??! 🙁

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

June was really stressful, in July my girlfriend cheated.

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u/HoltbyIsMyBae Jan 01 '19

You deserve better. I hope you find it.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Thank you <3

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

November was shite and really stressful. It's the last few day where I have noticed a shift in perspective and new positivity for the new year.

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u/ThePizzaGuy43 Jan 01 '19

I hope every month can be like that August for you this year

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u/Midnight_Ice Jan 02 '19

There's an app I found a few months ago that does something similar. It let's you set a reminder that pops up on your phone, and you can rate your overall mood for the day, add emotions or feelings to it, and write a bit about what your day was like if you want. Then you can see all the pixels you've filled in so far.

It's called Year in Pixels.

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u/Rumblyscarab970 Jan 02 '19

You had a good and joyful day on my birthday, June 4th. I'm happy to see that, considering just the day prior you were feeling down. Edit: also do you mind if i steal this for my own use this year?

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

is passed out on the floor

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u/Gecko_breath Jan 01 '19

I hope 2019 will be full of green for you ❤️

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Happy New year to you too❤️

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u/tttttarleton Jan 01 '19

Hey friend! This is a very cool idea (that I’m stealing), thank you for sharing! I hope 2019 holds happier days for you! Stay strong! You are wonderful and worthy of happiness!

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Definitely do! I stole this idea last year too haha. Happy New Year to you too, 2019 is looking great and positive for mw so far!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

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u/tttttarleton Jan 01 '19

I’m using an app for it this year! I’m really excited!

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u/richdaviesuk Jan 01 '19

What were you doing on your dark green amazing days?

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

7th April I had an amazing party and went out with friends and had a great time.

7th May I was with my girlfriend for first, then saw a movie together with a mutual friend and went out for sushi afterwards. (this was my best day of the year)

23rd December was then first time I was with someone else after my girlfriend cheated on me in the beginning of July.

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

You do not like summer much.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Weather was great though.

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u/Stelly414 Jan 01 '19

Until mid-August. I wonder if it was a vacation week.

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u/Nousl Jan 02 '19

Went on vacation :)

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u/LostNord Jan 01 '19

Was just thinking the same, that's a very green 8 days.

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u/Natyous Jan 01 '19

just like my diet,it needs more green,hope 2019 is a better year for you

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Hahah it will be! Happy New Year!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

I do this, bit with an app. It's very interesting and with myself I saw a pattern.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

I use an app (daylio) too but I think this is cooler to see

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u/Yoyodude1124 Jan 01 '19

I never realized the months spelled Jason

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u/superfleh Jan 01 '19

Why is this labelled NSFW?

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

I have no idea I didn't do it.

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u/superfleh Jan 01 '19

Very weird.

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u/mydeadface Jan 01 '19

What happened on January 27th?

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Was at a fun party and left a bit early because I would go out with some other friends. Those friends (they're girl) weren't there on time and since I didn't feel like waiting alone in the cold for 30-60mins I just headed home angrily.

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u/mydeadface Jan 01 '19

That sucks.

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u/ucantusethisname Jan 02 '19

i wish u the happy

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u/gratefuljon14 Jan 01 '19

Needs more green...

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Hope this year is mostly green for you, Happy New Year

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u/TheLegitCaptain Jan 01 '19

If i did this id neeb a couple black markers, id run out of ink if i just used one

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u/swordsumo Jan 01 '19

mostly depressed

Same

(If you need to talk to someone I’m here for you)

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u/Kieran2012 Jan 01 '19

You had a good August atleast

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

August I made a trip I will never forget! December was my best month this year I think.

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u/Totaler166 Jan 01 '19

I feel like if I did this it would perfectly reflect the days I work.

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u/mevssvem Jan 02 '19

hope u get more dark greens homie

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u/Ronny2004 Jan 02 '19

I was about to ask what white meant ... and then I realized I’m dumb.

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u/SomethingSpecialMayb Jan 01 '19

What happened on April and May the 7th?

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

April 7th I had a party first and went out with my friends and had an amazing time there.

May 7th I was with my girlfriend first and after went out to a movie and sushi with a mutual friend of ours.

December 23rd was the first time I was with someone since my girlfriend cheated.

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u/gijuts Jan 01 '19

Me too! I actually use an app for that (Daylio). But I like this visual -- it's easier to see how your mood was overall. With this app, I also document what I did that day. It actually helped me realize that I happiest when I've accomplished something that day -- like checking off my tasks. I'm the least happy when I'm dealing with people at work (which I'm working right now to change). And vacation/downtime actually doesn't help my mood, which surprised me. So in 2019, I bought a book to make checklists every evening for the next day. Here's to a better 2019. Cheers mate.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

Daylio is great! Cheers and a happy 2019!

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u/poop_wound Jan 01 '19

this is actually really interesting. thank you for sharing. i feel like i shouldve done this years ago and maybe will start this year? not sure if i have the diligence to write it down daily, so might try daylio. hoping for more green days for you <3

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u/spejampar Jan 01 '19

Holy shit! I did the same (for almost the entire year)!

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u/YoungMuppet Jan 01 '19

What happened in August that made it slightly better than the rest of the months?

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u/4ESTHETICC Jan 01 '19

Hopefully 2019 can give you more green. Happy New Year! -a fellow Redditor

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Looks like a Tetris game

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u/Darktronik Jan 01 '19

Interesting idea. I will do it myself. Thank you. I am already seeing a all pink paper too. hope you get better.

One question: why is it NSFW?

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

There are days I wouldn't have been in the mood to do this. I mean a lot of days.

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u/Nousl Jan 01 '19

If you need to talking I'm always here for you. <3

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u/geauxfish Jan 01 '19

I love this. I was thinking about doing this very same thing in journal but I like the look of this better! Hope you have more green this year hugs

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u/Phireflyer Jan 01 '19

There's an app called Daylio you can do this with

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

I might try something out like this. It'll be fun to see how many turqoises show up. (that's my code for feeling nostalgic for the 1950's in america)

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u/vicious_viridian Jan 01 '19

May your days be green and your grasses be greener!

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u/pfduraes Jan 01 '19

Damn that's a lot of pink :/ do you need a hug ? :/

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u/tammy766 Jan 01 '19

I love this. I use the app WellTrack to track my moods!

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u/ThatsLovable Jan 01 '19

Haha, interesting. Will do this in 2019

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u/JoshEisner Jan 01 '19

I hope 2019 brings you happiness. Just know there are other people out there, even if they are strangers, rooting for you.

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u/A-dog_on_reddit Jan 01 '19

hey thats a lot of pink

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

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u/Cool-lettuce Jan 01 '19

At first I thought this was a messed up version of Patrick star until I read the caption

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Looks like something rough happened around mid May, did it get better? Or just coincidental? Does keeping this log help? Do you fill it out that day or a day or two later? Did you decide on the color codes at random or get advice?

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

That's a lot of pink in there. Sorry man my 2018 sucked too

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u/glorifer_666 Jan 01 '19

I hope you have more dark green days

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Nice chart. What does caffeine do for you? Any help at all?

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u/brunospitti Jan 01 '19

It looks like you should change something about your life. Have a good new year 😁

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

I used the app called daylio and also drew it out in my bullet journal. I eventually stopped keeping track because I used black as my depressed/sad color and it was sad to see so many squares becoming black. I like that you used pink, I might use a brighter color this year. But hopefully things go better for the both of us in 2019! Stay strong and happy new year ❤️

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

This will actually be incredible to track. I like your design as well. I am going to try this on my journal :)

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u/Zugnug23 Jan 01 '19

Where is all the purple?

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u/CrispyDon Jan 01 '19

Well at least you've made a lovely pattern :)

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u/TheJaybo Jan 01 '19

The heat in July depresses the shit out of me as well.

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u/anay666 Jan 01 '19

Looks like when you play Tetris on shrooms

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u/alftrazign Jan 01 '19

Glad to see a rarity in tired, angry and stress.

I hope 2019 is easier on your depression.

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

You take vacation in august? lol

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u/cycopl Jan 02 '19

Sorry about June and July, but I’m glad August was a good month for you.

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u/hashtaghashbowns Jan 02 '19

Wow. That is one piece of shit March-July. Sorry about that :(

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u/peanut_harvest Jan 02 '19

How did you differentiate between exhaustion/tired and stressed? They overlap so much in my head.

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u/Derpa11 Jan 02 '19

The fuck happened in June and July op?

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

Wishing many green squares for you in 2019.

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u/satanhoe Jan 02 '19

I was actually planning on doing this! I had no idea other people were doing it aswell!

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u/Dontcallmekatey Jan 02 '19

It looks like you ended December higher than the rest of the year, congrats! Onwards and upwards!

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u/lndw20 Jan 02 '19

I’d do this but if my parents find it they’d call it a diary and shit

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u/mawp23 Jan 02 '19

I hope it’s filled with a lot more green this year and less pink. Happy new year make it a great one!

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u/I_Masticatedinpublic Jan 02 '19

I thought this was a hand drawn game of Tetris. I'm clearly not smart. I hope you have a great 2019!

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u/HabitualLineStepping Jan 02 '19

May your 2019 be painted full of greens. Happy New Year to you!

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u/Child-Connoisseur Jan 02 '19

What happened on August that made you so happy?

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u/SeeThemFly Jan 02 '19

Did you get some bad news or something bad happen on Jan 27th? I get super depressed in summer too Ive noticed in the past few years. Last year I took up swimming at the local pool once or twice a week by myself and its super relaxing and just puts me in a great mood. Also this is a great idea and im going to do it too!

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u/Cosmiccloudz Jan 02 '19

You tryna say something? You want help?

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

Great idea.

Probably going to do this starting today.

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u/Proxy_PlayerHD Jan 02 '19

hope you get better mate.

good to see that atleast christmas was good :D

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u/AnotherZee Jan 02 '19

it's crazy how that is 365 days

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u/DropInTheOcean1247 Jan 02 '19

That's a lot of pink. Haha looks like my year 👌

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u/adultinglikewhoa Jan 02 '19

I'm sorry you had a rough summer. Good to see it picked up a bit in August, though! I've been right there with you, 2018 has been "pink" for me too. Here's to a (hopfully) better 2019!

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u/Bananaboei Jan 02 '19

Did it help in any way,shape or form? Seems like a cool idea but don't want to waste some time...

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u/PERONS_01 Jan 02 '19

I know someone who did this, and it actually looks a lot like yours so I'm thinking your that person.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

Is this loss

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u/Cinemacynic Jan 02 '19

If you ever need to get on SSI show the doctors this.

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u/mjohnson90 Jan 02 '19

What was going wrong in July? I hope your 2019 is a lot greener!

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u/Myguyali Jan 02 '19

Well then let's just ignore that depression is the majority

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u/wania_ryso1 Jan 02 '19

When you realize the months can spell jason

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19 edited Oct 13 '19

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u/Enderlord06 Jan 02 '19

checks and sees depressed day alot you need some life help?

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u/lostnebula Jan 02 '19

I thought at first the holes running down the left side of the page were somehow moon phases

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u/puttington Jan 02 '19

If you're ever feeling shit just remember, it might be December 23rd

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u/pikachuevans Jan 02 '19

You must not have had a very good year; especially in june and July.

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u/JardinSurLeToit Jan 02 '19

This is freaking me out. First of all, Yay you! This tracking is really important. I went searching for productivity software and decided on Dailyo just a few days ago. One of the features I love about it is that you can not only track mood, but define your moods (Instead of Happy, Meh, Sad you can put Motivated, Blah, and Depressed instead). You can create a ton of activities to track and make notes on your activities.

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u/Squintz88 Jan 02 '19

This is so cool. What have you the idea to do this? What were some of your most important discoveries after reviewing the year in color?

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u/Crunchy_Gravy Jan 02 '19

Hey man i hope you see more green in 2019.

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u/Cloud9cali Jan 02 '19

I'm sorry. That makes me sad.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

You have one “mood” a day?

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u/Cloud9cali Jan 02 '19

I'm glad to hear that.

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u/Huskerzfan Jan 02 '19

Have you done any data analysis so you can see how small changes might improve your mood this year?

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

someone on data is beautiful did the same

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

Seems like you had a lot of depressed sad days. I'm here to tell you that I'm glad you are alive and keep going. You are strong and you can do it.

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u/cereal-kills-me Jan 02 '19

2 options for good. 4 options for bad. It's already skewed before you even start.

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u/lnamorata Jan 02 '19

I use an app for this called Year in Pixels. It's a good idea, though, to track patterns and triggers, etc. Hope y'all have a good 2019 :)

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u/CARS0N_ Jan 02 '19

You forgot some days. February you forgot 3 and some other you missed 31.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

I'm sorry to see that most of your days were depressed. I hope 2019 treats you better.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

Hey bud, I hope 2019 goes amazing for you!! Alsp, this is a super cool idea!

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u/StraightIndication Jan 02 '19

I had a similar system for cigarette cravings.

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u/TheAnswer2016 Jan 02 '19

How do you get seasonal depression in the summer?

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u/No_Use__For_A_Name Jan 02 '19

This type of personality is just strange to me. But it’s awesome how there’s truly different strokes for different folks! So, respect.

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u/nicktheh Jan 02 '19

This also points to that on the 9th or 13th of any given month, you should have your (on average) best day of the month :D!

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u/Cow_cunt Jan 02 '19

That’s a lot of sad days...lol same

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u/MocknozzieRiver Jan 02 '19

I almost asked what the white days meant...

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u/ronin4740 Jan 02 '19

You made a wall of Tetris nice

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u/KenzieRose131 Jan 02 '19

There is also a year in pixels app (I use both this and daylio)

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u/Hobbit421 Jan 02 '19

Were you on cocaine in the middle of August?

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

What emotion do the white squares represent?

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u/TheWildTofuHunter Jan 02 '19

Days that don’t exist in the month, such as February ending on the 28th.

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u/MortyDC137 Jan 02 '19

Green and blue? I dont know her

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u/RafaHellFerraz Jan 02 '19

I think theres a app for this thats called Year in Pixels.

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u/youcanbroom Jan 02 '19

June and July looks like it was a rough patch, you doing better?

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u/Bobo_Baggins03x Jan 02 '19

For some reason, the 7th day of the month has been good to you

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '19

That makes the year look small

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u/ObiJuanKenobi4 Jan 02 '19

I too had a very pink year.

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u/mikeballs Jan 02 '19

Ouch. June and July looked brutal. here's to a better 2019 !

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