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valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of Grumpy Old Man, I discuss the appalling state of public toilets.
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#socialcommentary #personalexperiences #grumpyoldman
Grumpy Old Man: Public Toilets
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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September 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
I've had pain with 'flu before but never like this.
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'flu Never Felt Like This Before
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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September 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this latest video on my customer service experiences, I congratulate a fantastic bus driver.
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#personalexperiences #customerservice
Great Customer Service, Gareth!
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I give a brief update on my latest depressive cycle and my concerns regarding the rapidly approaching end of my current run of psychotherapy via video link.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Slight Improvement, But The Battle Continues
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about the events of this past week which is part of a lengthening of my usual mid-year depressive cycle.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
A Really Bad Week
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 22, 2026 at 8:42 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I discuss how my life seems to run in familiar patterns ad nauseum.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Déjà Vu All Over Again
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about why I continue to make YouTube videos.
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#personalexperiences #mentalhealth #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Trying to Find My Place in The Universe
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of Grumpy Old Man I rant about the scourge of modern times - junk mail.
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#socialcommentary #grumpyoldman #personalexperiences
Grumpy Old Man: Junk Mail
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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August 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In the episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about why my mid-year depressive cycle seems to be dragging on and discuss the challenges of having depression.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Stuck In The Abyss
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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July 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
alvinleito.bsky.social
Not similar but this inspired me to share (humble brag? 😏) that last Saturday I went to the park to a graduation celebration of a family friend, and there a Gen Z’er (22 yrs) was, up till the point that she made me LOL to what..

#TraceeEllisRoss #StreetAnecdote #PersonalExperiences #BeStillMyHeart
July 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about how my depressive cycle is dragging on and the reasons for it.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
My Depressive Cycle Trundles On
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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June 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries I talk about a recent upset accidentally caused by my ex-wife on my 55th birthday and give a piece of advice for carers of depressives.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
The Path of Caring For a Depressive Is Paved With The Best of Intentions
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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June 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about the added stress of the side effects of my antidepressants on my current depressive cycle.
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#personalexperiences #mentalhealth #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Hot Weather Blues
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 31, 2026 at 5:42 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about my shopping trip that ended in the discovery of a sad loss.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Another Sad Day
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I discuss the two worrying cognitive slips I had today that are putting a real fright into me.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Two Cognitive Slips In One Day
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
Latest episode of The Depression Diaries.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Another Day In The Abyss
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries I discuss the latest symptom of my latest bout of depression - my lack of interest in things that I usually find fascinating.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Nothing Interests Me Right Now
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I discuss how my depressive cycle affects me in these early stages as well as the compulsions that usually accompany my descent into my own personal Abyss.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
Early Symptoms Of My Latest Depressive Cycle
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about my latest depressive cycle and how it makes me feel.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #TheDepressionDiaries
My Latest Descent Into The Abyss Begins
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
Very short video shot directly after leaving the polling station.
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#ukpolitics #politicalcommentary #localelections #pollingstation #personalexperiences
Direct From The Polling Station
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this video I address some of the comments left by trolls on my video about how hard life can be on disability benefits.
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#ukpolitics
#personalexperiences #disabilitybenefits #trolls
Talking About Disability Benefits Brings Out The Trolls
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 4, 2026 at 8:12 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The DWP Chronicles I discuss how life on disability benefits isn't as easy as some people think.
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#personalexperiences #disabilitybenefits
Life On Benefits Isn't Easy
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this episode of The Depression Diaries, I talk about how a telephone assessment to be put on the waiting list for the right type of psychotherapy revealed that I've probably been suffering from PTSD for most of my life.
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#mentalhealth #personalexperiences #depression #ptsd
A Lifetime Of Trauma
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this video, I respond to a criticism I received on my last video in which I discussed a health-related issue that caused me to be even more grumpy than usual that day.
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#personalexperiences #health
We Need To Be Less Embarrassed To Talk About Our Bodies And Our Health
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
In this video I answer the question I'm most asked by people I meet - why am I always such a grumpy old fart?
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#personalexperiences
Why I'm Always So Grumpy
YouTube video by The Abyssal Vault
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May 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM