I'm starting the day with a double Bloody Mary. The only thing I have on my schedule is replacing a toilet and my back is trash and I'm just not sure I can do it today and I'm scared to start. Been out of work for 5 months and between applications and interviews it's about the only thing that keeps me from thinking about my world burning down around me. My only solo hobbies are video games and woodworking (badly), and there are no games I want to play right now and standing on cement working with my tools will wreck my back further.

But the worst thing is besides my wife and teens, I don't have anyone to hang out with or talk to. If I did I would probably not be drinking. I don't actually enjoy being drunk all that much. I don't have a problem yet, but if this keeps up I probably will.

Anyway, enough of that shit. If it helps, share what's going on. I'll listen. Beats thinking about what a shit show my own life is.

[–] Pronell@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Back pain is just terrible. Keeps you from moving, and the pain makes you feel useless.

Sorry you're struggling. I don't know shit about replacing a toilet but I'd help if I were nearby.

[–] MagicShel@programming.dev 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I didn't know either until the first one I did. It is shockingly easy and not dirty like you might think. I've probably replaced at least 10 of them in the last 15 years between me and people I've helped.

Given what a plumber costs, no one should ever pay to have it done. A toilet costs $99 and the whole job takes maybe an hour including unboxing and cleanup.

You're a generous person for saying you'd help, though.