I never know when we've "started".
"How are you?"
"Mask or mask off?"
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I have the same thing when visiting the hospital with my long term conditions. Im doing good just means it hasn't gotten worse in my mind. Have to actively think about it every time I see a doctor.
This is a linguistic gem. Shows how formulaic and hallow in meaning some of our language are
Superman does good.
You're doing well.
You need to study your grammar, son.
I'm seeing more and more people using good in places where one would normally use well. I think a shift is happening.
(Also, "I am doing badly")
No I am doing good. I am also unwell.
i want to go to there
I'm doing goodly.
Therapist: explain
Me: I do bad in a good way. Efficiently.
"It leaves me a lot of time for hobbies"
"Oh that's good, what do you do with the extra time"
"Anxiety"
do you enjoy this anxiety hobby, does it bring enough stress, are you good enough at being anxious?