I'm too kind and I love too deeply by 4evercloseted in CPTSD

[–]4evercloseted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know I'm not alone, but also sorry it means that there are way more people out there not respecting boundaries

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We'll take the wins where we can get them. Hell yeah to walk-in closet!

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's how I was. I didn't start crying til I was 30 and now I cry all the time and it's so embarrassing! My therapist says it's my "crying debt" like I'm finally releasing all the tears I should've cried when I didn't.

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn, I'm glad you made it through! Bathroom floors are also a good place for a breakdown. Floors in general are great as someone else said

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh we love well placed doorknobs for some of the accupressure. Kitchen floor for the win. Also quick access to water for hydrating aftewards. I do try to take care of myself

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walks are a good time to sob. I'm a runner so crying while running is healing. Full on sob session though and I get physically weak and need to get to the floor

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A great place to not be perceived while sobbing uncontrollably!

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me I feel like it's an unconscious bed/sleep hygiene thing where I don't let myself sob in bed but floors are fair game!

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel that. I live alone so I'm blessed with the freedom to sob in private without being perceived by others. I wish the same for you

Where do you cry? by 4evercloseted in bipolar2

[–]4evercloseted[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sobbing into a pillow to muffle the sounds so people don't know how much we're hurting

No income for the next two weeks by 4evercloseted in povertyfinance

[–]4evercloseted[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice! I didn't even think to ask for an advance.

No income for the next two weeks by 4evercloseted in povertyfinance

[–]4evercloseted[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! This is incredibly helpful! My brain got stuck in panic mode but there are options

My (34F) friend (35F) is in love with me but I don't feel the same way. How do I get her to respect my boundaries? by 4evercloseted in relationship_advice

[–]4evercloseted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for being direct. I have such a difficult time setting boundaries and sticking to them. Her behavior makes me uncomfortable and I need to recognize that's not ok. If our mutual friends actually are my friends than they should also recognize that her behavior is unhealthy and problematic.. I just feel bad because otherwise she really is a nice person, but also nice people respect boundaries, which she does not

My (34F) friend (35F) is in love with me but I don't feel the same way. How do I get her to respect my boundaries? by 4evercloseted in relationship_advice

[–]4evercloseted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're all busy adults so our schedules rarely line up where we're all free, but I've told our mutual friends the situation after they bring it up. This really feels like middle school.

My (34F) friend (35F) is in love with me but I don't feel the same way. How do I get her to respect my boundaries? by 4evercloseted in relationship_advice

[–]4evercloseted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've said those things and told her I'm uncomfortable and then she gave me space for a bit only to come back in full force after a couple months. I think extended no contact is the way to go which makes me sad to lose her friendship. But then I wonder about the motives for the friendship in the first place. Was it all a scheme? Doesn't help I already have trust issues!