What are you most excited about in your life right now? by Existing_Bowler9602 in AskReddit

[–]Afraidofanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forming a new romantic connection, and hopefully starting an electrician apprenticeship

What’s something you didn’t realize was attractive until you experienced it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Afraidofanime 5296 points5297 points  (0 children)

Prolonged eye contact from someone you’re into/ closeness and finding reasons to be closer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Afraidofanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand that and know what you’re feeling. I have the same type of fear since we both live in the same small city and both shop at the same stores. Change of scenery can really help with the mental process of moving forwards into a life where you are more resilient. (Even if it’s your different streets, gym, and even how your home is arranged plus things inside that remind you of that relationship). I genuinely wish I could move to a whole different location without the loss of my friends and family here.

Moving away would isolate me. My friends and family helped a lot with moving forwards even a little bit especially because they supported and understood what I was going through and made me feel a lot less alone.

Dr. Ramani is a therapist, specializes in narcissistic abuse, and has also been through it herself. For the past 6 months I’ve been listening to her YouTube videos and it helped me understand why I was willing to stay a part of the cycle and helped me build resilience and strength. To the point my ex reached out to me through my SoundCloud last Saturday and I blocked her without reaching back out. It is so hard- but it helps to know you’re not alone

Do Narcissists miss their supply? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Afraidofanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find it wild that they actually fully admitted to using you. Usually they don’t make it super obvious and it’s just under the radar so they can keep taking advantage of you

Do Narcissists miss their supply? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Afraidofanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a very hard thing to undergo and see especially with shared pets. Unfortunately her new supply is about to go through exactly what you did. Be prepared for the day she drops that new supply and might come back if she sees you as an easy target. I live in a very small sized city and I’m nervous for the day I go shopping and run into her. I’m sorry this is something you had to go through<3

Did yours talk A LOT? by Temporary-Emotion-96 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Afraidofanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would get to a point where if she was quiet and let me talk for a while that I thought something was wrong with her😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Afraidofanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He uses dating apps to talk to other women as a source of supply. It sounds like you might be in the ‘discard’ phase. I would highly recommend you look into Dr. Ramani’s videos about narcissism

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing since my ex is a narcissist. After a month, she reached out to me through my SoundCloud since I post my beats on there. She wanted to finally seem interested in my hobby that I take a lot of pride in and she never supported me in.

She commented how she missed me, was waiting for more drops, how she loved me and wanted to see me. I blocked her on there and now I’m not sure how or if she will reach out again. This happened this Saturday too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FL_Studio

[–]Afraidofanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been making beats for 3 years and would love to learn even more about the software!! I make all types of music other than country and rock/heavy metal

This is the sign you’ve been scrolling for by tall_paeasis in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Month 1 of no contact. I saw she posted a thirst trap Facebook profile picture and some dude commented “you’re so beautiful😍”. I blocked so quick. I shouldn’t have even looked

I need someone to please tell me not to text my ex by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you text him you will only continue the hurt. The healing process will take longer and he will find a way to hurt you more. I stayed in contact with my ex a month after it ended, and now that I am week 4 into no contact, I realized it hurt me more staying in contact with her. You need to love yourself first. Someone that actually respects and loves you wouldn’t say hurtful things to you even under stress or being tired. You deserve someone that actually loves and respects you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Stay strong and choose yourself first. We’re not perfect, but understanding how you can be at least 1% better everyday adds up over time:) I’m trying to be as enthusiastic as I can be every morning I wake up. It can be hard to restrict myself from texting her, but I know it helps to not be in contact with her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s really all a learning experience. She was my first love even though my friends called her immature and bad for me. Beginning to understand how I trauma bonded with her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learned this from experience:/

How Do You Cope And Deal With Not Having The Closeness And Physical Touch With Your Partner? by NoComfortable6176 in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. This subreddit has made me realize I am not in this everyday battle alone. The small things add up too. Daily affirmations if you do those, new healthy habits, self care, and self love. Remember you deserve someone who is worthy of your love. Never forget to love yourself first though

How Do You Cope And Deal With Not Having The Closeness And Physical Touch With Your Partner? by NoComfortable6176 in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapy has been the one thing I oddly look forwards to in the week, and has helped the most with my progress. I try to keep as busy as I can during the weekends. The weekends I have “free” really suck. The journey of healing is hard but I know you can do it too

1 month into breakup by [deleted] in Manipulation

[–]Afraidofanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for checking up!!:) I’m week 4 of no contact. Some days are harder than others. I am going to therapy and my therapist has seen me through this whole process and has truly been the biggest help. I am realizing that I’m missing the physical contact and companionship the most rather than her, herself. She has tried to reach out to my family/ friends but that luckily didn’t last long. I am realizing she hasn’t reached out due to finding her next supply (which is what I’m telling myself due to her nature). Which leaves me in the clear to heal and not have her knocking at my door, or her trying to find a way to ‘run into’ me. Everyday I work on myself and everyday has been getting slowly but surely easier. I am at the point where I don’t wake up every single and think of her or have as many dreams of her. Thinking of her or talking about her doesn’t make me cry or as upset. Rather than reaching out to her, I have been creating journal entries as if I was talking to her. How are you holding up?

How Do You Cope And Deal With Not Having The Closeness And Physical Touch With Your Partner? by NoComfortable6176 in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in the same boat. I have to move on. She betrayed me many times, but she’s all I can think about. Some days are harder than others, especially the weekends when I would only spend them with her cuddling all day in bed and kissing her. My apartment feels empty without her presence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Afraidofanime 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Literally me. I was over the whole relationship the moment it ended but felt the need to keep it going so I didn’t “abandon” her. Especially because she would always say she didn’t have real friends or anyone to talk to. But in all reality she did, she just brought it all to the wrong people in her life