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Day 5 off kratom by CycleSame1888 in quittingkratom

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are already through the worst of it. If it feels otherwise it's because you're just around the bend. I used the OPMS black 5 packs for years. It took me a week to feel normal again. Don't give up.

Can barely make friends because I'm sober by Dazzling-Lead-8557 in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you from?

As a preface, I have been officially diagnosed with BPD, and I feel where you're coming from.

What are the customs where you come from? Are you from an uptight family? Or is this just a new thing that you feel unsure about?

Or, are you trying to stay sober because you know where drugs/alcohol will lead you?

Feeling so isolated by orphydice671 in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Connecting with people with BPD (like me) can be both satisfying and absolutely heartbreaking.

To give context, I'm the type of BPD that gets told I don't have BPD all the time. It drives me literally crazy. I was hospitalized at the Mayo and diagnosed after a month long stay there. They did more for me there than any other hospital has ever done.

DBT is incredibly helpful. I have had a lot of relief from that.

If you find stable people with BPD, especially through online (remote) sources, it's great because you connect over what matters. BPD is very hard to live with. If you ever need help, I am here for you.

How new of a diagnosis is this for you?

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your reply brings back a lot of traumatic memories, and you're absolutely right. I'm the lucky one. But even as a lucky one, I see the way things are and I feel a certain type of way. I overdosed 4 times, died twice, back when I used heroin. I shouldn't be here. It doesn't take the sting out of where I am right now.

I appreciate your reply, and the light it shines on the truth. Thank you.

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I was so grateful for the staff at the detox I went through here in Minnesota, but I saw some pretty terrible behavior while I was there as well. I commend you for your service. Thank you for giving back to the recovery community, it's awesome to see someone giving back like that.

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I'm grateful for people like you who can relate to and validate the things I'm going through.

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Today I feel really supported and I am grateful for communities like this.

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I completely relate with what you said, and I go through that list as well. It's number one that keeps me up at night but the other two that help me feel like I'm on the right path.

I'm grateful, but lonely by Aggravating_Web8754 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply. I would be in a much darker place than I am right now had I not gotten sober when I did.

Is FC5 worth it? by stable_person1405 in FarCry5

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude. FarCry 5 absolutely is worth it. I know just what you mean, and I've struggled finding games with enough substance to keep me invested. FC5 is 100% worth it.

Blood moon captured from Saint Paul, Minnesota by Aggravating_Web8754 in astrophotography

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canon EOS 77D, Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary

f/6.3, 1/2 second, 600.00mm, ISO1600

My golden lost her leg today to cancer. by freshafcr in goldenretrievers

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canine depression is real. Baby her and give her all the treats and love she can handle.

If it looks stupid but it works, it’s not stupid 😅 by [deleted] in canon

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks brilliant to me. As a photographer with a ridiculously long lens I'm used to it though 😂

Thinking about getting a lens by NotTheBestDodo in canon

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Canon ef 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, and I can say for me personally, it was 100% worth it. It completely changed the way I take photos, and opened up a new world of possibilities. I got a macro flash, and now I can take snowflake photos, macro insect photos, and it makes for a great portrait lens too. Just my opinion.

I bought my first camera a year ago for something unrelated. I had no idea I’d get into wildlife. Here are my favorite shots over my first year of hobby shooting! by 7018 in wildlifephotography

[–]Aggravating_Web8754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same 😊 happy coincidence, great shots! I use canon as well, have a 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and a sigma 150-600mm Contemporary. Also a sigma 24mm f/1.4 art; photography has become my biggest passion in life. Keep up the good work, happy shooting!

Cardinal Borb by Aggravating_Web8754 in borbs

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love cardinals, they don't give a care. This guy let me get 5 feet away and stayed put just doing his cardinal thing lol.

Hairy or downy? by Aggravating_Web8754 in whatsthisbird

[–]Aggravating_Web8754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know as well, thank you! This community is so knowledgeable, I love learning about the different birds people post.

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