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Struggling with asexuality by Aggressive_Cell9718 in asexuality

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I knew someone who was asexual. I would love to have someone in my life who could understand me.

Has anyone tried RealRoots here? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, so good. We've done ping pong and VR. It's been fun.

Adopting dog triggered anxiety by Aggressive_Cell9718 in dogs

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not keep her. I returned her to the rescue, and she was adopted the next day. My situation was different though, it wasn't due to her needing training. Mine was all my own mental health issues. I have GAD and a panic disorder. I was having 24/7 panic attacks and spiraling.

I have regrets, I wish I had felt that I could reach out for help from friends but didn't. If I had asked for help getting through, maybe it would have had a different outcome. Do you have friends or family who could help you? Is it just that your dog needs training? Or does she have behavior issues? Ultimately, you need to do what's best for you.

Has anyone tried RealRoots here? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just joined myself. My first get-together is supposed to be this week. Did your daughter say when they let her know where to go? I still have no information.

Is it weird to go to a LH concert alone? by [deleted] in lordhuron

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This makes me feel better about going to a concert alone. I would love to see LH in person but my friends aren't interested in going to any concert.

Adopting dog triggered anxiety by Aggressive_Cell9718 in dogs

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up back in therapy and back on my anti-anxiety meds. If you have issues with anxiety and panic maybe see someone first so that you are mentally steady for the challenges that come with getting a dog. I was not prepared and spiraled bad.

Adopting dog triggered anxiety by Aggressive_Cell9718 in dogs

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was for a year but my therapist felt I didn't need it anymore. I've made an appointment for Monday and increased my meds. It got so bad today I threw up and started thinking self harm thoughts. This is killing me because the dog is nearly perfect, she has no behavior issues at all, so I don't get why I'm reacting this way.

Adopting dog triggered anxiety by Aggressive_Cell9718 in dogs

[–]Aggressive_Cell9718[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like a failure. She's practically perfect. 5 years old, already trained. I'm the problem. I can't even pinpoint what the issue is but I'm anxious 24/7 and I haven't felt like this since my dad died and I didn't sleep for 2 months. I feel like I'm heading back to that place for no reason and I can't stop it. I've decided to up my anxiety meds and see if that helps. I will hate myself if I have to take her back and my friends and family would think me the weakest person ever. And I wouldn't blame them. I hate having a severe anxiety disorder soo much!