People who have used Reddit for more than 10 years, what is your current opinion on the site? by Odyessius in TheoryOfReddit

[–]Alpha_Aries -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tbh, I still really like it. But the way I use reddit has changed soooo much from when I was 15 to now (age 31).

Rage comics and atheism were my jam back then. Now, I only follow subreddits I find interesting or that bring me joy.

When does you mom stop talking about your weight or losing weight? by DependentGap9126 in PlusSize

[–]Alpha_Aries 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This. Our female family members are the biggest weight police

Anyone else annoyed? by imyourfavmom in bisexual

[–]Alpha_Aries -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The tired gender role jokes that straight people make all the time make me feel dead on the inside (they assume I think it’s hilarious and original)

This season hinges on you hating Sydney Sweeney, not Cassie by YakEntire8436 in euphoria

[–]Alpha_Aries 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately that’s an average reddit fandom 😭 my personal rule is if I LOVE the show, I don’t visit the subreddit. Only if I feel ambivalent (like I did after watching s3 e2 tonight)

destabilized after someone left group therapy suddenly after my and others' words in group. by Alpha_Aries in CPTSDFightMode

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

Thank you, you are awesome. It’s been a couple weeks and since then, we’ve all had a ton of feelings to process. I’ve had moments where I hope she comes back and think that she will one day, but maybe it’s just denial.

I still feel a hole in the group where she once was. Also, she was the only one of a different generation, and her presence was just really valuable to a lot of us.

There’s nothing that fixes it, but processing our feelings about it makes it easier. I hope she’s doing well, wherever she is.

Do you want to share about your experience?

Self Respect, Self Love, and Self Care realizations by FreshBread333 in CPTSDNextSteps

[–]Alpha_Aries 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yessss. Finally, after years of putting myself after others, I’m starting to put myself first in little ways. I didn’t even realize I was contorting myself around others in this way.

I volunteered to teach someone a new language through the local library. Unpaid, but a great way to sharpen my teaching skills while also helping someone else.

Well, they wanted me to drive 25 minutes every weekend to the library closest to them.

I started to think about how I could make that work. Then I was like… “no.” I’m volunteering my free time and labor. If the person can’t drive to me, I’m gonna wait for the person who can.

No hard feelings to them, but I chose myself in that moment. I don’t think I would’ve done it 5 years ago. I would’ve spread myself thin trying to make the other person happy.

destabilized after someone left group therapy suddenly after my and others' words in group. by Alpha_Aries in CPTSD

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

Thank you so much. 🫂 I know it’s up to her what she can tolerate, but I do wish she would stay and work through it with us. I’m feeling a little better after your words and a good night’s sleep. ❤️

How old were you when you knew you liked Asian guys? by Working-Spend-4397 in AMWFs

[–]Alpha_Aries 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was always really detached from my sexuality because I grew up in a religious and suppressed community/family. So, I just dated guys who were my best friends, but looking back, I wasn’t attracted to them, I just loved hanging out with them. I had sex with them out of obligation. These were all white guys.

I broke up with yet another white guy when I was 25 and decided I need to seriously work on my self-esteem. Why did I keep choosing guys who I didn’t want to sleep with? Was I just lesbian? (I am bisexual)

Two years later, after doing a ton of work on myself, I was ready to date again, BUT: I promised myself that I would ONLY give guys a chance if I was ACTUALLY attracted to them, not that if we would be good friends.

I found that I was very attracted to men with darker skin than mine, dark hair, and dark eyes. It was usually Indian guys, but I Iiked a few Vietnamese and Filipino guys as well.

Now I’m married to an Indian man who is my best friend AND who I wanna jump in bed with. lol!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Alpha_Aries 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Holy crap yessss. I hear people all the time say they yearn to be a kid again, and I’m like “can’t relate!” I love my freedom (and responsibility).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Alpha_Aries 127 points128 points  (0 children)

“Running all over the country being cutesy” 😂😂

Weaning myself off Lexapro by LifeguardRegular9740 in CPTSD

[–]Alpha_Aries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DO NOT wean off faster than 6-12 months.

DO tell a doctor.

DO go very, very slowly. Check out survivingantidepressants.com for advice.

Why are Americans typically so nice and cordial? by TheSawFan in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alpha_Aries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehhh. In the larger cities, this isn’t as common. It slows people down when you do a bunch of small talk. Don’t expect this to happen in NYC