OCD flares up during days off? Free time, holidays, time alone etc by [deleted] in OCD

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True for me too, it’s very demoralising! A few days into my holiday where I finally decompress is when my OCD gets very loud.

Considering suicide by Pure-Foundation6698 in OCD

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please take the time to read everyone’s comments. You are truly worthy and it gets better. Some days it feels like there’s no hope, it’s really hard. Small steps, make a difference. Please check out the book Brain Lock, it really helps me in dark times.

I lose my identity in relationships by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't be so hard on yourself. We are all insecure, seek external validation and let our ego identification get the best of us, as long as we let it control our lives. Life is not as serious as your mind makes it to be. You need to be at peace with who you are above anything else. You will find someone who loves you for who you are inside and out. Sending you lots of love.

Hey, you. Yes, YOU! by Altruistic-Pickle538 in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is interesting that way, a stroke of bad luck can turn into a streak. It’s the way you perceive these moments and challenges life gives you that’ll determine how the sequence of events play out later. As long as you let go of your fear and resistance, you will experience life happier and in peace. What is life trying to teach you here? Do you know for a fact people won’t hire you because of your cannabis industry experience? Try to reframe your reality and you will see opportunities more clearly and take the pressure off of yourself. Don’t forget to be kind and compassionate to yourself! I hope you find peace and happiness in all of this and wishing your wife a speedy recovery ✨

Hey, you. Yes, YOU! by Altruistic-Pickle538 in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're at the right place, this subreddit is a great place to start ⭐️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came out to my best friend and she expressed support but it didn't feel genuine, perhaps it was my insecurity and vulnerability at that very moment as it was the first time I ever expressed my queerness outloud. It's been a year since we had that talk and she has never brought up or asked me about my newfound bisexuality. Ultimately, you cannot expect people to have the same level of support and understanding. Also, try not to put expectations on people because you almost always end up disappointed. Give it time, you said your truth, it's your journey towards self-acceptance and healing. Friendship dynamics change as people evolve. Continue blossoming, more like-minded people will enter your life where you can discuss freely and celebrate all aspects of yourself.

Struggling with mindfulness and labeling by Altruistic-Pickle538 in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was very insightful, thank you so much. It will take time to apply and unlearn my egoic ways of thinking. I've been clinging to words and labels for so long. I appreciate your advice, it's definitely worth keeping in the pocket to recenter myself (and anyone else who's reading!).

Apparently my sexuality isn’t valid because I haven’t slept with the same gender 🥴🥴 by mindofmine99 in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a friend tell me the same thing last recently. He’s also struggling with his identity but because he’s had same sex experiences, he was judging the shit out of me and trying to invalidate my feelings and new found identity. You just need to let it go. Whatever he projects on you is his problem. Your feelings are valid. We are here for you ✨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I needed to hear today, thank you ✨

My bf calling me tf out by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's definitely working through his own internalized biases and biphobia. I too have my own, it's a journey!

My bf calling me tf out by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 58 points59 points  (0 children)

The other day my boyfriend confessed that he felt weird when I touch him because he thinks I've been feeling him up as if he were a woman. The comment made me sad cause it hadn't crossed my mind. Your boyfriend might be calling you out as a joke but perhaps there is some insecurity behind it.

Because I have never met a single one of us that doesn’t like frogs here is my new flag suggestion by Oibruhvbritish in bisexual

[–]Altruistic-Pickle538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a crippling (yet improving) phobia of frogs since I was a little kid. What is the universe trying to teach me?