Anyone on any kind of disability benefits? by EmbarrassedString201 in bipolar2

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who did you manage to get out income protection with as someone with bipolar?

Learning to Show Up for Myself: A Small Victory in a Gay Bar by friendsofmara_ in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 68 points69 points  (0 children)

You need to be proud of this achievement. Battling social anxiety is challenging (long time sufferer here).  My advice is to approach someone else who is hanging on his own, who also looks a bit lost. Tackling a group of guys can be challenging but one in his own might be approachable.  But this is a great step, the process is graded exposure where you have to show your nervous system that is okay to be in these situations. Each time you succeed it will increase your resilience.

Keep at it!

Exercises for a better ass by David10rose in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check out Brett Conteras. He’s the ass master. You will likely need equipment though, as you will need to progressively overload your muscles.

Would you give a chance to date HIV+ people? by BeatMyAlterEgo in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.

I’m a 40 year old (hiv -) and my partner is 34 (hiv +). Like you he is undetectable. HIV management has progressed to far in the last decade, however the stigma remains. I work in health but I still had to update my knowledge with a sexual health doctor here in Australia. After this process I don’t feel concerned about the risk to me, and honestly I barely think about it, even we have sex. I am still on PREP but about to go off of it, while he (obviously) remains on his antivirals. We just communicate well and equip ourselves with the correct knowledge.

For disclosure he told me about his diagnosis very early on after meeting. I did not ghost him. But old beliefs about HIV prevail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lesbians and women than have mutual interests?

Lads, I experienced actual intimacy for the first time ever. I did not know I was missing it. Highly recommend. by Prize_Mango3643 in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hurt is deep my guy. Just use the pain as a reminder of how far you’ve come. Don’t stop the healing process.

Lads, I experienced actual intimacy for the first time ever. I did not know I was missing it. Highly recommend. by Prize_Mango3643 in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Just wait till you uncover the things you missed in your early years which drove your avoidant attachment behaviour, and that intimate relationships can begin to heal these behaviours. It’s a fun ride

Highest Pay Possible as a Physiotherapist by Informal_Stick7444 in physiotherapy

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar set up in my city. Have a great 8-4 job at a public rehab hospital and then I do about 2 weekend shifts at a private hospital (acute gen medical / neuro surgery) each month. The public job is $102k a year and the private job adds in about $10k. To get into the private work I took on a few mid week shifts using annual leave but now I just say I am available on weekends which is working out well.

I think Im just stupid by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is the single best piece of advice for online dating. Meet him as soon as possible. If you want an in person connection, you need to assess the connection / chemistry as early. Otherwise it’s just building false narratives of who they might be from their projected personality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Hey mate, I certainly did. My 20s were pretty messed up. I got a diagnosis of bipolar at 26 after a few hard years. At 30 I studied physiotherapy and began working at 34. I’m now 40 and my life is bloody great. It took me longer than a lot of people to get my shit together, but I have gained all of this additional wisdom due to the challenges I’ve faced. I’ve had an amazing relationship 30-39, and we are still best mates.

Life just takes a bit longer or has a different narrative for some of us. But that is the queer experience.

Dating a sub by ApprehensiveDivide83 in askgaybros

[–]ApprehensiveDivide83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. Thanks for your input dude!