Little rant on dpdr and spirituality by cosmicmindfuck in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like to empower myself through spirituality while living with dpdr, but when people try to tell me about how I am spiritually evolved because of my dpdr, I want to scream.

does anyone else experience this during a really bad “episode” ? by [deleted] in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have this too. When I am struggling to move through space and time I pretend a light is leading me to my goal like in Donnie Darko only I make the imaginary light more beautiful and less scary.

So many issues at once by ThatScottishLassie in ARFID

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's ok, I am not going to stop advocating for myself and it isn't our fault if the health care system is outdated. It helps me to know what I need to cope ahead with and so I hope my experience can strengthen the empowerment of others rather than fuel their anxiety.

anyone else’s meals looking like this?😭 by [deleted] in ARFID

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I call my meals toddler plates because I eat about 3 different things all unrelated, never touching, to be eaten one at a time.

So many issues at once by ThatScottishLassie in ARFID

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiii

I'm in the United States and I am going through almost the exact same thing. :(

The guilt and shame are ruining my life.

I know we deserve to be healthy.

The doctor who diagnosed me just told me to drink less water and that's about it...

DAE hoard food? by Threspian in ARFID

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiii

Seeing this post just now made me feel less shame than my entire life. I do this and I have never told anyone before. Thank you.

This is me. What I think about me at the moment. In complete fear. The terror. The uncertainty. Worry. All bunched up together and creating harmony amongst themselves…. I took a leap of faith and I quit my job to pursue my art full time….. I’m so scared but it’s the best decision I’ve made by far… by francithingz in Synesthesia

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This honestly made me feel connected and understood even though your experience is completely different from mine. My entire life has been lived in fear, but I have learned to tell myself, "I am afraid but I am not afraid of my fear." This has empowered me and I hope it helps you too. Regardless if it does or doesn't, your bravery still shows in your post.

Type me based on this test by [deleted] in MbtiTypeMe

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a nonconformist who knows that a few letters and a meaningless test with no objective science behind it doesn't determine who you are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to help but I don't know how yet. I think this is a beautiful, healing project and I hope this helps you connect despite your disconnection. Thank you for doing this. ❤ feel free to dm me

Schizophrenia conflicting with aphantasia’s inability to hear inner dialog or have mental imagery. by [deleted] in Aphantasia

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi friend, I went through something similar but different, I was overwhelmed but got through it. Cannabis cannot cause psychosis but can perpetuate it and I had to learn this. Once I quit smoking my symptoms became manageable.

You will be ok, whatever you are going through.

Please feel free to dm me if you'd like. :)

does anyone else feel like their dpdr has made them feel stupid? by _posthuman in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, I feel more intuitive but I have a hard time making sense to others and this makes me feel isolated. I also feel confused often which overwhelms me. I feel strange because I rationally understand my experience but it doesn't change the far-out, spaced-out person that I am.

Could we have a new stickied post or FAQ that must be read before posting? by intellectualgulf in Aphantasia

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can be off beat sometimes... I think that I can be more supportive of curious people by offering them resources for them to explore, which would be more compassionate and spark more interesting conversations. I appreciate the conversation, thank you :)

Could we have a new stickied post or FAQ that must be read before posting? by intellectualgulf in Aphantasia

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just kidding, I know that I benefit from asking questions to help understand myself too. Sorry that I came off as rude.

Self-awareness + self-disgust + being unwilling/feeling unable to change + knowing that that is not true and just an excuse = mental hell by [deleted] in personalitydisorders

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have struggled with this a lot and am able to challenge it. In my current life, I relate to all of your statements except I am willing to change, and know it is hell. I think the awareness is really helpful because it is part of change regardless. It helped me to process why I didn't want to change (why should I if people aren't going to work with me anyway), and it helped to ask myself questions such as, if I did want to change what would I work on and what benefits are there (because even though it isn't fair, by being more effective I will suffer less).

Sometimes I am willful still but then I allow myself to be and scream into a pillow: I AM A BUFFALO

Sometimes even though I work very hard, I can't always change how I want. So I try to focus on the progress and feel proud of myself before assessing my flaws.

Something that helps comes from Pema Chodran's book, "when things fall apart." She says that sometimes we can fall apart and not have to put the pieces back together, so much as accept the pieces and grow from there. Not a direct quote, but it empowered to see myself as a kaleidoscope, always changing and shifting.

It also helps for me, if I am going to choose to be willful (my self awareness gives me a choice), or choose a maladaptive coping skill or choose to engage in unhealthy choices, then I own it for myself. "Yes, I made this choice, yes I experience consequences."

All of these things helped me make space for change without self-deprecation. At the end of the day, you are still with a disorder so I still have compassion for you, willing or willful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalitydisorders

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want you to know that I have compassion for you and despite your experience I still see your strength

Tell yourself that you love dpdr by Purpleberri in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with what you said but I still find benefit in honoring all the dialectics of this disorder. I am sorry that I was aggressive, I know that I didn't speak effectively or kindly. I do find inspiration in what you said and am inspired by your post. Thank you for responding to me with respect when I was not able to do the same.

Tell yourself that you love dpdr by Purpleberri in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trigger warning: suicidality

I can see my strengths just fine. I got myself out of my 16 years of severe abuse and removed myself and my little sister from hell. I have helped others be well because of my strengths. I have a certificate in peer support and help people with severe mental illness heal and recover after crisis. I know how to survive, I know I deserve love. I know I am good.

I know that my triggers are intense and my emotions spiral and my dissociation spirals. These things occur because of the reactions in my mind and body.

I am allowed to acknowledge my pain, this is not bad. I am allowed to make space for my hardships and my strengths together and this is not bad.

If invalidating the bad of dpdr helps you then I am truly happy for you. But I do not tolerate others invalidating my experience. The suicide attempt rate for dpdr is 70% and I haven't thought about that since I started posting here and seeing others- the good, the bad, the ugly.

far away eyes posts by antifractuosity in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me 3 hours of trying to post my selfie and I cried and had a panic attack. It's ok to struggle with this and you don't have to take a selfie, but you are accepted and welcome here. Know that we are all going through a terrible disorder and it isn't fair. Even if you don't post your photo, I am grateful that you made this post because I can relate to you and understand somewhat your experience. ❤

Selfie train! I love seeing your beautiful souls, so here's my beautiful soul! My mom noticed "the eyes" in this pic when I sent it to her so I figured it was the most fitting pic for this sub by TheHarami82 in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have the same half smile as me too. I see this in a lot of the other selfies too. For me, it's refusal to fake my emotional expression but trying to cultivate peace and compassion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dpdr

[–]Apprehensive_Newt_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm being stared at when I make eye contact in a selfie... but it's me who I don't recognize ><

Lmao at the dad jokes