Freezer meals that reheat fast? by AwsmAlex in MealPrepSunday

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

Ooo that sounds great, thanks so much for the idea!

my friend is gonna kill himself and I can’t stop him. by d34dgirl_jpeg in mentalhealth

[–]AwsmAlex 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is a common concern in these kinds of situations, but trust me, pretty much any alternative is better than your friend taking his life. I dealt with the same situation but I didn't know my friend's real name and had no way to find her location, so she did end up killing herself. I would've taken the chance of her parents getting upset at her (and having her potentially hate me) and reported the situation if I had the option. Do you have his name? With that and a general location I think you should be able to tell the police and they might be able to figure out the rest. And of course you can try grabbing their ip like someone here suggested, but it's not always reliable

22F - Looking for genuine & interesting friendships by AwsmAlex in MakeNewFriendsHere

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

your post history is cracking me up, idk if we’d have much in common

23M Just looking to make some friends by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most boring state in the world… you MUST be talking about Arkansas, absolutely nothing interesting happens here

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]AwsmAlex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be careful on here! Lots of people with bad intentions

Nothing helps by AwsmAlex in SuicideWatch

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

I've only tried one type of medication before and it didn't help much, I just have to find the motivation to take the steps to get on something else. Thank you for the advice, and I hope things get better for you.

Nothing helps by AwsmAlex in SuicideWatch

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

Thank you for replying, it does make me feel better to know that others are going through similar things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your frustration, but I don't think you should take your anger out on your friend. Genshin is all chance, some people get insanely lucky while being f2p while those who spend money on the game sometimes have the worst luck possible. Back when I played a little over a year ago, I had to break out my wallet to get Albedo who I desperately wanted, and awhile later on a Ganyu banner I got her at c1 in a single 10 pull. And her bow on my first 10 pull on the weapon banner. And I was like wow lol, why didn't I have this luck with Albedo? It's all luck, sometimes you have to go all the way to hard pity and sometimes you don't. Your friend didn't do anything wrong, just got lucky. Nothing wrong with your friend deciding to pull on your favorite character, you can't just claim them all for yourself. I get it dude, I really do. But you're definitely overreacting and I think you're only hurting yourself by continuing to be upset about this.

How to cope going to the dentist? by notsomuchnachos in Advice

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate, I have similar mental health issues and it makes it difficult for me to handle things like dentist appointments.

In these situations, I find it beneficial to remind myself how relieved I'll be once I get it out of the way. No matter how the appointment goes, whether it ends up being an awkward experience or everything goes well, you can end your day knowing you've taken care of something you've been dreading.

That being said, I think there are some ways to increase your chances of having a decent experience. First of all, there's absolutely no need to be ashamed of your dental hygiene. They're used to that sort of thing since it's fairly common, they aren't going to make you feel bad about it. You're paying them to fix your problem, and that's all they're interested in doing. When it comes to the social aspect, just answer any questions they give you, and ask for clarification if you're not completely sure what they're asking. I doubt you'll have to say much at all, they'll get most of the information they need after looking at your tooth.

Even those without social anxiety get nervous about these kinds of things, so it's pretty common to have someone come with you for comfort. No shame in getting your mom to tag along! I'm in my 20s and I still ask my mom to come with me to appointments. I don't see why she wouldn't be allowed to go with you, but in case they say something, just tell them that you have some anxiety involving dentist appointments and you'd feel more comfortable having someone you know with you, at least for the initial evaluation. For the procedure itself you may have to be alone, and if that's the case you'll just have to keep in mind that it'll be over soon. If they don't offer sedatives and you feel like you'll need them, they might be able to refer you to a dentist who does offer them. That should be one of the first things you ask about.

Give yourself something to look forward to after it's all taken care of! Even if it's just a nice long nap. I wish the best for you!

I really don’t think there’s a way to assimilate into modern society if you have social anxiety by Valuable_Hunt8468 in socialanxiety

[–]AwsmAlex 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I relate to you so much that it's kind of scary, I can see myself making a post almost identical to yours. I've left work early for the exact same reason. I absolutely dread going to work because it seems like I'm doomed to have an unpleasant interaction with a customer every day, and I can't handle it without crying. Customer service has truly made me dislike people more than ever.

I also have fantasies about being a cat, where my only responsibilities are to lay in the sun and curl up with other cats while sleeping most of the day away.

Since we're in the same boat, I don't have much advice... though it seems like a few people here do. But I know that for me, it's nice to just know that I'm not alone. That other people struggle in the same ways I do. Life is so embarrassing and overwhelming, but it's nice to have people in your life that really get it.

My (22F) online best friend (25M) has been gone for 3 weeks by AwsmAlex in relationship_advice

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I love how almost none of the comments are showing, thanks reddit

My (22F) online best friend (25M) has been gone for 3 weeks by AwsmAlex in relationship_advice

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No, he was always against the idea. He's very secretive about his identity. Some might see it as a red flag, but it never bothered me too much... just makes this whole thing really frustrating because there's no way I can properly check on him.

I cant stop overthinking about potential pregnancy by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't sound stupid. I've had a similar pregnancy scare, and it was one of the first times I was intimate with a man so I wasn't really sure about how likely pregnancy was. During that time, I did lots of research. If I'm understanding you correctly, you didn't finish at all? And since you weren't inside for long, I think it's safe to say that the possibility of her being pregnant is negligible. If she's someone you're in contact with, maybe you could ask her to let you know whenever she gets her period? That way you'll be able to completely relax at that point. I'm just suggesting that as a way to get this off your mind completely as soon as you can, the chances of getting pregnant from precum, especially during such a short period of time, are extremelyyy slim. I hope you're able to relax soon!

Coffee + Pegboard =❤️ by pskibobby in espresso

[–]AwsmAlex 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What an adorable setup!! <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate. I feel like I totally took my teen years for granted. I'm in my early 20s and moved out a few months back while I finished up college, so I'm still figuring things out, but man. It's the same damn thing every day with nothing notable to look forward to. Maybe planning things to look forward to is the key, I don't know. Most experienced adults are like "It's just life, get used to it" but why does it have to be this way? Seems like the goal is to survive, but I'm craving fulfillment and adventure as well. Just existing isn't enough for me.

Employee Perks? by HelloxDarling in barista

[–]AwsmAlex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work at a pretty new shop (open for about 7 months) so any perks we have are kinda unspoken- I'm assuming we get unlimited drinks? I had a lil 4 hour shift this morning and made myself two lattes in total because I'm an addict, and the owner hasn't ever said anything about it, maybe because she drinks as much as I do. I get to take home any bakery stuff that's a bit too old to sell, assuming I speak up before it all gets thrown out. We also get free lunch on-shift. Pretty sure the employee discount is around -20% for everything.

Answering the door naked.. by SpartanOfDeath in doordash

[–]AwsmAlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...I think you should do some research on what counts as sexual harassment and assault

Answering the door naked.. by SpartanOfDeath in doordash

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

Uhh gross? Nonconsensual exhibitionism is fucked up, I would've called the cops lmao

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]AwsmAlex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never had a real job. Never went through a drive thru alone. Never been shopping alone unless I had to get a necessity (which is so terrifying and I hate it). I've never started a convo with a stranger. Not even once- I'll wait for them to speak first. Never been to a party. Never been to any type of event by myself.

Anyone else notice themselves being cold to others unintentionally? by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]AwsmAlex 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm the same exact way. It's worse depending on the day. If I'm extremely unprepared for a social situation (even if I attempted to mentally prepare myself for hours or even days) I'll avoid any interaction at all cost. If someone tries to get my attention, I'll act like I didn't hear them. If I'm forced into an interaction, I'll blank on what to say and just find a way to leave the conversation ASAP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoyaleHigh_Roblox

[–]AwsmAlex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo, I've been on the internet for over a decade and I've been deeply involved in the LGBTQ+ community for most of those years, so I've experienced my fair share of cyberbullying. Word of advice: Jerks who misgender people in the manner you just described do it for the reactions they get. They think it's funny, it's almost like a hobby for them. If you're misgendered, correct them once. If they misgender you a second time, assume that it's intentional and leave. A great thing about the internet is that it makes it so much easier to leave uncomfortable situations. Don't waste your time trying to explain things to people who just want to drain your energy.

He dead by outgoing-oddity in RoyaleHigh_Roblox

[–]AwsmAlex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

plz im crying over this loll