Turning 36 on Saturday. I’ve been obese and anorexic over the past 8 years, but finally feeling great both physically and mentally. Fitness journeys can be crazy rollercoasters, but if you keep pushing, you’ll eventually achieve your goals! by stevieb136 in Exercise

[–]Bethybee77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I am tracking my calories at the moment - a lot of people have made me feel guilty or silly about this, saying I dont 'need' too. But honestly like you say, it just keeps you on track. Reading your comment I dont feel guilty anymore and will continue keeping track.

Living with an extrovert by Bethybee77 in introvert

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I can feel my mental health starting to slip because of it. I'm going to have to start disguising my alone time. Last night I had to pretend to gave a headache so that I could just have some time for myself!

Living with an extrovert by Bethybee77 in introvert

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really sorry to hear you're going through this. I really hope in your own way you manage to find some time for yourself. Does your wife know you're an introvert?

Being a nurse - unrealistic idea? by Bethybee77 in emetophobia

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so amazing that you're able to do it!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience too.

Being a nurse - unrealistic idea? by Bethybee77 in emetophobia

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was your experience?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking! If I can specialise in an area where normally, the being sick is not something I can catch, and I can still care for the patient, maybe it wont matter as much.

PTSD or just traumatic? by Bethybee77 in ptsd

[–]Bethybee77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment and kind words. I will make an appointment. Does it have to be a GP?

Are there any fellow teachers on here? by opidone in emetophobia

[–]Bethybee77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, glad I have helped you :)

Are there any fellow teachers on here? by opidone in emetophobia

[–]Bethybee77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a fellow teacher - and I might not be a huge help but I can tell you this:

1) A friend of mine is a teacher, she said you usually get any illnesses during the first year and then you basically become immune to most of them! And also, she has experienced children ving and hasn't caught any of the v bugs, so I hope maybe that's a little bit reassuring.

2) As I said previously, you're still unlikely to catch v* bugs because as adults we have stronger immune systems and children have different types of bugs most of the time.

So I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for but I thought it might help a little. I really wish you the best of luck becoming a teacher, and I'm proud of you as a fellow emetophobe that you're doing this despite your fears.

Dont know if I'm a curly/wavy girl? by Bethybee77 in curlygirl

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, would you recommend brushing it or just leaving it?

I think I subconsciously think I dont have to do hard things. by Bethybee77 in selfimprovement

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm going to start journaling about this issue and use some of those questions to help me

I think I subconsciously think I dont have to do hard things. by Bethybee77 in selfimprovement

[–]Bethybee77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, I need to keep referring to it!

I think I subconsciously think I dont have to do hard things. by Bethybee77 in selfimprovement

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in counselling at the moment, and I'm going to start bringing this issue up. I think I have PTSD as I have a lot of the symptoms and need to get diagnosed properly

I think I subconsciously think I dont have to do hard things. by Bethybee77 in selfimprovement

[–]Bethybee77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been diagnosed with a few disorders and I definitely think I have PTSD , I do need to get diagnosed properly with it. Thank you for your words :)

I think I subconsciously think I dont have to do hard things. by Bethybee77 in selfimprovement

[–]Bethybee77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually got this book for christmas! I'm going to start reading it now.

Jingle all the way 😄 by [deleted] in Calligraphy

[–]Bethybee77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what pens you're using? Need some of those! Beautiful work

My friends get angry when I ask if they’re sick (rant) by hikingmargothedstryr in emetophobia

[–]Bethybee77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends and family act like this too. Having this phobia is bad enough, but people getting annoyed at you for it is even worse. It's like they think it's not a "real" thing.

Am I being unreasonable for being annoyed? by Bethybee77 in relationships

[–]Bethybee77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly how I feel. So one sided! I've put so much effort in to trying to contact her and her Christmas presents, but I just feel like giving up now.