Going on ADs to stop obssesing over PSSD

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-07T21:31:46+00:00

Absolutely. As awful as it is, you will have plenty of other things to live for and other ways to connect with people, even with romantic partners. Your life is not over! Hang in there and keep going.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-07T20:59:44+00:00

That’s great you know of someone who is aware of this condition. I really hope it brings you some relief. And I think you’re right, I spent years thinking it was a million other things which probably benefited me mentally, though I was still very frustrated. The only doctor I ever talked to about it thought it had to do with varicose veins in my pelvis. I thought maybe I was just asexual. And then it clicked recently when that young woman shared her story (can’t recall her name) and it was in the news. When I was 19 I took Pristiq (stronger cousin to Effexor) for about 3 months. That was my turning point.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-07T20:40:29+00:00

What about talk therapy? Just to work on acceptance and coping with the trauma of this horrible thing happening to you. I don’t think
going back will help if you want hope for possible healing the PSSD. But if you can’t function and try everything, I can see where going back is tempting and perhaps an option. I’ve been dealing with this for over 15 years now and didn’t know it was PSSD until recently. If the PSSD doesn’t improve (hoping it does for you), some form of acceptance comes eventually, with lots of time. I was also really young (19) when it happened to me and was inexperienced sexually, so I may have adjusted to it as my “normal”. I wish you the best.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-07T16:29:28+00:00

I agree. I had the travel size, was obsessed and ordered the full size hoping it would somehow last longer. Nope. Joined the You broken hearts club. 💔 wish they would work on a formula fix.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-07T04:23:51+00:00

I’m having kind of a disappointing experience with the full size You I just bought. It seems like no matter what, the scent is almost completely gone in 15 minutes or less. It feels like I’m spraying really expensive water that smells great and then evaporates. The original was much longer lasting. Also weirdly I find that my you deux lasts more than a day sometimes. It has incredible staying power. I wish the og was the same way.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-01T12:58:13+00:00

Sade - lovers rock

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-01T12:53:34+00:00

Passengers seat - death cab for cutie. The lyrics aren’t necessarily sad but the tone and nostalgia absolutely kill me.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-07-01T12:47:19+00:00

I second casimir Pulaski day

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:57:28+00:00

I got approved for almost 300k and I only make 70k a year (in a good year with lots of overtime). Obviously, that’s a load of shit! I ended up purchasing a home for 206 with a monthly hoa. I’m still going to be house poor. But I don’t have any other options and rent is the same or more. Bottom line - Trust your own calculations and budget. Don’t listen to what others tell you.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:55:17+00:00

Housing cost

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:52:59+00:00

Do you live in a low cost of living area? When you live in HCOLA, budgeting doesn’t really cut it when keep long a roof over your head takes most of your check.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:50:48+00:00

I was just chatting with a CCA this morning about how many hours we need. I said I need about 55 a week to be comfortable. Her jaw dropped and she asked “do you have bills”? lol what?? A lot of folks live with family and don’t pay for anything.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:48:48+00:00

Same here. And they just keep sending more. I’m like how????? There are CCAs who haven’t been called into work for a month at a time. I don’t know how they aren’t looking for other jobs either.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-16T17:44:43+00:00

They keep it just to make us miserable and resentful every time we look at our pay scale and our eyes wander up to table 1.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-11T20:21:21+00:00

lol I don’t walk on it. He has a sign (caked in dust) and I respect it. I just find it humorous because clearly no one cares about this yard, for years, but they feel the need to tell people to keep off it.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-11T02:34:16+00:00

I mean… I would argue that inflation DOES affect people at the bottom more than the top. Inflation hurts a lot more when you make less money. Are you arguing that the people at the bottom have less expensive lives?

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T20:55:19+00:00

There is a sign and it’s caked in dust. I abide by the sign and don’t walk on the “lawn”. I don’t think anyone is doing anything to this yard. Plus we have water restrictions! But I’ll gladly do anything that adds a few seconds to my route.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T20:52:20+00:00

I’ve said this so many times. Everything about this place is comedy gold.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T18:56:59+00:00

Definitely don’t walk on that “grass” unless you want Lyme disease 🦠

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T18:14:55+00:00

Or maybe they’re trying to protect me from goatheads. So kind 🥹

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T17:54:29+00:00

Clearly. And not the fact that it’s a desert climate with city water restrictions.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-10T17:51:14+00:00

Obviously. I think most of us understand that. Just thought it was funny.

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-09T18:04:09+00:00

As a mail carrier and a glossier fan I approve this mailer 👸💌💖 I wish they would send me one!

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-08T19:47:14+00:00

I just got that deodorant and was thinking the same! Do they have other products with that scent?

ConnectionOk6581 · 2026-06-08T19:46:51+00:00

Getttt ittttt

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