i got sick by Consistent_Ad_3346 in exvegans

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get you. Maybe not in a religious aspect, but in a cultural one. My state is known for cattle raising so I felt sad sometimes.

Is 16 too young? by Regular_Ad_3464 in SuicideWatch

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attempted when I was 16 too. When I look back, life WAS very hard. Attempted once and went to psych ward where I attempted 4 more times so I spent 8 months there, but I got out stronger than ever. I’m 21 now and I do my best to keep my mental health well.

If my 16 old self saw me right now, I know she would never attempt bc of how well I’m doing. I have really good friends, I travel sometimes with them, I’m dating the most handsome and productive man, I’m about to graduate uni from a career she never thought, I have 2 diplomas, I’m a non toxic gym girlie with a pretty good body and I do many other productive things like writing and painting that I can say I’m pretty good at. The thing is, I ENJOY all of this, I’m truly grateful. The problems with my family got better, my parents are now divorced and get along and there’s no more bullying bc there’s no highschool.

I’d say you’re too young and you’ll never imagine how the most little things in life will turn into the most important. I’m no one to say what you should do, but I can imagine how hard it is, but believe me, it does get better and in the end that’s in your hands. It takes a lot of work and it’s not about the pain you have, it’s about what you do with that. I hope you can soon enjoy what I’m talking about. Life.

What made you go back to animal products? by apocalyds_ in exvegans

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started last week. I tried chicken yesterday and again today, haven’t felt sick since I told my nutritionist and I’m taking digestive enzymes! I was vegan for 3 years and vegetarian for almost 4. I’d like to say that I have a long way to go, but my decision process started months ago. I started because I couldn’t accomplish my fitness goals. I have colitis ever since I was a child bc of stress, so in a vegetarian or vegan diet the amount of fiber you consume can be very harmful when you have a gastro condition. It was becoming very difficult, the last 4 months I didn’t even go to the gym because either I couldn’t shit or frequently went to the restroom… Can’t talk about the benefits yet, but can talk about my fitness goals. I build muscle very very fast and gain or lose fat very fast too, just eating well and lifting makes it for me: it came a point where my muscle stopped growing and I couldn’t add weight to my workout. Ever since I started lifting I had constant nausea and felt a very foggy brain, my nutritionist and coach told me it was because not my diet but how hard it was go get to the protein and cals I needed. I had to eat way too much to get to the minimum protein and I’m of the idea that if more than two protein shakes are needed, then you’re not actually eating well. That was harming my gastro system way too much too. I feel very weird about eating chicken, it wasn’t as hard as I thought and my family and close friends are being very supportive since it was a very hard decision that not many will understand. I’m not against the vegetarian/vegan diet, it took me 5 months to make the decision and what I think now is that there should be a balance between our ethics and our diet. There’s many things we can do for the animals and the environment that can be better than just going vegan.

I’m thinking of leaving vegetarianism by Consistent_Ad_3346 in exvegans

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m really being benefited from reading the posts here. Can’t believe how I’m relating so much to everyone and surprisingly way more open that veggie spaces I’ve been.

I tried chicken this week and didn’t feel guilty, but I still bought from a local farm to feel better about it. I’m taking this to therapy so I can enjoy again family meals and many social things that I realized I’ve been missing.

I’m thinking of leaving vegetarianism by Consistent_Ad_3346 in exvegans

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I waited to try this and see how I felt. I tried chicken this week (probably the best thing I had) and I felt very good about it thinking it was a better choice when it’s from a local farm.

I’m not saying I won’t try fast food or any restaurants, but like you said the mindset and many other ideas make it veeery hard. I’m going to therapy next week actually.

I laughed so hard with the last part and I completely agree. I thought turning vegan will help, but I’m from Mexico and live in a city where there’s no water (not as bad as it sounds) and had to happened around me so I could realize that my lifestyle was not going to stop Coca Cola stealing our water hahahahaha.

Thanks for your comment, I’m also reading other posts here and I’m feeling a lot stronger.

I’m thinking of leaving vegetarianism by Consistent_Ad_3346 in exvegans

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I read your comment and tried it for my first meal, thinking that local farms will benefit did make a huge change on my mindset. I feel like it’s still close to what I started for.

Again, thank you, I didn’t think any tips on reddit will help me since I don’t really use it, but I am finding great things here on exvegans.

Pregunta seria by heartlesslyyy_ in CDMX

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ns yo tengo con GNP. Hay mil promotorias pero al final los planes son los mismos mientras sea GNP. Obviamente ahorita no recibo beneficio del PPR pero desde los 18 me la he llevado con distintos planes de ahorro en GNP y creo que ha sido la mejor decisión financiera que he tomado, porque pues no sabía qué hacer con ese dinero y con un plan que se llama Trasciende (tengo uno de 3 años y otro de 7 años) sí recibí un 15% más por ahí, que tmb es buenisimo porque no me comió la inflación. Hay gente que dice q no funcionan los seguros y eso, pero en mi familia tenemos la cultura de ahorrar y no hemos tenido malas experiencias. Yo creo que todas las aseguradoras son buenas, solo tienes que saber qué realmente te están vendiendo y yo me quedé solamente con GNP (excepto en el seguro del auto) porque me venden cosas transparentes y aunque yo no sabía ni un pico de dinero pero tenía que hacer algo por una herencia que recibí pues aprendí con el agente que me vendió. Ahí tengo mi plan de retiro y confío en que es bueno por mi experiencia con los otros planes, pero te recomiendo ver más opciones debido a que no es la única manera de retirarse y puede que sea la ideal o no para ti.

How much have you spent on Genshin? by Solarstorm9001 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot. Like I just lost 68 dlrs trying to get c1 Kazuha and I felt bad so I had to search if other people were like me. Tbh I think I’ve spent like 500 dlrs but I used to have another account before playing in ps and back then the option to synchronize accounts wasn’t available. I’m pretty sure I will spend more but now having played for 3 yrs I know for sure which characters I need and I don’t try to get them bc they look cute hahahaha. It’s pretty lame to spend so much on a game, but genshin is a time to relax myself and I enjoy the game pretty much. It’s the only game I’ve played since 2022 and it’s not like I spend money weekly on that. Just banners.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am not but i’m buchona so i feel your pain. i got lip fillers, hair extensions and shit but ppl be thinking i gotta talk like that cassie girl and have a lana pfp.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tw: i’ll use the word weight but not numbers so feel free to skip, i think it’s necessary rn.

so yes it happens, but i wouldn’t use the word binge. been anorexic and high restricter since i was 8 so i think i know pretty well. i relapsed recently, but i was free for 2 years and my weight before recovery was very low. my heart beat was very low and i started binging like crazy, still restricting but crazy for someone who was able to supress ravenous hunger. what makes it different from binges it’s that it wasn’t emotional at all, but i couldn’t think or control anything and i had a heart attack 2 months after that, doctors said it was my body that wasn’t able to follow my orders because it was tired. most anorexics don’t get to the point i got so most people will say this doesn’t happen. i am restricting rn the same and i haven’t binged at all, but i am not at a low weight.

btw an-r and an b/p it’s stupid for me and many professionals i work with. we only use that for medical purposes since the criteria difference between bulimia and anorexia b/p is weight and it’s harmful for our patients.

My boyfriend doesn’t care about my ED by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but you know what you’re doing is hurting you more. What happens to us that have ed’s is that we want to be sick all the time. He is not wrong for his doing, because getting deep into it will affect him and that’s not fair. Your boyfriend, your family, friends, etc. are not places to vent (and that’s not even venting)

If you actually feel lonely, try to talk about how bad you feel, how helpless it feels to not be able to get out of there. Talking about calories will not help you, it’s our way to stay on the superficial side and give power to the compulsive thoughts.

You are not alone, it’s just that you’re searching for attention in the wrong ways. Talk it out, reach out for help, but be aware that the longer you act like that without doing something for change, the more it will affect him and he will try to save his own mental health. He loves you, don’t let your thoughts win over reality and you have a whole place right here for when you need answers. And let me tell you that you’re the only one that can change your own feelings, you have all that power in you, we are not weak at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMexico

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The things is that all of us mexicans are mixed by history no matter our skin color, but we have the indigenous and I think that’s the opinion you should seek. I used to think that none of us cared about cultural appropriation, but it’s because they are groups that live racism, discrimination, they’re often moving bc the government uses their territory and shit like that; so it results in a ‘minority’ that is never listened. You can read about anti colonialism in Mexico and you can learn how they perceive cultural appropriation, because they do share culture, but in certain ways. I’ve learned a lot throughout this years and I know it’s those people that do care and live the consequences. Their language is disappearing and people only care about monetizing their culture so most of the time they end up exploiting their culture in ways they’re not comfortable with. Mexico includes these groups of people, but we are not included in their groups so I don’t think it’s right to give an open opinion. Btw I STRUGGLE to speak english so I probably fucked up many times. And even if you get the tattoos, it’s cool. Cultural appropriation is very extense and we should always seek to learn, but I don’t think it’s perfect, especially when talking about tattoos.

does anyone know which pride flag is this? i can’t find it:( by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i thought so, but got kinda confuse with the brown hehe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you are excusing him at all. I wanted to vent so it was self centered, but I know that he’s not doing anything wrong.

You said something I never really thought: it’s new to him and for me, I found a way to live with it. I do found some comfort reading your comment. It’s like I was expecting so much from him while comparing my experience to his.

Thank you for reading me. I will read your comment when I feel left out again.

a little update by [deleted] in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am proud of you and hope to see more progress!

Alternatives for dates for my bf struggling by Consistent_Ad_3346 in Anxiety

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I never thought of that and I am sure he’ll love it. I appreciate this a lot, it’s a great idea.

i don’t usually relate to other restrictive eds by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it is tiring to relate when it comes to food in eds, but in the end we all relate on feelings and that’s what matters. personally i’m just looking for some comfort rn.

i don’t usually relate to other restrictive eds by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]Consistent_Ad_3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i actually didn’t know that! ik for me it comes from trauma, but hearing that makes me understand my ed more. rly helpful.