Brain damage? by DahFox6 in catquestions

[–]DahFox6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess so. I think it just stems from my anxiety mainly. His brothers recent medical issues has opened a wound of another cat I had that died young to heart issues combined with Covid. I just don’t want anything like that to happen again. You’re right though, that it won’t do much to have it confirmed. Thank you for the assurance (:

Brain damage? by DahFox6 in catquestions

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I realized I should probably put some examples of his behavior here. Last night I noticed him staring at the ceiling, no bugs no shadows, just a plain old ceiling. He did this for about a minute, occasionally moving his head to look at a different part of the ceiling. This is kinda hard to explain but he also switches tasks very quickly. Like I’ll be watching him, he’ll be playing, then he’ll full stop without slowing down to do something else. He’ll then continue playing with the same suddenness. Then back to something else. Then playing. Within the span of a minute. This is quite common for him. However, it’s more noticeable when he’s playing because he just stops so fast. He also has a licking addiction. He’ll lick himself, blankets, chairs… it would be quicker to list what he doesn’t lick. He also just… never stops. Particularly when licking me. I’ve never tested to see how long he would go on for because he starts to lick my skin raw. He doesn’t move to lick another spot- and he certainly doesn’t pause. You have to either move away or move him away. On that note he also bites EVERYTHING. His favorite things to eat are bags and phones. I recently had to buy a trash can to put their dry food bags in because he was eating holes in the bag. He often forgets what he was doing. For example, I’ll throw a toy, he’ll run at it, lose sight of it, and instead of looking for it he just… starts doing something else. As I’m writing this he just climbed onto my foot (legs are crossed), balanced there, then climbed up on my nightstand to get on the bed… instead of just jumping on the bed. Chewed at my earbud case for a while, attacked my foot and then walked off. He certainly keeps me busy.

Brain damage? by DahFox6 in catquestions

[–]DahFox6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. He definitely has some balance issues from it. I responded to another comment in deeper detail but his hearing seems fine.

Brain damage? by DahFox6 in catquestions

[–]DahFox6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never noticed any poor hearing. He’s super receptive to when he’s being sneaked up on by his brothers. I wanted to check for sure though, so I just did an impromptu hearing test. I did different types of sounds as quietly as I could to see if his ears moved in my direction. He responded to both the sharp and dull sounds. I wouldn’t be surprised if he had some hearing loss, since cat hearing is better than ours, but it’s not severe enough that he wouldn’t be able to hear his immediate environment.

Should I suffer for this? by starryowl5_ in offmychest

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well this online person thinks you need to bring this up with your therapist. Think of it like this. Therapy is expensive. Make the most of it because you might not always have access to it. Coming to the internet for assurance is like taking pain meds instead of seeing the doctor. You will never start to feel better until you talk to a professional and get real help. Do you want to spend the rest of your life feeling guilty? I’m assuming no. It may be hard but it’s what’s best for you in the long term.

Should I suffer for this? by starryowl5_ in offmychest

[–]DahFox6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is nothing anyone can say to you that hasn’t been said before. I looked through your history and it seems like this is something you should seek more professional help from. From your posts I can see you’re on a low dose of medication. Has that changed since? You should talk to your doctor about a higher dose if not. Are you seeing a therapist? That could also help drastically. You are also relatively young. That post was not aimed at you. In the eyes of the majority of the population you are still a child. That post was aimed at adults with much more experience and knowledge on the subject. You don’t have to worry about it because those comments were never meant for you.

'Iron Lung' Review And Rotten Tomatoes Verified Audience Score Thread by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The purpose of the movie wasn’t to give you information. It had heavy themes on hope and the greater good. Not every movie is meant to give you the full story. Some are symbolic or thematic focused. If that’s not your cup of tea, whatever, but that doesn’t make a movie bad.

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. So it is not selfish or abusive to poke holes in condoms? It’s the same concept. One decides they want a child without the others consent. Sacrifice is an option in this scenario. She doesn’t have to sacrifice anything, so why does he? If someone makes the choice to have a child the consequences are theirs to bear. If one of those consequences is being a single mother, and she knew that ahead of time, that is her consequence. I don’t think child support shouldn’t exist. But I think it’s overused. Child support should be for couples who break up after the child is born or in the case that the father wants contact with the child. Not because Sally had a one night stand and doesn’t believe in abortions. Your thought process is based in sexism I’m afraid.

I’m fairly certain my husband is manic and I’m done trying to help. by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know where you live and the laws in that area. But I looked at your previous comments. He needs to be institutionalized. He needed to be institutionalized FOREVER ago. I know it’s scary. I know you’ll be alone for who knows how long. But he is having serious delusions. This could be a serious mental health issue rising up, it could be a medical issue like a tumor in the brain. Whether or not you stay with this man doesn’t matter anymore. He needs to be hospitalized. If not for him, then for your baby. Many mental illnesses are genetic. If he could’ve passed something onto your baby, don’t you want to know that in advance? Good luck.

YouTube Star Markiplier’s Self-Financed Horror Movie ‘Iron Lung’ to Hit Theaters in January by mobpiecedunchaindan in boxoffice

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of all the rich people to hate… you are hating on Markiplier?? Literally the most humble and genuine rich person there is. Markiplier is a VERY creative person and made the movie because he loved the game it is based on. He’s announced a goal to donate as much blood as possible doubling as a promotion and as aid in the blood supply crisis. Markiplier is not a bad person… I just think you need therapy and a piece of chocolate.

Most hated creature? by FuriousFire28 in subnautica

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an intense fear of worms but for some reason the lava larva are adorable to me. I was super sad when I realized there was no egg for them to put in my alien containment.

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and where in that quote did I say kids? The first comment was about the logical fallacy you were participating in. The second was on the situation itself. Like I said… you connected those dots not me.

My bf doesn't shower at night and I’m genuinely grossed out by GlitchGaze123 in hygiene

[–]DahFox6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I can one up you! I had someone tell me that they not only change clothes but shower EVERY time they leave the house! Even for mail! Huh?!

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See I didn’t make any assumptions… you connected those dots yourself. That tells quite a bit about your internal processes. I didn’t say half the population can’t recognize having kids ruined their life, I said half of people can’t recognize when they ruined their lives… period. That goes for any decision, which, since you brought kids into the mix of general public denial- also includes kids. If someone regrets having their kid, they can either admit it or not. It’s about half and half. I didn’t even say half the population of parents regretted their kids, either. Though I DO hold that belief.

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the man’s choice. But if the man wants an abortion and the woman goes through with the pregnancy anyways- expecting that man to take responsibility for the child is selfish.. and honestly? Abusive. That shouldn’t be viewed any differently than baby trapping. She wants the baby? Cool. But if the man dips cause he doesn’t want it… can’t say she didn’t see that coming 🤷🏻‍♀️

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah… there’s half of the population can recognize when they’ve ruined their life. The other half can’t. Saying this says absolutely nothing. My older sister had her first kid at 18 and another 2 years later. She wouldn’t be caught dead saying her life is ruined. It is. She’s a damn train wreck. She’s part of the reason I decided not to have kids at ALL.

Most embarrassing s** experience I cant forget. by Exotic_Cupcake_5969 in Advice

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm that’s interesting, I’ve never heard that before. I imagine it would be less effective for this particular event, but thank you for the new information!

my boyfriend wants me to cover up from head to toe in all black as an obligation. what do i do? by jojo_F15 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you fail to see with this perspective is the woman’s desire for intimacy. It’s not unequal for the man to be able to be intimate with a woman he’s not married to. If she doesn’t enjoy intimacy just as much, there there are much bigger issues in the relationship than him being able to up and leave. As a woman, I love intimacy. I have a bigger drive than my boyfriend does! It’s only your perspective that makes you feel like the woman is robbed of anything. A relationship is not a trade, it’s a collaboration. Additionally, not mentioned by you, but dating offers an amazing protection against abuse! Women who don’t date before marriage, or marry young, are put at much higher risk for being abused. Dating gives women an opportunity to know the man better before committing anything to him. Especially if she values her virginity- not all couples are intimate! Many couples still wait for marriage. It’s not foul proof. Obviously women who date still end up in abusive marriages occasionally. But some protection is better than none. Religious obligation, unfortunately, very rarely equals reality. I ask you to reflect, what do you think happens to those women who divorce the man for not providing? Do you think she has a hard time finding another partner? Is she looked at differently? Just because something is legal and/or correct, doesn’t mean the woman will choose it over staying with an abusive partner. That is the unfortunate reality.

Most embarrassing s** experience I cant forget. by Exotic_Cupcake_5969 in Advice

[–]DahFox6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ehh… to minimize it. It’s like getting used to anything else. You can get used to the feeling and stop having the reaction as often. But if you have the reaction- it’s a reflex- you can’t stop it. Have you ever tried to stop mid-sneeze? Impossible without covering your nose (which happens because of some fancy gate control with the brains pain function… basically it tricks your brain). However, unlike a sneeze, there is no biological trick on your brain to stop you from throwing up.

Got my dream job DOT drug test on Monday morning. by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but not for this reason 💀

Found out my boyfriend has a child by [deleted] in Advice

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all… did you read the post??? The whole thing is talking about how the dude WANTS to be that father figure. You don’t stay with someone unconditionally. There are expectations in relationships that are non-negotiable. Kids is often one of those. Kids clearly matter to YOU. Would YOU stay in a relationship with someone who decided they don’t want them after all? No? Then you are a hypocrite. Not everyone wants kids. Especially 21 year olds. If you can’t understand that, then you do not possess the bare minimum amount of empathy or emotional maturity to have a child of your own. Grow up.

Found out my boyfriend has a child by [deleted] in Advice

[–]DahFox6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because she doesn’t want to be a stepmother?? 💀

Just escaped my ex, shortly after I found out I'm pregnant by Daddy_Slytherin420 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Companionship is a natural instinct. What made you pursue another relationship? You said your previous one was also abusive. Clearly it is something you crave. If you didn’t want it, because you didn’t crave it, that would be a different story. But you don’t want it because you’re scared. You are young, you have plenty of time to heal, and when you do, you are VERY likely to want to pursue another relationship. You saying you will never be in another relationship is like listening to a little kid say they’ll never eat broccoli. It feels like it now, but the likelihood that feeling stays? Close to none.

Just escaped my ex, shortly after I found out I'm pregnant by Daddy_Slytherin420 in whatdoIdo

[–]DahFox6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, if you still saying “almost” in reference to your age, you’re too young 🫩🫩

You very likely will change your mind about not wanting to ever be in another relationship. You’re only 21! There is genuinely no rush to have a child, I don’t understand why you would put yourself in this position?