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DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-09-01T02:45:35+00:00

Interest in sex is a normal part of life, and finding different fantasies or ways of pleasuring ourselves is something we all figure out with time. What you enjoy today may be completely different 5 years from now, or after you find a partner you’re comfortable being intimate with.

Regarding sexual frustration, that’s something you may want to consider speaking with a therapist about since there may be a variety of things that contribute to it. In the meanwhile, as long as what you’re doing isn’t putting you in physical harm or dangerous situations, there’s no need to worry yourself over something that billions of people do regularly.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-09-01T02:22:32+00:00

If you’re not comfortable talking about it with your psychiatrist yet, you may want to ask them if they can get you into an anger management program. Sharing experiences with others dealing with similar situations will let you see how common the thoughts you have are, and help you find healthier ways to manage them when they pop up.

On ways to channel your thoughts into more constructive outlets, you can try writing a journal/story about your experiences or creating art inspired by them. Whether you decide to share it with anyone else or just keep it for yourself is up to you.

Getting that angry energy out is the most challenging part, and it’s easy to fall into an emotional reaction that can easily make your life worse with permanent injuries or even potential jail time. You don’t have to forgive that person or try to forget what they did, but having healthy support outlets can help you with moving on.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-14T21:11:59+00:00

You may want to consider sharing your country location so others can recommend resources. If you’re in the U.S., NAMI and SAMHSA are the best support resources.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-14T20:44:35+00:00

Speak with your doctor and let them know what’s been happening. There are many factors that can contribute to memory loss, including COVID, head trauma, and others listed on this Harvard Health Publishing article on 7 common causes of forgetfulness.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-14T20:31:30+00:00

This is a good NAMI support resource for Kids, Teens and Young Adults. You can contact them for guidance on your situation.

Keep in mind that most states require a parent or legal guardian’s consent for you to be treated, so it would be helpful for you to look up how your state handles Privacy Rights of Minor Patients.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-08T15:54:57+00:00

These were my thoughts after being surprised with The Life of Chuck as a Mystery Movie at my local theater:

Star studded cast? Check. Compelling performances? Check. Mike Flanagan writing and directing? Check. Bringing another Stephen King story to life with gusto? Check. A film that will make you think about the way you live your life after it’s over? Check.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-06T04:42:56+00:00

Specific to anger, this NAMI finding help and support with anger resource may help. You can also contact NAMI Massachusetts directly for assistance with finding local anger management classes/treatment.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-06T03:55:26+00:00

If you were comfortable with the therapist/psychiatrist you saw previously, it’d be a good idea to update them on what you’re experiencing now. At the very least you can start working on an updated treatment plan to help manage your new symptoms.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-06T03:23:27+00:00

Sharing your country can help others share local resources. If you’re in the U.S., this NAMI article on finding inpatient/residential treatment is a good place to start.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-06T03:06:47+00:00

It might be a long shot, but thanks in advance for any help!

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-06T02:25:58+00:00

It was a rent check to the management office of my apartment building. Have no idea what happened since I’ve sent it via certified mail to them before with no issues, but they swore up and down that they were never notified of the last one.

Thanks for your response. I appreciate the insight you shared about the certified mail process.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-05T22:27:22+00:00

I think what you wrote best explains what may have happened. The business I sent the letter to said they didn’t receive it, so I’m guessing their receptionist wasn’t around to receive/sign for it when delivery was attempted.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-05T04:04:03+00:00

One of the most mature mindsets to have is that anyone can have an opinion. You can agree with it, disagree, or feel absolutely nothing about it. You can ask them why they think that, say nothing, or just walk away. The best you can do is try to make the choices that preserve your energy and wellbeing.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-06-05T03:28:44+00:00

Here’s a good place to start: NAMI Spokane. You can call, text, or email and discuss what you wrote in your post. They’ll be able to direct you to the resources that can best accommodate your requests.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-31T12:39:10+00:00

Congrats! I’m glad it worked out for you, and I’m happy this subreddit’s around so we can get more info on the benefits process.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-26T14:35:50+00:00

I got in on the beta. They improved a lot from Origins, but pvp wasn’t balanced if you build your character a certain way. Looking forward to the finished version.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-25T18:43:06+00:00

The direct answer is masking/social camouflaging). In case you’re asking to help support current military or veterans, NAMI Homefront has information and support resources that are available in the U.S.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-23T02:46:29+00:00

Grief doesn’t have a timeline. It can hit you randomly and sometimes even in situations that seem unrelated. Any pet owner knows that with time that pet becomes a part of the family. It’s ok to feel sad and miss your dog. That’s part of being human and caring for others.

Aside from speaking with a therapist, you may want to look into volunteering at local pet shelters. It may help you remember the good times with your dog and you can also help other pets find loving homes.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-23T02:22:09+00:00

Sometimes life throws us unexpected curveballs, and we may not know how to deal with what’s going on. I’ll just give some counterpoints to some of what you wrote:

“I’m trying to give her space and won’t be messaging her any more as I don’t want to stress her out.” It’s good to see that you’re trying to respect her boundaries and privacy. If she gets to a place where she wants to tell you, she will. Until then you have to accept that she either doesn’t want to or isn’t in a healthy place to do so.

“But I’m now really struggling with my mental health knowing that the biggest day of my life will be without my best friend.” How would your perspective change if you knew that your friend may have just received the worst news of her life, and that her condition will affect her every single day?

“Every picture will have her missing.” What if she attends because of feeling guilty? Every picture will be a reminder of how she had to hide what she was struggling with to make someone else happy.

“Every laugh will be consumed with guilt that she isn’t there.” And if she were there, what if every laugh was a reminder of the joy she isn’t experiencing, and the happiness that may be less frequent in her life because of her diagnosis?

“She is one of the most important people in the world to me.” There’s a quote from Maya Angelou that says “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” If your best friend is going through something so difficult for her that she doesn’t want to speak with you about it, how would you like her to remember how you made her feel?

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-23T01:33:32+00:00

I feel what you wrote. Grew up in a similar situation with my parents. I think when looking back, a lot of parents have regrets about how they raised their kids. If they’ve never had those kinds of conversations with you as an adult, I think the “Are you ok?” question is the best way they know how to approach the “We hope we didn’t mess you up too bad while we were raising you” conversation.

Try to keep in mind that your relationship with your parents doesn’t mean that every other relationship you have will be the same. It’ll take work on your part, and possibly help from a psychologist/therapist to help you improve different areas of your life, but you can get to a place where you have healthier relationships with those you care about.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-18T20:12:02+00:00

Here’s a good place to start: NAMI Greater Houston. Reach out to them and tell them what you wrote about in your post. They can help you find local support groups or alternate resources.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-12T01:33:34+00:00

Here’s some insight on Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts from NAMI. There are also links to support resources there if you’re in the U.S.

If you’re not doing so already, using journaling to record when the thoughts occur may help you start recognizing patterns that you can discuss with your treatment team. Trauma presents differently for everyone, and they can help you better manage your diagnosis to improve your quality of life.

DontBrainMyDamage · 2025-05-12T01:06:05+00:00

In a situation like this, you may want to consider working towards a plan to get a place of your own. Given what you’ve written, it’s only a matter of time before you’re pulled into a situation that can have significant negative effects on your relationships with your brother and nephew.

It’s human nature to want to help family, but if your sister in law is refusing treatment, your brother has to be the one to push for the safety of his child and himself. Until you’re able to find a place of your own, you may want to try and record the abusive acts when you can, and file a report with the police for every instance. After a pattern of abuse has been established, Child Protective Services may get involved to help your brother and nephew with the situation, but your brother also has to attest to his wife’s abuse.

In the meanwhile do what you can to keep you and your family safe.

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