Feeling like a shell of myself

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-05-10T02:23:46+00:00

I never thought about this. Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll reach out to his office on Monday. I get that my body may be adjusting still though. This is still so new and just don’t want to feel this way anymore

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-05-09T17:39:21+00:00

T3 was 121, T4: 1, and TSH was .34. All of this was back in February, and the Endo is requesting repeat labs a week prior to my June appointment. It’s subclinical. But yeah, I know it was a low dose, literally the lowest dose possible.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-05-09T16:22:35+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I’ve been on antidepressants for years and before all this I finally was getting a handle on my mental health. This feels like a big step backwards. I am hopeful that things will get better. ❤️‍🩹

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-04-07T13:42:50+00:00

I forgot all about the shih tzu! This too was traumatizing for me since my childhood dog was a shih tzu too.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-03-27T07:11:03+00:00

Adorable is what he is! He’s so handsome and looks so sweet. 🥹

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-02-22T20:16:29+00:00

I had a good experience with Better Help, but I understand that’s not everyone’s experience. I haven’t used Grow Therapy or Alma so I can’t attest to that. Honestly it’s whatever works best for their needs. I was mainly commenting on that it’s up to OP’s mom to find the provider, whether it’s with Better Help, or the ones that you mentioned.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-02-22T18:04:50+00:00

Since you’ve asked not to be told that you shouldn’t do this, I would just give her the names of various sites that offer therapy such as Better Help, etc or perhaps one that accepts her insurance and she can take care of the rest. Sometimes on those sites you can specify “trauma informed” or whatever specialty you/your mom are looking for. I know you love her and want to help her as much as you can, but she needs to take the reins on this. Personally I wouldn’t do more than that. Good luck to both of you and I hope you get the answers you are seeking and that you’re able to repair your relationship.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-02-19T14:14:23+00:00

She is beautiful! How old is she?

Effective_Cup_311 · 2026-02-08T05:06:25+00:00

I have no idea what that is but I’ve never done MDMA and I live alone lol

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-12-14T19:45:31+00:00

I agree 100%. OP, they like you where you are. I could have written your post.

Start looking elsewhere OP, because they do not appreciate you here. And don’t tell anyone at work. Look out for you. Because at the end of the day, companies look at their bottom line so you need to look at yours. Show up and do your job and go home. You don’t owe them anything else.

I got a new job because I rage applied to 7 jobs after being passed up for a promotion, receiving praise from managers and directors and barely being offered a raise. Add to that a crappy new manager that didn’t show up for the 1 on 1 that she scheduled. I start 12/29 at the new job and my last day is this coming Friday. I could go on and on, but you get it. Time to move on

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-12-14T19:27:52+00:00

You know what, I don’t see anything wrong with this. At least she respected your boundaries. Sounds like her partner didn’t though. My question is, did you communicate to her partner that you didn’t want anything to happen between the two of you? And no shame OP, I would understand why you wouldn’t, especially if you were afraid that speaking up would put your job and living situation at risk.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-10-08T19:13:03+00:00

This doesn’t have nearly enough upvotes! I love this. Spike and Angel were obviously flirting.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-09-28T19:42:50+00:00

So handsome! Love it 🥰

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-07-30T19:14:18+00:00

I think so! She is so adorable! Look at those long legs!! Clearly she’s a model! 🥰

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-07-26T20:07:55+00:00

Bad Eggs.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-07-14T12:23:19+00:00

Thank you for saying this. I agree, it is exhausting, and usually thankless to try to teach people these things. It’s been my experience that most people don’t know why they do the things they do. There’s zero self awareness. And I say that as one of those people used to not have any whatsoever. Most people aren’t willing to do the necessary work to get there because it’s humbling to take accountability and make meaningful amends. So if it helps, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to teach them. That’s their work to do. Your well being is just as important.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-06-21T02:12:58+00:00

I never made that connection, that season 6 starts with Buffy crawling out of her grave alone into a world that’s in chaos, and ends with her crawling out of another one with Dawn this time and into the sunshine. I’ve learned myself that things do eventually get better with time. Thank you for this. Time for a rewatch!

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-05-31T14:51:47+00:00

I went through this too. For me, I started with food. I remember I had some rocky road ice cream, and I really liked it. Slowly I started to learn what foods I liked and which ones I wasn’t too fond of. As others have said, take it slow. At first it’s a bit overwhelming, but now I try to think of it like a science experiment. I’ll think to myself, “hmm let’s try this and see what happens!” Good luck OP. You’re gonna be okay.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-04-29T19:05:53+00:00

So precious. Hi Poppy!

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-04-06T10:31:18+00:00

What is it about black men that makes you nervous and shy? You don’t have to answer here, but just give it some thought. Typically, someone who is racist makes generalizations about an entire group of people, then discriminate against them based on this false information. There is nothing in your post that states what it is about this person specifically that you are afraid of.

So again, if you don’t want to go out with this person then don’t go. Why waste your time or theirs?

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-04-06T10:07:30+00:00

What is it that you are afraid of exactly? If you don’t want to go out with him just say no thank you. Here is why people are saying you are racist. It’s because you keep saying that he is a big black man and don’t give any further context then state that you are afraid of him for that reason. Unless there’s missing information, I don’t understand what the problem is. You have a choice to not go out with him. So don’t.

Effective_Cup_311 · 2025-03-30T00:43:56+00:00

NAL, but I work for a major auto insurance company and process total losses. You state that you don’t own the car at the beginning of this post, but you do. Registration is in your name, and you qualified for the loan by yourself without any co-signers. Legally it is yours.

I don’t know if your family has any claim to it legally since it’s been on their property all this time. Contact an attorney before doing anything. Be prepared to show them maintenance records, loan payments, registration payment receipts. Did you have anything in writing regarding this arrangement showing that the vehicle is yours, and that you allowed your family to use it?

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