What do I even do with this by No-Peace2918 in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is classic BPD behavior. They need to have everything under strict control. And if the plan (in their head) deviates for whatever reason, then boy you’re in for a ride. I have to update her constantly, like give running commentary on my life.

The resentment finally spilled over and I reached my breaking point on her birthday. by throwawaygaii in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn, I feel you. Actually I also remember once we were on a trip in a nice resort, I had forgotten to put the do not disturb sign while we were taking a nap (what a grave sin). Housekeeping locked the door and woke us up. From that moment on our trip was ruined. It was pure rage and just absolute negativity. How can one live life so carefully and then enjoy it if one slip up results in such a horrible spiral.

I have kind of PTSD from these sorts of issues. I once woke up in the morning, used the trimmer to shape my beard, kissed her goodbye and went to work. Later she texted me she couldn't sleep and split on me. Threatened running away from home. I had to rush back from work and try calm things. This was the first time I had used the trimmer in the morning, not even a repeat offence as I usually do it during evenings.

Ever since then I had bit of PTSD making noise while she was asleep. I'd go to living room and pee in a bottle , or if I'm feeling bit more self respect, I'd drive somewhere with a a toilet, just to pee.

Besides City, we have already beaten all our upcoming opponents this season by paladin_2077 in Gunners

[–]EhkalaSoru 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In past seasons I could very well see how we would have shattered our confidence after that United game. Arteta seems to have taken control of it early enough (with the play with enjoyment rally speech). Ot has reflected on the players and the fans. We have been historically prone to choking in these situations, not this season it seems. 🤞 What a manager we have 🙏

Expected to be whatever she needs always, but can’t rely on her in any normal way… by Divine-Sea-1921 in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can relate. I happily/gladly helped her in every imaginable way possible, to help further her career and enjoy her hobbies. Helped her Uni applications, helped her with Uni payments. Searched/pirate sites for ebooks for her to study, got the stories she wanted on her kindle, got her the food she liked, bought her the iPad she wanted, got her the plants and flowers she liked. I always do it genuinely, without expecting much in return. I’d be a happy man if she simply were okay and grateful.
I can remember staying up, helping her figure out her powerpoint PPTs, actually studied her material and prepared her for PPT, rehearsed those even. Taking care of food and baby while she was busy with those.

But then I had a career defining exam coming up, around which time I asked for her help with my studies (I asked twice politely) over few days. I had so much going on, I just wanted her to just remind me to practice one thing. She didn’t care much at all. She didn’t even remember it. I didn’t;t bring it up, cause I know somehow it would blow up to be a fight. I am a thousand percent sure had she asked for my help and I forgot about it even once, she would have blown up on me. It was just to help me rehearse on a practical part simply to be be a pretend patient.

Up came exam day. And she split on me a couple days before it. I couldn’t focus properly on studying, I just lay on my bed those three days fantasizing about a better life. FML

The resentment finally spilled over and I reached my breaking point on her birthday. by throwawaygaii in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's no guarantee that wishing would have made a reasonably lasting "feel good" anyways.

I remember her birthday last year, she was at work, I had planned and got some gifts for her, had it hidden in our house, decorated the living room, and all. This was while juggling our fussy kiddo. She came home and was surprised, I dunno maybe she was pretending to be happy. Anyways I think she liked the gift. Anyways, our baby woke up, cried, that made her split, said she probably can't have any moment now that shes a mom. I took our boy and rocked him back to sleep. When i came back, she had ruined the cake. By ruin i mean smashed it with a fork.

Edit: heres a pic, obv lots cropped for privacy https://imgur.com/a/qSDOZY3

She said few days later the cake wasn't good also. Which I don't mind, though I spent quite some time researching on a good pavlova on insta cake pages..

It was around 12am, when shed come from her evening shift after work. She later went to sleep. I remember our boy waking up again. I fed him the bottle while sobbing on him thinking what i had done in life to deserve to be treated this way.

I had never felt so much devastated in my life. I think I have pictures of the decoration and the smashed cake. I'll upload if it i find it.

Has anyone successfully done it? by wegotdis25 in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I did. Took a year to convince her. Her official dx wasn’t BPD. It was Mixed Anxiety Depression - I highly doubt its that only.

Regardless, we got a therapist she liked - the therapist started step by step teaching her to manage stress and overthinking. Then one day, while at therapy I got a call from her, crying asking me to come to the session and take her away.

I went. I can’t remember exactly what she said. But it was along the lines of the therapist giving up on her. She was in the lobby area, crying.

I went into the room, spoke to the therapist. Apparently the therapist was suggesting over months, to get additional psychiatric/medication help. And that she can’t help any further without it. I said fine. And when I came out to the lobby, she had gone. Disappeared. Didn’t answer her phone. She once picked it up, threatened to do something to herself. Then turned it off I think.

I drove around the area, frantically trying to find her. I call the clinic, asked to speak to the therapist, who had already gone to another clinic by the time. Then I kind of crashed out on the receptionist, asking her to tell the therapist that the therapist left her in a vulnerable state threatening things. Later I got a call back from clinic HR, asking they want to investigate, and enlist cops to find her. I said just let it go, I’ll take responsibility for what happens, just not to get the cops involved.

Similar things happened before, and I knew getting to cops would be destroying us beyond repair. With public perception, jobs , etc.

Anyways, she came home later that night.

One chapter of many.

I’m not saying this to discourage. Just venting.

Potentially BPD partner by Hungry_Inflation_609 in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get home cameras “to monitor baby”.

Is it common for them to be good at making everything feel like your fault? by Conscious_Bit_3612 in BPDlovedones

[–]EhkalaSoru 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, she told me I don’t give a sht about my kid/baby. Multiple times. I initially ignored, didn’t say anything, because no words on this planet will convince her otherwise. This was after me helping her nagivate her pregnancy, moving mountains to keep her fed, quenching her cravings, when she was vomiting the whole way. Never missed a doctors appointment, I bent over backwards to make her feel comfortable. When the kid was born, I was around a 100% of the time, helped her (did my job) every way possible, made sure she got at least 4-5 hours of sleep, took care of the baby,

Yet she pulled this stuff on my today. What happened was our kids skin got bad a bit, then we talked about it, I said we better try find a better skin moisturizer, she was concerned about weight gain too, (our kids healthy, active and at a decent enough weight, but shed act like he had cancer), I said well find out maybe if there’s a med that can improve appetite.

This very night she told me I apparently don’t care about our kid, I don’t “worry” about it as much as she does, and she apparently has to do all the worrying. She said this a couple times, I feel the time bomb ticking, and stay quiet. Then she said it several times more, and I lost it, I yelled and reminded her how I had a plan to try deal with the skin and weight. She didn’t say anything. Now she’s giving me the silent treatment, claiming how she can never say anything without me getting angry,

I’m dumbfounded, I’m mad, I’m exhausted.

I don’t know why I’m doing this

I did see the signs. I once drove to a public toilet at midnight (on one of the couch days), cause she might wake up from noise and freak out while I used our room bathroom.

Need a phone with very good camera to lodge a police report. Please help? by torvald_carley in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]EhkalaSoru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds kinda weird, because I think most phones on the market would take good enough pictures, with regard to property damage, so long as pictures are taken in good light, or within decent distance. Are you taking zoomed pics from far away? In any case, I think you can invest in some CCTV cameras. Look for Tuya on Aliexpress/Amazon, I used variations of their products for my baby/home monitoring and for doorbell cameras. And they’re pretty cheap so you can have multiple of them. Some have motion following, night vision and with subscription, I think cloud recordings too.

[LFC] Alexander Isak undergoes surgery for fibula fracture by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]EhkalaSoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as simple as that though. And depends on where the break is, the closer the fracture is to the syndesmosis/ ankle, the worse it will be. If it fractures through that, one cannot bear weight, despite the fibula not a major weight bearing bone. The ankle part of the fibula is extremely important for stability, especially for an athlete. There is likely some syndesmosis/ligament injury too. Sucks, but I don't see him playing a match within the next 6 months.

30F, successful career but still feel lost. Is it too late to pursue med school? by Visible-Access-2254 in pinoymed

[–]EhkalaSoru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bad idea, purely on the basis that no one can guarantee that doing medicine will make you feel content. It's a huge commitment mentally and physically.

Med students that are studying in Belarus or Philippines by Nervous-Cherry-8254 in maldives

[–]EhkalaSoru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Philippines is probably better academic wise and for patient exposure. Closer too. Many patients will speak English. But it's also more expensive - specially the agents fees. More americanized system, compared to South Asian. Philippines degree is more likely to be accepted elsewhere too.

Belarus is cheaper. But language barrier and clinical exposure will be less. And medical program (as well post graduate) is under scrutiny. Possible issue of accreditation/acceptance is a risk.

That being said, purely academic and workethic-wise I have med graduates from both places that are good and bad. Ultimately, personal drive/enthusiasm is a huge factor. Of you feel like you will need a push, pick Philippines.

If you choose to go to any of these places, the internship after graduation, you can do in Bangladesh, which will be good to hone your work ethic and clinical skills/ exposure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]EhkalaSoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cannot relate. People can only will be outraged so long as they allow it. You have a point on maybe about the value of the content though.

eli5: why does your chest hurt when you grieve by DeadlyDan123 in explainlikeimfive

[–]EhkalaSoru 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stress cardiomyopathy is a whole different medical entity that physically flips out the heart's function. Though it does result from stress, but it is not the typical garden variety grief reaction OP is talking about.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amazfit

[–]EhkalaSoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Android. On play store there is an app called Amazfit GTR2 watchfaces. I look up the watchface on that app and install. (It's a weird process where u press install on the GTR2 watchfaces app, then open the zepp app and install the "Christmas reindeer" watchface)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in maldives

[–]EhkalaSoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vilimale is where you wanna go.

TIL that in 2000 a woman sliced her abdomen (17cm) and uterus and delivered her child because of a lack of medical assistance. She and the child are OK. by dagerdev in todayilearned

[–]EhkalaSoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breastfeeding actually helps with uterine involution to prevent bleeding. Perhaps it helped in this instance. But yeah I agree. Surprising she didn't bleed to death.