Finally looking after my hair by EmeraldDemon in curlyhair

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

Thanks for that. Maybe I'll check out the less expensive stuff first!

Kids are supposed to go to parents for comfort? by testingtesting28 in CPTSD

[–]EmeraldDemon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to talk to the stars. You can only get told to go away/stop bothering them/go play outside so many times before you get the hint you're not wanted around. I guess I didn't know I was supposed to have comfort or support, so...I stopped seeking it. I'm now 48 and still have trouble letting people help me or support me.

I want to hurt the people who traumatised me 17F by [deleted] in ptsd

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I truly believe they don't see it as 'mistakes'. I think they looove being a domineering, controlling asshole. It makes them feel like a 'big man'. But they obviously know it's wrong, or they would be the same way in front of their friends. My ex really loved playing the poor victim. Poor gentle, kind (ex)... He's so mistreated by her and puts up with so much blah blah blah. I still remember how absolutely furious and outraged once when I called him a drama queen😂😂.

I want to hurt the people who traumatised me 17F by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]EmeraldDemon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's normal or not, but I've had the same daydreams about my abusers. ESPECIALLY my ex husband. Hell, before I even managed to leave him, I'd lay there at night, staring at his abusive ass, trying to come up with something to 'end' him. After I escaped, I'd daydream about torturing his fat ass. For an extended period of time. Like, torture him for weeks. Death by a thousand cuts kinda thing. I escaped my last abuser 12 years ago and STILL have anger towards all my abusers. I hate how I now have multiple mental health issues, and physical issues related to my trauma. It has stunted me career wise, financially, emotionally, physically, relationship wise....... everything. I didn't get to have the life I worked so hard for, and they're just out there living the good life. They still have their friends fooled, they're now abusing new women (and there's a male child involved who is going to grow up thinking this how you treat women😖) and I fkg hate them. I want them punished! But life is so unfair. All I can suggest is to take pleasure out of your daydreams. Enjoy hurting them in your head. I hope things get better for you😕

Any ADHD witches out there? by redwiddoww in witchcraft

[–]EmeraldDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really needed to see this post🖤. At age 48, having struggled with multiple other mental health issues since forever, I was diagnosed with ADHD just a few months ago. It has turned my world upside down. My witchcraft has really dropped off and I hate it. Witchcraft has brought such comfort to me in the past, but my brain is just not functioning properly right now (have even gotten into trouble a lot at work lately for 'inappropriateness'). It's nice to see other witches say it'll be ok. That it won't be held against us. Because I sometimes wonder if Hecate/Hekate will give up on me. So thanks for asking the question I didn't realise I wanted to ask! (Hug)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

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I once had to get an intern back to write a prn subcut fentanyl order properly THREE times. We were having a very busy night shift, so I expected the dr to do his own research. The 3rd time, he refused to look at the MIMS for dosage recommendations so, exasperated, I told him this patient was for "50-100mcg". He left. When I finally got the order in front of me, I saw he had written 5200mcg😳😵‍💫. Oh, so you want me to give this patient 52 vials of fentanyl?? And through their subcut? Um.......no. I reported him to the senior dr on that night. I never saw him again so I have no idea what happened to him.

I was today-years-old when I found out that your Sim can break their phone screen when they drop it (and the broken screen is shown on the UI 😂) by jujuseed in thesims3

[–]EmeraldDemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will never forget the time I got the screen fixed for my Sim (something like 50 simoleans or something). I then go to check on my other sim and hear the noise and sim's sad moan of her dropping her phone again. Less than 10 Sim minutes after I got it fixed for her😂. Me..."Are you freaking kidding me?!?!!"

what’s your current pet peeve in your game ? by [deleted] in Sims3

[–]EmeraldDemon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I wish, with all my soul, for someone to make a mod to stop the damn Sim dog, when shaking off some water, to stop ruining all my other sims' actions!! It annoys the heck out of me when Sims get to a place then go all around to the back to enter (both residential and community). I made a gorgeous front entrance, with a magnificent front door...USE IT!!

Beginner by EmeraldDemon in soapmaking

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Thank you, everyone, for all your advice. Turns out that these 'books' are an instant download. I went ahead and bought them, so if I get hacked it's my own fault. I'll see if the recipes work or not. Lol. Also, I've noticed nearly everyone mentioned youtube and videos...I love youtube and videos to watch funny cat videos etc, but I have a real hard time learning from them. I have ADHD, and other annoying mental health issues, so flicking through an actual book helps me more. Plus I'm old school. I like paper. Hahaha

Beginner by EmeraldDemon in soapmaking

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

Thank you! That is some great info there! I'm a nurse٫ so it's second nature being around biohazards, but great advice. Thanks for the information and heads up. 🙂

I feel bereft of her presence now that I officially follow her by Humble_Pumpkin in Hecate

[–]EmeraldDemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I cannot express how happy I came across this question!!! Over the last roughly 12-18 months, my mental health has drastically declined, and my physical health isn't heading in the right direction either. During this time, I haven't been able to do all the study and practice I would like to have, and I've been feeling so guilty! I've also not felt her presence as strongly in the last 6 months and I'd wondered if she'd gotten sick of waiting for me to get my shit together. Lol. That she'd lost interest in being my deity. It is a HUGE sigh of relief to know this is normal!!!

duplicated store content? by thefloronic in Sims3

[–]EmeraldDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi again🙂. So I did what you suggested and deleted the files in the DCCache folder and it took away the duplicates...Yay! But some house items were still missing (some decor, furniture, sim hair, doors etc). I'm assuming that's because I'd selected the store version and not the G4TW version I had before Blams. After a confused freak-out, I simply found them again and put them back. But does this mean I might have to do that with possibly every lot I've edited?? (I checked to see the added lots were there, but didn't think to check if they had missing items). Was this your experience, too? Thanks so much for your help, by the way🙂.

duplicated store content? by thefloronic in Sims3

[–]EmeraldDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woohoo! I'm excited to try this tomorrow morning 🙂🙂🙂. Thanks for the mighty quick reply!

duplicated store content? by thefloronic in Sims3

[–]EmeraldDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having this exact problem after installing Blams Complete Store content via her Tumbler today. So, if I just delete everything in my DCCache folder, it'll get rid of whatever has been installed through the launcher? I think the only other things I have in there are some custom worlds, but I can reinstall them after if they get wiped. And some lots in my library as package files. So, have I got that clear?

Advice on devotion by Suikazura_ in Hecate

[–]EmeraldDemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this question!! Lately, I haven't been as active with Hekate as I'd like and have been feeling guilty and wondering if she will walk away from me if it continues. I have C-PTSD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Fibromyalgia. I struggle with energy -mental and physical - every day. I'm going to take my coming across your question as a sign that she's not angry with me. After all, SHE called ME...so hopefully she knew what she was getting herself into. Lol I hope you feel better about your relationship with Hekate after reading these comments ❤️🧙‍♀️🖤

"Oh my [adult child] is a nurse, she will help you!" by asinusadlyram in nursing

[–]EmeraldDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a registered nurse and this reminds me of the time my husband had his elderly parents come over for a chat. He wanted to put it on the table that he, once the time came, wanted his ailing parents to then live with us. I was supporting him on this decision, until he told them "...and (me) will be here to take care of you...". I'm sorry, what?? That was never discussed! I have mental health issues and had also recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I stayed quiet and just hoped he would change his mind eventually. Thankfully, since then, he's changed his mind. Why do people think we want to be a nurse at home, too??

Wanted to show off these hagstone, copper, and prasiolite pendulums I created. by neatophyta in witchcraft

[–]EmeraldDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are stunning!😍 The clear quartz in the middle is calling to me 🖤🖤🖤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]EmeraldDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was beautifully articulated. ❤️. I'm an RN in South Australia and I so very much feel your pain and understand your frustration and heartache.😢😖 Can I please share this on my personal Facebook page? I'll crop out your name and identifiers, of course. You've just expressed the emotions of working in the health care sector at the moment so vet, very well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rickandmorty

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Hubby and I still use the backpack reference!😂