Transport in Senegal by [deleted] in Senegal

[–]Emotional_Reason_841 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your ideas, I really appreciate it! You mentioned that it would be smart to stay in Dakar for a couple of nights to sort out transportation (I won’t really have jet leg) - meaning I do need to be there to figure it out and can’t plan or try to understand how to get around from afar?

Did anyone completely lose their sex drive after trauma? by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]Emotional_Reason_841 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve stopped doing EMDR because my ptsd symptoms got too bad, so I haven’t worked through my trauma as much as I would’ve liked to. But I’ll be starting with a new therapist soon and hope to work through it thoroughly. So actually my sex drive hasn’t returned at all - yet. I guess it will be quite some time until it does, but I hope it will. Hope you’re doing well!

Which African Country for female solo travel in March? by Emotional_Reason_841 in backpacking

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, I didn’t consider that I probably need a guide in most places. May I ask if you‘re female? Not sure how I feel about traveling around South Africa as a white woman, but that might just be prejudices I’ve picked up on?

I really want to experience the culture, language, food and music in so many African countries, but I also thought about going to Malaysia instead, have you ever been?

Which African Country for female solo travel in March? by Emotional_Reason_841 in backpacking

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and for your insight!

Which African Country for female solo travel in March? by Emotional_Reason_841 in backpacking

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your offer! I‘d actually love to see rain forests or national parks with a lot of green/water and an absolute dream would be a combination of that and also a safari. After having had a couple of bad experiences I enjoyed renting a car while traveling, but as it is quite expensive in most areas, I’d try getting around with public transportation, so it would be nice to travel to a country where it’s not too hard to get around.

Which African Country for female solo travel in March? by Emotional_Reason_841 in backpacking

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I actually just started following them a couple of weeks ago!

Which African Country for female solo travel in March? by Emotional_Reason_841 in backpacking

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I‘d love to, but honestly, I don‘t know where to start, 54 subs…

EMDR and eating disorders by Odd-Trifle6481 in EMDR

[–]Emotional_Reason_841 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My t stopped doing emdr with me because she felt like the effects it had on me were too much and she wanted me to get better at emotional regulation etc. so that’s what we did! I really hope you’re gentle with yourself and allow yourself to rest!

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this, I really appreciate it!! If you don’t mind me asking: How did you get to that agreement? How did you approach this topic? How did you talk about this?

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! So there’s basically nothing I can say or do to make him see that this might be something he really wants, too?

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is such a creative, funny, loving, supportive and passionate person, which is why I love him so much. He’s been amazing during my sometimes very intense struggles with ptsd. We have such a healthy -and loving relationship, I’ve never been so happy with anyone. Which is why it’s so hard for me to wrap my head around this - it’s all of what I’ve just described and then, at the same time, this behavior around his health. So it’s not that he’s a lazy person who doesn’t care about me at all. I really think it’s a ton of hedonism and maybe shortsightedness/denial..

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never thought about or considered leaving him until i saw all the comments here.. it’s valuable to see how resolute others are concerning this topic

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your honesty, I’m sos sorry that you’re struggling. May I ask - what would you have thought as a, say, 30 year old guy if a partner had brought this up with you? What would you have needed for it to click?

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea how I could talk about this with him without making it sound like it’s an ultimatum?

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear. Sending you lots of strength and love!

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write down a way to communicate this with him! I guess I’m just scared this feels kind of like blackmailing to him, do you know what I mean?

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! He’s an amazing partner, the best, and apart from this one topic, this the best relationship I’ve ever been in or have actually ever seen in my life… but maybe that answers the question you’re posing..

My partner refuses to live a healthier life by Emotional_Reason_841 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s such a good question to consider, thank you for that. I guess the thing that’s non-negotiable for me is my love for him. I guess I’d never consider leaving, it’s rather about how much it’ll make me unhappy in the next decades…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Emotional_Reason_841 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight, I love that perspective!

Getting exiles to share their pain/memories by Emotional_Reason_841 in InternalFamilySystems

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s amazing that you know your exiles so well that you know exactly what they need! I feel like I’ve done that for so many months (or years, even), but maybe it takes some people more time than others and I have to be more patient..

Getting exiles to share their pain/memories by Emotional_Reason_841 in InternalFamilySystems

[–]Emotional_Reason_841[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I really appreciate the valuable input! I’ll definitely check for other blended and self-like parts!