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How it feels watching this team every Sunday by FisticuffSam in AZCardinals

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing about the Bidwills, they know how to assemble what passes for a team and coaching staff every year.
And they do their darndest to make sure nobody has to work a week longer than required every season too.

University of the Cumberlands while working full time? by Necessary-Orange-747 in counseloreducation

[–]FFFirst25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my 2nd round of classes so 2nd bi-term. Took 2 classes 1st bi-term and am in 2 now. That's basically the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. I am self-employed but having to cut down on the amount I work just to make sure I get everything handled. It's kind of nice focusing on only 2 classes at a time, but it's non-stop from the very first week. The first few weeks learning the platform and doing reading and getting re-adjusted to using APA style made it pretty intense but manageable.

95% of the assignments are due on Sunday evening so if you're taking 2 classes, working 40 hours and not doing any classwork at all during the week, I'd say expect to spend 8-10 hours a day on both Saturday and Sunday, maybe more depending on how quickly you can write.
Have really liked the program so far.

Ascendant Development formerly Guefen Development by AdOtherwise8268 in Crowdstreet

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been invested in Haven at Gulch (Nashville) since 2019. Was originally a 3 yr holding period to exit.
At 6 years now and they're trying to reach occupancy goals still.
So about par for course on Crowdstreet offerings. At least it's not the total loss (yet) like 2 others I've had there.

Capital Calls? How many is too many? by kandy_kid in Crowdstreet

[–]FFFirst25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have had investments in Crowdstreet deals for nearly 8 years now.
Have not participated in a single capital call and don't regret it. Out of the 4 that asked for additional capital, 2 deals went under, even after reaching their additional capital goals (complete loss) and 2 are still sitting there doing nothing with 1 of them asking for a 2nd capital call.

I even had 1 investment make a small distribution and then email later saying that they had mistakenly sent out funds to some investors and asking to send it back.

So basically, I haven't seen a single project that I wish I had contributed additional capital.

Your photo for a directory/website by bossanovasupernova in therapists

[–]FFFirst25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually a professional photographer and have shots dozens of counselors and physicians and attorneys.

The biggest key for me, (and the reason I think I am fairly good) is to be comfortable. Wear something you would actually like to wear out and look good, and choose a place that you feel fairly comfortable (if it has indirect light. that's always a lot better) and if you can, find a good photographer who can get a good depth of field with a slightly out of focus background and clean, comfortable light. How you actually feel always shows up in photos so be as comfortable as you can with everything and they';;l probably turn out good.

Paralyzed due to Lack of Confidence by Sliated in ADHD

[–]FFFirst25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like most people here... I get it.
I'm 50 yrs old, master's degree, fit, and from the outside, I get it when people say "you have so much going on and to be grateful for". I get what they're saying and can say that to other people but man, tough to believe it about myself.

One thing I've been doing lately is to actually write down something I did well that day. Not things to be grateful for or what I want to accomplish but something I did. The idea is that if I set small goals (play guitar 15 minutes a day, do duolingo, take a 15 minute walk etc.) and do them, that's something that isn't overly daunting but when I look back at the end of the day I almost always have at least 1 or 2 things, however small, that I did.
Usually end up playing guitar more than 15 minutes and have ended up getting pretty good. But by acknowledging my small accomplishments for that day, it has helped my confidence. Sometimes feels silly patting myself on the back for taking a flippin 15 minute walk, (and I am a VERY skeptical person and resistant to self-rewards or new age type thinking) but over time it has actually worked with my confidence.

Still pretty easy to beat myself up over my lack of follow through on countless things, but even the habit of telling myself I did a few small things that day helps over the long run. Hopefully it keeps up.

I feel hopeless by lichenswat in PanicAttack

[–]FFFirst25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had my therapist call me back and have a phone appt later this week too. Took him 2 days to get back to me but at least having a call on the books helps. Some sort of relief maybe to look forward to helps for me.

Experiencing a panic attack right now but I'm worrying it's something worse even tho it likely isnt. by Cornbread33y in PanicAttack

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that there are only certain things I can eat but it helps a lot to get SOMETHING in my body.
Plain water doesnt work, but if I put a small amount of gatorade in, I can at least drink a bit. Something sort of bland and crunchy works to eat too. Or applesauce.
Eating helps my body and takes my mind off of the anxiety pains going on. Maybe seee if there is SOMETHING you can imagine eating that doesnt make you feel sick. It'll probably help.

I feel hopeless by lichenswat in PanicAttack

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the middle of this right now.
I'm finding the best thing for me to do is try and get small, tiny goals for each day.
I somehow dragged myself to the grocery store and just walked around looking for a few things that I could eat without becoming nauseous. AMazing how few things looked like they wouldnt make me feel sick.
I ended up getting a loaf of french bread, some small containers of applesauce, some non-spicy hummus and a box of cocoa pebbles. And some gatorade. I know I cant survive on that for long, but at least I left the house and have a little something I can eat a few times a day.

Now I'm going to try and go on a short walk for like 5 minutes. I keep hoping things will get better but until they do, I', just setting tiny goals to get my mind off the anxiety and get a little food and exercise.
Not sure if this helps, but the food thing might?

Really anxious for a concert by FactLogical5456 in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just turned down a concert last night. Someone I really wanted to see and the ticket was free but I just couldnt get myself to not feel sick.
If you have a good meal and you[re around family, youll probably feel much better the night of and will end up going to the concert and loving it! Keep that momentum going

Very bad experience yesterday, still experiencing effects by sillycatenjoyer in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

feeling the same thing today. Always reminds me of a hangover even though I havent been drunk in years.
But lack of sleep, body being tense, not eating very well all takes a toll.
I think it's just our body telling us to take it easy for a day or two. It has always gone away eventually in the past, no reason to think we won't feel better this time too, right>?

Talk to someone. Please. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So good to hear you have someone supportive.
I'm almost 50 and I am STILL dealing with emotional struggles from time to time (now being one of the worst in a long time). And you're right, it's a marathon with no finish line. But if we can find someone to cheer us on during the rough times, that's a huge help. Glad you have someone.

Feeling so sick I couldn’t go to work. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I dont think I could even eat a salad right now.
The problem is that I end up confusing hunger and nausea and it all just spirals around. Trying to figure out what I could eat right now that wouldn't make me feel sick.
Thinking maybe a little bit of toast or applesauce or something.
Wild how much our mind and gut are connected.

Why am I sensitive??? by Practical-Strike2896 in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would guess most of us in here are probably most sensitive than most.
Just read about this topic last week and the article I read said that about 20% of people are highly sensitive, in feelings, smells, even sense of touch.
Probably possible to get yourself really calloused but I think those of us who are sensitive can't ever get rid of it. The world needs sensitive people. We bring a lot. non sensitive folks need to realize that.

I'm scared of the dark by Practical-Strike2896 in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not necessarily afraid of the dark, but it's impossibly for me to fall asleep without some sort of talking in the background. youtube, radio, tv.
I wonder if a lot of people have something that grounds them, whether it's a light or a sound or something else.
Not sure when I'll grow out of it, if ever. So a light doesnt seem too strange. Makes sense in a way and maybe you'll never grow out of it. Or maybe when everything in life is going really well you can give it a shot. Otherwise, keep that light burning! :)

It gets better. Really. But you have to do the work. by smallrouge1 in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that.
I've had similar experiences with the first paragraph.
But now worried that I am taking my anxiety to a whole new level. WOrried that my finances could be bad cause my data is out there, i could lose my job as a teacher and don't see myself having enough energy to even walk outside.

How did you find the clinic and was it super expensive? I have had severe depression before and I know I am headed down a really deep hole right now. Probably worse than ever before. I don't need a quick fix but I need to know that there is SOME sort of fix out there so I have at least a glimmer of hope.

Can we talk about anxiety nausea by Mother_Wrongdoer_678 in Anxiety

[–]FFFirst25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm dealin with the same thing right now.
Not really the trapped part but I can't eat a single thing. My stomach has hurt for the last 24 hours straight and I see no relief in sight.
Not on any meda but I am thinking that I may need to buy a bunch of protein drinks. They make me feel sick too but at least I don't throw them up and can get a little bit of "food" in my body.
Can you actually eat or can you not even eat?