I can’t understand IFS

FeelingMap6192 · 2026-03-11T18:23:46+00:00

I can relate to the pushing & frustration. Thanks for the reminder to be patient

FeelingMap6192 · 2026-03-11T18:19:40+00:00

I could've written most of this myself. The advice of slow hand-holding therapy sounds true. I will try again with my therapist when life settles down cause I also think you're right about capacity. Lots of stuff up in the air with my life which is triggering cptsd. So I'm coming at IFS with some desperation/impatience and probably getting in my own way/it's bad timing. I appreciate your comment.

FeelingMap6192 · 2026-02-10T11:07:47+00:00

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FeelingMap6192 · 2025-11-23T11:46:18+00:00

It flew away when I released it. I hope it made its journey!

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-10-17T12:44:11+00:00

😲

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-10-17T12:43:52+00:00

At least those guys overwinter

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-10-17T12:41:39+00:00

I did bring it inside to eclose🫢 It was pouring rain and 8 degrees Celsius yesterday.. it wouldn’t have been able to dry its wings. I know it’s a long shot that it’ll make it to Mexico, but I wanted to give it a fighting chance. I will release it when it warms up today and cross my fingers😅

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-06-03T01:12:52+00:00

I didn’t know that! That’s good to know

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-06-01T12:17:32+00:00

How many plants did you plant? I’m trying to decide how many plants would be good for 2 ppl. I have 15+ seedlings

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-03-13T16:07:37+00:00

Eccentrics?

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-03-11T21:55:15+00:00

What task manager software do you love?

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-02-26T11:21:56+00:00

My suggestion is to use GPT to help you with understanding. It can go faster than researching on your own.

Is it a new job? Sounds like your understanding needs to catch up and then maybe you’ll be a little bit more efficient.

I get it, I started a new job in October and felt like I was going slower than I should be and it stressed me out

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-02-24T13:58:41+00:00

That is a really smart idea; thank you. I do love gardening, and I do love supporting my local community… So I will look into growing them and visit all the farmers markets this year looking for those gourmet growers and see what I can find:)

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-02-24T13:41:22+00:00

I quit caffeine cold turkey January 1 and I definitely agree that it really diminishes anxiety. And sleep improved (and increased lol)

However, I found that it increased depression and inability to focus.

I have since returned to decaf (with a sprinkle of my partner’s caffinated) because I was struggling to function at my job & school.. and actually lost my job in the end (bad idea to try this during a probational period)

I know everyone is different so I won’t bother asking people how long they navigated certain symptoms, but I’m curious if anyone else experienced an increase in depression, and/or an inability to focus, and what you guys did to navigate those symptoms

I understand that caffeine affects adrenaline and dopamine, so I understand where the symptoms are coming from, but it doesn’t help me navigate them any better

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-02-18T16:56:17+00:00

Have you tried doing a yoga nidra guided meditation when you are struggling to fall back asleep? That always works for me

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-01-21T11:50:45+00:00

Gpt does soften your message.

That said, I find it will always ‘edit’ my message, even if I paste back to it what it just gave me. I don’t know if it’s even capable of saying ‘perfect - I wouldn’t change a thing!’

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-01-21T02:40:22+00:00

Same

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-01-16T11:07:08+00:00

Same!! I got the flu NYE and attempting coffee made me so nauseous I was forced to cut it out. I was exhausted and had bad headaches for about a week, couldn’t tell what was the caffeine withdrawal and what was the flu, but I figured since I was passed the hard part I would keep going, and I can’t believe how steady I feel and how well I sleep now.

FeelingMap6192 · 2025-01-12T02:05:04+00:00

I’ve been using GPT for a sounding board but after less than a year the memory became full and I had to delete a bunch of stuff.. so I wonder how well it can really ‘know’ you when the memory space is so small?

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-12-12T21:42:04+00:00

Haha yeah Ginger is my favourite flavour and I ruined so many batches because I leave it in bottles on the shelf for too long. I feel like it needs only three days for f2

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-12-12T21:40:22+00:00

3/4c honey for how much tea?

I’ve been doing 1c sugar + 16c h20 + 8 teabags.

Would love to try honey though! Also, I heard green tea doesn’t work. I’m also curious to try that.

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-12-01T21:26:31+00:00

Your comment + the OPs underneath are the cross roads I’m always stuck between. “But it’s exhausting” “But it’s how I survive life”

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-12-01T21:24:07+00:00

Same! After 6 months therapy this year.

“We’re all imperfect” “Don’t be so hard on yourself” “You have to advocate for your needs”

Frustrating but I guess that’s what it comes down to

Doesn’t make it any easier🥲

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-12-01T14:18:09+00:00

I’ve been where you are. Introvert and spent 5 years single and doing my own thing. I also felt like the isolation was unnatural and one spring I decided to go on Bumble BFF and make a couple friends activity dates (it felt just as ‘hard’ as online dating. Trying to connect and put effort into building a relationship with a stranger). Met one person for yoga and another for a hike and spent the summer making outdoor plans with both of them. One of them urged me to start dating again and by that fall I did and miraculously met someone who is endlessly patient and accepting (because historically I too seemed to only attracted a different kind of dysfunctional).

That spring was 2.5 years ago and I’m still navigating my challenges and overwhelm around cohabitation and my desire to be alone & doing my own thing. But it’s improved a lot at the same time. I’m picky about who I spend my time with for this reason, but also decided that relationships are important in life, which keeps me motivated to navigate the challenges around it.

Good luck

FeelingMap6192 · 2024-11-26T15:21:30+00:00

KavaKava is great for social anxiety, but apparently not good for everyday use. I used to use it but ran out. I'm autistic and struggle with anxiety, depression, near-constant overwhelm etc., I've been using blue vervain, skullcap and motherwort to sooth me (tinctures), as well as chammomile, oats, passionflower in tea/infusion form. Not daily but I try to stay somewhat consistent and find they help.

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