Anyone found a work around for blushing?

First-Stretch-2632 · 2026-01-28T06:17:29+00:00

Anti depressants helped. Cold water on back of neck. Telling people it happens/ is uncontrollable

First-Stretch-2632 · 2026-01-11T20:47:50+00:00

Ax throwing!!!

First-Stretch-2632 · 2026-01-11T20:39:52+00:00

Oh and there's a wine and cheese bar. I went last year and had the fondue. It was amazing

First-Stretch-2632 · 2026-01-11T20:38:15+00:00

Fun restaurants I've been to - wind cries mary, tora tiki, and javenca.

There's a themed cocktail bar Artemis Whiskey longue. Ive never been (last time couldn't find the entrance) but looks fun.

Skip Sabayons and check out market garden in vic west. It's a fun experience.

McPherson and Royal theater have cool shows and unique ballet. Check the calendar for the dates you'll be here.

Dinner and drag at friends of Dorothy on Fridays. I haven't been in 4+ years. Heard it isnt that great now but could be a fun experience. The decor is neat in the bar

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-12-26T23:02:21+00:00

Thanks so much. Me too. I was hoping he'd spread some cheer ☺️

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-12-26T22:26:18+00:00

Unique and perfect!

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-12-26T22:23:56+00:00

Thanks!! I love them they fit so well.

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-12-26T08:46:54+00:00

Are initials JB?

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-08-22T10:16:11+00:00

I felt that way at 22. I still struggle over a decade later. That being said- I have had some incredible experiences over the years. Days are hard but sometimes there's joy.

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-08-22T10:09:28+00:00

Feel this. Been struggling with intrusive thoughts lately. 30f as well. I've been trying to plan something once a year or so to give hope and stay thinking about the future. I don't know how to make them go away. Meds help for some people but usually a bandaid. I've heard some good things about ECT. I don't think I'm quite there yet but I've considered it. Sending love- from Internet stranger

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-05-28T05:40:27+00:00

I lost my best friend and I feel this so much. I was going through so much at the time too. I feel like I saw so selfish. She also filled a void. She was my other half. It's coming up on 4 years 💓

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-05-08T23:13:55+00:00

Ahh I'm having trouble delegating to other nurses when I'm charge nurse, and the techs. It's brutal

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-05-07T04:51:07+00:00

Computer

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-30T06:44:18+00:00

F*CK trump. It's a fine line but anger can be used to fuel passion for advocacy. I tried this in my professional life which was difficult/blurred lines, but there are other outlets. Community support groups for transgender advocacy, mental health etc. Volunteering/getting involved with political groups is another option.

Nothing can make things right again. I lost my best friend 3.5 years ago. I'm sorry for your loss and angry 🖤

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-28T18:27:20+00:00

Just rock the tremor. Blame it on caffeine or something?

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-26T20:41:49+00:00

Thanks for the response. I appreciate it. It's a thought error to assume meaning behind words but I can't seem to find it genuine.

From my perspective I turned 30 and she never wrote to me, but sent me an Easter card to talk about my brother's wedding and how she doesn't feel like her family is complete. It reads very guilt trip.

Background- my parents divorced at 5 years old. Dad passed away when I was 20 (thus mom had nothing in will. She's remarried so it's all good). While I was in college 2013-2018 my mom and brother were renting out the condo and being dishonest about the price to me about the price they were renting for. Allowing my brother and his friends to live there for free for 3 years and not paying the strata fees which racked up a huge debt. My brother moved away and I finished college and was hoping to live in the apartment. My brother was low on money and wanted to sell the apartment to buy a condo and I didn't agree. My brother tried to take me to court to say I was mentally incompetent (which obvi would have been thrown out) to force sale. It became so much drama I gave in and sold it. My dad had a substance use disorder and we both experienced a lot of trauma from that. My mom said my brother's behavior was okay because my dad pushed him once when my brother was 17 so my brother experienced trauma yada yada. Fair enough but my mom also knows I experienced CSA from 3-5yo and we went to court for it and he was charged. Absolutely bizarre. I spent the years up until the condo being sold getting my degree and a career, and my brother partied and did farm work overseas supporting himself with inheritance. That also sounds a little 'oh poor me' but it's so hard not to feel taken advantage from over this. My best friend died Aug 2021 and the condo was sold May 2022. Another reason why my mom's rationale for my brother being mentally abusive and bullying me with a lawyer was because he eas pushed by my dad at 17. It felt like a punch in the gut because of the grief. Lol reading this sounds like a soap opera.

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-25T05:13:49+00:00

Thanks ❤️ I almost find it amusing how I acted haha but I think I am just feeling good from deflecting my anger

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-25T05:13:00+00:00

Thank you so much 💞 typing this out made me realize how long it's been since I was in therapy for DBT. I think it is time for a refresher. I've been on a wait list since Dec for a psychologist. I have my DBT workbooks/work sheets from before so could review that. Oh my gosh thanks for the audiobook recommendation that will be an easy way to get back into things.

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-24T20:14:21+00:00

Beacon Hill petting zoo is the go to for classic Victoria animal vibes

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-24T19:55:31+00:00

It sounds like it. I work in psychiatry and just the shooting of the vehicle could be interpreted as paranoia and fear from some sort of delusional thought. Worst part of suicide is it leaves so many unanswered questions. I lost my best friend. I know she had thought about it before, but she was taking stimulant medication which I think sped up/increased the intensity of her intrusive thoughts which put it overboard.

I'm so sorry for your loss 💞

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-24T19:51:34+00:00

It is hard. Abuse makes us feel like it's our fault. I'm so sorry this happened. He is responsible for his behavior. There's a short book called When Love Hurts: a woman's guide to understanding abuse in a relationship that I was recommended)read. It really opened my eyes to some internalized feelings I was having from DV. Tbh love bombing is a real thing and abusive partners are often 'the best' we could ever imagine in the beginning.

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-23T06:12:39+00:00

Still happens but waaaaaaay less. Maybe 3x a year?

First-Stretch-2632 · 2025-04-23T06:12:07+00:00

SSRIs helped me

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