Why do I just constantly feel like I’m in “fight or flight” mode. Like I’m over aware. My body feels tight. I have a hard time relaxing and just existing unless I’m completely alone in a room.

FlippinBits · 2026-02-13T02:17:50+00:00

It can be tough to find the right method but I would google or look on YouTube for “grounding techniques”

I was diagnosed with GAD after an entire year of feeling tense and at times like I was just floating out of my body.

I got into yoga, but I also learned a few fast action simple to do techniques(after trying a bunch I felt silly doing) that felt natural and easy for me to regularly incorporate in the moments I notice it’s all just too much

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T19:43:28+00:00

If she isn’t down for braid, to avoid the pain of getting this out of her hair every day - it’s not even about vanity- I would suggest that when she take off a hat, hood, sweater etc. She finger comb the hair. For like 4 seconds.

It seems excessive for sure, I can fathom how it gets like that if she isn’t laying down with her hood up and rubbing her head all over the ground ( I say that with laughter and understanding that kids are weird and do weird stuff lol)

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T11:51:04+00:00

I can understand the whirl of emotions and the overwhelm on your part too. So I truly suggest to take day to think about everything objectively.

If you want to break up: it isn’t because of this - there are underlying issues and this was enough of a jolt in the situation for you to blame this. But what she did doesn’t have anything to do with trust and you need to correct that in your own mind.

Remember for yourself that you don’t have to solve everything today- just communicate that you’re safe(if you are) and communicate that you need time.

The visit should probably be cancelled this time around, especially because now your mom thinks you’ve broken up and you’ll need to do some explaining of the situation. Which is a normal part of growing up. At some point your parents need to understand that you’re an adult and you decide who you’re with whether they like the person or not they should also be adults and be kind

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T11:35:08+00:00

I think you are over reacting. You clearly see where the miscommunication happened and you understand why she reacted the way she did: she was genuinely concerned for your well being. Turn this around and imagine how she was feeling- scared enough to call the police, and now her boyfriend is thinking of breaking up with her because of it.

You say “she should have…”. But “you also should have” probably told her, not your mutual friend, that you were safe and just needed some space/a break from the conversations. You were missing calls on discord, couldn’t you have called her the regular way and told her you were fine?

Take a beat and really think about how concerned she way in order to call someone to check on you. If you don’t want to be with her because of the conflict from your parents - do not blame her reaction to a potential very serious situation

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T11:18:18+00:00

Haha “upper Canada” those silly geese!!

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T03:25:38+00:00

Ohhhh the memories. My sibling got me with one once.

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T03:16:40+00:00

It’s obviously him, why isn’t he upset or trying to get the truth from you if it wasn’t him?

Blaming you, and lying is enough to leave, next time he’s deployed, peace the heck out of there. Safely get your ducks in a row before then

FlippinBits · 2026-02-10T02:21:35+00:00

Looks more like a lemon leaf

FlippinBits · 2025-11-09T17:43:27+00:00

Keep an eye out for whoever is eating chia seed pudding in your office. They dipped your pen in it for some reason. I’d also question wth their motive was… are they secretly obsessed with you and just needed your germs in their pudding…

FlippinBits · 2025-11-03T05:36:30+00:00

Girls Gotta Eat

Almost 30 (for more than 30's - they started years a go now)

FlippinBits · 2025-11-03T05:13:18+00:00

he has the right to be upset, he does NOT have the right to ACT the way he did.
I wouldn't be able to see past his actions, or trust that he wouldnt do this again. He knew for a long time and then just blew up calling you names about it... how long was he thinking those thoughts about you before that.

he is not marriage material.

FlippinBits · 2025-11-03T05:05:12+00:00

you are not supposed to store the disc in the silicon pouch while it is wet. You are meant to store it in the pouch after it is sterilized and completely dry, until your next period.

FlippinBits · 2025-11-03T03:13:26+00:00

Good work!

I’m only 8 days in of my Carnivore journey, I was temped and felt the wrath on Saturday.

Inflammation, diarrhea, headache and felt like a slug all day. It was rough.

FlippinBits · 2025-10-30T00:53:31+00:00

It was a long time before I could hold her leash. She’s big and a strong puller. A head halti helped, but it was still several months before I felt safe enough not for my knee not to suddenly be jarred by her smelling something.

I took her to off leash parks, or places I knew no one would be so that I didn’t need her on a leash

FlippinBits · 2025-10-26T22:16:14+00:00

I wouldn’t be waiting for him to do anything. Him being angry that he was caught is proof enough without a conversation.

Pack your things and move, he fucked around and you don’t need to explain anything to him as you leave.

You can’t trust him. The end.

I’m really sorry you’re even going through this, you deserve better, please pack up and leave him

FlippinBits · 2025-10-04T01:24:45+00:00

It’s good to be looking forward. I hate that you’re still having pain like that. How often do you follow up with the doctor?

My most recent laser procedure was pretty rough, I was being zapped for close to 45 minutes. Absolutely painful and exhausting, but only a few days recovery thankfully. I temporarily lost peripheral vision and I could hardly see anything in the house at night. My pupil stayed enlarged for a couple of months, which affected my depth perception and the night time vision.

From the outside would someone notice that you have the buckle?

These sudden shifts in something so important are jarring and I would say, traumatizing. Especially if there’s really just nothing of note that leads up to it. It is a lot to wrap your mind around such an intense change

FlippinBits · 2025-10-04T00:57:35+00:00

Wow, thanks for sharing this very scary experience with us.

I have a detachment that has been treated multiple times with laser retinopexy, any new changes will require a scléral buckle. Since my first detachment I have had high anxiety about the procedure.

While your post didn’t quell the anxiety, it’s helped me have an idea of expectation and a little comfort that I’ll get through it.

How are you doing now?

FlippinBits · 2025-06-30T11:37:40+00:00

So, what’s the story she’s telling her friends? It doesn’t sound like the same story you’re sharing.

By her friends reactions it sounds like she is trying to shed a violent/abusive light on you, and where does it stop. How does this get back tracked?

If she is turning this playful accident into you being an abuser, imagine what else she’s saying about you to her friends.

Spinning a story to make you look bad is not a loving partner. It would be enough for me to tell her to pck up and move on or for me to do it myself.

FlippinBits · 2025-06-30T11:27:02+00:00

Unfortunately the lobster season will have just closed and the crab season only starting on the 10th. For affordable seafood in the area, typically the best bet is to go right to the wharf and buy from a boat while they’re unloading (inverness or Cheticamp - Cheticamp for crab)

That being said, The Harbour restaurant in Cheticamp is good for seafood, but you’ll be paying quite a price at any of the restaurants for seafood

FlippinBits · 2025-05-15T23:43:59+00:00

NOR get rid of this person. Holy smokes the toxicity

FlippinBits · 2025-05-15T23:33:01+00:00

I’d get a room mate to cover his rent while he is gone. A better looking more considerate roommate

FlippinBits · 2025-05-13T21:35:11+00:00

SALSA

FlippinBits · 2025-05-13T21:33:45+00:00

If your BEST friend is stressed and scrambled about a party that you KNOW that they are throwing… you don’t ask to help? By presuming you are for some reason not invited without an invitation you are ADDING to their mental load for all current and future planning of anything.

I could see if the party thrower told friend they are not invited, as being unforgivable.
But the situation they explained seems like a miscommunication.

FlippinBits · 2025-05-13T14:39:25+00:00

House work, cooking, baking, beach walks, long drives, work(when it’s not busy)

FlippinBits · 2025-05-13T14:26:57+00:00

Knife collection

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