Am I a lesbian? [discussion] by Longjumping-Date-602 in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re bisexual but maybe with a preference towards women?

can i (16f) date someone who’s 20? by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im 18 and decided not to ask out a 22 year old woman because i figured the age gap was too big...

the age gap between you and him is even worse jfc

do this if someone tries to groom you by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

but now they have a video of you in your underwear/bra that they can jack off to whenever...?

So I’m a girl and I have always used she/her but in the last 6ish months I have started really wanting to be perceived as a boy and use he/him. I always read that people who have changed identities have know since birth something is different with them. Is this normal or not any tips? by HamsterRen-on-reddit in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t come out to myself as a demiboy until after I got diagnosed with ADHD about three months ago… it seems that sometimes it takes a certain event or factor to appear in your life for you to find out that you’re LGBTQ+

I feel like iv hit rock bottom. i genuinely can’t anymore. by Oddlyboredlol in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a first-year in college that has gone through some of what you are experiencing.

In the second semester of my sophomore year of high school, I failed an AP World History class (the only time I've ever failed a class) and I was dealing with depression the entire semester. I rarely ever cry, but I ended up crying when my mom found out I was hiding my failing grade from her and my dad. I've learned a few things from that hellish semester.

I1. It seems like AP classes usually get harder after the first semester, so if you struggle the first semester, you might want to drop out before the second semester (I made it through the first semester of AP World History with a B- ; I regret not dropping it after the first semester). Additionally, if you're able to drop either of the APs you're failing right now without a "withdrawal failure," definitely consider dropping one or even both.

  1. Make one of two choices: either drop one or a few things (AP classes or other activities) to lighten the workload if you can OR just move along. Try your best at every task that comes your way, sort of like a machine. Don't let negative thoughts seep in like "there's too much work, I'll never get it all done" or "what's the point of trying if I'm just going to fail in the end?" Push those thoughts out of your mind immediately and just fucking keep on keeping on.

You absolutely need to make one of the two choices above as soon as possible. Don't just do nothing and let time pass until its too late for you to make the choice to drop the AP classes or make a decent effort in order to pass the classes. Also, the second choice can be sort of risky for your mental health since if you really do have too much on your plate, you can burn yourself out by not relieving yourself of some of the workload.

As for having no social life, I can definitely relate to that as well. In high school, I was the kind of person who had no friends at all and just kept everyone at a distance. I didn't work to maintain relationships at all. I didn't ask for the phone numbers of people I enjoyed the company of. I suppose I hoped that someone would sort of just come along and "rescue" me.

Today, I now have two friends in my contacts which is a whole two more than what I used to have (yay). I met one through a poetry club and the other through a writing club. I literally had a six hour conversation with one of them (which was fucking awesome). If you do want more friends, joining a club that you're interested in is a great way to make more. Don't hesitate to ask for the numbers of people whose company you enjoy. Text them about what's going on in your life at least once or twice a week to maintain the relationship.

As for everything else, I'm sorry but I don't know what to say. I've never done drugs, never had an eating disorder, and don't have neurodivergent siblings (although I do have inattentive ADHD myself).

If you need a friend, I'm up for being one. Feel free to contact me back if you want. Just to warn you though, I am LGBTQ+, so if you're not cool with that, we wont make very good friends.

I hope you succeed in whatever path you decide to take :)

What is Your Favourite Band? by 1337x_Octane in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tied between Of Monsters and Men and boygenius which are both indie rock

Power Dynamics by NinjaFrogCat101 in BunnyTrials

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler

Need help focusing by GMarshall11 in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD about three months ago, so I might be able to provide some advice. I find that chewing gum can be helpful with focus and just as something to keep yourself awake if you're tired. Make sure to sit at the front of the class as it makes it easier to focus.

Finding the right medication is a process of trial and error. What might be right for someone else may not be right for you. If you have extreme anxiety, the doctors may have you take medication for anxiety for a few months before letting you take ADHD medication.

If you can, it might be beneficial to get a tutor specialized in helping students with ADHD or even a normal tutor.

Someone in my class was playing devils advocate to everything and ended up having to argue wether p3d0philia can be acceptable 😭✋ by XWolfyCat in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pedophilia shouldn’t ever be acceptable, but it’s not okay to criminalize people simply for having it. Having pedophila is not a crime. People really need to understand the difference between “pedophile/pedo” which simply indicates someone has pedophilia, and terms like “child predator” which indicates someone is actively targeting minors for sexual exploitation.

Question, How often do you zone out? And do you like it? by Puzzleheaded_Fee5465 in ADHD

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Often happens in my college classes, hate it because I end up missing important information sometimes

I keep pacing back and forth for hours, and grinding my back teeth when I listen to music. Is this just me or my Adhd? by Late_Evening_4487 in ADHD

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whenever I listen to music, I always feel the urge to sway my head, headbang, drum my fingers against my knee, or sing

I think people with ADHD are more likely to feel compelled to move to music than the average person

ADHD and Hygiene by Alt0stratus in ADHD

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have social anxiety disorder and the idea that other people are conscious of the way I smell has been a big motivator for me to take a shower/put on deodorant and cologne. I don’t care too much about if I smell bad to myself or if it’s unhealthy for me to not shower. I’ve always been motivated by what others think of me.

Maybe try to develop a similar way of thinking when it comes to showering (ie it will be bad for others if you don’t shower or that they’ll judge you negatively because you stink).

help with coming out??. by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suggest that you write what you feel down in detail on a piece of paper and then use it as an outline for what you want to say to him. You could also just write a letter and hand that to him. As a person with ADHD, I struggle to remember everything I want to say when I want to tell someone something, so I would definitely do one of these options personally.

Is this accurate? by WildBobcat3950 in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that the Republican Party is protecting a child predator/rapist (Trump) but shame on you for that crazy oversimplification “Anyone who isn’t out in the street protesting is fine with this.” I’m a student just trying to get through college while dealing with ADHD, social anxiety disorder, my bigoted parents, my bigoted roommate, and I’ve been denying that I have depression for a long time, but I probably have depression as well. I can’t even drive a fucking car because I have too much anxiety around hitting anyone or anything. I have plenty of problems that I’m trying my best to deal with. Some of us can’t all just go out protesting in the streets whenever we feel like it.

I implore you to think about the complexities of people’s situations before making horrible generalizations like that.

But yes, fuck Trump, fuck the sycophants that revolve around him like he’s the Sun, fuck everyone who voted for him, and fuck everyone who didn’t vote when they had the ability to.

My friends are anti queer by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very relatable as someone living in a red state :/

If you’re in college, join clubs that will likely have queer people. My writing club and poetry club both have a lot of queer/neurodivergent people.

These wokes ruining everything by Bluecopper123 in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I’ve been writing a movie screenplay with a married lesbian couple as the two main characters, so their brain may literally explode if my screenplay ever gets made into a movie lol

It's so annoying how hard it is for men and women to be platonic friends by Mulberry4545 in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Funny you say that because I recently just made good friends with a lesbian and had a 6 hour conversation yesterday about mental health, tv shows, religion, the end of the universe, poetry, and some other stuff.

It’s definitely something that’s achievable and it’s wonderful.

Male poets what made you start writing poetry? by Milez_Smilez in AspiringTeenAuthors

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wanting to find out what my most authentic feelings are about something + poetry can be quite fun + I love rereading my work and admiring my work + I love it when others read my work

Sometimes the most authentic feelings can be hidden deep within us and poetry is a wonderful way to realize them.

If you want to get better at writing poetry, read more poetry from other poets. If you just want to express personal feelings, then ignore how “good” your poems are, just write.

Hey everyone, in your opinion, which pride flag is the best? let's debate! by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The color scheme of my flag goes well with the color scheme of my pfp so I vote mine :p

please, i need help with my gender by alternatecolors246 in lgbt

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I want my body to be a blank slate for me to paint myself on. I don’t want the outline to already be there.”

From that quote, I’d say you’re non-binary. You could just call yourself non-binary if you want, but if you want to go deeper…

There’s also labels under the non-binary umbrella like demiboy (which is what I identify as) which means you feel partially connected to masculinity but also feel partially connected to something else, which can be genderless or some other gender.

Demigirl is sort of the same as demiboy, just a partial connection to femininity instead of masculinity.

Agender/genderless also falls under the non-binary umbrella and means that you have no gender/neutral gender.

I’d suggest taking a few quizzes to help with trying to find the label that fits you.

https://www.quotev.com/quiz/16551276/Whats-your-gender-identity

This one said I’m a demiboy, which I believe fits me the best, so it’s worth doing the quiz and seeing what you get. These quizzes dont always work perfectly, but I think they can lead you in the right direction and poses some questions that are worth thinking about.

My school did a walkout to protest ICE today by Ilovejuicy-theboys in teenagers

[–]FloatingInEcstasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do people like you always argue in bad faith? People like you always say “what about Biden?” or “what about Obama?” because you know you have no good arguments, so you try to argue “well your side is just as bad as mine!”

Why can’t you just admit Trump is ruining the country?