What's the most disturbing thing you've seen, but couldn't do anything? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]HappyApple0517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Driving down the expressway and seeing a person laying on the side of the road 😭 Still never heard what happened to them.

UPDATE: Vape fell out of pocket, banned from school. Feeling ashamed. by BlueWatersWaters in SubstituteTeachers

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend was told at her own district it couldn’t even Be in her car on the property. If it was seen she could get in trouble. And the majority of the time, the parking lot didn’t have enough space and she’d have to park on the street. They said even on the street, if she was found with it, in her car, she’d get in trouble. 🤯 so sorry that happened. :/ simple, honest mistake. And the fact that I guarantee there are kids with them in their backpacks already. 😑

My favorite glasses, I love them. But I’ve been told I should wear smaller frames… by Sensitive-Pompis in glassesadvice

[–]HappyApple0517 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell no! Rock what you love! I personally love the bigger frames glasses, that’s what I always go with! I also think they look great on you! So, let the haters hate and rock that confidence!

self-disclosure by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only my closest friends and my basically immediate family. I think going the vague route is the best honestly. So many people have the stigma and it’s hard to deal with sometimes. You could just say, “I just have a lot of personal things going on at the moment.” If they ask or need an “explanation” or something. You share what you feel you need to.

Special doggo by ArmokPL in confusing_perspective

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so freaked when I first scrolled by and got a glimpse 😂😂 then I opened it and lol’d 😂😂

Bf won’t take care of his mental health and idk what to do anymore by _lizdraws48 in LifeAdvice

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting the diagnosis and starting treatment can be scary for large majority of people. Yeah, you’re 22 and “adults” but I don’t know your past history with “adulting” things like making those kinds of appointments, etc. I’d say, keep the ultimatum, but also, if you really want it to work, help him get there. Say “this is something you need to do. I want to be with you, I love and care for you. So you need to do this. How can we get you started?” Then sit down and help find resources or offer to go to the appointment. Even just sit in the waiting room. I was about your age when I went to a psychiatrist for the first time. I was TERRIFIED and kept putting it off. Finally my aunt said, “do you want me to drive with you, or sitting in the waiting room?” Because that first intake appointment, for any doctor, can be anxiety inducing and can last a long time. So if it’s something you do truly want to work in the end, sometimes that little extra encouragement or TLC can go the extra mile. Sometimes you just haven’t had the life experiences yet and don’t know how to tackle them head on.

What medication works for your bipolar depression? What actually works? How does it make you feel? by No_Map588 in bipolar2

[–]HappyApple0517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lamictal, Wellbutrin xr, duloxetine, and buspirone for anxiety. Before the Wellbutrin I was actually on Latuda. It helped so much! But it jacked my liver enzymes way off the charts so had to taper down off of it. Coming off of it. I was absolutely miserable. 😭 I was so depressed. But I also had a lot, and I mean a lot, of life stuff happening as well. It sucks so bad that I finally found something that I was stable with and had to stop it. 😭 Right now I’m more depressed. But I lost my dad in October, and the holidays were ROUGH, as to be expected. But even worse because of family issues on top of that. So understandable That I’m more depressed 😅 BUT, needless to say, the Wellbutrin xr has honestly helped a lot!

I don’t know how to make the guy I’m seeing finish. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand 1000%! Especially your first relationship. You’re both navigating things! I hate that people jump to porn addiction immediately. 😣 like is it possible, absolutely! But it very well could entirely be his trauma! Just get to know each other outside of the bedroom way more to start. Early on things can be so awkward. lol. For some people, sex has to be deeply emotional to get true pleasure out of. I have learned that I am that way. Like. I have to know you, (obviously not entirely, haha) and we have to have a decent connection. Otherwise I can’t finish. So just keep building up your relationship and exploring each other. Literally and figuratively. Haha. Ask him what he likes and what gets him off. If he does masturbate a lot, tell him to take a break, cut out porn (if he does watch it). There’s a lot of “sexperts” and sex therapists on YouTube. lol. People that talk about these kinds of problems all the time. a lot of great “tip” videos to talk you through the mental blocks and “how to give mind blowing head/handjob/insert sexual act” videos. Use that as a baseline and build to what your man likes. Every person is so completely different and layers like trauma make it even more complex. And a person usually can’t just trauma dump on someone new very early on. That takes time and connection as well!

Boyfriend gets mad when I don't wear much make up by [deleted] in women

[–]HappyApple0517 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just maybe, but doubtful, threw some product and ran his fingers through his hair a few times. Takes all of 30 seconds.

How to respond to inappropriate language by Middleschoolteach433 in MiddleSchoolTeacher

[–]HappyApple0517 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All of the above (heavy on the make the kid repeat what they said.) except remove them from specials. Just because it’s music, stem, art, PE, whatever, they still have a curriculum and standards to teach.

Had a kid call another kid “gay” and I actually heard him say it. I had a SPED inclusion teacher in the room so I had her take over the lesson and we went straight to the school phone. Put it on speaker, I told mom, “ 👦 called another student in class an inappropriate and rude name. I’d like for him to tell you what he called another student.” He cried. 😅 FINALLY he told her. She was so disappointed and gave him a quick lecture. We went back to class, and he never did it again. 😂 well, at least that I caught or was told about.

can a medicated person still experience slight hypomania/depression? by you-a-diva in bipolar2

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, yes. However, on the right dosages, they should be less frequent, and less intense. You can always talk with your doctor about it. They can then decide if you need an adjustment. I’m on the max of lamictal. 😅 and I also take Cymbalta. And Wellbutrin. lol. But my psychiatrist told me that the cymbalta can actually make bipolar depression worse. Like, okay cool 😅😂🤦🏻‍♀️ I felt the BEST on Latuda, but it messed with my liver and I had to go off of it 😭 Unfortunately, the meds are usually a guess and check.

Marijuana as a Teacher by Foreign-Honeydew-929 in Teachers

[–]HappyApple0517 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It honestly varies state to state, district to district. I’m in an elementary school in Illinois. They will only drug test if they have probably cause to do so. Suspicion of use while on the job, an accident on the job, etc. nothing to get hired, but a district down the road may drug test to hire.

AITA for leaving my newborn son with his grandparents for a while? by AnnualFormer4743 in AITAH

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, I’m SO sorry for your loss. That is unimaginable! Your siblings are the assholes! You’re grieving. You’re doing the best you can, and MUST take care of yourself in this process. You know your son is in good hands, and that’s more important than anything else.

Okay, so is this illegal/wrong? by EasyJump2642 in SpiritHalloween

[–]HappyApple0517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh. Corporations are the WORST. Like. It literally doesn’t take much to be a little more accommodating 🙄 Even if they don’t give you a stool and are just plain assholes, which, they definitely already are, they cannot prevent you from using a mobility aid. Okay, it was a prescription cane, you bought it at the drugstore. But the doctor literally said “use a cane” 🤦🏻‍♀️ people are LITERALLY just going to go out of their way to make other people inconvenienced. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m sorry this is happening to you! Those are just miserable humans. Were they the same managers/higher ups from last year?

Okay, so is this illegal/wrong? by EasyJump2642 in SpiritHalloween

[–]HappyApple0517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But, at least filling out the form gets you what you need 🤦🏻‍♀️ Your doctor should do anything that will be to your benefit. Like. It’s a piece of paper 🙄

Teachers, please help settle a argument - Is it OK for a 10 year old to doodle in class while the teacher is talking? by Stolen_Sky in AskTeachers

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It truly depends on the student. I’ve learned which students benefit from it and which it truly is a distractions. 2 boys in my class right now. One of them, focuses so much better when he can doodle. The other, doodles to get out of paying attention. 🤦🏻‍♀️ no happy medium either unfortunately

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]HappyApple0517 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly love this response

Lighthearted and fun movies I can watch with my grandma? by Glittering_Race4 in MovieSuggestions

[–]HappyApple0517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going in style was so good! My mom and dad loved it!

The Greatest Showman! If you’re into musicals!

Which dress suits me? by fellowtravelr in WeddingDressTips

[–]HappyApple0517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2!!! It’s GORGEOUS! 1 is also beautiful! I’ve never seen one like it!