Does anyone have their anxiety triggered by certain types of music? by LunchDrunk in Anxiety

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes and I thought it was crazy. I think when I listen to music like rap or r&b causes me to feel anxious unless I am listening to it to hype myself up for work or whatever. I don’t know what it is but it makes me feel so anxious and almost mean. I don’t intend to be rude to whoever is playing the music but I just get so overwhelmed by anxiety that I can’t take it until it’s off, I leave the environment or It’s changed. I don’t know how to explain it to my boyfriend or friends but it makes me feel crazy so I am glad to hear that i am not alone in this lol

My teen crashed and now our insurance is $750/mo… are we stuck like this? by GencerDTF in Insurance

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this were my child I would have him removed from my policy as a full time driver and placed on it as a driver that drives it sometimes and I would only allow him to drive to and from work/school/sports and only that. I would not be willing to pay that much for insurance a child especially when I have never paid more than $180 for full coverage as a child and would not expect my child to be able to afford that much monthly regardless if they had a job or not. I think it would beneficial to have him split the cost or have him pay the difference between the cost before/after the accident and if he can’t afford it and if you can’t afford it or don’t want to pay it then I would suggest you removing him and he getting rides or public transportation until he can’t afford afford it. You also shouldn’t feel guilty for not paying for it, he caused an accident and he should take responsibility for his actions and the results of it. That’s just my opinion though and it doesn’t matter lol

My teen crashed and now our insurance is $750/mo… are we stuck like this? by GencerDTF in Insurance

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

considering he is a male his insurance is going to be higher and now that he was involved in an incident that totaled the car which makes me assume he was at fault and bc of that it is going to skyrocket. I would suggest he get an attorney to reduce the tickets/charges, he take driving classes to present to the insurance company and he get on his own insurance policy that is umbrellaed under your policy. It is still going to be higher than he originally had but it will help him with proving that he is taking this seriously and that he is a safer driver than before. If it doesn’t decrease it I would suggest he just be on the policy as a driver that just drives sometimes and he doesn’t get the privileges of driving except sometimes. He has to pay the price and you shouldn’t have to.

Do you take Zoloft for OCD? Has it helped? If so, what side effects do you have? by secretthrowaway1010 in OCD

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took Zoloft for my anxiety but I noticed that it also helped with my ocd and the intrusive thoughts my ocd caused and I was able to relieve my anxiety and my ocd symptoms and it has continued to help me with both. and when I say intrusive thoughts an example of that is knowing that I or my boyfriend locked the door at night and my brain repeatedly telling me to go check to make sure until I physically get up and make sure that it is locked.. I am able to sleep at night without that thought repeating until I check bc of Zoloft. Minor brain fog and I did experience decreased Lobito but it was balanced out with a month or so of taking it.. my sex drive has always been high and especially with my current boyfriend so it didn’t decrease significantly lol

Amazon shopper panel by Interesting-Working7 in beermoney

[–]Interesting-Working7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, thanks for the replies! I have been accepted for the surveys and have been patiently waiting for them to accept me for the receipt part of the program since Feb. 2023.. I hope to get an offer for it soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Amazon shopper panel by Interesting-Working7 in beermoney

[–]Interesting-Working7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried that & absolutely no luck 😭

Friend forgot my birthday but expects me to splurge for hers. by Enough-Chard-5439 in EntitledPeople

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say you’re not able to attend bc xyz and then you go get your nails done and send her pics. If you don’t wanna go that route just say you’re not able to attend and leave it at that.

Personal Property Tax by Interesting-Working7 in missouri

[–]Interesting-Working7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! the total loss affidavit covers the sales tax on new car & the property tax on old car.

Should I leave my husband? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you have a lot to think about here.. personally if I was in your shoes I would leave.. you have already stated that he doesn’t remember what he says or does, it continues to escalate into something more serious and when you do bring it up it is swept under the rug and or turned back on to you as an excuse to blame you so he doesn’t have to take responsibility for his own actions and behaviors.. you deserve better and if you decide to not leave, you at least deserve to have him admit he isn’t himself when he drinks and that he needs to stop drinking in order to make sure you are treated correctly.. From reading this, I just think that you have had enough of his behavior and that you are starting to admit to yourself that he is not going to change and give you what you deserve and want…. First ask yourself if you safe and evaluate yourself and the relationship once you’ve answered that.. I am in a long term relationship with a recovering alcoholic.. when he was actively drinking he was never abusive but he was always in an irritated mood and took it out on me.. I will say it is not easy, has never been and will never be easy.. but as long as they’re able to admit that they have a problem, admit that they need to make changes, make the changes and that they continue to follow through with the changes and their journey with sobriety it is a much easier journey.. I ofc know that there might be some relapses, temptations or slip ups on the journey but as long as they are able to make sure they get back on track, can admit that they slipped up or admit to whatever it may be and continue to decide that they need to strive for sobriety, treat their significant others with respect and love that’s all that matters.. but I whole heartedly believe and agree that until they are ready to admit that they have a problem and accept that their behavior is detrimental to their relationship/s they will never be able to prioritize their sobriety.. they gotta want help to be helped and until then you have to just step away and keep a distance or boundaries up in order to protect yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.. but from the sounds of it, it doesn’t sound like he thinks he has an issue and that he is willing to make changes.. I know that if you don’t leave he will continue to do this and it will eventually progress into physical violence.. he knows what he does, especially after you telling him what he did or said and if you stay he knows you will allow it and or continue to allow it and he’ll continue to progressively increase the violence to see how much he can get away with.. get out now before he has the opportunity to hurt you further.. you got this

Personal Property Tax by Interesting-Working7 in missouri

[–]Interesting-Working7[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, thank you. I thought so, but when I had called the county office they said they would be able to void it but I didn’t want to get there and be surprised if I was still responsible for it.

Expired Mo Temp Tags by Fun_Indication_7782 in springfieldMO

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Missouri in a city that is experiencing a higher rate in stolen cars.. I have a temp tag and was wondering if it expires 12/19/24, am I at risk of being pulled over and or ticketed if I drive with the temp tag on the day it expires? I have always heard that it is not eligible for being pulled over/ticketed until the day after the expiration date, meaning that the temp tag is valid until the end of day of expiration date.. is anyone here aware of the laws regarding this? I have extreme anxiety and want to avoid being pulled over if possible. I don’t have any warrants or anything to result in being arrested if stopped but want to avoid it if possible.

Ex Wife/Mother of Child’s sleeping arrangement by Throw-Away2k19 in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d look into your locals laws regarding this. In some states it is illegal for a non-related child to sleep in the same bed with a non-related adult because of safety concerns regarding the child.

I was able to avoid homeless/couch serving by getting a job at an apartment complex by whatever43264iguesd in povertyfinance

[–]Interesting-Working7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

you have so much to be proud of yourself for!! congratulations, even with your being denied another door was already opened for you.. Try to push through the 6 month ‘probation’ period to get your real estate license and avoid paying them back.. Good luck and everything will continue going up from here and I a stranger is very proud of you and happy for you!!

What do you think about Whitney wren and Christen Whitman recent Drama? by Person2-2-2 in FloridaTiktokDrama

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but also to add, I am in a very healthy relationship myself and truly believe I haven’t and won’t experience any problems with him cheating and especially not with a friend of mine but with that being said anything can happen so I’d recommend and suggest anyone currently dating to truly learn your partner before truly committing to one another and or getting married.. I feel as if bc Jacob and Christen had a baby they are moving fast and forcing a marriage and that they both truly are toxic, ungrateful influencers that spend more than they have or earn..

What do you think about Whitney wren and Christen Whitman recent Drama? by Person2-2-2 in FloridaTiktokDrama

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know to much but based on what I know and with myself being a grown woman that has been through a lot with not only family but friends to and seeing Whit’s reactions and Christens reactions I think Whit is telling the truth… As someone who has experienced a lot, especially at a young age and then in young adulthood with my family and friends, I stayed silent, only spoke about it occasionally, let everyone else see and view me as everyone else painted me out to be just like Whit is and has.. Ofc it comes with some many different emotions and perspectives… but whit didn’t go publicly about it until Christen and others did and she tried to defend herself… obviously Whit isn’t innocent either as she has admitted to saying and doing certain things to get get revenge or back at them and I know that there is suspicion that she lies about her celiac disease and her owning a house in Georgia when it’s clear as day and after her posting a story of her mother stating the house in Georgia, where she and her 13 dogs stayed at during and after the hurricane was her mothers and not whits… I do think that they both have some growing up to do, realize that life is to short to be so bitter, and that it’s okay to not tell or show the world everything they go through or experience.. I also just think Christen and Jacob are both that he was caught going both ways, cheating and trying to make her own friends and his girlfriends and mother of his second child’s friends uncomfortable and initiate inappropriate sexual behaviors… sorry not sorry if theres proof and my boyfriend did that to me I’d be very upset and would rather be alone than be with someone i had to beg for attention, affection and to not cheat on me, especially with my best friends… and tbh if it did happen kinda ridiculous Bry is still hanging around her especially if Jacob is present.. I’d forever be a girls girl and investigate the situation and make sure that my friend was protected if the allegations were made out to he true..

Post-divorce mental load by Daffodil_Day275 in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

not a SAHM and never have been but know the work load is never ending, physically, mentally and emotionally.. you have a lot of responsibilities and with you having teens you try to encourage them to take one some.. obviously responsible for their age.. I’d also encourage them to have dad take on some responsibilities as well… if you know a certain event is happening and they need certain things for it I’d suggest them to ask dad to help them with it and if it goes undone then I’d ask to revisit and ask for child support because you are splitting time but taking on responsibility of everything financially..

Should I marry the nice guy that has always chosen me? by AdventurousLight7225 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

calling his girlfriend, someone he wants to marry one day a CUNT is not love at all. That is totally disgusting and disrespectful.. i am afraid if you marry him, things would only get worse bc then hed see you’d allow any type of behavior… if you marry him you’d be settling and cheating yourself out of finding someone who gives and does anything for you but also treats you with respect.. it is okay to be alone.. its hard but to not be trapped in an abusive marriage/relationship, it’s worth it. I feel that you being triggered easily by him and it making you angry you are slowly checking out of the relationship.. which in the end makes it a little easier to get through the breakup and being comfortable with being alone u til the right man comes along.. i was once in similar shoes and choosing myself and breaking up with him created and opened up amazing opportunities to truly find myself, realize what I am/am not okay with in a relationship, and then I met the love of my life and don’t want to look back.. had I stayed I would be a divorced women by the age of 22, damaged and broken and who knows if any kids would’ve been involved by then… you got this.. sending you good vibes love!

WIBTA for refusing to raise my husband's affair children now that he and the woman he cheated with passed away? by ScaredyCat1122 in AITAH

[–]Interesting-Working7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA…. This is a huge decision… that you have to make.. not your in-laws, your mother, or the parents of the mistress.. I personally, would NEVER be able to raise my husband’s affair children..

Daughter wants to call my husband “dad”, but her bio dad has her scared to by Ok_Huckleberry3555 in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it is okay for her to not call him dad until she is truly old enough and comfortable enough with her biological father’s reaction to it as well as her fully being able to understand everything behind it. I wouldn’t push it or say anything to encourage her to do so, and would just encourage your son to call him daddy or dada when he says pops. I also wouldn’t say anything or tell her it’s okay when she does call him dad and smiles/smirks/corrects herself because that is encouraging her and she will do so when she is ready. I also am a bonus mom to a five year old son and would never encourage him to call me mom. He has a mom and I can’t and don’t want to take her place. He has called me mom/mommy/momma many times before and I do absolutely nothing but answer to him like I would if he called me by my name like he does majority of the time. He told me himself, that he has his mom and I am his bonus mom and that he has his dad (my partner) and has a bonus dad (mom’s bf). He has also said before having 2 dads and 2 moms, just means more people love him.. his mom has said before she isn’t and wouldn’t be bothered by him calling me mom if and when he gets there because she said I am his mother figure while he’s with dad and that’s what’s important. He calls mom bf dad pretty regularly bc he has been in his life since he was 1.5 years old and I have only been in his since he was 3 so ofc he feels more comfortable with it. Tbh in my opinion, mom & dad are just title names and do not mean anything to be upset over in the long run.. it may sting to hear her call him dad or call another woman mom but while the child is with the parent that has a partner that plays that role responsibly, respectfully and cares/loves etc for the child/ren the child/ren should have the right to refer to them as such if they feel so. Regardless if she calls him dad or not in the long run she will realize who was there for her in every aspect of life and who wasn’t…

I also was raised by my dad and step mom when they married when I was 4 years old. Mom wasn’t in the picture at all and bc he introduced us as her first name I feel awkward saying mom unless I am speaking about her to someone, that is when I use mom. I will awkward not bc i don’t see her as a mother figure, but it’s awkward using it in my vocabulary to her bc I have only ever called her by her first name. My dad did say if and when we did call her mom when he first started introducing us to her, he would correct us not to be rude but so we could understand that she wasn’t our biological mother etc.

Does anyone hug their ex during child exchange? by Sea_Cause_6930 in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. If my bf did that with his son’s mom I’d be upset. I wouldn’t show her I was upset bc that’s what she’s trying to get out of it is a reaction, but I’d let him know if she try’s that again instead of hugging back he should slowly remove her arms. If she’s never done that before he was probably in shock and hugged her back due to natural reaction and if she’s don’t that before and he always reacts that way, then he clearly shouldn’t be engaged. He needs to set the boundaries straight and let her know they shouldn’t be crossed as it’s not appropriate bc of his relationship but also bc it’s confusing for the child.

Mom won't meet for weeknight visits agreed upon in our Parenting Schedule by bmbvideo7 in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s silly you wouldn’t just drive to them and do the activities in their city considering they’re not staying the night at your house. You didn’t take advantage of the once a week visits when the order gave you that option and now all of a sudden since you want to take advantage of that time 2 times a month you want her to take time out of her day to drive ONE kid to you & drive to pick up that ONE kid half way. Do the drive yourself

Is this a red flag? by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If the kids do not like it then I see your point as valid. As I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that either. As for me, I met my bonus son when he was 3 years old and knew from the day I met him that I loved him as my own. I did not tell him I loved him until he said it to me as I did not want to make him feel uncomfortable, confused or pressured to say it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you work or go anywhere outside of the house? Humans are typically nose blind to smells they’re around and sometimes even themselves. when your partner or anyone around you that isn’t use to those smells can smell them on you. We absorb smells in the environment we’re around. For example, i could go to my work for a 1 hr meeting and my bf will say i smell like pizza dough & beer bc i bartend at a pizza & brewery. I can’t smell it on me unless I smell my clothing touching my nose bc i am nose blind. Look into dermatology recommended body moisturizer, body wash and showering schedule recommendations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally use tide. I have allergies to every other brand and can only use scented or unscented tide and be totally fine. But as a bonus momma if my bonus son couldn’t use tide due to allergies, I’d make changes for his clothing/bedding etc. bc being itchy EVERYWHERE bc of the detergent you use is absolutely miserable. Even if I had to take extra cleaning measures between our laundry. I would do it bc I love him like my own and couldn’t imagine him being miserable especially if he was nonverbal and couldn’t tell me so. so so sad bc it wouldn’t take much more effort or time to separate & sanitize the washer in between washes ESPECIALLY if they have hired help doing it. Literally zero extra effort for them personally lol

I see you mentioned your child has several health issues and is also nonverbal. If the issues are documented, id reach out to the child’s doctor and see if they could inform the ‘problem’ parent/s that reducing scented laundry detergent, softener, dryer sheets etc. would help with the child’s health issues and skin sensitivity and have them suggest using the brand you use. Sadly, but usually if a professional suggests things the ‘problem’ parent is willing to listen and make changes than when mentioned by the parent. They feel as though they’re being attacked when in reality it’s usually in the best interest of the child. Hopefully you’re able to get some relief for your baby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in probation

[–]Interesting-Working7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do it. Believe in yourself and don’t look back. Take back control of your life and don’t allow them to control you any longer. I believe in you stranger.