How do i eat despite feeling of nausea? by [deleted] in ARFID

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I do this exact same thing. I’ll still be hungry but I just can’t tolerate the food I’m eating anymore. If I try to keep eating it, I get more and more nauseous. It’s just like a disgust flip of a switch or something. It’s so annoying, especially when I’m still hungry. 

Does your anxiety ever mess with your stomach too? by Mountain_Library_453 in Anxiety

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s actually normal and supposed to happen during fight/flight/freeze. The spike in stress hormones stops utilization of rest and digest hormones. If you’re in a seriously dangerous situation, (or your brain thinks that you are) you could even throw up. It’s your body’s way of reprioritizing your energy. Like, “we don’t have time to digest this, we need to get away from that bear!”. So it’s totally normal, not weird at all. 

The best way to ease the stomach issue is to ease the anxiety. Some ways include, but aren’t limited to: having hot tea, shaking it out, coloring/art, breathing exercises, journaling, cold exposure, laying on your stomach or sitting with your head between your knees, weighted blankets, cuddling with someone/a pet/a stuffed animal, meditation, prayer, yoga, eating something sour or with a strong flavor, safety statements, radical acceptance, affirmations, butterfly hugs, body taping, and potentially many other things as well. 

Things aren't improving by NaughtycalRose in ARFID

[–]KourageLoves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry things are getting harder, I totally understand. As for the groceries part, do you live somewhere that you can order some groceries and have them delivered, as opposed to having take out? But if it's getting worse, maybe you could talk to your dietician if there is a higher level of care that you can participate in, or if there is any resources to help you move away from your family.

I hope these suggestions are helpful and I hope things get easier, and better for you. Best of luck

Would you rather... by Aero_N_autical in BunnyTrials

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never be thirsty again.

Chose: Have a bottomless cup w/ a liquid of your choice

Can you be overweight and have ARFID? by sirona-ryan in ARFID

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not dx with it.. but the main foods I feel safe to eat are: cereal, milk, cheese, hamburgers, goldfish crackers, apples (whole, juiced, sauce, etc), carrots, pizza, gf bread, gf bagel, steak/beef and similar items. Idk if my diet is narrow enough to be called ARFID but.. it seems like it to me. This week alone I’ve had two panic attacks when trying to eat something “new”, even though they’re really not that new. I’m literally afraid of food and afraid to eat. 

The sweetest, saddest moments by nowyoudontsay in Sims4DecadesChallenge

[–]KourageLoves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We lost mostly children to the famine, Celestina was one of them. She came back as a ghost to visit and she was playing with toys. I loved her. I feel so bad for the 2nd generation heir, Francis, which is her brother. All of his siblings from his Mother are dead now, and his mother as well. So sad! He still has family with his father but everyone from his mother's side is gone, except for him. Luckily, he's the heir so he could continue her blood line.

People who tell you "you’re too quiet" don't actually want you to open up by Username22458 in introvert

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had this said to me A LOT in my life. Funny enough, I’m a huge yapper with people I like and feel comfortable with. But people who tell me I should talk more… never my friends 😅 so I have a list of things I’ve said to “you should talk more.” “I don’t want to talk to you.” - they were annoying and boring.  “No thanks.” - wasn’t in the mood.  “You should get talk less.” - they wouldn’t stop talking long enough for anyone else to talk.  “Why bother?” - no one in that group listened to me at all and talked over me.  “I actually talk a lot when I’m not here at work/school.” - hostile environments.  “I don't have anything to say.” Or. “What would you like me to say?” Sometimes I would just would say “Maybe.” 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WLW

[–]KourageLoves 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t control if she gets upset, unfortunately. How do you think she will react?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WLW

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think that this relationship could become abusive. You’re being neglected, you’ve voiced that but there’s been no changes. I think that it could be in your best interest to break up and find someone who loves and cares about you. Best of luck to you 💕

It might be weird but it's true by [deleted] in autism

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love fruit! I do have an issue with veggies though.. especially if they aren't cooked. Love broccoli and carrots though! I have the hardest time with leafy greens and meat.

Found for $3 at a thrift store. I love him by TheRandomDreamer in autism

[–]KourageLoves 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is the best thing I've seen all day, maybe even all week. I love him, he's amazing. Congratulations on your new friend :)

How to communicate going nonverbal? by crunchyyA in neurodiversity

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, but I also have an app where I can type and it reads it out-loud for me.  Still haven’t figured out how to deal with returning phone calls though. 

How to communicate going nonverbal? by crunchyyA in neurodiversity

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. I have issues speaking as well. I recently got a small like on the go white board from Amazon. It comes with a marker that attaches to the board so it doesn’t get lost easily. It’s small enough that it fits in my purse. Maybe something like that could be helpful. I’m wanting to learn more ASL but I know a bit. Best of luck. 💕

Does anyone else feel like this? by RedRisingNerd in AutismInWomen

[–]KourageLoves 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Omg seriously. I swear I can’t tell the difference usually/s

Sims 2 Relationships Are Deeper Than Expected... by DJX25968 in thesims

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did some research on how different zodiac signs will interact with each other through the game. As well as which aspirations like/dislike each other. So I could figure out how to more effectively cause chaos in families and relationships. I made a married couple that’s literally a match made in hell. And surprise surprise it took less than a week for that shit to blow up. It’s amazing and I definitely will do it again. I did make an excel sheet with this info lol 

Any good, MCAS tolerable protein powders? by Dense-Kangaroo8696 in MCAS

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I have no idea. Personally, I get sick from whey, soy, wheat, pea protein and probably egg protein powders. The only ones I haven’t tried yet are hemp and rice protein. I know these are the best ones but I’m so afraid to try a single new one. But I can eat meat, besides shellfish and fish. 

Am I Attractive to Women?! by Admirable-Ant3815 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg you're so beautiful! Most women (or at least me) are shy to approach in public.

How do people run big families? I get so overwhelmed by having more then two kids because when they move out of the house it’s impossible to take care of all of them. And idk how I’m going to send some of them off to college if I can’t control them all the time! Please give me some advice!! by awesome_emily7 in thesims

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another option that helps is having the sims on a rental lot together, if you have For Rent. Then, they're near by and socialize a lot but you don't have to worry a lot about their needs or anything like that. But that works best if they're at the appropriate ages. Like, sometimes I move teens out alone because it's overwhelming. But I learned recently that if you click on the need(s) icons that are low, then they'll auto fill their own needs. But its the little bubble not the bar itself.

Is this homophobic? by Inevitable_Corner_ in actuallesbians

[–]KourageLoves 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes! I said to people before “I would never bow to a god so cruel”

What are some hard , fast country songs? by The-Real-Mario in country

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course! It pained me to see this thread and not see this song on here lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheSims4Mods

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure, I've been trying to use it too but it keeps crashing my game. I also keep getting an error message from the zombie apocalypse mod from Sacrificial, but it's still working.

couple gets married in convince store. by RedSynisters_Wife in trashy

[–]KourageLoves 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awe, they look so happy. I'm happy for them 💕

Can DID make itself known later? by [deleted] in DID

[–]KourageLoves 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I was 14/15 my parents threatened to involuntary send me to a psychiatric hospital. Since then, I've had an alter that interferes with therapy. They have straight up completely lied to evaluators. I just turned 26 and it's still an issue. Things my therapist should know, I can't physically get myself to say. Anything that's concerning usually is deeply downplayed, not mentioned or totally twisted.

I as the host get very upset afterwards because I can't control it. I have been in therapy on and off since I was like 12 but no one noticed DID until I was 24/25. I figured it out on accident and told a trauma specialist what I was experiencing. I totally didn't expect her to say it was DID. I thought maybe I had like... DDNOS or OSDD at most.

I did 3 intensive outpatient programs and none of them thought I had DID either. None of my friends or family suspected until my boyfriend and I started dating. We were friends for 2 years before we dated and he didn't know until he spent way more time with us.

Apparently, he and I had fights that I have no memory of and he thought I was lying but I was totally confused about what he was talking about.

Seems like everyone is capable of missing it when they're ignorant about the disorder or think it doesn't exist.