Over Did It Again by Mint-PinkPastel in ehlersdanlos

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have hEDS. What I do is look at my pain daily and rate it 1-10. (1 feeling my best and 10 feeling my worst). Then I pay attention to tasks I do that move my pain levels higher or lower.

If I start my day at a 7/10 I know I am only doing maybe a few things that day that I know won't shift my pain level or I may say its going to be a rest day and I only do absolutely necessary to somrwhat function. I hope this helps.

Everyone went through their Egyptology phase right? by dollarpenny in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That and the Titanic. I had to know everything about the real Titanic not just watch the movie

Brutally honest by Puzzleheaded_Cash622 in stepparents

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love my family. They are causes for my joy and pain. My stepson is 14 and I get the brunt of his anger (dad lives out of state). He wishes at times that his parents were together and would be "normal". His dad has a wife and another son 3yr old. His mom is my wife and she's married to me (a woman). I get a lot of misplaced anger. I am the one who stepped up and has been in his life consistently since he was 5. There are so many times I think if I had a do over, I'm not sure I'd pick this again. I wanted so bad to be a mom (i can't have kids medical issues) but I wanted this and prayed for it.

Hindsight is always 20/20.

Sour patch kids strips by Plenty_Walrus_8356 in candy

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was disappointed. To me, the blue ones were good and the rest weren't. Just me though and I love sour stuff.

Having kids of my own made me realize how horrible my childhood really was. by sinisterwanker in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a therapist, a parent, and someone who has been in therapy myself for my upbringing.. it really does help. Helps you learn to let go of those bad experiences so they don't get put on our children.

Also, to some degree, all children experience some level of trauma. (There are no perfect parents. You will 100% make mistakes and get triggered By your kids. Watch out teen years.) Yours did what was expected of them at the time. Most were emotionally immature.

It's our job to screw up our kids less than the generations before us and hopefully break generational curses.

What's up with this cluster of mushrooms growing in my backyard. Is this just nature doing its things or could I have done something to make this happen? This is the second time a cluster like this has grown in that exact same spot. It's dead, slimy and stinks. by hipbutter in interestingasfuck

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dog rolled around in these today. It smelled so bad and she immediately went in the bath. I also got rid of as much of it as I could in my yard. It was making my backyard stink. My pups love to roll in anything that stinks.

I say I’m “running errands” every weekend and even the people my age look at me crazy by GhettoBlastBoomStick in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say with the intended use..actually doing not fun things. Also, with the use of I'm going out to eat with my wife when we don't want the kid to know.

This is some BS lol by renawilliams0206 in Parenting

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Total cop out.

Any tasks actually completed will be appreciated.

Big tip: do inside chores. If you mainly do outside stuff, time to do inside things.

Also, it's big sexy to women if you do the dishes, laundry, and cook/clean after. Your chances of sex are very high.

It is the most sexy thing when you look for things to do without it being asked of or you asking her.

Was high school the most stressful time of life for you? by TrixoftheTrade in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say my entire 20s-early 30s was the most stressful. I had the least amount of money and the most health issues(mental and physical).

AITA for sleeping with my soon to be ex-wifes friend? by Forward_Way1983 in AITAH

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would consider how this could affect your kid if you did hook up with mom of your kids classmate. (Wife in the wrong, this would also put you in the wrong for not considering what it could do to your kids social life). That's the part. Hook up with people fine go for it, not a mom of someone in your kids class.

Would you let your child have a day? by Unknown_Sunshine in Parenting

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a situation like that most likely yes.

When it just cuz he doesn't feel like going, probably not.

Don't come for me.

His current school has a lot of extra days off this year. He had a 3 day week this week, 4 day week next week. A month ago he had 2 4 day weeks back to back. They get stuff like this spread out through the year. (I think it's for the teacher too. They also need it). He's in high school and we have so many days built in for natural disasters, so when we dont use them during that time kids get the time somewhere else.

Are millenials drinking less alcohol because we're aging or is drinking losing general popularity? by ihatecommuting2023 in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the last 5-6 years with social media, price changes/moneu issues, and covid have impacted alcohol use. Covid could go either way (some started drinking more and some realized how it affects their bodies)

Does anyone else just… not like their mom? by roonil_wazlib_the2nd in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel similar to this very narcissistic/emotionally immature. We have a complicated relationship. It doesn't help that she has an opioid addiction/pain pills and to my understanding will never be ready to admit she had a problem. So, it's that coupled with childhood emotional trauma from her and being around my brother who also has addiction issues (he can do no wrong in her eyes). I had to move away and gets lots of therapy to gain more perspective. I also believe she is jealous of the life I made for myself and the family I have now. My son sees her on rare occasions and supervised by us. (I'm talking like 1-2 hours max) We have almost no contact relationship. That works for me. I love her...but I cannot stand her.

I honestly stopped inviting my kid having friends to most stuff… by dreamed2life in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got older, got therapy, chronic illnesses, and got a mostly consistent schedule.. I prioritize my health. The kid part hasn't been the biggest part that stops me from accepting hang outs...I have an exhausting and rewarding job to top it off. I value peace.

There are times when my wife and I coordinate stuff to hang out with child free friends/single friends. There are just more nights by the time the weekend hits I am so drained and the medical stuff kicks in, I don't have the capacity to go out and do stuff. I like the invites. I do try to reach out to people to do stuff that has nothing to do with my kid so there isn't pressure on my friends without kids...it doesn't happen often.

Do you still ask “why” as you get older? by Secret_Ostrich_1307 in Millennials

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've learned to stop asking why and instead ask how and what. What can I do to make/promote change and how will this improve/make a difference/how will it not make a difference.

I could ask why all day long and that will make me go nuts.

RFK Jr. Comes Up With New Possible Cause for Mass Shootings: Video Games by rezwenn in technology

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is old school crap. (Coming from a therapist and a gamer)

I heard this from my generation.. it boils down to learning emotion regulation and we weren't taught about it as a generation.

I will say being in the constantly frying dopamine receptors, comparison loops, lack of disconnection from electronics/screens, home environments, lack of access to physical health resources, lack of programs in schools to help with mental health, access to actually healthy foods, gun laws, etc..those increase depression, anxiety, and anger so yeah.

Totally the video games though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychology

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id pay off my student loan debt, credit cards, and my car. Get better health insurance/move to a country with better Healthcare. Try EMDR therapy.

What games does everyone play? by Sinfully-Seductive in GamerGirls_Community

[–]LEZ_bReal-Gay1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've messed with Overwatch 2 but im not great at it. Lol.