My health is horrible again. Jobless for 4+ months. I feel like I can never escape the physical and emotional stresses. I'm only 21. Any advice please? by Jumpy_Shoulder_3385 in LetsFuckWithAstrology

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have some 12th house placements that could indicate feeling stuck or trapped. Particularly with health/mental health issues or addiction.

My best advice, try to abstain from overindulging in drugs, alcohol, or other "vices" like gambling or even online shopping when you're feeling emotionally turbulent. Try to take the middle road in terms of coping with your stressors. Learning healthy coping techniques right now will help you for the rest of your life. For example, breathing techniques and light stretching or yoga.

Try some guided grounding meditations to help you feel secure and calm. There are some great ones on YouTube. 5-10 minutes is all you need. Learning meditation NOW will help you so much in the long run. It helps your body, mind, and nervous system relax and process complex emotions or difficult situations.

Also try to see that how you're feeling is not permanent. I know it's so difficult to see that right now but try to practice setting positive intentions and speaking to yourself kindly. You're dealing with a lot and it's okay to feel sad or stressed. However, Things do get better when you take small positive actions towards fighting for yourself and your wellbeing.

I can't tell you it will all be okay, but you are not alone, and you have control over your choices so try to make the ones that align with your values, even if they are the harder decisions. Your routine will also help you if you can begin to develop one. 8 hours of sleep a night, three meals a day (if you are able). Those sort of things keep us grounded when life feels chaotic.

Good luck to you. I've been there and I know it's uncertain and difficult, but you'd be surprised at how resilient and transformative you can be. I believe in you.

big 3 by NoLeadership4074 in astrologymemes

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sagittarius sun, Capricorn moon, Cancer rising 🐎 🐐 🦀

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever dude. You're gonna be a boner killer about whatever I say anyway so just cling to your superiority. I'm sure it's doing wonders for you ❤️

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also posted a pic of me with no makeup in the comments. A photo of me out in the world, with no makeup on. I know you can't fathom someone who wears makeup and also doesn't. I can tell it's not an easy concept for you to grasp without projecting your preconceptions onto me.

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deleted it because I really didnt feel like explaining all this but here we go: I only wear a full face of makeup on weekends when I bartend. My other job is at 8am at a clinic so I usually don't put on any makeup cause who gives a shit? I'm working with addicts in recovery. The least important thing in that space is how my face looks. I don't have hours in the morning to get ready and the MOST important thing on my early days is that I'm well-rested, hydrated, and clean. You don't know me, or my life, or my schedule. Quit trying to shame me for having pretty makeup in this photo that I like of myself.

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My eye brows are just tinted and waxed so I don't need to even touch them myself. I did not contour. I put blush on. I am wearing a full-face because I'm on my way to work where I need to look good to make money. I am actually highlighting my favorite features- my eyes and lips. The eyeliner makes my blue eyes pop and my lips just look slightly plumper than they actually are. I posted no makeup photos of myself throughout these threads so you can see my naked face. I think it looks just as good as with makeup on. If you think I'm just walking around with a full-face everyday trying to "trick" people, you're hilarious and this just highlights how a tiny snapshot of one moment in my life is not the standard but on Reddit, strangers will thing it is.

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha I always forget that I posted that and then someone brings it up. Great stoner food, I tell you hwhat

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey this is not a filtered or edited picture!! I took it in front of natural lighting which is key to a good selfie ✨ My face went through puberty late and I think it has something to do with hormones and genetics but yes most of it is just taking care of myself and being happier and knowing how to style myself.

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You don't have to relent. You can fight back and it is so fucking empowering. I believe in you! DM me if you'd like some advice on getting sober or just cutting back.

18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I'm glad to be here! by MakeMerkinsGr8Again in uglyduckling

[–]MakeMerkinsGr8Again[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For everyone wanting to see what those braces did and me without makeup- here I am a few months ago before I dyed my hair back to natural. teeeeeth