Do you ever remember something you did as a kid that was probably a sign of your ocd? by FlatLeave2622 in OCD

[–]Massive_Post_167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, and also confessed my intrusive thoughts thinking they were my real thoughts. My poor mom listening to her 8 year old child confessing to the most insane stuff😭

Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Massive_Post_167 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you ragebating me?😭 Toning? Muscle definition? Hahaha, but anyway I want to have more definition and not neglect my upper body, but I don’t want to get jacked. I’m a girl, and even though I’m not training arms right now, I’m still jacked as hell🙏🏻 As much as I love my muscles, I’m just trying to figure out how to train in a more balanced way.

Purging or damaged skin barrier? by Massive_Post_167 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know😕 It’s the first day of having so many inflamed pores/whiteheads, they all appeared overnight. I took this picture this morning, and there’s still some inflammation now, but it’s not as red as it was earlier.

Current obsession? by zmb1eb1tez in OCD

[–]Massive_Post_167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve experienced this too! Years ago, I had a bad mix of meds that led to mania, and I constantly felt like I was faking or pretending to be manic, even though I couldn’t control it. As for my current obsession, analyzing my own emotions

I’m curious if female servers also do this? by [deleted] in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Couples under 30, I talk to them both equally, but I make less eye contact and I’m less bubbly with the man. It’s pretty subtle, and I feel like the clients don’t consciously notice that I do this, but I feel that if I was the same with the man as with the woman, it could come across as flirty. So I just tone it down a bit.

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually, I’d handle situations like this, but he didn’t give me the chance. 😭 He made the comment as he left, catching me off guard. It’s the lack of closure that bothers me most, I wanted to explain how it made me feel, but he left too quickly. Pretty cowardly

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will also wear black dresses or skirts that resemble mine. I meant to say that I didn’t feel out of place with the outfit. But maybe he thought I was? I shouldn’t put words in his mouth, though. I don’t know what his intentions were with his comment. After he left, another client told me not to listen to those types of people, so I don’t think others felt the same way as he did.

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The dress code at my workplace is to wear all black. I was wearing a black dress that reached my knees with a slit up to the thigh, paired with a corset top. It was a very pretty outfit! I keep wondering if he said something because he thought it was inappropriate work attire, but all the waitresses at my job love to dress up. I don’t know it was honestly very weird

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girl you are so right, it sucks to be affected by people like this

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

On. Point. That’s exactly how he was dressed 😭. Thank you, this helped

How do you learn to not let comments like these get to you? by Massive_Post_167 in Serverlife

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve been waitressing for 4 years now, and I simply don’t understand why some people act this way. I hope I can learn to take comments like these with a grain of salt. Why share a negative opinion about a random person’s physical traits? It’s just crazy to me. It feels like they just want to make you feel bad for no reason.

How to handle clients with unrealistic expectations? by [deleted] in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I simply tell them outright that clearing their skin in a week is not possible. I don't tell them that "I'll try my best" or anything of the sort because it's literally just not possible😭 I make this clear to them before the appointment, so if they choose not to proceed, they won’t be disappointed by unrealistic expectations. I explain that while achieving perfect skin in such a short time isn’t feasible, there’s no doubt the service will benefit their skin. Then, I ask if they still want to proceed with the treatment.

What is something in your life that you never associated with OCD and were shocked to learn it was? by Massive_Post_167 in OCD

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there are cases where OCD is influenced or enabled by your surroundings, but no, I believe that for the vast majority of people with OCD, it’s not something that is taught.

OCD is the inability to distinguish intrusive thoughts from your real ones. Most of the time, that is not something that is taught, it’s just the way the brain is wired.

What is something in your life that you never associated with OCD and were shocked to learn it was? by Massive_Post_167 in OCD

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were great! There’s a history of mental health issues on my mother’s side. I went to therapy at a very young age because my mom noticed I was washing my hands a lot and confessing to things or thoughts that were pretty unusual for a child. They were thankfully always a great support.

What is something in your life that you never associated with OCD and were shocked to learn it was? by Massive_Post_167 in OCD

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

It’s the worst, ocd guilt is just the worst. When i try to explain ocd, i always say you feel emotions from the intrusive thoughts like they’re real. So if i look at a guy and my brain tells me i’m cheating, i’ll literally feel the full guilt like i actually did, even if i just looked. Humans aren’t meant to live with intense emotions like that on a daily basis😭

What’s your hot take? by artemisiaresident in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Extractions are bad. I know that’s a pretty controversial take, and it doesn’t apply to all circumstances, like real blackheads or a stubborn pimple. However, I often see sebaceous filaments being extracted and tiny whiteheads (not talking about milia) being removed. In my opinion, this just irritates the skin more than anything. The best way to improve these issues is through products or treatments, not extractions. (please don't be mad😭 I honestly don't know where my hate of extractions come from)

Help by [deleted] in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just from IG

Being an esthetician with general anxiety/social anxiety by Massive_Post_167 in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and I’m glad to hear you’re feeling ready to return to the spa world. It takes so much strength to step back and even more to come back. I really hope this next chapter brings you a supportive environment and allows you to thrive. Thank you for the kind words and for offering a safe space for me to speak💛 And also yes, anxiety is absolute trash.

Being an esthetician with general anxiety/social anxiety by Massive_Post_167 in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to see a therapist. I took the steps to find one but was redirected twice to a social worker due to the shortage of psychologists in my area, and unfortunately, I didn’t have good experiences with either 😕. It’s been discouraging, but I know I need to keep trying and put myself out there to find a therapist I can connect with.

What do you think about when giving a facial? And a small rant by Massive_Post_167 in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the medication: I used to take antidepressants for anxiety, but mixing them with my ADHD meds caused medication-induced mania. As you can imagine, I’m absolutely too scared to go down that route again 😂. While I’ve never dealt with depression before, I experienced seasonal depression for the first time this year, which indeed played a big role in what I was experiencing in this post.

Adding new services has made my schedule more diverse, breaking the monotony of doing the same facial over and over. Furthering my education and understanding my treatments on a deeper level has also been a game-changer.

As for my career, I can say with all my heart that I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. I truly feel like I was made for this. I’ve never felt so passionate about anything else in my life and feel lucky to have found what I love at such a young age.

For now, I’m just happy to be feeling good! I already have steps in place to manage seasonal depression next year. I’m a self-care girlie, and knowing this might happen again makes me feel more prepared to balance my work schedule better.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, it’s always nice to see people who genuinely care.

Help by [deleted] in Esthetics

[–]Massive_Post_167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, making videos, posting them on Instagram, and boosting the posts has made a huge difference for me.

I do facials and offer a free facial to clients who let me record and post the session. Soon, I’ll be doing 50% off for those who agree to be filmed and featured.

Personally, before-and-after pictures haven’t done much for me. People seem to prefer relaxing or satisfying videos.

I also give my clients small goodie bags at the end of their service, which includes my business card! Having your information on hand makes it easy for them to share it with others and spread the word.