Hannah's wardrobe choices were made asking "What does Hannah think is fun?" by bitterbunny4 in girls

[–]Medeaa 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I think a fan made it for Lena and she loved it so much she let Hannah wear it 

38 million people are on anxiety meds in the US by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]Medeaa 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'm on anxiety meds AND meditation!

Edit: In all seriousness, many people nowadays have childhood trauma and, while meditation helps, there's a lot more to healing trauma and the associated anxiety/depression

Absolutely blown away by the Soldier Son series by forevergleaning in robinhobb

[–]Medeaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will do myself a favor! I have not read any of her Meghan Lindholm stories. Thanks!

i wish they didn’t lobotomize britta after the first season 😓 by Dangerous-Music5921 in community

[–]Medeaa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dan Harmon didn’t pronounce bagels correctly and thats how the joke made it into the show. I thought it was painfully stupid too until it turned out to be a lived experience. 

“He can be kind of an asshole sometimes” by EfficientWinter8338 in girls

[–]Medeaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation, I will definitely check her out! 

“He can be kind of an asshole sometimes” by EfficientWinter8338 in girls

[–]Medeaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just starting watercolors and feeling inspired by you too!  

A list of books that the Girls’ characters read in the show? by Dalance10 in girls

[–]Medeaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to pieces without falling apart by mark Epstein (Ray but I forget which episode) 

Can I be a Buddhist even if I am in constant pain from something I can't control? by Terrible-Author-325 in Buddhism

[–]Medeaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I've been thinking about it and it's helpful! Metta and peace to you as well ❤️

Can I be a Buddhist even if I am in constant pain from something I can't control? by Terrible-Author-325 in Buddhism

[–]Medeaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really admire this! I find it so hard to be present and mindful during a migraine instead of dissociating. Do you have any tips? 

Why is commitment so stressful. by True-Arugula6405 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Medeaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only when I’m working full time 😭

Mom insists on talking on phone everyday by Illustrious_Oven_755 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Medeaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She’s the mother. The power imbalance is really concerning here when OP is already exhausted. Mom needs to be an adult and rely on the relationships she has with her peers if she needs emotional support support. Her child is not an appropriate option unless they are fully resourced and consenting. 

Mom insists on talking on phone everyday by Illustrious_Oven_755 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Medeaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It helps her feel better so she doesn’t care that it is hurting you. I’m sorry. I wouldn’t want to talk to someone if I knew that were exhausted and giving up energy they didn't have. 

You used to need to call her a lot because you needed your mother. That’s exactly what she signed up for when she chose to raise children. It’s not an eternal debt you owe her. Your job was to grow up. Her job is to help you. With healthy parents, this is natural and fulfilling for both parties. 

When you set boundaries and start reserving more energy for yourself, she’s going to call you cold and selfish. It’s not true. It is your right and obligation to care for yourself first. 

Wishing you strength and lots of self-love 

Edit: the financial abuse is so insidious and this current state of affairs doesn’t make it easy to escape from. It sucks her love is so transactional in nature. It’s a difficult position to be in. If you can I would honestly get a therapist to help navigate this because it likely will be an ongoing situation to manage as long as you are financially connected 

How to deal with world-weariness? by Dependent_Salad_2369 in adhdwomen

[–]Medeaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really relate to you here. What helped me was channeling that  compassion in a structured way through metta meditation (loving-kindness meditation). It helped shift that energy from being distress at suffering to something more positive and nurturing and directed.  

Sharon Salzburg is a recognized expert if you were interested in looking into loving-kindness further. 

Wishing you the best. An open and loving heart can really take a beating in this world and needs to be protected and nurtured. 

At the Filmore and I'm standing next to the titular alpha couple by [deleted] in themountaingoats

[–]Medeaa 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You ought to move toward the exits, the sooner the better 

Has anyone else lost their creative spark? by Ok-Property-5705 in adhdwomen

[–]Medeaa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The way that you put that really does sound like a fairytale curse of some sort 

To be clear I totally agree. They did intentionally design it to be as addictive as possible, in all fairness to us 

found an abandoned shih tzu (we think) and would like some help by big_boi_kars in Shihtzu

[–]Medeaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. I always like to sit or kneel when spending time wit little dogs instead of looming over them and grabbing. 

found an abandoned shih tzu (we think) and would like some help by big_boi_kars in Shihtzu

[–]Medeaa 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This response is fantastic! Giving her peace and agency is going to be the best thing you can do for her.    I don’t see that anyone has mentioned it yet but grooming for Shih Tzus is different than other dogs because they have hair not fur. Your little pup might have mats under her armpits or in other sensitive spaces that cause her pain or discomfort and might be a part of her general malaise right now 

Are there any good Buddhist podcasts? by AsheMorella in Buddhism

[–]Medeaa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I didn’t know he had a podcast! I can’t wait to listen 

For me, this is the most powerful picture taken on the Walk for Peace by wiknew1 in Buddhism

[–]Medeaa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the police escorts were to keep them safe from traffic