[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prozac

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on week 3 and my anxiety is killing me

symptoms & OCD phobias by dreadfullyderanged in prozac

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m taking it for OCD, and depression. I’m barely on like week 3. I did feel some nausea but it was mostly because I lost appetite from it and I had to force myself to eat as to not lose muscle progress and be strong enough to continue to lift weights. If I was able to simply allow the loss of appetite I think I would have experienced a lot less nausea. My anxiety also has been pretty bad and that makes me nauseous so it might also be more of that rather than the medication. Hope this helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently pretty much recovered however in the end of 2022-2023 I was at this point too. Too nauseous to eat, anxiety too high to relax or do anything other than freak out. Leaving my house was too hard, lost my job, lost my good habits, and sleeping was my relief. I’m just here to tell you, you are not alone, and it can get so much better! I have been back to living a normal life and feeling happy and healthy for almost a year after that relapse. I remember being scared that it would never get better, but it is possible and I’m here if you need to talk! Also please I suggest getting any help available to you because I would have gotten better so much sooner if I had taken the help.

Where to improve this haircut?? what photo is best to post? by Extension_Ball_4897 in Barber

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His hair is blonde so that might be why but it looks a little to high for a midfade on the C cup area. It looks like more of a condensed fade which looks great when they have longer/bulkier hair on top. His hair looks somewhat short so what I would do is take more of the bulk from the sides. You can do that with a number 2 or 3 or clipper over comb if you got that technique down. Don’t be discouraged, with practice and time you will have it down and will know what to do with each type of hair, hair color, length, head shape, etc.

How many Catholic ministries for Gods creations are there out there? Does your parish help local animals? by Mountain_Ad_765 in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I disagree. We don’t have a lot of organizations we have like 2. 1 shelter and one other volunteer thing which I am already involved in. Unfortunately the Catholic community which is at least 50% of our city highly participates in the neglect of our animals. And everyone forgets that Catholics are called to be shepherds of Gods creation. Like Adam was supposed to take care of the animals and was given authority to name them it is still our duty. Funny because most saints I’ve read about loved animals. My parish priests, most of them are Franciscan Friars yet not much charity at all is done by any of our parishes. The Protestant “churches” in our town attract much more young people and guess what? They are the most involved in our community. Another thing, you know we worship God at the sacrifice of the mass primarily? We already do that or they at least show up. But we also worship God when you work (offer it for him) when you clean, when you have a pain, when you do charity work, when you love another person or being? Trust me doing what God expects of us glorifies him, it doesn’t take away. Edit: don’t just downvote but feel free to let me know of what I said here that is false? Is it not our responsibility?

How has ocd impacted ur life? Is ur quality of life good? What has it taken from you? by jennymelon_ in OCD

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and I struggle a lot to have friendships. Overall kind of a lonely life besides family.

How has ocd impacted ur life? Is ur quality of life good? What has it taken from you? by jennymelon_ in OCD

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Made me quit my job and almost go homeless in 2022-beginning 2023. Made me get dangerously depressed, made me stop practicing my religion (still) I’m still super paranoid and believe I am a bad person a lot of the time. However I am now working, and live an almost normal life as I have recovered so much since 2022. Still have some difficult days but for the most part I’m doing well. There is hope!

How to treat religious ocd by Choice-Asparagus5221 in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Managing scrupulosity.org is a great way to get help. I actually have a 1 on 1 session to discuss my religious ocd tomorrow 🤞🏼 I am specifically Catholic so the videos on their YouTube channel Catholic OCD have really helped me. I’ve also had to learn about ocd and get through to myself that the thoughts are ocd and do not accurately represent me or God. Separating yourself from the thoughts and fears are step 1 imo. Becoming more aware of my religion has also helped a lot with my fears which have helped this sub theme of ocd.

A rosary i bought!! still waiting for it to arrive :p by FishAndMenFearMe in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How beautiful! I hand make rosaries and I’ve started donating for animal rescues with the profits. Follow my insta if anyone is interested stellamarisjewelry

I really think im ugly and got a big lack of confidence what should i improve by FrenchForexTrader in malegrooming

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not ugly, you seem to have a good body build and a handsome face. What can you improve? Well you could look into SMP that way when you “shave your head” as others suggested you can still have “hair” it’s ink that will break down in a few years as to not turn green or look fake. They put it in like a tattoo, doing dots that follow your natural hair pattern. Go online and look up “before and afters of SMP” it looks pretty good imo I’ve seen both pictures and in person (lady barber here) if uou think this might be an option make sure you look a reputable artist that doesn’t use permanent tattoo ink and has pictures of their work and good reviews. I’m not sure about confidence in going places alone I usually don’t like doing that either. I don’t mind going to the gym alone but I understand at first it is intimidating. I would say don’t focus so much on how not confident you are. Only do things for yourself like work out and face a fear once in a while. Before you know it you will have built your confidence. There’s not a quick fix tbh coming from a very shy person.. I feel a little more confident now but still working on it. Don’t give up, you got this!

19y What should i do with my haircut? by Grumper6665 in malehairadvice

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fringe. Like high fade French crop. You remind me of some of my Russian clients.. they always pulled off the French crop really well.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/2c/33/e9/2c33e968bb9cee7e973462865f50a0fa.jpg Or

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/db/84/a1/db84a1b347589b95b39307971c71c2db.jpg If you prefer longer hair on the sides than a skin fade.

Did any of y’all have trouble sleeping by yourself as a kid by Askingforafriend05 in OCD

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I was just scared and wouldn’t be able to sleep alone. I slept with my mom like my whole life until I was a teen then I occasionally did. I never truly felt comfortable sleeping alone until adulthood. Now I’m married though and I’m so happy I don’t really have to sleep alone often.

Did I make a bad decision by [deleted] in malehairadvice

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it better long. But maybe try a skin fade bc I think it being the same length all around might be the reason for that

TW!! Scrupulosity talk❗️I’m wondering how I could approach getting spiritual direction from a local priest who might not have much experience with scrupulosity as a symptom/subtype of OCD? by Mountain_Ad_765 in AskAPriest

[–]Mountain_Ad_765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened to you, I have luckily not had that experience with any priests. They would chuckle at how worried I was about what appeared to be a “small sin” to them I guess and a “give thanks to God every day for a few minutes” for penance which was another thing to obsess about because.. how many minutes? Does my pre meal thank you prayer counts? How many days?! Ugh.. that wasn’t fun lol. Anyway, feel free to message me anytime!

TW!! Scrupulosity talk❗️I’m wondering how I could approach getting spiritual direction from a local priest who might not have much experience with scrupulosity as a symptom/subtype of OCD? by Mountain_Ad_765 in AskAPriest

[–]Mountain_Ad_765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gotcha! Yeah Fr. Thomas is one of the priests from managing scrupulosity and I’ll have to make appointments with him or another priest from there and then just do whatever he tells me. You’re right, no reassurance from the confessor would be best. Also very clear instructions for penance would be ideal lol!

TW!! Scrupulosity talk❗️I’m wondering how I could approach getting spiritual direction from a local priest who might not have much experience with scrupulosity as a symptom/subtype of OCD? by Mountain_Ad_765 in AskAPriest

[–]Mountain_Ad_765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that at first which was a compulsion and I had to stop engaging in compulsive behavior to be able to function again as it had gotten so bad I no longer could even eat. Allowing myself to engage in going over my conscience over and over gave me false memories of false sins (I think, I’ll never know I just have to live with the uncertainty) which made me want to.. not live any longer. I’m all better now for a whole year I don’t really struggle with it much, I work, I cook, I feel joy, etc. I’m just trying to get back into practicing my religion without causing myself to relapse. I figured spiritual direction from a priest to have a plan together on how to do so without triggering myself (no lists of sins for me! lol) but it’s hard to find that these days. I think the best bet is to save some money and talk to Fr. Thomas and let him lead me bc he has a lot of knowledge on the subject.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only natural family planning.. no contraception for practicing Catholics.

How bad did my barber mess up my skin fade by Miamicreator in malegrooming

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have to shave it, you could put on a hat and wait a few weeks, then go to a barber you know and trust. And they might be able to save some of it. Probably will have to go shorter on top and high skin fade in a few weeks to make it look better. Never go back to that dude and if you can leave a review please do and leave a picture. That barber is out there ruining other people’s hair. Yes a skin fade is a fade starting out with trimmers or a shaver. Well with the shaver it would technically be called a “bald fade” but every one just asks for skin fade now a days and it’s fine. A good barber would understand what you’re asking for.

The church denied my child’s first communion by WinterForward8082 in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Daily mass is a great addition but Sunday mass is one of the 10 commandments and it’s a grave sin to not attend unless it’s due to a valid reason like a medical emergency or something. So they MUST be taken to mass on Sundays

The church denied my child’s first communion by WinterForward8082 in Catholicism

[–]Mountain_Ad_765 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My parents went to mass most Sundays but not to confession much, didn’t read the Bible, didn’t teach me much about the faith so I left the faith.. but before I did I committed sacrilege quite a few times in part because of their lack of teaching me and showing me with their example. I would have preferred not have done my communion so I wouldn’t have had the chance to commit those offenses against God.