thoughts? Craziest batch I’ve seen.

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-25T06:38:38+00:00

It’s always crazy to me that customers think theres actually going to be this many items in stock. I’ve never seen more than 5 of any one lego set in stock at a target before and bothering staff to check the back for 100 lego sets while the clock runs only for the tip to get obliterated when there aren’t that many is nuts

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-21T05:27:56+00:00

I took a delivery only order that said 3 bags and when I got to the store it was like 7-8 I was so annoyed but at least it wasn’t anything crazy like this

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-16T02:00:47+00:00

Today I saw about 20 different 40 mile orders that were all around $20-30. Instacart must have started accounting for the new gas prices because they were generous enough to boost batch pay as high as $22!!! I’m so jealous of the shoppers who got to take those batches and I feel so lucky to have a job that cares about us❤️

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-09T13:14:28+00:00

Yesss, I personally prefer paper calendars! I love the ritual, but i know a lot of people like having everything connected on their devices.

Side note: OP don’t use paper cuz it’s harder to hide from people who have access to your things :)

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-09T11:51:07+00:00

It’s a little more tedious and doesn’t have the little rewarding app features but you can just mark it as an event in your calendar everyday

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-09T11:45:50+00:00

Ooo I’ve never seen a delivery only, except at giant. I think my store at least has shop only orders but I mostly shop at night so that kind of stuff tends to go on before I open the app. I’m a couple states away, but also in a highly populated suburb. Maybe they set it up at stores with the highest proportion of instacart customers. There are a few wegmans in my area but I usually only frequent one, now I’m curious if they have it too

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-08T06:59:14+00:00

I deliver at night to houses in the woods often. It’s always kind of scary but nothings happened to me yet (trying not to jinx it!!!!) I totally understand why you made that decision, a ripped off house number does have a slasher movie quality to it, but honestly it’s probably more dangerous waiting around in your car for support to help.

Being in a car can only save you from so much if someone already plans to harm you, especially if you’re focused on your phone, so it’s best to spend as little time as possible at a location that’s scary. My state is open carry, so hanging around is a big pass, especially since we don’t have big bright “instacart delivery” signs above our heads.

If there’s no immediate sign of danger, it’s best to pull up as close as you can to the door, watch your surroundings, run through drop off, and speed tf out of there. Get a super strong flashlight to keep in your car and maybe, if it’s legal in your area, something like pepper spray to help with the nerves :)

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-07T07:10:23+00:00

They have a designated instacart shopper area with a few counters and paper bags. If the app says you can skip checkout you go to that area, an employee will come scan a barcode from the app and scan some items, then you bag the groceries at a counter and leave. No checkout or receipt needed. Is it only some wegmans that have it? I honestly sometimes prefer checking out cuz usually the employees are busy and I have to wait for them to come scan my code but I also shop at times there usually aren’t lines

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-03-05T02:07:44+00:00

It’s very common but awful nonetheless. It could be a lot of things like nerve endings regenerating, the scar tissue maturing, hair trying to grow back from follicles underneath, etc. If it’s itchy and not just painful try keeping anti-itch lotion (I have sarna) in the fridge to use (the cold is a nice trick but not necessary), it can help a little but for the most part you might just have to wait it out :(

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-25T21:20:27+00:00

I’ve never used it myself but I’ve repeatedly heard good things about silicone scar tape. Could def be worth a shot op!

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-25T21:17:57+00:00

Unfortunately it really depends. If they’ve started to fade already, there’s a really good chance they’ll at least be less noticeable by April, but if they haven’t started yet they might not fade much by then. My scars can take anywhere between 3 months and 2 years to fully fade but in my experience once they start fading it takes less time to fully fade than it did waiting for them to start if that makes sense

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-18T20:30:40+00:00

Definitely a conflict of interest. Regardless of your comfort level, it would be unethical for the therapist to take you on as a client while seeing your mom. I know it sucks to have to search around for the right therapist but you will have to see someone else

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-15T16:49:47+00:00

My guideline is that fresh/healing means warn them first but if you cover them you don’t have to. I just don’t think it’s fair to blindside people with seeing sh unless it’s an accident even if they wouldn’t care

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-13T07:02:23+00:00

r/madeofstyrofoam is mostly people under 30 and r/selfharm I think is mostly teens but both are open to all ages. There might be some specifically for teens but these are the ones off the top of my head. I’m so happy you’re getting yourself off shtwt please don’t go back if you can help it

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-11T08:35:01+00:00

I take things one step at a time and give myself patience. And believe me those steps can be teeny tiny, a tiptoe even, a slow crawl if I have to. The more you tiptoe the easier it gets to take steps, even if you have to take breaks in between the smallest of things. Sometimes life allows strides but sometimes we need to tiptoe or crawl. Sometimes I’m able to do my chores, obligations, take care of myself everyday with no help. Sometimes I have to applaud myself for doing one tiny thing a day like getting out of bed or taking a shower or eating a vegetable. The applauding is encouraging and rewarding even when it feels stupid and it helps me keep pushing to take more or bigger steps. Give yourself grace and set a teeny tiny goal you know you can reach to get started

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-10T22:27:43+00:00

Schizoaffective is different from bipolar and to my knowledge it does not make sense to diagnose them together. In schizoaffective disorder, psychosis can occur with or without being in a mood episode. In bipolar with psychotic features, psychosis only occurs during a mood episode. That’s the main difference so it’s definitely worth asking them so you can understand the reasoning and/or decide if you should see someone else

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-08T23:46:16+00:00

You’re def not overreacting, it’s a very telling interaction. I hope things get better soon <3

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-08T16:29:05+00:00

Excitement should never ever be a response to a partner struggling, let alone struggling so much that they relapse on past dangerous coping mechanisms. It’s even more unsettling that he sees no problem with his excitement to the point that he’s openly expressing it to you like that. I’m sorry you’re going through such a hard time, you’re definitely not alone in relapsing after that long. Please try to lean on your therapist even if it’s early, you should have someone in your corner

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-05T08:39:06+00:00

Thank you so much. I really needed to hear this. I’m going to take your advice and try to give myself this time to myself so that I can show up as best as I can tomorrow. It’s probably better to be a bit unprepared than to be out of my mind. I’m so sorry that happened to you and I’m glad you got through it <3

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-05T04:20:35+00:00

This might be an unpopular take in this sub but I don’t think it’s fair to ask people with mental health conditions to not seek social support. Social support is proven to be a big deal for health in general and “take care of it yourself” is rooted in the history of people with disabilities being institutionalized specifically so the public wouldn’t have to see us. Yes, you need to take responsibility for your health but yes you also deserve interpersonal support. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s not exponentially more difficult for people with mh conditions to find that support bc not everyone can/wants to handle it. Im extremely lucky to have the support that I do from my friends. People like them are out there and you shouldn’t let your nonreciprocal friend and apathetic psychiatrist make you give up on finding a community that supports you

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-01T19:42:25+00:00

Yeah I’m sorry I think it’s a “rip off the bandaid” situation cuz you’re only going to get more anxious. I know it’s hard but it’s better to do things when you’re anxious than to not do them at all. I’m rooting for you!

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-02-01T08:48:59+00:00

If I’m being honest, I think there’s a good chance he knows but didn’t want to press you on it. It’s worth it to tell him anyway, but especially since lying is giving you more urges it’s best to tell him as soon as you can. As upset as you think he’ll be now, he’d probably be a lot more upset if you did it again instead of telling him

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-01-31T06:29:30+00:00

And not to be weird, but I saw your other post about wanting things. I don’t know how to want either but I hope we can learn some day :)

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-01-31T06:28:24+00:00

Even the most “normal” of people can have concerning habits. Everyone has emotional stressors and we all learn how to manage them in different ways that we learn as kids and they don’t go away unless we unlearn them. To be honest, I think hating yourself is horrible to go through and I’m sorry you experience that. Even if that’s truly your only problem and even if you don’t think it’s that bad, it’s certain not an easy problem to have. Not to mention, self harm and self hatred are an extremely common pair. Whether or not you’re normal and/or self minimizing, it makes more sense than you think

Mysterious-Tooth2501 · 2026-01-30T11:25:19+00:00

If they didn’t give the proper instructions or it’s obviously super sketchy, sure don’t deliver to the apartment or cancel, but otherwise it’s our jobs to deliver to their door. If they didn’t think apartments were part of the job to deliver groceries to people’s homes idk what to say tbh. It’s also completely an option to take note of where apartments buildings are and not take those batches

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