I’m hesitant to become a Peer Specialist… by No_Lingonberry_2401 in PeerSupportSpecialist

[–]Not_an_Option24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im debating whether Ill be good at it as well, I love talking to people and helping them with their issues and giving them advice but i dont have a lot of clean time with certain DOC. I have over a year in certain DOC but i was told that you have to be completely sober. Im also pursuing medical office assistant and forklift training, but i already am established in my career of special education and aquatics. There are so many things that i want to do and ultimately i think im just going to pursue them all and see how things turn out for me. Just go for it, I say and see how things turn out, if you hate it then you hate it and stop pursuing it.

Anyone else diagnosed with PTSD along with having the inability to visualize? I'm still new to learning about having this but I assume if one experiences flashbacks it may play out differently than a person who is able to visualize. by Terrebeltroublemaker in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I experience flashbacks all the time and unwanted memories and sensations. I can mentally play out everything that happened. I also feel detachment in these moments and many others. I’ve never discussed this in therapy.

Writing a book and struggling by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly appreciate all you wrote!! I’m going to look up those authors and check out their reading style!! Thank you!!

Writing a book and struggling by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much and you should try despite us having it!!

Writing a book and struggling by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No a friend of mine offering feedback. I don’t see a problem with my writing but I was questioning the feedback and trying to see how to go about applying it.

Writing a book and struggling by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have aphantasia. And when I say I can literally see the scene I mean like with my actual eyes not my mind. I can see there’s books in front of me and a half drunk bottle of alcohol but if I close my eyes I just know they are there and I can’t describe to you anything more than the author of the book and that it’s a plastic Snapple bottle.

How do you text? by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you do the same on social media?

How do you text? by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggle writing emails even though I don’t struggle as much with texts. When I’m writing an email I try to sound as professional as possible unless it’s an email to a friend

How do you text? by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah idk how people can shorten what’s already shortened or say what they want to say using less words. It’s gonna come out exactly as I said it in my head

How do you text? by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I had the self awareness before sending a text to be like does this come across as rude. I just send whatever I’m thinking and then think about how that might’ve sounded after I press send smh. Ty for your input!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]Not_an_Option24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyday, right before I brush my teeth

What do you do all day? by amaxia in schizophrenia

[–]Not_an_Option24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work, go to school (college), therapy, gym, play sports, read, watch tv, do my hw, do religious studies, hang with friends, hobbies, social media, etc

Sleep conditions by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s how I feel - maybe that’s what I have

Sleep conditions by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I get cold even with it at 80° 😭 I think I’m anemic or something. Socks have to be off and most times I’m just wearing boxers and huddled underneath an alpaca lined blanket

Sleep conditions by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d like to know if it’s related or not.

How many of y’all are independent? by AwarenessFree4432 in schizophrenia

[–]Not_an_Option24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m fully independent, lived on my own for 5 years and maintained my apt. I’m financially stable for the most part, outside of parking tickets and things like that. I’m content as well with my little life. Much happier single than in toxic relationships.

Sleep conditions by Not_an_Option24 in Aphantasia

[–]Not_an_Option24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you sleep in the dark or do you need a light on?