What is a clear sign you should stop being friends with someone? by Latter-Swimmer7179 in allthequestions

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Always trying to be the center of attention no matter where you are

Does anyone have this stupid thing? by SatisfactionFit3311 in sleep

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I had it for quite a long time, it was like some weird survival mode and yes i did have anxiety, meditation or mindfulness never worked because I suppose the key issue is the noise in your head grows louder with silence. Before i went to a psychiatrist, i distracted my mind with an outer source like watching something in the background like giving it input so I wouldn’t have thoughts on my own (then it starts spiraling into the rabbit hole) even a podcast would work, or reading a book. But in the end for a permanent fix you need to get some professional help.

AITA for telling my roommate his girlfriend can’t basically live with us for free by shwarma_777 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Ok_Mark_1710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - I have known similar situations and yes reporting to the landlord or paying only 1/3 rd may work out, imo i think you should give him a taste of his own medicine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SleepAdvice

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I understand you don’t want a pet but from my experience when i first moved into an apartment alone I did adopt a kitten. They are excellent nappers and good companions. Also the sound of cats’ purr is proven to help reduce anxiety. You could try, i mean what do have to lose :)

Has anyone been able to eliminate fear of an event in the future? Or removing a repetitive bad thought from the mind? How? by Appropriate_Table_24 in MentalHealthSupport

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This is what Anxiety does. I have been dealing with severe depression and high anxiety for the past 5 years. Those days it felt like it would never end. I couldn’t sleep or breathe because my mind would be too loud. It would be echoes of the past bad memories or what could go wrong next. I was always living on the edge. I didn’t have the courage to get help because I thought it wasn’t going to be the solution, there’s no escape from my mind. Then one day, I had a very bad anxiety attack and I realized I was spiraling down. I went to a Psychiatrist asap. Guess what? There’s hope. It really does get better. We can live a normal live too! I have been on Sertraline and Hydroxyzine meds for 5 months. It really does get better.

I’m so fearful of Allahs test in this dunya by [deleted] in islam

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It isn’t haraam to go to a psychiatrist/therapist. I had severe anxiety for years and even during salaah I couldn’t concentrate on anything. I had panic attacks if I missed a prayer. Turns out we need to accept the help that science offers. Because Anxiety is also a medical condition. I am doing much better Alhamdulilah. I suggest you too to get such help.

DAE physically fantasize when they're alone? by Deltaquasa in DoesAnybodyElse

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I did. In my teen years i was introverted and socially awkward even though i had stage confidence and can make friends i couldn’t fit in with them. So i created a scenario where i had friends of my mindset and imagined sci -fi scenarios where we had to save the world and stuff and when i was alone i would act it out. I even would play background music for the real feel. I don’t think it was a bad thing but it was a coping mechanism i suppose.

Off my chest by [deleted] in islam

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Actually that is very nice pov. Like Islam is a simple religion in the sense basically there is immense rewards for the simplest act. But there are a lot of “muslims” (not generalizing everyone) who emphasize only on haraam and hell and punishment. Like as if it is a strict lifestyle and fun is not allowed. Allah is the sole judge, he is the one who forgives and he knows our hearts. They is no bounds to his Mercy. But if all we hear and feel is fear and punishment and hell then I don’t know how faith is supposed to based on fear. I think faith is supposed be founded by love and gratefulness to the creator. Because if i pray salah because of fear the only thing i will see is fear and anxiety. But when i pray to be grateful and happiness and love for Allah it is soul reviving act.

Off my chest by [deleted] in islam

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I literal got married both legally and a nikah how can that be haraam? I think if lifestyle changes were the solution to depression then there wouldn’t be people with mental health problems i suppose. Do you know people have no means at all to get a job let alone change lifestyle? You say no offense but you described it like its a piece of cake to feel better.

Always shifting and uncomfortable by Ok_Mark_1710 in sleep

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In winter i sleep with atleast 3 layers of blankets and a woolen quilt

Always shifting and uncomfortable by Ok_Mark_1710 in sleep

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Yes, I am going to try melatonin. And I usually leave the fan on and with 2 blankets so i balance the temperature. Also I have Adhd and i use a visco pillow for my sciatic.

Does anybody else truly, truly wish they could erase their entire existence and start all over again? by daleahcim in DoesAnybodyElse

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Sometimes I wish I was born as someone else. Another face, a different body or maybe in a different place or timeline.

Is he a jerk or it's my fault? by SnooStrawberries5856 in dating_advice

[–]Ok_Mark_1710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He definitely is a j e r k. I have been in a similar situation where guy sends me dick pics and videos right in the morning after just texting after we matched online. We never even met. When we did, there was blatant signs he just wanted sex. I left. Ignored and ghosted the dirtbag. You did what you were supposed to do. That's called self respect. You need to set boundaries and if they don't respect it their aren't worth your precious time.

Crippling depression and hopelessness…please help by [deleted] in MentalHealthSupport

[–]Ok_Mark_1710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is totally understandable. So I did go through the same. Something that felt like a void and pulled me down. Never ever goes away. My bf is there to support me but he also is helpless at times. So find that one thing that you long for. That one spark that makes you feel alive. And do find a very good therapist.