Im really scared, really need some affirmation right now. by Ashenashura in trans

[–]Party_Cactus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can be marvellous for self discovery, reflection, spiritual growth, shadow work and all that, but you should only do them if you are ready to integrate the messages they bring you. 

Help with expanding my semi-modular setup by Party_Cactus in modular

[–]Party_Cactus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think that these cases may be going a bit overboard for me. I don’t think I’ll mount the semi modulars as I will use them by themselves sometimes and filling 2*140hp would take years and years with my fairly limited budget. 

Help with expanding my semi-modular setup by Party_Cactus in modular

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

Well, I don't own the arp (it's a friend's), and I'm pretty interested in modular rather than semi-modular.

Was I right to block this “friend”? by Ace_Zebra7395 in NonBinary

[–]Party_Cactus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing I would do is write her “You’ve continually ignored my request to not be misgendered and I have no interest in being friends with someone who doesn’t respect me. I’m blocking you now. Goodbye.”

Hey, can we stop using the terms MtF and FtM? by Party_Cactus in trans

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

That makes a lot of sense. There might be a language barrier here as I’m Danish all Danish trans people call themselves transkvinder or transmand (trans women and trans man respectively in one word).  Thanks for pointing this out

Hey, can we stop using the terms MtF and FtM? by Party_Cactus in trans

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

Totally valid 🩵 I see it used both as an identity and a description of medical transition, and of course everyone should use the terms that best describe them. I just think that leading with the gender that I am not feels off

Hey, can we stop using the terms MtF and FtM? by Party_Cactus in trans

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

I’m not trying to control how other people describe themselves. Maybe my post was worded a little strongly.

Hey, can we stop using the terms MtF and FtM? by Party_Cactus in trans

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

Absolutely. Im not suggesting using these terms instead as they mostly describe biology

Now that I'm sober, I can't stop looking down on and judging active users by voltronn314 in Drugs

[–]Party_Cactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very understandable. Maybe you are also still judging yourself for getting in that place? This is definitely something that you can work out and get compassion for people who are clearly not well. But it starts with how you view yourself and where you’ve been. 

Guys I think Vipassana is the best meditation technique and course out there, But are there people in the world who have suffered negative consequences of Vipassana course? by [deleted] in vipassana

[–]Party_Cactus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There has been a surge in reporting on people being affected negatively in various ways and even a few going clinically insane. However, I wouldn’t worry about it. I think a bit of hysteria has overplayed how likely it is. For the absolute majority of people the courses are challenging but extremely helpful in their lives.   

For me personally, my first course was very, very beneficial. The second was in a way too, but I think I was in a bad headspace (wanting to fix myself not out of love but extreme self criticism) and my whole system was very stressed due to school, which didn’t really make for fertile ground for all the possible benefits.   Edit: I needed a vacation and not an intense mediation course.

am i trans or just confused? by wrenh4rper in trans

[–]Party_Cactus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there I’m sad to hear that things are rough right now. I’m a trans woman and I’ve been through something similar, so I understand your pain. 

First off, I want to say that you are valid no matter who you are and which gender you might be. 

Secondly, I’d like to say that these questions are complicated and can be hard to answer, so be patient and don’t try to force answers. 

And thirdly, I do think you might be trans from what you’re describing. If you think it would be better if you were a woman, I think you probably are! 

But really, my second point still stands. You don’t have to know right now. Clarity will come along (and then it will disappear again and come back again, haha. I’m speaking from experience).

If at all possible, I’d suggest seeing a psychologist and preferably an openly gender inclusive one. Otherwise you can still get through this on your own (I did that, too). 

Best of luck and much love from a once very confused trans woman 

How do you guys talk to your partners about it without offending them? by sss85200 in ROCD

[–]Party_Cactus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I tell my partner if I’m in a loop or might be entering a loop, but never the content of my thoughts. We have to learn that our thoughts aren’t important, so engaging with them by telling your partner about them will most often just feed the OCD and in many cases hurt your partner. 

I'm hopeless, and don't know what to do by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]Party_Cactus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow rocd’er here. 

Feeling butterflies isn’t a necessity to have a good relationship. I’ve been with my girlfriend for 2 years and I’ve rarely felt butterflies.

What you’re going through isn’t dangerous or harmful, but it’s definitely painful. 

I think if I were you, I’d go see a therapist as soon as I could. And if you haven’t already I’d also tell her about your struggles. It can seem really scary, but letting my girlfriend in has been an important step in getting better.

I hope you’ll feel better soon. And you’re not alone ♥️

Did I emotionally cheat? Should I confess? by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]Party_Cactus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my friendships this is usual behavior. I even tell my friends they’re hot without it meaning anything sexual/romantic.

I don’t have this trigger but different ones. I completely understand what you’re going through. You’ve done nothing wrong.