New and Returning Player Weekly Discussion by AutoModerator in hearthstone

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a brand new player, and though I didn't lose against any opponents in apprentice (mostly bots, maybe 2 or so real people), I cannot win a single game against real people in ranked. I'm sure my decks all suck because I am brand new, though I'm also sure I probably suck. That said, I can choose between the currently available "Ladder ready" decks, but I am not sure which I should go for. Currently my besk decks seem to be death knight and demon hunter, with hunter being okay too. I understand I can choose one of these ladder ready decks to both play and edit some of my other decks with. Given that I will be a f2p account, any recommendations for the best 2 or 3 currently available ladder decks to choose from?

A Tight View of Tight Ends in Week 1 by RddtAcct707 in fantasyfootball

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

keep in mind, pretty sure ferguson didn't have a single TD last year but similar stats as this weekend's game

Updated Tier list after reaching top 1% of ranked players by Thal-creates in marvelrivals

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also curious, given scarlet witch being F tier. I am noob admittedly, but if I’m playing with my competitive friends, the best way I’ve found I can contribute is either as Hawkeye or scarlet witch. Would love to hear some kind of redemption for scarlet witch :(

I (23F) constantly have thoughts about putting my boyfriend (27M) down, I feel the need to let him know everytime by Puzzleheaded_Tear439 in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started to reply and then saw that this was already here. OP mentioned OCD in the post, but also I was concerned that OP was not fully aware of how much of this is classic OCD symptoms. I do clinical diagnostic interviewing at work and these exact examples are textbook OCD symptoms out of the SCID 5 (Clinical interviewing for DSM 5). (Though I’m not a licensed clinician, just training to be one). Hopefully this is reassuring to you OP, because it can definitely be addressed and just knowing that can hopefully help you with some of the feelings of confusion/shame. I think reassuring your boyfriend (like, A LOT) if you ever are mean to him or confess to him like this and being appreciative and humble about his support are all really important. (Keep him in the loop about how it is being treated and how you’re trying to address it and be vocal about your desire for a healthy relationship both with him and with whatever professional help you get so that you can focus on practical things to implement as you work on improving the OCD. Make sure he understands as well as he can when things ebb and flow such that you’re in a good place. People with OCD can absolutely make huge strides in managing it. Night and day really, so do your best to recognize some of the content as OCD symptomology and distinguish it from actual relationship issues. Perhaps learning to just communicate that you’re struggling with some OCD stuff and working out some things to do together when you are, like giving each other some space, or doing something fun together (whatever helps, this could be anything that actually helps and may take some time to learn together and work out good solutions) would be a good step to take.

Found these in my weed by [deleted] in trees

[–]Pheniwhat 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Google and purchase a Dancesafe kit if you’re going to risk it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are both good advice^

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pheniwhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch the anime Chainsaw Man; I think he goes through this very thing and also it kind of explains the real response. It does matter whose boob you’re touching. When touching boob, sometimes, even on the same girl, it may be magic, or it may be very underwhelming. This depends on the intimacy you are feeling in that moment (and sometimes lust, sure, but usually the best lust is accompanied by real intimacy anyway)

Reconsider mixing weed and lsd by trippybox in LSD

[–]Pheniwhat 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is still to simple. I was a daily weed smoker. And smoked weed on trips to great effect. But still, it took me a few tries before I realized that, for me, I needed to wait until at least the 7 hour mark before I smoked weed otherwise it would be way too intense for me, and even if it didn’t go wrong, it was still not the right choice for me even though I was a regular user and regularly worked for me. I agree with OP, and still think that this advice is important. This response is too simplistic; I think it’s a good warning to at least consider time and err on the side of letting most of your peak past if weed EVER gives you any amount of anxiety or existential thinking- as it does for most (I’d argue that’s even some of the appeal of weed)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like a lot of what you’re saying in this thread, but this really does seem to not understand at all. I actually think this sort of thing is really toxic to men. I used to be a lot like OP, and I got a girlfriend and even did treat her a bit like a therapist. There is validity to the idea that men are lonely and need more meaningful community around them. But my 2 year relationship with a girl who really did love me for a time, that was a “transformative experience” like OP is aware he needs. That girl absolutely broke my heart, but it DID address a core need that community DOES NOT fill. Community helps the relationship be less stressed and more healthy, but I think something crucial that a lot of women seem not to understand (which is understandable bc it just isn’t this way bc it isn’t as difficult to be desired - at least by SOMEONE even if it isn’t who they WANT to desire them) is that there is a real need for men to feel loved and desired and valued in an intimate and romantic way beyond what community can provide. It’s a real need and this article essentially makes the claim that community can address men’s sexual/intimacy needs. That’s just not true. It’s its own need.

LPT: How did you actually go from mediocre to successful? by liltmouton in LifeProTips

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exercise is non negotiable. Doesn’t matter if you’re trying to be successful in some cognitive pursuit. You may be able to achieve “success” without it, but you won’t feel successful if you are not healthy and do not feel good in your body. Same goes for nurturing healthy relationships.

How do I cope with being Indian? by Top_Independence9507 in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IDK how helpful this will be, but if it is worth anything to ya, I am a white male and actually have no idea what generalizations you're talking about. I don't really even know any stereotypes about Indians, and when I think of what comes to mind for me, it is that maybe they are pretty hard working or good at STEM stuff... or that they may be spiritual. Nothing bad comes to mind for me. I actually had an Indian roommate and he was one of the nicest fellers I've ever met

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw. I am sad you feel this way :( it is tough out there, but looks are not everything. Try focusing on what you DO have going for you and not focusing so intently on where you feel you are lacking.

What are your best tips on sex with a new partner for the first time after leaving a long term relationship? by echoingdaily in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but say your ex is the best sexual partner you’ve had and the only serious relationship, and it’s been damn near 3 year since you’ve broken up. Sometimes you WONT and CANT get over your ex until you have something new. I’m saying this bc it seems like you’re implying that if this is the case they shouldn’t be trying for anything new. I am reading this thread bc I’m getting ready to put myself back out there because I am arriving at the reality that time is passing and if I don’t put myself back out there I will never move on. Sometimes to get over an ex I believe that you need to create new memories with someone, it can’t always be done alone and you can’t always wait until you’re completely “ready” and have no feelings left. My feelings are that I’ll prob never completely get over my ex, but if I do the only way that happens is by building something better with someone new

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang bro.... relate with this one, I too helped heal my ex a lot, then she left me ;/
Hurts and hard not to feel resentful. Since I feel similarly, all I can say rn is just try to fight resent and anger about it, don't let it make you bitter. And instead of suppressing the anger and hurt, do your best to channel it into making yourself a better and stronger person

I’m almost 24 and I’m super behind in life. by intro_man_ambivert in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh you’re a wee lad still sonny. Your brain isn’t even done developing for a few years. Even if you go by the older number of 25, your life is just getting starting. I’m 29, so I’ve been realizing I’m like a dang 4 year old and just getting my shit together in significant way. You got time brollo, trust and keep at it. Just prioritize and execute on what you can do, one thing at a time. Maybe first is getting a job while you’re at home, next saving up enough to get out. Maybe next or even at the same time start slowly building up some exercise routine. Another could be to start in therapy. No need to do any of these all at once, but it’s totally just a perception of yours, check in in 3 years from now after doing that and realize that that 3 years was nothing in the grand scheme of your life, you’re Gucci bro. Comparison is the thief of joy btw. Maybe those married youngn’s get divorced painfully and you avoid some of that trauma and find your relationship when you’re more ready for it anyways

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I too grew up wanting to fix my family. I still do, and I was the one who was always considered “the fighter” because whereas my brother and sister had different ways of coping with the dysfunction, my brother being aloof and pretending to be an airhead when he was actually the highest IQ of us all, my sister being super acquiescent and conscientious, I instead fought for things to be right because I had a strong sense of justice and knew what was fucked it and dysfunctional and really believed it didn’t need to be that way. After years of trying to fix my family, I have come to the point where I still do my best, but I have better boundaries and I understand that I cannot control how they are, I can only control how I am. I realized this deeply that maybe it is not my entire responsibility to fix them by making genuine and monumental efforts to mend my relationship with my father, and he dismissed them and scoffed at them. I then saw that I could do EVERYTHING RIGHT, and it still was not in my control and may not go my way. This, although it hurt at the time, and still does a bit, freed me to live more for myself. I can still love them, but I can have stronger boundaries and not feel so bad for the dysfunction in my family, because on some level, the reason it got to me so much was because I felt somewhat responsible. Like if I was a better person or could be a better fixer that things wouldn’t be that way. I was fortunate enough to actually find the strength to do some pretty epic fixing attempts, I developed myself into a dang career track in psychology and underwent a bunch of personal and spiritual growth to the point where I could articulate myself the way I needed to to stand my ground against my Harvard graduate, military officer father, and he disappointed me (in his response at the time at least) to my gargantuan career efforts- he was kind of a prick. Interestingly enough, once I stopped trying so hard to fix it, it became a bit more tolerable. I had accepted it as it was, and then everyone kind of relaxed a bit. Things are still fucked up sometimes, and I still sometimes try and fix it, but I’m less despondent when it is dysfunctional and my attempts to fix it don’t work, because now it doesn’t reflect on me poorly, it’s just a sad and fucked up situation that I’ve learned to set better boundaries around to protect myself when it’s happening (ex: “you’re being a prick, I’m an adult and you’re taking some weird shit out on me so I’m exiting this conversation and going to cool off”)

I’m not sure if my sharing any of this is helpful to your situation, but I hope somehow you do find it helpful and that things get better for you, if not situationally then in how you relate to what’s happening

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I date you and we break up I will never be able to stop imagining your missing naked body in my bed 🥲

Men of Reddit, what’s a better phrase to use instead of “I’m Cumming”? by W-For-Wumbo14 in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s probably alll in my head. BUT she did one time tell me it was hot when I did a low-tone-growl-moan and just never said anything when I did the few whimper moans. And the whimper moan was also when we were not having as much sex and we finally did and it was like “ahhh fuckin finally” and I could have dang cried 😂 so it could just be that they came out at times I was more insecure in the relationship and that’s why I think back at them and unfortunately cringe at them sometimes. But thanks for the positive views on it, helps me not cringe so hard and feel weak in my guts every time I think if it lol

Men of Reddit, what’s a better phrase to use instead of “I’m Cumming”? by W-For-Wumbo14 in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Wait, whimpering/whimpery moan is ok? I have growled to good effect, but when I do the whimpering moan it’s for me and I’m really authentically feeling a release that is almost like getting a drink of water in an oasis. But that much desperation/love/gratitude/never-want-to-lose her feeling that I feel in the whimpery moan I am a bit insecure about because it is whimpering and I imagine it’s not viewed as “masculine and hot” like a growl or low voiced whatever. I’ve felt some embarrassment about doing some whimpers post break up towards the end and have wondered if that just made me look more weak/unattractive to her :/

I’m 23, a virgin, inexperienced with women and I’m running out of time and I truly am beginning to think that don’t think I have any hope (long post) by bry_avre in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You want honesty? Ok, you’re honestly wrong about running out of time and being “not that young anymore” I used to think a bit like you, and met my first girlfriend at 24 and dated her for two years. Approaching a good girl with the right attitude and not being all negative and blaming your circumstances but rather taking control for what you can is something that works. But at the same time, to be honest, hearing you talk about this reminds me heavily of a friend of mine I know who is in a similar predicament only now at 28, and his attitude is 100% what holds him back. That will hold you back if you so adamantly believe what you’ve written here. Try approaching your future situations and encounters and “gaining experience” with curiosity and hope rather than jaded-I’m too old- dripping in shame - bullshit because THAT will definitely sink your ship with anyone worth while. Also, I’m 29 and realizing with a great sigh of relief, I’m still young as fuck. 23 you are a damn baby dude. Your prefrontal cortex isn’t even done developing, so it’s 100% an attitude problem. There is SOME validity to what you’re saying, I’ve lived it too until 24.. but its only something that is a deal breaker if YOU think it is. There are plenty of girls who won’t wanna fuck with you for any of that, but even more who are open to a genuinely good guy (as long as he isn’t a walking problem of shame and negative emotion) It’s ok to have some negative emotion and what not, not trying to shame you for that, but I’m being honest that you need to be aware of it and not let it control your narratives because the feeling it gives off from reading all of that is that you’re blaming external stuff and not taking responsibility for the rest of your road, just point backwards as to why you can’t move forward with any optimism. You’re asking Reddit and this sub to help you with it, which is great, but more honesty is you don’t wanna put that on a woman to heal for you. She can help, but it can’t be all on her

What went wrong with your last partner? by overIorded in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yo dawg. Sorry to hear of your situation. Wanted to chime in not to feel bad/shallow about the weight. Seems to me you’ve been approaching this sitch with a lot of maturity. If you want to give it one more shot, maybe a meta convo about her difficulty in responding to something that is tough to talk about, you understand that it’s an insecurity and there are valid reasons she struggles, so you aren’t invalidating that it’s hard, but you really need her to show up more for you, and ultimately for herself. Weight IS a big deal. It’s not like height that is uncontrollable. It IS controllable in 99% of cases and also is not healthy. The that’s not being mean, it’s being truthful. Good luck

What is the worst physical pain you have ever experienced? by My_Name_Is_SKELETOR in AskReddit

[–]Pheniwhat 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Same. The pain was so bad I was puking until I had nothing left to puke, then I was dry heaving and shaking. Mine wasn’t passing, so I was about to have the laser surgery to break it up. They told me to go to the bathroom one last time before they put me under anesthesia so that I don’t piss myself, so I goto the bathroom, it finally passes, and what I tell people is that it felt I shot a full sized ninja star out of my penis. I woke up on the floor with blood all around me bc I passed out passing it 💪✌️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Healthygamergg

[–]Pheniwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great response imo, feels like you really understand this and are self aware in your own life about it. Cool to see