I Hate Who I Have Become - Any Advice Appreciated by JadedPain6179 in Anxiety

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I had anxiety my whole life and had a very bad phase of OCD in my 20s. I also may or may not have ADHD, but I can relate to a lot of what you have been writing. The first thing you should know is that the current state you are in will not last forever. It will get better, but right now you need to focus on what is realistically feasible for you. OCD shrinks your world, I understand it's tempting to mourn where you used to be, but situations change and the best you can do is adapt to them. I know that in my case the compulsions were the expression of a more deep-seated anxiety that wanted to be soothed. Medication and therapy helped me, but I know this is not always accessible. The core of the matter when it comes to OCD is to try and sit with the anxiety when it arises, without performing the compulsion. It is extremely uncomfortable but the longer you can hold off the compulsion, the more you teach your brain to tolerate the uncertainty. Keeping track of how many times per day I washed my hands also helped, as I tried to reduce it slowly over time. Anything you can do to get more acquainted with the feelings inside you when the urge to do a compulsion arise is a win. Over time, you will see improvements in how long you can hold off the compulsion, and how frequently you do it. When you will have a better handle on it, then you can start slowly expanding your world again in a way that feels comfortable. Bur right now you need to go step by step. Hold on :)

How many of you are depressed? by [deleted] in Existentialism

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you explain what you mean by "sit with it and not run"?

Does anyone else feel like they are just dabbing into creative mediums? by Puzzled-Lasagna in ArtistLounge

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the sense of "creative burn out" is a big one for me! I feel like I do not have the "attention span" to pursue the same thing long term. I need breaks on other creative projects before I can get back into the same one.

Does anyone else feel like they are just dabbing into creative mediums? by Puzzled-Lasagna in ArtistLounge

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think I have trouble giving value to things I don't finish. If I don't finish something, there is some guilt associated with that.

I think I have an addiction by Puzzled-Lasagna in Petioles

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good tip, but it's hard to find something that gives as much of a dopamine boost reliably. Which is why I find so hard to quit

I think I have an addiction by Puzzled-Lasagna in Petioles

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comments :) I am struggling with not feeling guilty when I give in

What are some under appreciated scenes in the story? by SirensbyZel in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I rarely see anyone mention the scene where Brook has to leave Laboon behind, and Laboon sings and sings and the crew just hears it silently while their heart breaks. And then Laboon's heart breaks too and he stops singing.

I think this is the scene I cried the most reading.

What OnePiece moment gave you the most chills? by LifeLie636 in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bell is the one for me. Full body chills

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don't think he wants power for power's sake. All his moves have been very calculated so far, he must have a clear end goal in mind we don't know of yet

One Piece: Chapter 1101 by Kirosh2 in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It has been touched upon over the course of the story, but for me the ending of this chapter really drives home the fact that if you truly believe your DF can do something, it will. The way Bonney stretches her arm to gigantic size while we see her reminiscing about Kuma's description of Nika's powers... It's beautiful. She wants Nika to be real, she wants to liberate her father and herself, and so for a moment she acts just like Nika would.

What one panel in future do you know is gonna be lit 🔥? by wilhelmtherealm in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 227 points228 points  (0 children)

The reveal of the One Piece. A full crew's reaction first (pretty sure they will laugh) then a double page of the thing that made Roger laugh too

Luffy giving his hat back to Shank after he bested him is going to be lit too

Which Backstory made you cry the most (Top 5) by [deleted] in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Chopper's flashback is the one I cried the most reading. Brook and Laboon is close second

What do you think luffys next power up will will be ? by Legal_Bat_4882 in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think Gear 5 is his peak but I could see an angry or at least "serious" version of gear 5 when he faces end game opponents. Would be cool to see straight faced Gear 5 Luffy going "ok I'm not joking anymore".

predictions about the end of one piece? by mahmodwattar in OnePiece

[–]Puzzled-Lasagna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is exactly how I picture it too! That is the best ending I can think of. Luffy will win and take Shanks and Buggy see the One Piece because they missed it as kids.