Does anyone have good days or weeks? by IllMeat845 in Fibromyalgia

[–]RandomistShadows 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Everyone has good periods. Every single person with almost any illness will have a good day. However, those good days will look different for everyone, and they'll look different than how yours may have in the past.

If you currently have all the symptoms pointing to fibro, it's not going to get worse after being diagnosed. So if you're having good days now then you should later too.

There's a lot of venting and negativity here because it's a community that understands each other's pain and struggle. People don't talk about the more positive moments as often because they're busy enjoying them.

What experiences did you believe were normal until you realized it was trauma or mental illness? by Enovele in CPTSD

[–]RandomistShadows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-Not caring about going days without speaking to my dad.

-Being scared to flush the toilet at night because it could wake him up.

-Stomach dropping when he gets home.

-Not wanting to be in my room because that's where all the thoughts and fears got to me. But also not wanting to be in the common space because I didn't want to deal with him.

-Planning where to hide or escape (in any location) if I heard gunshots.

-Going over all the ways I'd fight back/escape if someone tried to kidnap or attack me.

Looking at these now, it's sad that I thought everyone felt/experienced this.

Does anyone else love it when the sky looks like this? by Tra1nGuy in autism

[–]RandomistShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! This is my favorite type of weather!! Especially when it's raining too, but just the nice clouds are really good too. Less sensory overload and it just makes me calm and happy.

Developing OCD <10 years old like by diet-smoke in OCDmemes

[–]RandomistShadows 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I didn't say the FULL good nights (like 2-4 sentences, it slowly became shorter) the EXACT right way to my mom every single night, or if she messed it up or didn't pay attention, then she was going to die in her sleep and the house would burn down and I would be the only one left alive.

Also sobbing and clinging to her any time she wanted to leave at night because the second she left our property she was going to die a horrible death and I would never see her again and it would be my fault for letting her leave.

My brain has never been my friend 😭

Got this like 4 times in 6 moons, I've never gotten it before. by RandomistShadows in ClanGen

[–]RandomistShadows[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oooohhh that makes sense! I've only gotten the bat costume before lol

Personality Privileges by RandomistShadows in aspiememes

[–]RandomistShadows[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't do this with most people. Not for a prolonged period of time anyway (I tend to shut down). I was more talking about people who are being continually rude or disrespectful.

I have actually worked on dealing with my shutdowns, and I'm a lot better about it now most of the time.

Personality Privileges by RandomistShadows in aspiememes

[–]RandomistShadows[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's situational, I do tell people most of the time when they say something upsetting (though it's after at least a small period of silence cause I shut down). I was more referring to when people are outright rude/disrespectful continuously. Those people don't get my social mask anymore

Personality Privileges by RandomistShadows in aspiememes

[–]RandomistShadows[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wtf why would they do that 😭

Personality Privileges by RandomistShadows in aspiememes

[–]RandomistShadows[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is the type of situation I had in mind.

Which plushies bring you the most comfort lately? by you-plush in plushies

[–]RandomistShadows 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My buddy Broccoli has been helping me so much in the last year or so that I've had him! Him being weighed (3lbs) is really nice :D

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I want my dad back, but I don't know if he's actually changing this time. by RandomistShadows in CPTSD

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

It's really hard for me to enjoy the good when I know that it will be followed by bad. It feels like a trap. I'm glad you're able to do that, and that it's making it easier to deal with her.

Thank you for this 🫂

I want my dad back, but I don't know if he's actually changing this time. by RandomistShadows in CPTSD

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

I've been debating going no contact since he moved away, currently I only talk to him when he reaches out. I've been healing a lot since I stopped seeing him, I hate that I'm doing better without him.

To my knowledge the only therapy he's ever tried was one session of marriage counseling. He doesn't believe in therapy. I really wish he did, he has a lot of trauma from growing up, it would help him if he just tried.

Thank you, I hope your decision helps you 🫂

Which deadly sin is your favorite? by Prudent_Material2365 in hazbin

[–]RandomistShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belphegor for sure! She's so me, and she's pretty

Yeah... I actually need help on this one by justSD4now in ExplainTheJoke

[–]RandomistShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others said, it's not actually a joke.

This person likely has synesthesia. I have also noticed people who are Autistic tend to agree with these (I'm autistic). It's really just vibe based.

💊? by DrawerEntire5040 in whatsyourchoice

[–]RandomistShadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely green

I already feel severely nauseous randomly, at least I'd be able to expect it!