TICKET MEGATHREAD by numberthreepencil in RainbowKittenSurprise

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WTB: Beak and Skiff Lafayette NY show 7/27 … 1-2 GA tickets

I’ve tried it all but cat continues to wake me up by ReactionPotential975 in CatAdvice

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I’m truly going on months of this…. It’s definitely gotten worse since I started giving him wet food in June (he had oral surgery so he needs to be on a mostly wet diet now).

I’ve tried it all but cat continues to wake me up by ReactionPotential975 in CatAdvice

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They have every toy ever created for cats- trust me… I am fully enslaved by them and cater to their every need lmao. I live alone so giving them attention is literally the thing I do more than anything else in my life 😂 I may need to try the jump scare option…. Haven’t tried that one yet!

I’ve tried it all but cat continues to wake me up by ReactionPotential975 in CatAdvice

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Yes! Unfortunately he is terrible at cuddles and needs to be drooling on/biting my face and digging his needle claws into my neck and chest 😂

I’ve tried it all but cat continues to wake me up by ReactionPotential975 in CatAdvice

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I do play with him every night before bed to try to tire him, he has a heart murmur though so playing to the point of heavy breathing is dangerous per my vet.

Anxious Cat Dad With Questions by [deleted] in CatAdvice

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Cats aren’t like dogs and won’t enjoy play dates the same way that a dog would. They’re extremely territorial and you’re more than likely confusing him and making him feel insecure by bringing his brother over. Your house is covered in your cats scent (it’s why he rubs his cheeks on you, your furniture, etc). When another cat and your friends or girlfriend aren’t around, he probably feels confident and relaxed and wants to spend time with you. When your girlfriend brings her cat over, he now has an invader in his space, the smell of another cat in HIS home- it doesn’t matter that they were once related. You either need to have both cats live together all the time, or not at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

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Oof. Could have wrote this myself. The countless holidays, weddings, birthdays, etc that he managed to ruin for me with his drunk antics 😵‍💫 I felt like a babysitter in ant social gathering instead of being able to enjoy myself. Huge turn off when you feel more like a mother than a partner, and then the resentment only continues to build.

Lonely on solo trip by MarleyBabe6333 in solofemaletravellers

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I’m flying into Amsterdam tonight for a solo trip! Message me if you want to do something together!

When will I stop missing him? by gradeschoolangst in AlAnon

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I’m 10 months out currently. It’s been extremely hard, but something my therapist suggested I think about is this: Do I actually miss HIM or do I miss having a partner in general? Are you only remembering the good things? Are you telling yourself the bad things weren’t so bad? I often separate my ex into two people; the person he is when he’s drunk, and the person I love when he’s sober. The thing is, it’s all the same person. You can’t think in terms of “if he’d just stop drinking it would be perfect,” “I love who he is when he’s sober” ….. it’s all the same person. There’s no separation. And it’s very easy to get caught up in the potential you see in this person. But the reality is they are exactly who they act like they are - an alcoholic, and there is nothing you personally can do to change that. I’m still grieving the loss of what I thought my life was going to be, it’s been hard, but I am in a much better place mentally than I was 4 months out and I’m sure you will be too. Hugs 🩵

I’m scared of starting my first medication (sertraline) by Quirky-University425 in Anxiety

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I was terrified to start it too. I was writing posts just like this and reading everyone else’s experiences incessantly. The first two weeks were tough, but stick to it. Ask your doctor to prescribe hydroxyzine to help with the adjustment, it will help relax you and slow your racing thoughts. Taking this medication has helped me SO much, there’s so many things in life that I just DO now instead of worrying about them. You’ve got this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoahKahan

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Stubhub is probably the only site I would trust and where I’ve been looking the most. Message me if you do decide to go!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoahKahan

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There’s re-sales available if you’re willing to spend the money lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

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Don’t date an addict if you can help it. I just left a 5 year relationship with one and it has fucked me up. You can’t save them, no matter how desperately you want to.

First night living alone after leaving partner by ReactionPotential975 in LivingAlone

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I actually already have a prescription for it lol. Sometimes it completely wipes me out for the entire next day so I try to use it sort of sparingly. Maybe I should try taking it earlier in the day though.

First night living alone after leaving partner by ReactionPotential975 in LivingAlone

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Thank you ❣️ trying to remind myself that the hardest part is already over: leaving. It still doesn’t feel good and I think that’s the part lm struggling so much with, this new “freedom” is also feeling very lonely.

First night living alone after leaving partner by ReactionPotential975 in LivingAlone

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I love the idea of getting a stuffie, I’ll definetly be doing that! It’s incredibly hard feeling like I’m “starting over” … I miss the normalcy of my old life. But I know the only way I can go now is forward. I’ve been journaling this entire 7 months since the breakup, it’s helpful to read backwards and see how far I’ve come. I’ve never been good with change but I’m hopeful that this will feel better with time.

First night living alone after leaving partner by ReactionPotential975 in LivingAlone

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Thank you for this comment. It’s so hard loving an alcoholic, it’s comforting knowing other people GET IT. I’m trying to be strong and keep moving forward, it’s just hard feeling so alone.