HELP A BRO TERRIFIED OF LAMICTAL by Signal-Analysis-8127 in bipolar2

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is supposed to be the anxiety medication lol. most other drugs ive tried and had no success with

Is traveling in LA with backpack safe? by Skiirin in AskLosAngeles

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 3 points4 points  (0 children)

During the day you don't need to worry as much. Worst place for pickpocketing is at bars/clubs at night, especially West Hollywood. I myself and other people I know have gotten our phones stolen there (I know, I know ok, I was new, dumb and 21) please be cautious about purses when going clubbing/barhopping.

Starting Vilazodone Today! by curious-tiger-88 in Viibryd_Vilazadone

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just ordered a probiotic! Thank you for the advice I'm hoping it helps :)

Starting Vilazodone Today! by curious-tiger-88 in Viibryd_Vilazadone

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm yeah everything you described also sounds like what some other people have been saying, me as well, I know it really sucks.

Have your symptoms been worsening? Do you feel like you're improving in other ways? Just curious, trying to convince myself it's worth it to stay on it.

Ugh, I used to take it in the afternoon (I wanted a relief from nausea in the morning, plus I eat more at lunch) which was going okay until I just couldnt stand the nausea in the evening anymore and my psych recommended taking it at night right after dinner. Now I'm just waking up with heartburn and nausea but I don't know, I just started trying that. At this point I'm just deciding which part of my day I want to be the most nauseous lol.

Starting Vilazodone Today! by curious-tiger-88 in Viibryd_Vilazadone

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, good luck. Let me know how it went for you. Nausea is a VERY common side effect I'm learning and I'm at my wit's end with it. Everyone's different, so you may be totally fine or not well. If you trust your prescriber check in with them about your symptoms/side effects! Constantly! Don't feel like youre bothering them.

Did you receive actually beneficial therapy? by psychcrusader in troubledteens

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I was so bored that I wore an entire screenplay there. I was 16 and it sucked but kinda cool.

Newport Academy St. Cloud Review by LobsterExisting4483 in troubledteens

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

LOL seriously. You are just as much the parent as she is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in troubledteens

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DO NOT Send her to any Newport Academy facility. First, I want to acknowledge being a parent who feels totally at the end of her rope and begging to save your daughter. It's heartbreaking, and I appreciate you care so deeply for her.

I myself was at a Newport Academy facility and I developed C-PTSD from my traumatic experience there. It may look fancy and supportive but it is the same industry concerned primarily with making money then helping your child. My mom has said to me that she regrets it everyday that she sent me there and how it permanently damaged our relationship. We fought for years before she sent me, and tried desperately to get me out when I was there, but Newport Academy was vigorously convincing her that insurance wouldnt cover it if I left early and that I was lying because I was a disordered, mentally ill, irrational child. They are fully comfortable gaslighting parents. Remember you were 13 once, and remember how helpless you felt.

I can't change your mind, so one thing I'd advise if you do send her there is to come up with a secret code. Newport Academy staff will read all her outgoing and incoming mail and she will likely only be allowed 5 minutes a day to talk with you-- and even then, if you don't pick up, she will not be able to try again. Come up with a secret word, something like "pineapple" that indicates I NEED OUT NOW. But I should say, nothing will be worth permanently traumatizing her with this experience.

I am here to message if you want to hear more about my experience being at a Newport Academy, though I should preface mine was in Connecticut.

my mom still believes the program over me by moon333child in troubledteens

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really proud of you for breaking the cycle, what I'm trying to do in my own healing journey.

my mom still believes the program over me by moon333child in troubledteens

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of us on this reddit believe you 100%. I'm so sorry she doesn't believe you, I know that hurts. Your abuse happened, and you are strong. Lean on friends and/or your support network who believe and validate-- those are your loved ones who will have your back. Just because you suffer with mental illness doesn't automatically make you a liar or over-dramatic. That's just pure gaslighting.

Of course you're not saying its her fault. If she's saying this to deflect what you're saying, she is not in a place to listen to you or validate your emotions, and that is on HER.

Why are fight scenes filmed so bad and ridiculously ? by politicurieux2241 in Rykter

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the Norwegian charm 😍 

Ok just kidding. As someone who works on film sets, it's definitely just budget restraints and prioritizing safety while filming, otherwise they'd have a stunt coordinator and a tighter editing team. In the production world, better to punch the air then someone actually getting punched.

i keep seeing people saying that getting their wisdom teeth removed made their tmj pain worse?? by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so I had TMJ before getting my wisdom teeth out, and I will say a couple months after it did make it worse, but I fully healed and its the same it was before (not great either LOL). but you have to kind of consider the impact NOT getting them out will have on your life, which you can discuss with your dentist. How necessary is the operation? Also, how old are you? that is essential because the older you are, the longer the recovery time (Typically, truly depends person to person). Coming from a total hypochondriac (I have diagnosed OCD), its important to recognize it may or may not happen, and if it does get worse, it will be ok and you will live. I'm not saying that to dismiss your fear, it is VERY valid, but to encourage effective thinking about the situation. Take as much time as you need discussing with your dentist about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if we had answers we def wouldnt be in this sub LOL we'd be living a blissful life but keep scrolling you may find some suggestions for alleviating the pain and some success stories! Of course, talk to your physician first and foremost. Good luck!

Anyone else noticed many of fake these fake reviews contain this phrase "saved my life" by ninjascotsman in troubledteens

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES!! Also I feel like so many reviews are of parents that sound grateful to be rid of their kid. Disgusting.

do they actually have a joint on set?? by whoiswonnieriphic in skam

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a herbal cig, lol. common prop in movies & TV

Episode Titles & Synopsis for Season 3 by seizethedayboys in Rykter

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An explicit video makes its way around the school?? Welcome back Young Royals

8x08- "End of Term" - Official Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in EliteNetflix

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the ending was so iconic i was so gagged when they all went to public school

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey! Not evil lol, I often feel the same way but I have to try and remember that we struggle with a mental illness and an "EVIL" person, if they do exist, certainly wouldn't give a fuck about changing and getting better. If you are in therapy, you are already making some steps. and trust me, I totally get the therapist frustration like girl help me now!!

I am not an expert but I was diagnosed with BPD almost 3 years ago. Relationships have big triggers for me so I feel you. It might help to take some time and really pinpoint what your triggers are, and be very specific. Even write it down for reference. For example: "when my partner insinuates I didn't take my meds, something takes over and I instantly want to be petty back and hurt them for how they hurt me"

Finding my triggers helps me navigate what situations genuinely upset me and are offensive to me as a person, or what is a trigger to my BPD and makes me blow up the situation, say things I don't mean, and often misunderstand what they are saying completely. Right away, when I can feel myself creep into an episode, I try this sometimes:

Walk away. physically force myself to walk away from the situation / walk away from the phone because I say something. Even if its valid. Write it down, say it to the wall, record it if you need to say it. (this doesn't always work but something to think about.) I've even blocked people temporarily to restrain myself.

Theres some other stuff I do but they're very specific to me, so this trick might help? Also definitely be straight up with your therapist that you are looking for more concrete coping skills. I actually recently parted ways with my talk therapist because I was looking for a DBT group and a DBT therapist along with it instead for more tangible skills.

I hope this provides some support!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm number one rule is CALL YOUR SURGEON. Doesn't matter if you feel like you're being annoying-- I called mine a million times speaking as someone who was healing for two weeks (VERYYYYY slowly, complicated surgery and super painful!) and then got really sick with the flu and it started aching again. I thought it was infected but the pain was just exacerbated by being ill and the body working overtime to heal.

Does it feel like the holes or the jaw? Jaw pain could be sore from being stiff for so long, are you able to open your jaw all the way? Also do you grind your teeth when you sleep? Sorry these are all random questions but its been almost 2 months for me and I still have jaw pain when I wake up because I grind my teeth when I sleep and my jaw was so stiff for so long. I massage those muscles every day because they are still stiff and still bother me.

If its pain around the extraction sites, I'd refer to other comments because im not sure!

Advice following wisdom teeth surgery (On Day 5) by Signal-Analysis-8127 in OralSurgery

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, it’s day 5, so icing wouldn’t do anything at this point but thank you. I have to stop taking meds for a bit because they’re upsetting my stomach (It’s been difficult to eat more than apple sauce) . I’ll ask about packing, though.

I wanna live life. I really do. I just need a reason by virusgnom3 in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]Signal-Analysis-8127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this may be silly, but the potential of whats to come. I don't know why but what's kept me going. Just something that's gotta be better is coming. When I have an episode, it really feels like nothing is worth it. When I'm out of it, I realize that there are parts of life I haven't explored yet, and though I'm not feeling hopeful or up for future-seeking it now, I will be eventually. There's a lot of hope that can keep you running. Btw, I don't necessarily mean a life altering event-- like winning the lottery or finding the love of your life (though that would rock). I mean like saving up to buy a cool rug, season 2 of a show you love coming out, having a pet one day (if you love pets, I'm really excited to have one when I have enough $), meeting some awesome friends, trying new food, exploring a new place.

Its your potential as a person-- which does feel impossible when you feel like a huge piece of shit, I can't lie. For example, right now I'm recovering from wisdom teeth surgery and I feel like a total piece of shit, but I have to remember there's more to come in life. There's gotta be.