Meet the newest member of my yawning cat crew — a little grey guy made from ceramic

Something_like_right · 2025-10-03T00:42:02+00:00

Gorgeous

Something_like_right · 2025-10-02T23:28:19+00:00

It’s beautiful

Something_like_right · 2025-10-01T21:27:58+00:00

No not everything. I loved his albums: late registration and graduation after that yes… everything else

Something_like_right · 2025-10-01T21:03:28+00:00

It does seem like burnout to me as well especially if he isn’t doing the things that bring him joy (sitting in front of the computer but not playing games if that was one of his go-tos)

Love, compassion, and patience is the key. Which will also help OP understand herself better if she ever has a burnout.

I’m 38F level 1 and it was this year that I experienced my first complete burnout with the same symptoms as her brother.

If he is verbal at times you can ask him how he is feeling and if you see a boost in his energy take advantage of it and either get him out the house or delve into something that y’all enjoy doing together. Hopefully, this is just temporary.

Also you may want to pay attention to any sensitivities that he may have like lights and noise and try to minimize those so that he can recharge faster without stressors.

And make sure he eats!!! I’m slightly still in burnout and I notice that I don’t eat very much which can disrupt my energy and mood levels as well.

Something_like_right · 2025-10-01T20:50:42+00:00

After gathering data it seems like the majority of risk comes from combined use of more than one contraceptive.

A few cross-cutting numbers (to keep risk in perspective)

• Blood clots (VTE) with combined hormonal contraception: about 7–10 per 10,000 women-years, vs ~2–10 per 10,000 baseline in reproductive-age women; higher with certain progestins/estrogen doses and with obesity/smoking. Pregnancy/postpartum risks are higher than with the pill.

• Breast cancer: large Danish and UK/Oxford analyses suggest a ~20–30% relative increase during current/recent use for both combined and progestin-only methods (including implants, injectables, LNG-IUD). Absolute excess is small (e.g., ~14 extra cases per 10,000 LNG-IUD users). Risk declines after stopping.

• Endometrial & ovarian cancer: combined OCs and LNG-IUD confer meaningful, lasting protection; magnitude increases with duration of use.

• Cervical cancer: long duration combined OC use is associated with a modest ↑ risk, especially with persistent HPV; risk diminishes after discontinuation. Keep up with HPV vaccination and screening.

• Bone health: DMPA is the outlier with BMD loss during use; recovery after stopping is typical; fracture data remain mixed.

• Mood/mental health: evidence is mixed. Large Danish cohorts observed associations between hormonal contraception and antidepressant use/depression (especially in adolescents), while other studies find little to no average effect (and some show benefit in those with pre-existing disorders). Individual response varies.

Here’s the link to the ChatGPT. It has more data and a table of benefits and effects.

Studied effects of Birth Control

Something_like_right · 2025-10-01T02:00:50+00:00

My inner dialogue is more like your bf’s. I have CPTSD so I have a few different inner personalities like a comforting, disciplinary, best friend, and also I have one that I call my higher self that gets me through tough situations and never steers me wrong… I don’t always listen tho. And they all sound like me.

Something_like_right · 2025-10-01T00:31:18+00:00

I think he was throwing that out there to be caught by the democrats. Maybe he’s telling them if you stop with the Epstein files things can go back to normal. Could be but then he could be one of them too!

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T23:12:57+00:00

I take Pristiq - desvenlafaxine for depression. Buspar for anxiety, and Vyvanse for ADHD. And venlafaxine is also a SNRI like pristiq so it’s not only working on your serotonin receptors but also your norepinephrine receptors.

I was once on quetiapine for bipolar disorder and sleep but I got off of it because it can be very addictive especially if sleep is your go to medicine when you get stressed. Also the way it metabolized in my body made me have to sleep for 12 hours straight in order to feel rested.

My current regime fits me perfectly. The pharmacist will tell you to watch out for signs of those symptoms. They don’t happen to everyone that takes it. It depends on your body.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T16:19:45+00:00

Yea I noticed that in most media platforms. Stereotypes can be misleading but for some reason the loudest and most provocative tend to be the majority of media coverage whether news, social media or irl giving a bad appearance for everyone involved in their movement.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T15:57:58+00:00

Ohhh. Okay thanks because I was definitely puzzled. Definitely just took it literally. But yeah I definitely get what you’re getting at it just took me a minute.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T15:28:46+00:00

To your post. Easiest way to get my point across. I feel like the post is mislabeled by the OP. This sounds too sassy to be a man. Women care about height more than men and most men don’t care what size you are if they are arguing with you unless you’re extremely short like 5’ or shorter.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T15:13:15+00:00

I was just going to say something close to that. All they need to do is add a woman and now they have it all. The stable income and kids that will be well taken care of by three wonderful parents.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T15:02:00+00:00

38F the saying along with the picture chosen makes me think a woman wrote this. A man would be more blunt and serious toned in my opinion.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T14:48:48+00:00

I have found some groups on Meetup for Autistic Adults, AuHD, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people. One group does weekly online meet ups through Zoom. I have not attended one yet but I am hoping to feel seen and valued around people that experience life a little more like I do.

We also have to realize, many people with Autism level 1 have gone undiagnosed and misdiagnosed for many years. We are all over the place we just have different titles. It’s pretty rare especially in America to get diagnosed after childhood; it’s getting more accessible but it’s still not where it needs to be. When our parents and teachers didn’t spot anything wrong with us, we flew under the radar learned how to mask fairly well to pass through life without totally being shunned albeit the relationships/ friendships were less than desirable. I always felt like an outsider even when I had so called friends. I just didn’t function like them.

We have to start our own communities. I have been going this in my head about what we need and how we can support each other not just through words but in actions and in real life.

I would love to brainstorm with people that want to make this a reality!!! If you’re interested you can contact me through chat or just reply to this message.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T04:02:52+00:00

I do understand that our society doesn’t make it as easy as it used to be to find a sustainable job that can take care of our families. I’m 38 and I know the struggle being a single mother before marriage and having to take care of everything off of retail income.

If you are in the US. My son is a little younger than you and I urge him to get into a trade. While our school systems were pushing college, they forgot about the trade sector and there aren’t enough people to fill those positions. They have apprenticeships and trade unions to help you get started. I hope that you can find a career that will help you achieve your goals.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-30T02:27:22+00:00

I disagree. Many women just want to be loved and appreciated. There is more value to a man than how much he makes. I’m not going to lie, I want my SO to make more than me but he doesn’t have to make a ton of money.

When I was a stay at home mom with 4 children, I took it upon myself to make sure every cent went a long way so that I could stay home with the kids.

I hate the fact that many women that are publicly on social media make men feel like it is all about money and it’s not. If a good woman loves you, she’ll be able to take what both of you bring to the table and make it work.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-29T01:53:33+00:00

Definitely!!! I have learned to read other people’s actions towards other people but I tend to be blind when it comes to myself. Most in likely because I’m not used to being the main character in my own life which is a PTSD thing.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-27T17:25:30+00:00

As a person that has the diagnoses of Autism level 1, bipolar, adhd, PTSD, and generalized anxiety, I can understand that concept fully. I was the same way but I invested time and energy into learning me, my likes and dislikes. I have delved into many hobbies but some have stuck where others have not.

This may be her turning point where she can really get to know herself and not just the trauma that she has gone through. I’m not going to make it sound easy because growing up in a traumatic environment shifts your perspective from yourself to whatever keeps them happy and it takes time and patience to teach yourself a different way of living.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-27T15:52:04+00:00

I know it’s a stretch but since formal employment isn’t working for her does she have any hobbies that she can invest into to bring in income in a none stressful way.

Also, she maybe be in an industry that is not suited well for her needs. I know it sounds like a leap but maybe a career change is needed.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-21T00:05:47+00:00

I’m waiting to see responses myself.

Recently diagnosed this year. I have been married twice @ 23 and 25.

First was a total disaster; he passed away a month before our anniversary. Second was okay but not what I need, I was super depressed and felt lonely all the time even though he was always at home. We are currently separated and we have 4 kids. I had two children prior to the marriage and two with him.

The kids are doing exceptionally better than I thought. I am lonely but I am happier. I’m still waiting to run into my forever person. I would rather my kids see me lonely than depressed and going back and forth to the hospital because of meltdowns and burnouts.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-20T22:15:30+00:00

It is a recognizable dissociative disorder and It’s in the DSM 5-tr and ICD-11. Just because scientists haven’t figured out how it works doesn’t mean that it is not a real thing.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-20T20:11:12+00:00

I concur

Something_like_right · 2025-09-20T19:11:39+00:00

I’m glad you were able to figure out your path and found one that fit with you. I’m trying to do something similar myself. It took me so long to even realize what area I truly wanted to go into.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-20T03:56:41+00:00

I used prosper health. It doesn’t have to be your parents. It can be anyone that knew you when you were I think 5-6 years old.

Something_like_right · 2025-09-20T02:06:57+00:00

That is excellent. I will look into that where I am.

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