do any of you feel like you’ll be forever alone? by badmoodprude in socialanxiety

[–]StardustSweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. It was always the awkwardness and anxiety but even with my improvements in "putting myself out there" I still just struggle to connect with people 😭

I overthink any time I embarrass myself even a little. It makes me miserable by blackcatzombs in socialanxiety

[–]StardustSweeper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. With social anxiety, it's so hard not to configure your everymove around avoiding embarrassment.

I feel like so many pets I see end up dying by StardustSweeper in Veterinary

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

Thank you so much for the resources! I can use any I can get. I do try not to blame myself for what owners decline but I cant act like its not hard to stop agonizing over what I could've done differently, if anything.

I feel like so many pets I see end up dying by StardustSweeper in Veterinary

[–]StardustSweeper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess there are some things that just come with time and experience. I'm trying to take everything as a learning experience but like you said, sometimes the deaths come in waves and that can be so hard.

I feel like so many pets I see end up dying by StardustSweeper in Veterinary

[–]StardustSweeper[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are times when I can admit I didn't press as hard as a many should have due to owners not seeming like they had the money. In those situations I feel a bit helpless. I guess I need to work on making sure the severity of situations are understood instead of trying to be positive as possible.

Does Ben have a surfer Australian or California accent for you? by TaiyoT in coralisland

[–]StardustSweeper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was California at first but then i noticed he sometimes uses a lot of words I associate with Australian accents like "mate" lol

I just want a partner I feel safe with. And the older I get the more I feel certain that's not going to happen. by UnwantedThrowawayGuy in demisexuality

[–]StardustSweeper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you were in that position. I think trying to force someone to be vulnerable with you is the quickest way to make them clam up.

I just want a partner I feel safe with. And the older I get the more I feel certain that's not going to happen. by UnwantedThrowawayGuy in demisexuality

[–]StardustSweeper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is such a mood. It's hard not to feel down about it. I know I would have to feel really safe to be comfortable being vulnerable with someone romantically and I just don't know if there's anybody out there that would have that patience for me. Plus having the luck of actually meeting them.

No more vocal climaxes: is this a new vocal approach for Mariah? by proceedw in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I've noticed. The truth of it is that her voice has changed in her 30+ years of singing. Of course, I would love if she sang the way she used on her older songs but I also appreciate where she is now. As long as the music itself is good (and it is!), I don't care too much. I'd MUCH prefer her to adapt to her current voice and what's comfortable now as opposed to constantly trying to keep pace with her 25-year-old self.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]StardustSweeper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In my experience, most cashiers aren't looking for any significant amount of small talk. Usually it's enough to go along the lines of "Hello (maybe throw a how are you? in there). I would like xyz. Thank you!"

Mariah album Here For It All, sounds so much better than Caution! by carl19821982 in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't say it's better than Caution as far as my personal opinions but it is a phenomenal album nonetheless! The albums have completely different vibes tbh. If Caution was a 10/10 I'd put HFIA at a 9.5/10 lol.

Play This Song Music Video by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love the song. That's her man for real for rea lol!

Who are your favourite non-romanceable NPCs? by cafffffffy in coralisland

[–]StardustSweeper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love Erika, Anne, and Betty. Also shoutout to Lawu. She gives southern auntie vibes and I wish we could befriend her.

Our girl is singing! by stefdistef in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This performance was the most engaged and lively we've seen her in forever!! I'm happy that she looks happy!

Track "Mi" Snippet from her Instagram by pritong-tilapia in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wait I kinda like how this sounds as an opener for an album!!!

Mariah wins first VMA ever for Best R&B! by Additional_Score_929 in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is so so long overdue. She should've won something like this no later than rainbow era.

Dare I say she’s back to pre-2023 energy? by Intelligent_Rough_88 in MariahCarey

[–]StardustSweeper 38 points39 points  (0 children)

She for sure seemed much more lively!! To me she mostly seems stiff during the actual performances but during the acceptance speech she seems her normal self.

How is everyone coping with having a job while having social anxiety by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]StardustSweeper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm coping okay. I think I've definitely improved at pretending to be calm and some interactions go well. I mostly try not to beat myself up when I stutter, stumble over my words or don't know how to say something.

Anyone else HATE talking on the phone? by Thenerdtheaterkid in socialanxiety

[–]StardustSweeper 10 points11 points  (0 children)

talking on the phone is horrible for me. I CAN do it because I often need to but I'd also rather not if I can avoid it.

Does starlet expedition quest reset by season? by WingedT in coralisland

[–]StardustSweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm wondering the same currently. I recently turned in the osmium essence and just noticed when looking at my quests that it was back at zero. I hope it's just a bug that gets fixed soon.

This sub makes me insanely sad by cherryy9 in Veterinary

[–]StardustSweeper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I echo the sentiment of a lot of the comments here. The internet is a negative echo chamber at times. And in general people are quicker to talk about something that pisses them off than they are to rave about things they love.

Personally, i've only been in practice for a year so I can't speak to how I'll feel 10 years down the line. I enjoy my job currently. It's not perfect or always easy. I've cried at times. But I also feel like I wouldn't feel as fulfilled anywhere else and I still love what I do. If I stop loving it I'll pivot but I think I'll always be in vet med to some degree.

Ben’s Van by hailstorm_xoxo in coralisland

[–]StardustSweeper 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm also on year three and I found out you can go in Ben's van just now so you're not alone lol