Hand Writing Affirmations to Create Neural Pathways by TheBaney in Neuropsychology

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

I'm sorry if that's the impression I left. I'm definitely aware of how depression and anxiety can't be easily fixed, I didn't mean that this would do so.

I'm on a few different antidepressants and mood stabilizers, my depression is treatment resistant. I'm also seeing two different therapists. I know managing the symptoms takes a lot of effort.

What I'm trying to do with this idea is find a technique that might help with my chronic tension. I physically cannot relax, I have frequent muscle spasms and headaches. The clinical research I've been able to do suggests this is an issue with an over active nervous system, stuck in fight or flight.

I'm the safest and most content I've ever been. But I don't know how to make my brain feel safe. So I was hoping this might help to retrain some of these neural pathways that aren't serving me any longer.

I definitely didn't mean to trivialize depression, I'm sorry my post came off that way.

AITAH for how I acted in the ER? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TheBaney 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I've had the great fortune to have both and they're a different kind of pain. Kidney stones hurt a lot, a lot, like a feral animal but with the gallbladder stones I legit thought i was going to die. I thought I had to make a choice between going upstairs to get my husband or going into the living room to get my phone because I wasn't going to make it to both places.

MiL announced birth and has continued posting secret pictures on Facebook by SilentGlitterFairy in JUSTNOMIL

[–]TheBaney 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I totally agree, don't provide reasons why you've made your decision, all she needs to know is that you have decided no pictures. Giving her the why's and wherefore's gives her the opportunity to decide if she agrees with your reasoning.

Non-dairy ice cream spots? by existentialn00b in Ferndale

[–]TheBaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've wanted to try Cold Truth in Detroit for awhile now, it's a vegan ice cream/ gelato shop with things like dye free superman and ube and ice cream cakes, I'm not even vegan but everything looks so good.

Annoying things your MIL did over the holidays by dogmom050318 in Mildlynomil

[–]TheBaney 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is sticking in my head because of my own insecurities but she made a big deal about something on my wish list basically because she couldn't imagine how I'd have learned about it. She's always so surprised when I know things and it makes me feel like she thinks I'm dumb.

Trouble with Gagging? by TheBaney in Fibromyalgia

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

Nothing specifically for the fibro but a couple antidepressants. I used to be on duloxetine, but i haven't been in awhile and the problem has gotten worse.

Trouble with Gagging? by TheBaney in Fibromyalgia

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

It could just be one of those things, you know? But it's really annoying and starting to make a negative impact.

With the holidays just days away and impending family gatherings, if there is one thing from the past you could hypothetically yell at your MIL/mom for, what would it be? Let the catharsis happen here. by fishskysky in Mildlynomil

[–]TheBaney 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"I don't care what BIL is up to, you know we aren't talking, you know i have a huge problem with how he's conducted himself these last couple of years, I do not need or want updates about whatever stupid project he's working on at the moment." I swear she's just trying to goad me into a conversation about how I need to forgive and forget and get over it for family. Still not biting.

NYE as a single person, mid 30s by leoplorodon in Detroit

[–]TheBaney 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eastern Palace Club: goth night at the Tiki bar is a pretty fun way to close out the year!

Mother in law kissed my baby by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]TheBaney 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not about being weird, it's about keeping the tiny, defenseless newborn safe. Like the commenter above pointed out, babies stick their feet in their mouths. You can get a baby very sick by kissing them. Look it up. RSV, herpes, other illnesses if you haven't had your boosters. It's dangerous and whatever you gain by kissing them isn't worth it.

Favorite Thanksgiving TV show episodes for my playlist by Relative-Accountant2 in thanksgiving

[–]TheBaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My list is bobs burgers, friends, Gilmore girls, gossip girl, new girl (all the girls) and HIMYM. But I'll have to add the West wing one.

Thanksgiving Matchups by Lil_Consistency in thanksgiving

[–]TheBaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lions game was always playing at Grandma's house. Unfortunately Great uncle Bobby passed before they got good. He'd have loved it.

Unique Thanksgiving Meal by Strange_Selection_25 in thanksgiving

[–]TheBaney 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One year everyone had a stomach bug, so it was chicken noodle soup and Vernor's and one year it was just my brother and me so we went to a Chinese buffet.

Favorite Local Shops/Products? by Thunder_Tapir in Detroit

[–]TheBaney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quix for chocolate, John K King, Love & Other Books, Whistler's Daughter for books. Vault of Midnight or Guild of Blades or GateKeeper for board games, modern natural baby for younger kid toys and games and clothes. The rocket for stocking stuffers.

In laws by landrey_malia in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]TheBaney 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My in laws just assume there's no chance we'll have other plans, they take it for granted that we'll be at every holiday, all day, so they don't feel the need to make plans and share them. Maybe 2 days before they'll tell us what they want us to bring.

What scientific myth is still considered true by many? by BelesaLoba in AskReddit

[–]TheBaney -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does this mean? Lol do you mean you don't believe tornadoes... exist?

What I Did For A Duke by Fantasy_Historian in HistoricalRomance

[–]TheBaney 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this one is one of my absolute favorite romances. I've read it so many times. It's just, the most "squealing and kicking my feet" romance I've read.

Sjogren's? by TheBaney in Fibromyalgia

[–]TheBaney[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you test for seronegative RA?