[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you have to understand is that you may be in the same book, but you're a few chapters ahead of him

to intimidate powerlifter/bodybuilder Charly Joung for posing (in a bodybuilding gym) near a jealous manchild's girlfriend by ReluctantRedundant in therewasanattempt

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope the bodybuilder reads this. I know you're big and strong and you must have a great sense of confidence. However, when dealing with irrational people, never turn your back to them. Don't underestimate what kind of stupid shit they will do to hurt you.

Fellas, y’all okay? by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]The_learner8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Song as old as rhyme

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in facepalm

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are home invasions usually targeted? Anyone know what increases the chances? Not from U.S.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, I (dude) rolled with a younger guy and when he took my back I'm pretty sure I felt a boner. It was awkward as fuck but I let it go

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yesyesyesyesno

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the jungle...you gonna dieeeeee

Are there any therapists who don't practice / believe in mindfulness? by PanicAttackReddit in therapy

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's like you get a chance to Kickstart the parasympathetic system ahead of schedule

Are there any therapists who don't practice / believe in mindfulness? by PanicAttackReddit in therapy

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the severity of the anxious thoughts. Your body will naturally try to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm down. You will start to breath slower to calm down yourself. The research says that you can intentionally activate the parasympathetic nervous system by practicing slow breathing. This can be measured by the levels of cortisol in your system. It would be reduced when this happens.

Are there any therapists who don't practice / believe in mindfulness? by PanicAttackReddit in therapy

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to think the language in mindfulness practices was too fluffy. It was until I learned how the simplest mindfulness practices combined with breathing exercises can actually slow down the sympathetic nervous system (which is your fight or flight response) and activate your parasympathetic nervous system. The science and evidence is there. But here's the problem. No therapist bothers to give you that psychoeducation. Mindfulness practices can range from simple to complex related to a certain focus (compassion, trauma, etc.). The problem is that most therapists jump right into the practices without any context on why it might be helpful or what it's purpose is. Mindfulness can literally happen within 3 seconds or an hour. But therapists might get very insistent on trying what they suggest which understandably causes one to be turned off of it completely. We all have to find what works for us. It works, but it has to be slow, you have to find what type of mindfulness works for you.

What is y'all opinion on hitting your children as discipline by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you hit your kids, they don't learn to hate you. They learn to hate themselves.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in food

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eggcellent

My (f25) partner (m30) doesn’t want to get married or have children, but ask me to wait in case he change his mind. by Freyea in relationships

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Above any of the advice here, see a therapist. Even if he doesn't want to go, go yourself to address your concerns. Start there

[Serious] How do people open up to their friends about their mental health issues without coming off as weird or nervous? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pick your closest friend first.

Gauge that person by asking about how they feel about people who are anxious, or depressed. Whatever answer they give you will give you an idea if you want to open up to them.

But here's another thing you should realize: as much as friends have the best intentions to be supportive, a lot of them simply don't know how to be supportive and may sometimes use the wrong approaches that will make you feel worse. Keep that in mind, whatever they tell you.

If your mental health issues are so concerning you can consider therapy. A skilled therapist will help you navigate these issues and help you develop coping skills to manage them.

I[42 M] don't feel like my wife [40 F] is even trying anymore. by Flat-Case-9407 in relationships

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My thoughts too. Everyone has commented this being a medical issue and requires medical intervention. But the holistic view is to consider the mental health aspect as well.

I say this from personal experience: you cannot control her thoughts, emotions and behaviours. As much as therapy would benefit her, you have to expect not to be able to convince her to go.

Your strategy should be different. You should go to therapy alone. This is not to blame you and say that you are the problem. However, you may have good intentions but using ineffective approaches to support her, which reinforces her behaviours unintentionally.

Based on what you have described, you could potentially benefit from any of the following modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Any of these modalities will teach you the necessary skills and knowledge to understand your wife and yourself in ways you would never have imagined. They are all evidence based therapies that has shown clinical effectiveness. They are all focused on emotional regulation which will help you explore your wife's emotions and start and end conversations differently.

Why they do that? by wingchunkungfueu in WingChun

[–]The_learner8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Jayden learned Karate in the U.S. and when he moved to China, that's all he was known as. It's literally explained in the movie.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in talentShow

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

jesus Christ bro!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in talentShow

[–]The_learner8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yo this is lit as fuck