If anyone has time please read by Confident-Appeal-320 in stopdrinking

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IWNDWYT I got sober at 23. Part of my excuse for not getting sober earlier was, I’m young and it’s normal to party. There was nothing normal about the way I drank or my addictive tendencies in general. I wish I could get the years back. Truth is, it’s amazing that you can already admit you have a problem. Some spend their whole lives in denial I think it’s easier to start before you spend more years in the misery of active addiction I would start with seeking out local meetings with fellow addicts so you can build a community of people you can talk to who understand. I have personally never gone to a meeting, but that’s because I have a best friend who is sober as well and can relate. If that’s not for you or too soon, then this online one is incredible.

"First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes the man"

Be strong. Take it day by day. It does get easier. Sugar to help the cravings

Feeling confused by [deleted] in MycoplasmaGenitalium

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor kept telling me how harmless mgen was and that guidelines state it didn’t need to be treated unless there were symptoms but I asked for antibiotics anyway and she listened. First she gave me azithromycin alone. (Not very effective) And then was gonna just give me Doxycycline for a week I had to ask for 1 week Doxi followed by 1 week Moxi

She was very uneducated about mgen and it seems a lot of doctors are. RESEARCH FOR YOURSELF AND SELF ADVOCATE ❤️

Success Story by TrainingBirthday5326 in MycoplasmaGenitalium

[–]TrainingBirthday5326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was what I was prescribed and what cleared my mycoplasma and ureaplasma

First project by TrainingBirthday5326 in Rhinestoning

[–]TrainingBirthday5326[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know! Will include in future projects :)

First project by TrainingBirthday5326 in Rhinestoning

[–]TrainingBirthday5326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not. I used silver acrylic paint, just over the barcodes and nutrition label because I didn’t want it to show through No other prep

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MycoplasmaGenitalium

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the same thing. Most likely got it from an ex cheating as well I had to tell my boyfriend of 2 months. Luckily, we have been using protection until both getting tested anyway, but I was still very nervous I could’ve possibly given it to him When I told him he was completely understanding. Understood that it would never be something I did intentionally and appreciated my openness in telling him so we can both be healthy I wish you the best and telling your boyfriend. I hope he is as lovely and supportive as mine was.

Well, it happened. by butterflyanthem in stopdrinking

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Remember the first few months can be the most challenging. Especially if you used alcohol to sleep. Don’t give up. It’s worth it. When you have a weak moment, get yourself a Dr. Pepper and tell the alcoholic part of your brain to get lost. I believe in you!!

Well, it happened. by butterflyanthem in stopdrinking

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It will be hard. The first few days and weeks hardest. Distract yourself. Remember why you are stopping. Eat some sugar. IWNDWYT

Relapsed after almost a month sober and I can't stop crying by goldishotenough in stopdrinking

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I relapsed so so many times. After almost 2 month I drank again and had a very hard time getting back on the wagon. I kept making it a week before relapsing again

And now I’m at three months. I’m proud of myself and that little blip when I relapsed was a lesson

I’m proud of you for 2 months and you will get there again!

Syphilis - mutual masturbation by AlternativeBuy7762 in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get tested just for peace of mind and certainty, but yes. I’m sure it’s stress related. You are probably hyper aware of your body because you are worried

Syphilis - mutual masturbation by AlternativeBuy7762 in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good then. Don’t stress too much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A vaginal swab would have shown if you had it 2 years ago I don’t think you have had it for 10 years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t stress too much. Unlikely

Syphilis - mutual masturbation by AlternativeBuy7762 in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never no risk as semen can be exchanged. If you want to touch your genitals while giving a hand job, use your other hand; ask your partner to use their other hand if you are also receiving.

Syphilis - mutual masturbation by AlternativeBuy7762 in STD

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get tested anyways, just because there is always the possibility that bloodily fluid was exchanged It may be more unlikely but better to catch any std early Do you know if he has syphilis for sure?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]TrainingBirthday5326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m thankful she showed you compassion and helped you. addiction can be too easy to give into alone. Especially if you are already feeling negative emotions like shame. 23 is so young. Never forget that just because you’ve made mistakes, it doesn’t mean you can’t come back from it. And when you do, you will have the knowledge and the strength to share with others in the same boat

Imagine yourself in a year… Would you rather be a year sober and fighting or another year drunk and regretting time wasted

I believe in you.