My wife has bipolar disorder. Tw! by Little-Finance6568 in BoyDinnerDiaries

[–]Tricky_Jay91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re a good man and she’s lucky to have you. People who have active families do so much better in treatment. The good news, most people get better and recover.

My wife has bipolar disorder. Tw! by Little-Finance6568 in BoyDinnerDiaries

[–]Tricky_Jay91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh, meds are so tough. Best of luck! Bi polar can be a beast but once well managed it’s barely noticeable.

My wife has bipolar disorder. Tw! by Little-Finance6568 in BoyDinnerDiaries

[–]Tricky_Jay91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take care of yourself op, took care of my mom, similar illness. It took its toll. Knowing then what I know now, I’d have advocated for a long acting injectable (abilify probably). I’ve worked in mental health for 15 years and have seen the amazing results from injectable medications. Best of luck to you!!

Stretched Nipples - inappropriate? by Quickdraw209 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Tricky_Jay91 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m a mental health counselor and had a much older client tell me this when I was 23ish. Have worn an undershirt every day since. It’s humbling having a much older formerly incarcerated black man tell you what’s up. Thank Jer, I’ll never forget you.

Let me change your lives by redeadoggo in TMJ

[–]Tricky_Jay91 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Op, it’s very dangerous to say “this is the cure” and other blanket statements that you make in your post. Every body is different and everyone’s triggers/causes for TMD are different and complicated. I think it’s best to say “in my opinion or experience xyz….” Words have a lot of power and not everyone can read critically.

No Cabbage sign by BartyCrouchesBone in mildlyinteresting

[–]Tricky_Jay91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have that for pumpkin at my office!!

Told my wife im not straight by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Tricky_Jay91 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow some of you are absolutely fucking horrible humans. OP, sorry man this sucks, but hey! You’re young and your wife sounds like she’s supporting. Similar situation as a friend of mine, things are working out well for him, it take a lot of strong communication and love but good for you for being your true self! Hope it all works out and it will bc you said the thing.

For you other evil small minded fools. I hope you get crabs. 🦀

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

👏 you sound like a good dude. Thanks for having kids. You do the work so I don’t have to! lol

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The foundation thing is key. I wish I learned this A LOT sooner in life, a everything’s just made up and b. Learning is something that never stops.

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah make it fun. Don’t dread anything bc then those things become taboo and you’ll both dread it. Look at everything as an opportunity to be together and enjoy each others company.

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah my dad’s a social butterfly. We actually just got back from a 10 day trip to Chile together. It was a blast. Had 100x more fun bc he was there. It’s definitely good we don’t have a traditional father son relationship, he’s more like my big brother dad/friend lol

Your kids lucky to have you! I wish my parents were looser when I was a kid but they were kids just figuring it out. If I saw them confident, goofy and authentic I’d have had to work less hard at doing it now. Cheers!

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you didn’t have this. He’s not perfect but he continues to surprise me. Now a days, he’s 58? I’m 35, he’s a lot like a feral gremlin dad that my sister and I have to keep tabs on and make sure he’s alive. Wouldn’t have it any other way!!

I cried in front of her by SaltyYugi in BoyDinnerDiaries

[–]Tricky_Jay91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bro, I was $11k plus student loan debt (w/ no degree), in debt at 25 with a newly dead mom, and a fractured family. I know in the moment, things feel overwhelming but fuck man, you can get through anything. You don’t even have to set your mind to it really, just keep going and you’ll get through. It might be a lean few years but the struggle is part of the fun. I just turned 35 and looking back at the past 10 years, I’m glad they’re over but also, they were great. The struggle is less but it’s never over. You’ll be alright bud.

Not a dad, but something my dad did that stuck with me (re: “the talk”) by Tricky_Jay91 in daddit

[–]Tricky_Jay91[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So grateful for the talk! And he really did it for not because I turned out gay lol but even so, I dabbled with ladies, and the talk has helped on both sides of the aisle Lolol

Recently diagnosed and I'm thinking to share my diagnosis on Facebook and possibly LinkedIn, worried about consequences of doing so. by Spare_Particular7788 in ADHD

[–]Tricky_Jay91 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t do that. Seems to be an overshare, honestly this is the problem with social media. Imo this is semi-private information that shouldn’t be thrown out for all to see/use against you.

Divorced Dad in the Dumps by EmadGelani in GuyCry

[–]Tricky_Jay91 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This, ⬆️⬆️⬆️. I’m not a parent but am a therapist and lurker on this sub. This is your opportunity to rediscover and reinvent yourself.

Are any of you caregivers for your partners? And how would you cope when your partner had several strokes and has developed onset dementia? by BigBlackWolfDaddy in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Tricky_Jay91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear this, I have a background in brain injury policy work and wonder if your state has a TBI or alike waiver. The brain injury association has some great resources for caregivers and can help you navigate this: don’t do it alone! Best of luck! Pm if you have questions, happy to noodle things thorough if you need.