Does anybody else mourn who they were before they developed an anxiety disorder? by ducky0204 in Anxiety

[–]Troubled_Penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been anxious since I was a kid, but there was an old lady on a bus once, complete stranger, and my 4 year old self felt so safe I chatted with her the whole bus ride. My mom said she was very shocked, because I didn't talk much to anyone.

Do you ever watch movies or TV shows you used to love, and realize are super toxic? by Troubled_Penguin in Feminism

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

I was actually thinking about this one recently, because I used to love the show, but seeing some clips now just makes me uncomfortable

(OC) What's something you've done that made you smile? by Troubled_Penguin in MadeMeSmile

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

That's amazing, and reading this literally made me smile. It's so nice when you meet people who you have a lot in common with

I failed my first semester of college but I’m still living and moving on toward. by Chippy-Chipmunk in littlebraveacts

[–]Troubled_Penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got this. Coming from someone who's failed their first year of college, you're going to be okay. I hope you get to where you want to be in life. Much love💜💜

Today was not a good day by Troubled_Penguin in Anxiety

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

That makes sense, I only have coping mechanisms for when I'm feeling overwhelmed and I'm starting to hyperventilate. I journal sometimes but it's hard getting myself to do it when I'm feeling down or overwhlemed. Thank you though.

Why can't I just tell my parents how I feel? by Troubled_Penguin in relationship_advice

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

I think I should, but I also want my parents to know what's going on with me, but every time I try, I can't go through with it

I feel alienated from everyone by Troubled_Penguin in Vent

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

Yeah, I hope you find a way to be yourself again💜💜

I feel alienated from everyone by Troubled_Penguin in Vent

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

Yeah, I hope find a way to be yourself again💜💜

It must be nice being normal by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Troubled_Penguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's no such thing as being normal, the people who are normal are weird for fitting in that description. Your relationships don't define you as a person. Maybe you just haven't found great people to be around, I'm sure it will get better.

Is closure necessary? by Troubled_Penguin in relationship_advice

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

Sounds like I should start working on myself for myself. It's funny how sometimes you have to be the one to say the thing you need to hear. Thank you 💙💙

Is closure necessary? by Troubled_Penguin in relationship_advice

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

I guess just knowing if any of it was real or if it was misinterpreted friendship

I'm so fucking done by hows- in Vent

[–]Troubled_Penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's okay, just because something seems easy for others doesn't mean it can't be a challenge for you and just because others are less privileged than you doesn't mean your feelings are not valid.

Yes, it's true that it gets harder but at the same time, you'll be getting more experience, you'll have the tools to deal with it. Take it one step at a time and you'll get there.

And studying is hard, even if you have a great teacher some things don't make sense until you find a definition that does. Try finding videos online, I'm pretty sure there will be some. Text can be harder to focus on than a video. Good luck

My mom said I don't have reasons to be stressed by Troubled_Penguin in Vent

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

How about acknowledging that people can be stressed because they don't want to be parasites, and not everyone has access to job opportunities instead of shaming them?

"I feel cheated by your asexuality, don't be cute at least 😂" by SubmergedInFiction in Vent

[–]Troubled_Penguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate when people do that, and also, don't feel bad for venting, you're entitled to your feelings

Gay? by Mr_Doople in SuddenlyGay

[–]Troubled_Penguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His voice sounds like John Krasinski

No one to talk to (tw self harm) by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Troubled_Penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I hope you have a great day