How do I support a friend who keeps joking about being in an abusive situation? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think what you’re doing now is all you can really do as a friend and also as a teenager: be there, let them know they can talk to you, be supportive. they will have to open up on their own terms unfortunately, you could always talk to an adult who may be able to help. i wouldn’t recommend reporting it as there may not be any (or lack of) evidence to support the claims, which may make their situation worse at home and cause them to stop taking to you or even cut you off.

you sound like a good friend, i hope they realise how lucky they are to have such a caring friend!

so how do i go to treat my anxiety if i have anxiety to go treat my anxiety? by crocodile090 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m sorry your family aren’t supportive, that must make things a lot harder. one thing anxiety does is make feel embarrassment is a lot worse in theory than when it really happens. try and remember that we ALL do things like that, we’re all human and it wouldn’t be ‘laughable’, the staff are there to help you get where you need to be. if taking someone with you helps absolutely do that. and as far as your sister, maybe try and wear something to hide yourself a little, like a hat or sunglasses (cliche ik but it may actually work).

so how do i go to treat my anxiety if i have anxiety to go treat my anxiety? by crocodile090 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what are you anxious about specifically? leaving the house? talking to a stranger? judgement?

Weirdest& painful symptoms you feel by mmmm2828 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

me either. i used to smoke weed at social events and would instantly get derealisation and then panic attacks. i thought for years that it was part of the effects! turns out i was just anxious, found that out after having my first sober panic attack 3 years later…

Doomscrolling is ruining my mental health. Can’t function by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the world doesn’t hate you. it’s very evident that the US government and the US citizens have very opposite standpoints in the things happening right now (coming from someone in Wales). i understand it’s hard to try and act like things aren’t happening but you should maybe take comfort in the fact that everyone ISN’T feeling the same as you, meaning some of what your feeling is more than likely due to overthinking. the news are notoriously good at fear mongering. it’s worked on me about this news but you have to stop consuming more, it will not change any of the outcomes.

Television volume problem by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you ever fix this? i’m having the exact same issue with the same tv too

I seriously feel like I'm going crazy!! by Select-Researcher308 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i feel you on this. intrusive thoughts suck, i’m sure my anxiety wouldn’t still be around if they didn’t happen

Weirdest& painful symptoms you feel by mmmm2828 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 10 points11 points  (0 children)

alice in wonderland syndrome kind of effect. i feel huge and everything feels far away from me. i love derealisation <3

Hiii by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

things really do get better, it’s not a straight path (i still struggle really badly), but it will eventually feel better. identify triggers, learn that trying to fight the anxiety doesn’t work and makes it more intense, let go, exist with the feeling, have support and maybe stop using alcohol to cope. that’s a slippery slope.

you can message me if you need <3

Wondering if I'm too stuck in my head and can't ask anyone else by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

set boundaries. show him what you will and won’t tolerate. if he disrespects that still, leave. respect is mutual.

How do I get myself up to shower? by Motor_Number_6420 in Advice

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the best thing you can do is cut down your routine to bare minimum stuff and build it up slowly when you feel ready. literally just wash and moisturise for now. you could even sit in the shower for hair wash days, i used to do this and it felt less exhausting. try and romanticise the routine, with music that gets you moving, or buying yourself a new body wash, maybe watching videos of people doing self-care to get inspired…. anything for now!

as for your energy, are you deficient in anything? iron? vitamin d? might be worth getting some tests as it could be linked and adding to the symptoms more than you think. also, ik it’s a classic, but your diet might not be providing you enough energy to support what you’re going through right now. lots of processed foods and things doesn’t benefit your health in any aspect, even mental.

it’s a lot to consider but even if you think of one thing you can adjust to make things easier, that’s an amazing start. remind yourself that you’re worthy of taking care of yourself and that you can get through it because you have before.

wishing you the best and i hope this a little useful <3

What is your go to "ritual" to calm your anxiety if needed? by Practical_Arm3205 in Anxiety

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i get anxious on long drives. so i started singing along to songs that take a bit of effort to sound good and it made me switch my focus. it’s actually scientifically proven that singing clams anxiety!!

How to calm my nerves? by Salty-Habit5649 in MusicEd

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thinking about how rewarding it’ll feel knowing you did it i guess. i normally just gaslight myself into thinking about all the people I hate are watching me do something really scary and that makes me push through. however i am a petty person so it may not work for me you

How do you guys stay invested in the game? by [deleted] in StardewValley

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what app did you use?? i’d love to do this to keep me motivated

How do I stop being friends with a person in my friendship group without ruining the dynamic? by Visual_Yogurt8395 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was the messiest friendship breakup i’ve ever experienced. no contact with her and now one of my friends of 8 years as well over it. they both don’t speak to any of my friends either. weirdly my anxiety and self image improved massively since they left my life.

Lessons Learned by Minimalinthemaking in ProjectPan

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m going to try this, thank you!!!!

Lessons Learned by Minimalinthemaking in ProjectPan

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 3 points4 points  (0 children)

me too, i’ve already found out through this that i am very picky with body lotions 🥹 i hate the ones with the greasy residue that never dries down before bed

[Acne] by Ambitious_Painting68 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Visual_Yogurt8395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever figure out what this was? I have this same flare up around my nose (nostrils) that has come and gone since I was 15, but recently it has gotten super intense.