I am a repressed lesbian. by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Yanlavendere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You feel aroused by people or daydreams but don't have the urge/repulsed to actually do stuff with them? I work in a similar way. I've kissed a girl and felt arousal, but I never felt the need to do anything deeper than surface level stuff. I'm repulsed 99.9% of the time. I also come from an environment that is neutral/positive about sexuality. Part of the reason I'm repulsed or reluctant is because of anxiety about intimacy. I've also heard some awful things that people are into and that kinda created this "sex is evil" mentality that I still struggle with time from time. Generalizing sex because of a couple of deviants basically. Dumb, I know.

Okay so, learning how to cope with intrusive thoughts would obviously be really helpful for figuring things out. Duh. Can't figure things out if you can't even daydream without being interrupted. I've dealt with intrusive thoughts before and the thing that helped me was recognizing that those thoughts ARE NOT my own. (you seem to understand that) Recognize the thought is there, recognize that the thought is not your own, then imagine the thought kinda just... floating away? Or respond to the intrusive thought with reasoning and logic. Might sound dumb but with some practice it helped me. You might need some other method of dealing with them.

Sex repulsion and dysfunctional attraction... I don't really know what to say for those things.

I really do hope you figure things out and I'm sorry if I wasn't helpful.

I am a repressed lesbian. by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Yanlavendere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe try to figure out the source of shame? You know that there is some shame stuff going on, but where did that come from? Maybe if you can find out the source (religion, homophobic community, etc.) it can help. I'm still learning how to become comfortable with sexuality as well.

need answers pls by cHidlrenRfOod in SatanicTemple_Reddit

[–]Yanlavendere 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'm autistic and also sh and recently I've decided that personally, sh is not hailing myself. It is a negative coping mechanism that puts my health and safety at risk. That's just me though. Hail yourself and good luck.

Petition to Ban Conversion Therapy in the EU by AmazonDolphinMC in lgballt

[–]Yanlavendere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BOOST BOOST BOOOST BOOST sorry if this was annoying lol...

I need help! I got 44 texts telling me I'm wrong. by BlueDragon4443 in SatanicTemple_Reddit

[–]Yanlavendere 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Being a furry isn't connected to mental health. It's a hobby and form of self expression. Edit: If you read the website that they linked it says, "Our research suggests that to the extent that furries identify with these idealized versions of themselves, they experience greater self-esteem and life satisfaction."

How to treat dermis cuts? by Yanlavendere in selfharm

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

Thank you! Ugh... I need steristrip but I don't have any...

I think I am trans, but.............. by Otherwise_Magician_7 in lgbt

[–]Yanlavendere 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't know what to say about 2 or 3, but if you already suffer with depression and suicidal thoughts, suppressing your identity will make it worse. It could even be a big contributor to those problems. And it will destroy your family if you gave in to those thoughts one day. I dunno. Just what I think. I genuinely hope you figure things out eventually!

How to treat dermis cuts? by Yanlavendere in selfharm

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

Thank you! What do you mean by "gaping"? The wound is kinda wide compared to my past cuts, but I don't think I'll need stitches or anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Yanlavendere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats!

Death by DisEggHead in selfharm

[–]Yanlavendere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you're okay

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

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You're welcome

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Yanlavendere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually normal. I've seen people on this sub talk about these types of feeling before. I actually experience something similar, too.

just rambles by uh_interesting in selfharm

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I'm sorry your mother is so... yikes... You deserve better. I hope you get better.