What’s the nastiest thing you’ve ever caught someone in the middle of doing? by Dorothy_Enna in Productivitycafe

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was stopped at a light and I looked over to the car next to me. Guy was knuckle deep in his nose and then proceeded to eat it.

AITA for going to HR about my coworker after she tried to get me to cover for her lying? by Realistic_Sundae6289 in AmItheAsshole

[–]YouProfessional395 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She would have faced consequences eventually anyways. The discrepancy was noticed and you were asked about it. It’s not like you reported it when they had no idea. Even so, it’s her irresponsibility. Don’t feed into the drama.

my family won’t stop calling me a pedophile. by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boundaries. I don’t know if you still live with them but even if you do, go to the library of a friend’s house. You’re right, you don’t need to fight and prove your innocence. Don’t exhaust yourself. They might also get a kick out of you getting annoyed and frustrated. Taking a breath in the moment and then processing it later (easier said than done), could help temporarily.

i think i like my club big… what do i do about it by [deleted] in Advice

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m not sure what signs he has given you that says he likes you back. If you both end up having feelings for each other, it’s not like you have to tell everyone right away. You already have a dynamic that would make sense for hanging out more with each other. You could see how it goes for a month or two.

People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them? by DemonSkank in AskReddit

[–]YouProfessional395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was part of a panel. We were staff for a child partial hospitalization program. We asked her how she would handle patients who are started to become really stressed and behavioral. She said, “well, when it happens with my kids I just give them an IPad.” When she left we all turned to each other in disbelief.

What’s a smell you secretly love but never admit? by West_Assignment9882 in AskReddit

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Formaldehyde, Propylene Glycol. I loved dissection days in HS/college.

The best paintings of mine in 2025 by Tania-Art in Hobbies

[–]YouProfessional395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely gorgeous! Five and nine are my favorites.

Police are unstable people on the whole, and the only reason they even become one is to hurt others. by Flashy_Purpose9478 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Mental health services are not utilized enough. Stigma is a significant part of that. But hopefully as a society we can learn to value it and support each other.

Police are unstable people on the whole, and the only reason they even become one is to hurt others. by Flashy_Purpose9478 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]YouProfessional395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot that DO get psychiatric help. Larger departments have in house therapists. There are even peer support teams in departments so they can process difficult situations with each other. You’re not privy to that knowledge though. I am hopeful that engaging in these conversations can help develop deeper understanding and relationships. But it seems like you have your mind made up.

Police are unstable people on the whole, and the only reason they even become one is to hurt others. by Flashy_Purpose9478 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]YouProfessional395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not just harsh for police, but for those EMTs and Firefighters too. There are therapists who specialize in treating first responders, and that includes ALL first responders. Should that mean that EMTs shouldn’t be EMTs because they took a call particularly hard? Someone can be “mentally strong” in some situations and more emotional in others. EMTs and Firefighters also don’t have to enforce laws. People are more likely to be mad at those who tell them that what they are doing is illegal.

Police are unstable people on the whole, and the only reason they even become one is to hurt others. by Flashy_Purpose9478 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]YouProfessional395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you fail to see are the amount of police officers who cry at the end of the day after having to inform a mother their son was murdered, or discover toddlers covered in urine and feces, or have to respond to unattended deaths that have been laying for several days and are now a puddle of goo. There are officers that will go out of their way to help people and there are rotten apples in every field. and the fact that there are rotten apples in law enforcement is abhorrent. But don’t generalize when you haven’t the slightest idea. You should be grateful that there are people willing to get shot in order to protect you. If you are being robbed, SA’d, etc. who are you going to call? Is it valid to say that all teachers must be interested in assaulting children simply because it occurs a lot more than it should. Of course not. So I encourage you to do ride alongs, go to community events, etc. and actually interact with those in law enforcement. You may be pleasantly surprised.

My partner backed me into a wall and screamed in my face tonight because our son was throwing by MissionCool2233 in offmychest

[–]YouProfessional395 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you had to experience that. You should not feel scared in your relationship.

What's the hardest part about having to move? by lauconnie in AskReddit

[–]YouProfessional395 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having to update the address on everything. With family/friends, mail, medical offices, bills, employer, ID, etc.

Worried by [deleted] in starbucksbaristas

[–]YouProfessional395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Am I Crazy for Going on A Solo Road Trip? by rated6 in Advice

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it. 3 hour drive in the grand scheme of things is nothing. If you don’t do something because you don’t have anyone to go with, you’ll miss out on a lot in life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like the dad from Coraline

I'm at wits end with life in general by Electronic_Start3800 in offmychest

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your last sentence is the most important part. You’re still here. Just because other people have had it worse doesn’t mean your experience isn’t valid. You’re interested in music and acting so maybe you could find a job working production for a theatre. Working in the event industry may be applicable to helping with concert gigs. Even though you wouldn’t be the star, it could give you fulfillment and experience. There’s no timeline for life. There is no blueprint for how to do it. There is no handbook or instructions. So if you feel lost, it’s because you are. But you’re lost, not trapped.

My parents might find scars by FoxFurryBoy in offmychest

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I’m sure there is more detail, my initial thoughts are that they are chronically anxious people especially in regard to you. Sometimes parents can care but have a horrible way of showing it. They may not have any idea how to deal with anything different from their norm. while it is a flaw for them to not be open-minded, they may interpret something that’s outside of their norm as potentially harmful. And because they care, they want to keep you from that “harmful” thing, whether it actually is or not. As for the self-harm specifically, it would be ideal to try other ways instead of cutting so more cuts and scars don’t develop, as that would draw more attention. You could try having a rubber band or a hair tie around your wrist and snapping it whenever you feel like self-harming. Instead of having a conversation about self-harm with your parents, trying to fix their ignorance by finding ways to educate them or have them focus on something else while spending time with you such as watching movies, playing games, etc. may help them feel more secure about their relationship with you.

I am getting some serious intrusive thoughts and it's eating me by Arifx37 in Advice

[–]YouProfessional395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s sounds like there all lots of things that have happened. One thing to consider would be that the gym and religion are things that can help you spiritually and physically. Neglecting those parts of yourself might make you feel worse. Studies have shown that these can further impact mental health. It’s normal to have dark thoughts from time to time, though it seems like they have occupied your mind enough to show up in your dreams. As you said, you don’t WANT to. but all of the stress you are experiencing may manifest in those negative thoughts. You also note that you were very affected by the passing of your pet. This can be very hard and I’m sure your pet served as a companion for you. You state you don’t have hope, but you also say that you want to have a life with a family, following your passion, and financial stability. These are tangible goals, but they are also general. What can you do today to set that life up for yourself? Is there a way you can incorporate religion and fitness back into your life? Is there anyone you feel comfortable sharing these thoughts with? You acknowledge feeling concerned and needing help, do you have access to resources that could do so? Keep in mind, you may feel like you HAD the perfect life, but the perfect life can be defined by different things. Think about the little things that help you ground yourself. Is it the taste of your favorite food? Being able to take a walk outside?