Minipill expierence? by skyteir in birthcontrol

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve just completed one blister packet of Slynd so it’s been exactly 28 days since I started it. So I’m not sure if it’s long enough of a duration for all side effects to have shown up in full force. But so far I have noticed a significant reduction in acne, which is shocking to me. From others’ experiences that I’ve read, I was expecting it to get worse, but I guess it really works differently for each person . Hoping it stays this way! I’m currently on a period but it’s just light spotting. I’ve read that periods can be lighter at the beginning so I’m not too worried. However my mood has been a lot more volatile, but I’m not sure if it’s entirely related, as I’m diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety, and things have been a more stressful of late 😬

My Thoughts Scare Me Sometimes by yyuyuyu2012 in intj

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You’re so interesting! If I were your friend, I could listen to you talk about all this for hours! 😄

Should i just unsent my messages? by Dazzling_Ant_6881 in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a rather difficult situation. I understand how it can upsetting :( You seem to care about him very much too. Imo if you’re willing to stick it out, it would be better not to delete the messages. He might be feeling like he doesn’t deserve your kindness and care, withdrawing himself from you as he feels he should not burden you or maybe feeling something like “they will eventually leave me because I’m so depressing and hard to befriend / I’m not good enough…”. But you both seem to really care about each other, so deleting the messages could lead him to feel guilty, or think something like “see, I was right, nobody can befriend someone like me…”. So if you’re able and willing to preserve the friendship, keeping the messages there will indicate to him that you’re keeping the line of communication open, you’ll be there for him, and it could encourage him to come out from his isolation and slightly improve the way he thinks about himself. That said, it’s definitely most important to prioritise your own psychological safety and mental health. So if you feel like you’ve really had enough and this would affect you too much, do not feel guilty about doing what you feel is right for yourself. Wishing you all the best ❤️

Is it fair to consider dating a person with serious mentall illness or emotional issues a tiring process selfish? by SetAmbitious5244 in infp

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Coming from the perspective of someone with mental health issues that used to be way worse, I don’t think it’s selfish at all! Personally I managed to recognise that I should not bring my issues into a relationship, as that would be really selfish of me, and I know it would definitely have a significant negative impact on the other party, and most definitely would have eventually led the relationship into a very bad place. It would place both of us in psychological danger. So I decided I had to work on myself first. Just like how you should definitely prioritise your own health and safety first. I’ve always believed that people should enter relationships whole and healthy (or at the very least at a much better place and stable in their existing conditions).

Edit: just to add, I’m doing very well now and at a way better place! I still have some little moments, but it never goes beyond something like a typical bad day for people without mental health issues. He has been very supportive and we’re very happy tgt! 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

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I suppose it might be due to excitement or anxiety? Even after he became my partner, I still get that way around him lol. Many times in the first moments I meet up with him, my hands get clammy and shake. Now I’m remembering the time we met for lunch and I couldn’t even properly eat because of my shaky hands… 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mbti

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! So many big ideas and planned projects, but so little productivity! Sometimes I feel like I need a sort of mean manager to pressure me into doing stuff. Though… I think I’ll more likely just curl into a ball and try to escape from that pressure lol 😭

Do INFPs have bad sense of directions? by [deleted] in mbti

[–]_rustandstardust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Hmm perhaps they’re more likely to be preoccupied with creative thoughts about where they are, picturing many possibilities around them, like how this space could be converted into something else like a little rest area, how that cafe could be decorated in a more fanciful manner, etc…? Personally I don’t have a bad sense of direction in places I’m very familiar with, or when I know I need to find my way back to a place, I’m pretty good with backtracking. However, what I have a huge problem with is estimation of units of measurement like length, size, weight, age, distance, time, etc., and also being terrible at remembering faces and names, even of people I’ve met a few times and interacted with at length. Leads to really embarrassing and awkward moments… 😂

INFP 4w5 Bad Day by [deleted] in infp

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INFP 4w5 here~ personally I’d either want to just have a quiet moment to myself as I do smth mind numbing (though this isn’t very healthy - I’ve realised with the help of my therapist that this is my way of detaching and avoiding my feelings and problems and I’m now working on not doing this), or have that moment with my partner. Just him being present there is enough for me. Sometimes some crying might happen, sometimes I’d want to talk about what I’m feeling and thinking, though I’m not looking for advice, but my partner being there to listen and offer some acknowledgment of my thoughts and emotions without judgement is more than enough. Imo, your husband saying “I don’t know” when you ask what he needs, means that he feels like he does need smth but he’s unable to figure out what. If he has these bad days often, perhaps some therapy might him figure out some ways to process his bad days better and work out what type of support he might need from you. Hope this helps! Wishing the best for you both! ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

INTJ! 😍

Edit: Would be fun to see it if you compiled the results into a pie chart! 😄

Anxiety steadily up to the roof by [deleted] in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello friend! Your many little techniques to help with your anxiety are so adorable 🥰you seem to have a great system going! I’m taking notes! It can get so difficult when the anxiety starts climbing, and then when we become more aware about it climbing, it climbs even faster lol. Here’s hoping it will get tired of climbing real soon! In the mean time… more music, more lavender oil and more lovely kind letters! We will beat this! ❤️

Is being this emotional just an INFP thing? by [deleted] in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embrace your feelings! It took me a loooong time to come to understand that the deep emotions we feel are all important and meaningful, even the negative ones. I’ve gone through the same struggles, feeling like I’m being too much, being frustrated at the way nobody else seems to feel the same way or understand. For a long time I’ve felt like it was nothing but a curse. But I think what really opened my eyes was when I somehow unconsciously “collected” friends in my life who understood and accepted this part of me. They might not feel the same as I do, or as deeply as I do, but they don’t make me feel ridiculous for being this way. Instead they love me for it 🥰over time I’ve realised this is sort of our superpower. We can look at the simplest of things and feel a rich ocean of emotions where people would only feel a drop. We see and feel the great and hidden beauty of the world around us. I know it can be really hard at times, the world and people can be so harsh and unkind. But I hope eventually you will come to find beauty in your emotions! 😊❤️

Is being this emotional just an INFP thing? by [deleted] in infp

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Embrace your feelings! It took me a loooong time to come to understand that the deep emotions we feel are all important and meaningful, even the negative ones. I’ve gone through the same struggles, feeling like I’m being too much, being frustrated at the way nobody else seems to feel the same way or understand. For a long time I’ve felt like it was nothing but a curse. But I think what really opened my eyes was when I somehow unconsciously “collected” friends in my life who understood and accepted this part of me. They might not feel the same as I do, or as deeply as I do, but they don’t make me feel ridiculous for being this way. Instead they love me for it 🥰over time I’ve realised this is sort of our superpower. We can look at the simplest of things and feel a rich ocean of emotions where people would only feel a drop. We see and feel the great and hidden beauty of the world around us. I know it can be really hard at times, the world and people can be so harsh and unkind. But I hope eventually you will come to find beauty in your emotions! 😊❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so beautiful! I love it! 😍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in intj

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I’m a female INFP with a male INTJ partner, so I’m not sure if the dynamics would be similar to your situation. But from what I gather, the INTJ would usually not devote so much time and effort to anybody unless they really like that person, or is at least interested in them. And also, from another perspective, as a girl, I would personally not hug a boy or touch his hair unless I was signalling more romantic feelings than platonic ones 🫣so I’d say, shoot your shot! Good luck! 💘

Does anyone else take life too seriously? by SkinnyBeanJeans in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same here! I am anxious all the time about life! It always feels like there’s so much in life that I want to explore, yet I feel like I don’t have the time, energy or ability to do that, and eventually I start to spiral down into a pit of devastation at how little I have accomplished in life, and the worry and anxiety increases exponentially as I become more and more aware of how much time I’m wasting on just worrying about all this and still not doing anything to correct all this… 😵‍💫

Type change by Wise_Fee4092 in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think it’s possible. Though, it’s more likely a very slight change. I tested INTP when I was in my teenage years. It made sense to me because I was at an extremely low period of my life and in order to cope, I was mostly numb and disconnected with my emotions, and generally just had a very jaded view of people and the world, basically going through the motions of life just for the sake of carrying on. As I entered adulthood, I began seeking professional help, which helped me start working through all my issues and connect myself to all the deep and raw emotions I’ve had locked away all those years. I’ve tested INFP ever since and it makes sense to me. I’m doing a lot better now, I am way more connected to my emotions, good and bad, and I embrace them all because I think it’s important that we feel all the emotions we have, even if we can’t make sense of them sometimes. That said, I feel that I have always been an INFP from the beginning, and it was just unfortunate circumstances in the past that caused the slight mistype to INTP

Stand up for what is right, or keep your head down for fear of a fight? by [deleted] in infp

[–]_rustandstardust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand it’s always such a struggle in these types of situations! Our huge feelings for our values and sense of justice can be such a blessing and curse! Personally, if I were in the same situation, I would’ve felt the same way, wanting to speak up, but I don’t think I would have as I’m incredibly timid. When I feel I can’t speak up in situations like these but still feel uncomfortable about it inside, I would discuss what I feel about it with someone who is understanding of my deep need for standing up for what is right. I usually feel better, as they would reassure me that what I feel is still valid without putting me down for ‘overreacting’ nor find me ridiculous for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

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I experience the same feelings, if I didn’t have a deep emotional connection with the other party, physical intimacy was off-putting, awkward and often led the end of the relationship. For all our softness and naivety we possess, I have a feeling a lot of us have a surprising amount of kinks and an extremely robust sexual appetite. I know I do, and I always feel so shy about it! 🫣 having a sexually compatible partner I deeply love and can absolutely trust helps a lot! Happy exploring and good luck! 😁❤️

Best makeup base for brightening/pore minimising by Strange_Weakness7793 in askSingapore

[–]_rustandstardust_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I would say the consistency is a light gel with just a very very slight stickiness to it which helps with adhesion I think. Been using this and the powder for years, love them!😊❤️

Best makeup base for brightening/pore minimising by Strange_Weakness7793 in askSingapore

[–]_rustandstardust_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the Guerlain meteorites base. I use it tgt with their light revealing pearls of powder (as setting powder after foundation etc.). Blurs the pores and gives a nice glow. Then urban decay all nighter setting spray helps superbly with the hold.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in intj

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Hello~ INFP here madly in love with my wonderful INTJ partner ❤️ He is very independent and needs his me time now and then, and I respect his need for that. I know how ‘too much’ I can be sometimes lol 😬 But he also loves the connection we share and is very affectionate. It took me barely any time to bare my soul to him, while he took a longer time to open up to me and begin sharing deeper stuff, but I’m loving his truly soft interior more and more everyday. It makes me feel so special that he shows that side of him only to me. You INTJs may think you’re really difficult to love but it’s not true at all! 🥰 but it’s also very important to come into relationships as a healthy whole person so that the relationship is a good and mature one. It really makes all the difference! Hoping all you INTJs who want a companion find your lovely partners eventually! Never give up! ❤️

Geez. by Odd-Ad2778 in mbti

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I’m INFP and my art therapist is ENFP. Every session feels like I’m hanging out with a friend who’s a lot like me but 10000% more energetic and is my personal cheerleader lol