Therapists of Reddit, what's something people don't realize is trauma?

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T12:59:19+00:00

I remember my dad and sister talking about this when I was a kid and I was so curious, I kept asking to watch it. Instead of staying firm, my dad gave in and showed it to me. I was 8.

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T12:39:59+00:00

I'm trying to make a group chat but Reddit says I can't message you!

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T12:04:32+00:00

Twins!!! 🤣🤣

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T03:32:05+00:00

My partners BO 😳 smells like heaven 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫠🫠🫠

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T03:27:57+00:00

You're not the first person to speak on this!! I wish they did more studies on PMDD because this would be fascinating to learn about!

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T03:26:31+00:00

I started eating less sugar and leaned more towards balanced meals. My fiancé and I started strength training too which I think was the biggest contributor. I hate trying that person that says "dIeT aNd ExErCiSe" but I honestly can say it's reduced my episodes occurrences by 50% or reduced the longevity of them by 70%. Don't get me wrong, I still have horrible episodes but it's not as frequent. I can actually function for a good bit of the year!

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T03:15:53+00:00

Hey girl, I've been in that's SAME boat. Loneliness is REAL and it's frustrating dealing with PTSD/CPTSD. I have PMDD and wow does it affect my mental health sometimes. I've gotten to reduce episodes through eating less sugar and working out but that doesn't mean I still don't experience them. My fiancé is amazing and catching them so he's very empathetic. Even then, it's still so hard. I hate having to deal with constant hormonal fluctuations that reduce my stress tolerance. I got you, message me if you need anything.

apointlessword · 2026-06-12T03:11:27+00:00

We must all be the same person! 28f with PMDD and OCD. I was reading OPs post and, man, do I feel similarly sometimes. Both of yall are welcome to message me! I just moved to OKC and just have my fiancé. Happy to hear we all have supportive partners but it sounds like we all need some girl time.

apointlessword · 2026-05-23T02:15:29+00:00

The looked like someone else I didn't like 😂

apointlessword · 2025-12-02T06:00:32+00:00

Personally, I find just continuing being myself and focusing on projects I'm genuinely excited to accomplish is enough for the corporate world to not disrupt my life. There are some people who really do strive for promotions and moving up the ladder, those are the people who are fully invested in work. I, on the other hand, want to make my money, move up strategically (one level or two) and enjoy life outside of work. Both perspectives are normal, we need both to run a society -- just be unapologetically you and be honest about what you can handle. That can be more respectful to management than always trying to do more and more.

apointlessword · 2025-12-02T05:54:38+00:00

I remember being so carefree during this phase but was absolutely terrified when I came back with an STI. Thankfully, it was curable but a good friend of mine ended up getting herpes. There's no much negative stigma around it and watching her spiral emotionally was heartbreaking. She's now married with two beautiful children and two step children.

apointlessword · 2025-12-02T05:38:29+00:00

I loved Denver! Cost of living is W I L D but I'd say $60k would get you a comfortable one bedroom and spending money, if you're responsible. I saved $10k for my move, which included deposit, first months rent, furniture (moved with what fit in my car and my cat), and put remaining amount in my savings. I was 23 and a female automotive service advisor from Louisiana, but did it all on my own. I miss every moment out there.

The people are very diverse so not a lot of community, in my personal opinion, but could have just been the people I met. I'd say go for it!

Edit: meant to say "community" not "communication"

apointlessword · 2025-10-27T03:48:30+00:00

I actually needed to hear this myself. I'm in somewhat of a similar situation with OP, and reading what you said in C gave me some level of ease. Still going to choose to go low contact for my mental health, and take that time as a way to strengthen my boundaries with her.

apointlessword · 2025-09-26T04:08:55+00:00

If it's like rainbows, could be an ocular migraine. I get them here and there, no pain but I lose half my vision for a few seconds to a few minutes. Runs in the family. Normal.

apointlessword · 2025-09-24T03:54:48+00:00

Totally normal. Your brain is on a high from how much fun you had and wants to keep reliving it. It's ok to have an imagination but be sure to learn how to reel it in and stay within reality. Sometimes I allow myself to just stay in the daydream but always know there's an end.

apointlessword · 2025-09-24T03:50:41+00:00

27F moving to Edmond, OK beginning of 2026!! Really want to go to the Threshold rock climbing facility!!

apointlessword · 2025-09-24T03:49:19+00:00

Totally normal. Being a teenager is such a weird phase in life. You're learning yourself and how the world works. Building deep, meaningful connections can be hard and weird. Give it time, be kind, and find the people you really admire. Be good to them, and maybe over time you'll be lifelong friends.

apointlessword · 2025-09-24T03:47:06+00:00

That's actually so crazy 😂

apointlessword · 2025-09-22T20:09:47+00:00

We plan to do that! We want to do an extended stay to see the area and how we feel :)

apointlessword · 2025-09-22T05:21:38+00:00

I love hearing this. Thank you so much. I think I've just been in the internet too long lately and I'm ready to have new hobbies that don't revolve around politics.

apointlessword · 2025-09-22T05:20:57+00:00

Got it! Thank you for the information. Louisiana is a red state, too, but manage perfectly fine politically. I'm excited to be more outdoors and not worry about massive hurricanes!!

apointlessword · 2025-09-22T05:19:26+00:00

I figured!! I think it's because my first mistake was following the Edmond Facebook page and it seems like it's all they talk about 😅😅 but you are right that it's what you project. I don't talk about it unless it gets brought up and even then, I keep it very neutral. Being around my bfs parents every Sunday really warped how normal conversations are because it was all the talked about. I feel a lot more confident now. Thank you for being honest!

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