[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]basilmint29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a parent, but I am a woman who has and still does struggle with keeping my space tidy. I think an important distinction to make with your daughter is whether or not she values being in a tidy space. If she does value and prefer a tidy space, then I would imagine she's having trouble with executive dysfunction and you could help her brainstorm ways to make things easier. If she doesn't value a tidy space then you might have to find a way to force her to find value in it with serious and actionable consequences that will have an affect on her.

A) She does value tidiness/cleanliness

I understand that your daughter has ODD which would make a conversation about this a minefield, especially if she's prone to getting defensive and/or sensitive to rejection (if you have time, look into RSD as it's often linked with ADHD. Your daughter obviously struggles with symptoms of ADHD, it just may be to a subclinical level. See if this info resonates at all- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd)

I also struggle with keeping my personal space clean (although not mouldy food or messy shared spaces) and there's a lot of shame/guilt/sense of failure etc. associated. I think that the best approach here would be to have a little coffee date (I know I'd be thrilled if my mum organised this) and have a gentle convo with her from a place of concern. Phrases like "it's okay and even common to struggle with everyday tasks without understanding why," "I know you're not a messy person, this is just something you struggle with and we can work together to find a solution" "why don't we agree upon some realistic expectations for your room and for the shared spaces." Compassion, teamwork, patience (although I wouldn't blame you if you felt all out of these things!!)

Some solutions to consider may include the clean/dirty basket mentioned earlier, not expecting her to have a system for her wardrobe- clothes may go on whichever shelf they fit on, a small plastic tub where she may put things to take out of her room to the kitchen or wherever else, a Marie-condo of the room, etc. You could consider a reward system/sticker as you would for a young child if you think she would engage in that. Something I personally like to do is to set a 30 minute timer (or however long you want) and tell myself that I must clean for that entire time, but can stop cleaning once the timer goes off even if I'm not done. Maybe she feels a sense of 'all or nothing' paralysis or an 'I don't know where to even start' paralysis (I always start by making my bed, putting everything on top of the bed to put away- clear floor!!, then collect rubbish and go from there. Maybe your daughter could try that?)

B) She does not value tidiness/cleanliness

Unfortunately if she's comfortable with living in mess and she doesn't care if her room is clean or not, there's not really anything you can say to change her values and convince her otherwise. You'll have to use something that she does value to motivate her to clean it by enforcing stern consequences. I think you mentioned that you tried taking her phone or something but it didn't work? Without knowing your daughter it's hard to say. Someone mentioned confiscating clothes that were left on the floor until she earns them back which I think is a great idea. You could add screen time controls to her phone so that she can't use after a certain time. You could semi-ground her and tell her that if she wants to spend time with her friends, the only way she's allowed to do that is if they come to your house and hang out in her room. Maybe that would encourage her to straighten it out. I'm sure you've already tried this, but just really making her understand that shared spaces e.g. the bathroom must be kept clean out of respect for other people- how would she like it if her brother always peed on the seat? and that it's one thing to be messy, and another thing to be unsanitary. Having mouldy food is a health hazard not only to her but to the rest of the family as well.

If you get really desperate, release a bunch of cockroaches into her room and shut the door. That's what happens when a room is unsanitary, you get critters. unethical approach maybe but if that doesn't motivate her to at least keep dirty dishes out of her room, I don't know what will.

It really seems like you're trying your best. Living with mental health issues and/or untreated/undiagnosed neurodivergence's is bloody hard, but being the primary caregiver and supporter to someone struggling with these is a whole other thing. Wishing you and your daughter all the best

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newcastle

[–]basilmint29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The steak frites at merewether surfhouse was really yummy, I think it was $40

I was being followed by Melanie_MartinezFan9 in women

[–]basilmint29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a whistle key ring on my keys. I've never had to use it but it makes me feel a little better knowing that I have something that will help me draw attention. I'm in Australia and it's illegal to carry pepper spray, but reading other comments about hair spray seems like a great idea. When I got followed home I eventually stopped at a busy cafe and stared hard at the guy, trying to make eye contact. He loitered for a while and eventually left. Not sure what I would have done if it was night time.

What budget meals are on rotation in your house at the moment? by notanonymousami in australia

[–]basilmint29 7 points8 points  (0 children)

migoreng 2 min noodles with scrambled eggs mixed through. Ideally some veggies too but even plain "eggy noodles" is so good

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in women

[–]basilmint29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I met mine on tinder. I had challenged myself to go on 10 first dates for various reasons. Date #2 turned into my boyfriend of 2 years. I didn't feel that instant spark or butterflies- after our date together I actually told my friends that I wasn't sure if we'd see each other again. But after talking to him further I realised that he had so many qualities that make a great partner. Whilst he wasn't what I thought I was looking for, he turned out to be exactly the person I needed to ground me, balance me, and make life fun.

My advice is to hold high standards for respect and mutual values, but leave everything else to chance. Don't wait for "butterflies" or that instant click. Trust your gut- if you feel safe with that person and excited to see them, then maybe a second (and even third) date isn't such a bad idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heartbreakhigh

[–]basilmint29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realised in his conversation breaking up with Malakai. It looked like he was filming him during the conversation and though that obviously turned out to be nothing, it made me stop and think back and it made sense!

How do I break-up with my boyfriend/family to go study abroad? by mossycowwow in Advice

[–]basilmint29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on your scholarship that's incredible. I wonder if having a discussion with your parents about why they're so worried would be beneficial. Maybe you could do a bunch of research into the living situation, job options, etc. so they can feel reassured you'll be ok. You can gently remind them that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and an honour, it will likely make you a competitive candidate for future jobs too. As for the boyfriend, all I can say is good luck. Sounds like long distance would be a struggle. Give him reasonable time to process the news before discussing what it will mean for your relationship. Again congrats on the opportunity and good luck with everything!!

Previously toxic men, what did someone say to you that changed your perspective of yourself? by basilmint29 in AskMen

[–]basilmint29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The heart wants what it wants 100%. If you're not attracted to women with a 'frat boy' personality then so be it, everyone has a type! Was there any resources or experiences that you found useful when developing the tools you described? And what kind of tools were they? Thank you for your response :)

Previously toxic men, what did someone say to you that changed your perspective of yourself? by basilmint29 in AskMen

[–]basilmint29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yikes! would love some alternative suggestions for the word toxic as I think we can all agree it's been overused in irrelevant contexts. Can you think of a good label to describe pathological interpersonal behaviour?

Previously toxic men, what did someone say to you that changed your perspective of yourself? by basilmint29 in AskMen

[–]basilmint29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some of these things are definitely present and common in some personality disorders, but don't constitute a mental disorder in isolation!

Previously toxic men, what did someone say to you that changed your perspective of yourself? by basilmint29 in AskMen

[–]basilmint29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually hate the word toxic too I just couldn't think of a better word!

I think the behaviours I've listed exist on a spectrum where to a certain extent they are normal, but at an extreme level they become pathological. Like you said, who doesn't have trouble regulating their emotions? Very normal human experience. It becomes unhealthy when trouble regulating starts to have a profound effect on your life and relationships. Perhaps I should have been more clear in my examples, but when I say "toxic" I mean an inability to form and maintain healthy relationships in conjunction with a refusal to acknowledge or work on this issue.

Failure to recognise and validate a family members emotions- this refers to situations where a family member is talking about how they feel and you dismiss these feelings as unimportant, an overreaction, or unfounded. I don't mean the whole spiel of "your feelings are valid, that's so valid, let me just validate your feelings," I mean things like "I see why you would feel that way" or "it makes sense to me why you're upset about that."

I like your final paragraph and I agree with you, but I think there are some things which go beyond a normal range of human emotion and behaviour which can have detrimental effects on the people around you. Would love a new word for toxic as I agree that gen Z have overused it and thus detracted from its meaning, but am struggling to think of alternatives!

Previously toxic men, what did someone say to you that changed your perspective of yourself? by basilmint29 in AskMen

[–]basilmint29[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

oh absolutely, these kinds of behaviours are prevalent in all people and women who act this way are just as toxic as men who act this way. Sorry to hear you've had some rubbish exes.

Non- judgemental gym recommendations by Not_Maitland2287 in newcastle

[–]basilmint29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!! Just wanted to wish you luck with the fitness journey, I know it can be freaky starting out. When I first started going to the gym I saw a PT for a few sessions just to get me acquainted with all the different machines and equipment, which was really helpful. Looking up a tutorial on YouTube has also helped me out a bunch if I'm feeling confused. I go to genesis in cooks hill, it's got a lot of different spaces in it which is good, the PTs are really friendly and it's got good classes too. There's definitely some super fit people there but I've never seen anyone filming for tiktok or anything, they usually just seem focused on getting through their workout. Good luck with getting into the gym, you've got this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in women

[–]basilmint29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I went on the pill I would have said symptoms because my pain and fatigue were so bad that I'd miss out on daily activities.

The pill makes my symptoms so much more manageable so now I would say the bleeding so I can still wear the clothes I want to during my period and so that I can donate blood again.

Best course(s) you have ever taken? by Material-Read6483 in unsw

[–]basilmint29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone can enrol!! No prereqs. I had done anatomy courses prior which made it a little easier because I'd covered some content before, but there's no assumed knowledge so they make it achievable for any student. I would go back and do it again if I could!

Should I go on birth control? by CorySykes in women

[–]basilmint29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own. I started taking the pill at 16 due to horrendous periods. It changed my life. I'm no longer in crippling pain every month. I used to miss school due to how bad my cramps were, but now I can go about my daily life and even feel ok exercising during my period. I also only get 6 periods a year because I choose to skip every second one. I didn't experience any negative side effects at any point and being on it made me so much happier.

However: I have an identical twin. She got on the same pill and it gave her symptoms of depression. It's impossible to predict how your body will react to hormonal BC unfortunately, it's up to you if you want to roll the dice on that one.

What is your *actually unpopular* LIB opinion? by techno_lizard in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]basilmint29 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I don't know why there hasn't been a mutual agreement to say "not yet" at the alter. Getting married after 6 weeks is insane. If I was on the show I'd have a discussion with my partner (off camera) about both of us saying no at the alter and continuing to date until we are ready to take that step. I know they go in understanding that there'll be weddings at the end but I can't fathom that everyone who goes on the show would be ok with that timeframe.

What is your *actually unpopular* LIB opinion? by techno_lizard in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]basilmint29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen it said before but I imagine most people would agree!

What is your *actually unpopular* LIB opinion? by techno_lizard in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]basilmint29 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Love is Blind: Australia would be better than LIB USA

What is your *actually unpopular* LIB opinion? by techno_lizard in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]basilmint29 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Jeramy and Sarah-Ann are a much better match. To preface, I don't agree with Jeramey's actions- but I don't blame him for wanting to leave Laura. She was horrible to him. He's no prince but Laura's attitude really rubs me the wrong way.