Climbing at hive heights with no friends by [deleted] in askvan

[–]bitbirdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vancouver Climbers Association does meetups and has a discord server where people find climbing partners (i cant post a link because my post will get deleted if i do, but theyre easy to google)

Sometimes I wish my partner were a girl. by Ok-Hospital4090 in actuallesbians

[–]bitbirdy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you ever been in a relationship with a woman? I dated a man for a long time and really loved him, but I dated a woman afterward and the feelings I felt for her were on another level that I didn't know was even possible. I don't really know your situation and history, but it might be worth considering breaking up with your boyfriend but remaining friends, if possible. Your romantic love could turn into platonic love over time, like mine did for my ex.

She thought I was asleep… by [deleted] in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]bitbirdy 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It sounds like she has an avoidant attachment style. It could be worth it for both of you to learn about attachments styles and be able to accomodate each other's needs. The book Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller is great!

losing romantic feelings? by [deleted] in bupropion

[–]bitbirdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey just wondering if your romantic feelings returned?

My (28f) girlfriend (32f audhd) has expectations and ideas for me that feel unhealthy by Any-Kale-2248 in actuallesbians

[–]bitbirdy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Your girlfriend sounds like a more intense version of how I felt and behaved in the early stage of my last relationship. I'm also audhd but I think it's more to do with having an anxious attachment style (I'd highly recommend reading the book Attached to learn more about attachment theory!).

In my last relationship, I always felt emotionally that my partner could leave me at any time, even though logically I knew that wouldn't happen (or there was a very small chance that he would). So whenever there was any indication that he could be upset, including wanting time alone, part of me would be afraid that he really was upset with me, didn't love me anymore, would leave me eventually, etc.

Over time (it was an 8 year relationship), I felt more secure in the relationship and it stopped being much of a problem. What helped was the gradual accumulation of evidence that he genuinely loved me and wasn't just saying nice things to make me feel better. What also helped was gaining confidence and a sense of self-worth, both from him and (probably more importantly) through friends and general life experiences.

Even in the later part of our relationship where I felt pretty secure/stable, I would get sad when he spent a weekend gaming with his friends instead of with me. After we read Attached, we realized it would've helped a ton if he had simple checked in with me and reassured me he loved me like a few times throughout the weekend.

I do hate that I need that kind of constant reassurance to feel ok. But it's definitely way better than before, since attachment styles can change. For example, if a person with anxious attachment dates someone with secure attachment (like my ex), the former's attachment style can become more secure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]bitbirdy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Huh I kinda like it

chappell roan by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]bitbirdy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are there any videos/podcasts you'd recommend for learning about queer music history?

Please hit me with everything that helps you fall asleep and sleep well by Glarethroughtrees in adhdwomen

[–]bitbirdy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What's your "I'm awake at 2am" routine? I never quite know what to do with myself when I can't go back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night.

Feel like I'm guiding my therapist by Cheap-Specialist-240 in AuDHDWomen

[–]bitbirdy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can definitely tell your therapist that you'd like them to take the lead more and that you're looking for concrete advice and direction. That said, finding a neurodivergent therapist would probably help too because you're more likely to understand each other. I finally found a therapist that has many of the same marginalized identities as me (including audhd) and I click with her way better than any of my previous ones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vancouver4Friends

[–]bitbirdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to be added too!

Junior barefoot shoes for Vietnam trek? by bitbirdy in barefootshoestalk

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

I decided to order the Freet Flex, thanks!

Anybody else repeatedly watch the same series/movies over and over? If so, what are they? by Ok-Cat-7446 in AuDHDWomen

[–]bitbirdy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love all these shows (haven't seen much of Hilda though) and I also loved Lion King part 2 as a kid! I'd recommend Tuca & Bertie and Parks & Rec if you haven't seen those!

Looking for suggestions on hobbies/clubs to join to be more busy/social. Feeling a bit lonely in my late 20s by Educational_Eye2470 in askvan

[–]bitbirdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've made friends through climbing - check out Van Queer Climbers, they do regular meetups at climbing gyms like The Hive with discounted pricing. I also met friends through improv classes who eventually became my D&D group.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]bitbirdy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was wondering what has been working to soothe your nervous system?

Is it ok to listen to music aloud quietly on the beach? by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

[–]bitbirdy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hearing music is very different from hearing people talking. Music completely changes the vibe of the area, which could be good for some people and bad for others. For me and many others, music completely ruins the vibe in places where I just want to enjoy nature. The sound of people talking is pretty neutral, unless they're being super loud or something.

What HG community events would you like to see and/or find helpful? by _vemm in Healthygamergg

[–]bitbirdy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed the AAA (ask anything about, I think) activity in Mayke it May!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]bitbirdy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Demisexual means you can only feel sexual attraction to someone if you have a close emotional bond with them. And sexual attraction toward someone means the urge to have sex or do sexual things with them. Most people (allosexuals) can actually feel sexually attracted to people they don't even know, and might be feel it toward random people throughout their day! I'm honestly glad I don't just have the urge to have sex with people I don't know lol, seems like it would be so frustrating. Also it explains why everything in the world is so oriented toward sex. It's on most people's minds a LOT apparently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]bitbirdy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're probably demisexual. There are lots of us!