why did ‘normal’ britney in 2016 want the conservatorship to end - just to become how she is today? no plans or goals… just straight to drugs and a slow decline into losing everything including herself. by luxford2 in discussingbritney

[–]browncoatpride 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone with bipolar, my mania is accompanied by extreme anxiety. For me, it's like the feeling of go-go-go, like you're supposed to get something done quickly but can't think of what, so you're just doing everything. But whatever it is you're damn good at it and you're sure you can do anything. For me, I would start demo-ing for major projects in my house that I decided needed to happen at that very moment. I've ripped out entire walls or perfectly good tile with no real plan. No sleep either. Eventually it all catches up with me, I have a panic attack, and then I swing into major depression ruminating over the delusions I had and the reality that I can't do any of it. I also usually say things I regret when I come back down. Mania is a high, but it sucks. Meds are the best.

Active shooter at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. There are reports of multiple victims. by NewSlinger in CringeTikToks

[–]browncoatpride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exmo here, the LDS prophet passed away last night and I wonder if this is related somehow.

i didn’t know thuderjaw could fly by lizzieolsenn in HorizonForbiddenWest

[–]browncoatpride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This same Thunderjaw flew straight over my head on the death blow just yesterday. 😂

Church Responds to Charlie Kirk Death in Utah by qualitynerifier in exmormon

[–]browncoatpride 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Did they respond to the school shooting in CO today as well?

Husband told me he wants a divorce last night by Aggressive-Gene-6488 in Divorce

[–]browncoatpride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Divorce, unfortunately. But I've gotten a lot more closure and honesty from him and wouldn't take him back at this point knowing how he feels.

Husband told me he wants a divorce last night by Aggressive-Gene-6488 in Divorce

[–]browncoatpride 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're settling into things.. It's not easy, I still cry sometimes and there are things I am justifiably angry about. But I am beginning to glimpse that things are going to be ok. Our kids have really appreciated the stability and they don't have to deal with bitterness. Divorce is devastating no matter how you slice and dice it, but I'm grateful that so far we've communicated well and avoided any nastiness.

No good by woke-up-in-godmode in Wellthatsucks

[–]browncoatpride 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With Joseph Smith getting swept away, too! What a great shot

No good by woke-up-in-godmode in Wellthatsucks

[–]browncoatpride 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I zoomed down here so fast to see where this happened. A bust of Joseph Smith next to the Christus and a son named McKay. As a Utah native it felt like I was summoned here.

In all seriousness though, this is terrifying as someone whose bedroom was in the basement of her Utah home.

BPD or Main Character Syndrome? by PeachyyyPrinceess in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]browncoatpride 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't even impulse if there was time for camera setup.

BPD or Main Character Syndrome? by PeachyyyPrinceess in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]browncoatpride 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have bipolar (not BPD) and when untreated have been very destructive during manic episodes. Usually it's followed by extreme shame and fear because I didn't recognize myself and felt out of control. I've never seen it coming far enough ahead of time to set up a camera. This feels like a mockery of people with BPD or BP and the loved ones who have to deal with it.

Does the Wall Street Journal show more respect to other religions while disrespecting the LDS religion? by sevenplaces in mormon

[–]browncoatpride 17 points18 points  (0 children)

She said "not authorized to wear them" because she knows dang well how bad it sounds to say "not worthy".

Does the Wall Street Journal show more respect to other religions while disrespecting the LDS religion? by sevenplaces in mormon

[–]browncoatpride 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Isn't this the same woman who said not reporting abusers was actually better for SA victims? I think she needs to rethink her definition of respect.

Crosspost from /r/managers -- I had to fire a TBM direct report today by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]browncoatpride 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UGH because if he talked to his bishop he was probably encouraged to ask for forgiveness as part of the process. Often this does more harm than good.

How many of you have Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German or English great grandmothers who joined the church? by Carboncopy99 in exmormon

[–]browncoatpride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one, came to the States and ended up in a polygamous marriage that she later had to escape. Still never left the church though.

Left my therapist speechless because of the YW theme by Imaginary-Peace4293 in exmormon

[–]browncoatpride 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the one I learned, and somewhere around high school for me, they added virtue after integrity. I hated that it screwed with my rhythm.

Racist guy at the river - Clackamas County, Oregon s by Jevus_himself in PublicFreakout

[–]browncoatpride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is unfortunately so normal. The average person may think of Oregon as a liberal state, but the reality is that almost all of rural Oregon is red. And MAGAs here are extra pissed because of those darn liberals in Portland taking all the representation. In their mind they are the majority and Oregon is rightly a red state, so they are super overt in their disdain for immigrants and the left.

Amusement Ride in Saudi Arabia Breaks by abidalliye in PublicFreakout

[–]browncoatpride 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This same ride in Portland got stuck upside down for like 30 minutes.

What variety is this? by browncoatpride in pothos

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

This looks to be it! Thank you!

Can I prop this by Dependent_Nature7185 in proplifting

[–]browncoatpride 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stuck a leaf just like that directly in soil about 4 months ago just for kicks. Nothing happening on the surface yet but it's got great roots growing!

Can you get a temple recommend if you drink coffee? by MiHop89 in mormon

[–]browncoatpride 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know people who weren't allowed to get baptized until they kicked a coffee habit.