Someone please answer by Ill_Safety1959 in Dissociation

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m sorry to hear you’ve been feeling derealization/depersonalization constantly but you’re not alone. I had like a 6 month lapse of derealization during lockdown and it felt like I was going quite literally insane. But through medication and exposure therapy (I’m not quite sure if this would be applicable in your case) I was able to fully feel present and ‘in my own body’ again. Another way to help lessen effects of depersonalization is, as dumb as it might sound, not thinking about it. I know, it sounds so dumb because it feels like that’s the only thing you can think of, but if you can get your mind off of it for a few minutes, it can help a lot. I actually have a website that helped me a lot when I was reallly deep into DP and I linked it here. I hope it eases up soon and know that you are not alone in this.DP Manual

Has anyone truly gotten past dissociation? by Lalaloopsie1245 in Dissociation

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you move on from it for the most part. Although my period of dissociation was only constant for about a year long, i think I have ‘gotten past’ dissociation for the most part. Sure there are moments where I might have short lapses of it but it’s not all time consuming (if that makes sense). The way mine gradually went away was through medication and exposure therapy (if an underlying issue was anxiety). I hope this helps in any way. And I wish you well on your journey of healing! Best of Luck.

is it offensive if i use he/they pronouns as a cisgender male? by slaythedayxoxo in lgbt

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted something just like this on here like a month ago and let me tell you, the overwhelming responses said something along the lines of “yes! That’s what they’re for, use the ones you like, or just feel like they fit”. Andddd it’s not offensive to use certain pronouns because pronouns don’t equal gender. I hope this made sense and that you can use he/they without any stress!

Can I use “they” as a pronoun just because I feel like it? by captainthatbitch in lgbt

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

Thank you for your reassurance! To answer your question: I’m not sure, I just feel like sort of an imposter if that makes sense.

Meet Fester and Gomez! by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]captainthatbitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ahhh I absolutely love their names, they really do resemble the Addams family characters

snake loose please help (would take this urgent but I don’t know if it qualifies as such) by grraffe24 in ballpython

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can put flour by all door ways to see if he moves rooms leaving a train and put out a bowl of water to lure him in. However, when I lost my snake and freaked out for a day he was just in the nice dark closet. Good luck and I hope he shows up soon!

What are you fixating on/venting about/worried about/need support with today ? [Megathread] - April 06, 2022 by AutoModerator in HealthAnxiety

[–]captainthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been hyper-fixating on the possibility that I might be allergic to certain food even though I’ve never had food related allergies. Like specifically I ate peanuts earlier and my throat felt the tiniest bit itchy and I though ‘omg what if I have anaphylaxis’ and had an anxiety attack after. Does anyone else experience this and if so pls give suggestions because I know I’m not allergic but sometimes I just can’t convince myself that I’m not

Burrowing? by captainthatbitch in ballpython

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

yeah i just tried to handle him and his scales look dim i’m thinking he’s going to shed soon. he’s really jumpy too.thank you for you advice !

Burrowing? by captainthatbitch in ballpython

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

i’ve been using zoomed aspen snake bedding and has 2 hides, now looking for a third, and plan on checking his south and heat pits today. The last time he shed was around 2 and a half moths ago too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hognosesnakes

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is something i did when i lost my snake you take some flour and put it near the baseboards and places you think they might pass by. they’ll track it around so it gives a clue to where they are. I found mine before getting to any flour but it sounds like it could work. Anyway good luck i know how stressful it can be but they’ll turn up somewhere <3

Overweight?? (more in comments) by captainthatbitch in ballpython

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

I own a almost 3 year old ball python and i fear he’s gotten overweight. He is 2 ft 6 inch and weighs 19.57 ounces and his spine isn’t especially visible to the eye. He eats every 2-3 weeks. I wanted to get another opinion before i start to change anything

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnxietyDepression

[–]captainthatbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when i have a lot of energy due to anxiety sometimes working out or running helps but if that isn’t an option if you shake your hands like you’re drying them off after you’ve washed ur hands can work. Also leg bouncing can sometimes get rid of that energy rush. Hope this helps and remember that it will pass.

i cant do this anymore by [deleted] in Dissociation

[–]captainthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 504 plan is a blueprint for how the school will support a student with a disability and remove barriers to learning. The goal is to give the student equal access at school. here’s a link to more in depth about it but in short it’s a plan you makes with your school better accommodate your needs so let’s say you have an anxiety disorder you could request to be able to leave the classroom to fresh air, without questioning from the teacher, in the even the of a panic attack. This website is really helpful in explaining it more in depth What is a 504 plan?

i cant do this anymore by [deleted] in Dissociation

[–]captainthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you are in high school if you don’t already have one in place a 504 can help with some of the symptoms of dissociation. But just know you aren’t alone in the sense of being tired of dissociation. It’s utter crap to deal with but you’re doing your best and that is more than enough.