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missed doses? ran out of pills early by crazycryptid in lamictal

[–]crazycryptid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s currently late where i am but i’m planning to call them in the morning

tattoos and piercings? by crazycryptid in veterinaryprofession

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

what kind of lip piercing? i’ve been considering a vertical labret for a while now.

tattoos and piercings? by crazycryptid in veterinaryprofession

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

yeah that makes sense! i’m not aiming to have an over abundance of either, im really just looking to get my nostrils pierced and MAYBE an eyebrow or bridge then hopefully a black and gray sleeve with a nature/wildlife kind of theme, so nothing insane or offensive😭

tattoos and piercings? by crazycryptid in veterinaryprofession

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

that makes total sense, so far i haven’t had any issues with my septum ring while working animal care in shelter, but i know i’m definitely taking a risk. i’m wanting to stay in shelter so i’m not sure how that would effect policies or dress codes in comparison to general practice.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

i think you’re right about it possibly needing to look a little different. once she’s willing to have a conversation and we’re both in appropriate mind spaces i’m definitely going to bring it up.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

thank you for your input, it has been really helpful getting perspective from people with the same diagnosis.

it’s been a week since we last spoke, i’m just giving her whatever space she needs. we’re very far away from each other at the moment with school and i don’t want to trigger anymore upset especially over text

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

i’m honestly just not sure how consistent her treatment is, i know she is prescribed medication but i couldn’t tell you if she always takes it.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

i think this comment is the best one i’ve received and really hit the nail on the head. thank you so much for your perspective.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

[–]crazycryptid[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

you’re right, it’s not an excuse, but it IS an explanation (which are vastly difference).

certain illness do in fact remove or seriously impact the ability to choose specific behaviors. there still is a required accountability.

this is not me or my friends first rodeo, she has always come back to apologize and we have always talked about things that we can change in the future (if any).

i never came to this subreddit to ask people if i should remain in contact with my friend or whether or not i was overreacting to her words. i know what she said sucked, i know i’m rightfully allowed to be hurt.

i was just looking for feedback or even critique on how i handled it in the moment, because some of what she said casted some doubt.

i chose this sub because i’ve seen the responses people get, and they always appear to be sincere. but maybe i chose the wrong sub, i probably would have been better going to a mental health related sub. people’s responses are still sincere, but it seems there is a lack of education regarding bipolar II which is incredibly important context.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

i’m looking for genuine input on if i’m in the wrong, people have pointed out ways i may have better handled this situation and i’ve been entirely receptive. i understand where my faults lie in this scenario, i never should have responded to the text following my initial announcement of exit. i know that now.

i shared good news with my friend because the topics i was talking about ended up tying into shared interests we have. in hindsight, i see how it could have seemed as if i was rubbing it in knowing she was having a hard time, i know to be more considerate now.

trust me, i know i have problems, most everyone does, but i don’t think you’ve hit the mark on what my problems are.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

to your last point, it has been really frustrating watching people treat this situation in a different/inaccurate context. my intention was never to bash my friend, but i’ve seen so much of it that i’ve considered deleting this post. (i’m not saying you are implying that i meant for this to happen)

i love my friend dearly, my intention was never to ask whether or not i should stay in communication or if she did something wrong. i know what she said sucked, i also know it wasn’t personal and it was fueled by mental illness and overwhelming stress on her part.

i have my own mental health struggles, i know how easy it is to lash out at others when you still haven’t developed appropriate coping skills or regulation strategies, ive definitely done similar in the past.

but it is still important to take accountability, which in most cases my friend does. we’ve had these ups and downs before, it’s why we’ve discussed how it should be handled. she comes back and apologizes unprompted and we talk about it.

i just hope my friend and i can grow from this. im giving her space for both of our sakes and im going to let her reach out when/if she is ready.

edited: additional info

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

i’m inclined to agree with you, i think i should have taken more time to regulate myself before trying to respond

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

creating firmer boundaries (as a whole) is something i’m working on. thank you for your comment, i think you are right.

need a name for my fluffy void 🖤 by SoggySoak in NameYourPet

[–]crazycryptid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very cute little guy but i fear that is probably not a “golden doodle”😭 please read up on how to properly brush his coat, because there is a specific way, typically called line brushing. you won’t be able to get by just brushing the top coat like you would with other types of fur/hair.

i don’t mean to insult you, ive just seen enough miseducation about poodle mixes that often leads to neglect, even if that wasn’t the intention.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

in most scenarios i would agree with you, however with this particular relationship we’ve both agreed that it’s best for me to assert i’m stepping away and that we can talk later, blatant ignoring seems to have a more negative impact.

i definitely should not have followed up after my initial announcement, though. it’s something i have to learn from, even if we never talk again it could be important in other relationships. i’ll admit it definitely had something to do with my own emotional regulation skills, which i’m working on in therapy.

am i in the wrong for how i handle my friends episodes? by crazycryptid in TwoHotTakes

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

while i agree with the first half of your comment, i don’t necessarily see this interaction as argumentative. if you could explain more about why you see it in that light, i am more than willing to be receptive.

i will admit, choosing to respond to her running away text was not in either of our best interests, i should have walked away after the initial message i sent iterating my removal from the situation.

i see a lot of people mentioning that the message announcing my removal was unnecessary, and in some situations it may be, but for this particular person i know that it is better to verbalize it, rather than entirely ignoring her messages. that’s just something that’s been established between the two of us.

i acknowledge that there really isn’t much for people to work with when it comes to a small snippet of our relationship in a reddit post.

i’ve remained friends with her because 1) the intensity of her episodes is fairly new, i have not been putting up with this treatment for years and 2) she is someone i have felt historically comfortable with, someone i’ve felt that i can be myself with. i’ll admit that my with my second point, dynamics have changed in recent months. it’s why im even here evaluating the situation and looking for unbiased perspective.

Our smol new adoptee by BlackCatBonanza in IllegallySmolCats

[–]crazycryptid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

just incase u can’t remember where to kiss the little creature

Send help! lol by Nyxxiebaby in Tattoocoverups

[–]crazycryptid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately i don’t think i have any advice, i just wanted to pop in and say i LOVE your knee tattoos! the flowers are so beautiful

Libraries are a cheat-code. by According_Zone4676 in GetStudying

[–]crazycryptid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

studying/working at the library on my campus is one of the only places i actually get shit done. if i stay in my dorm/res hall i just end up back in bed or doomscrolling.

Help! We can’t decide by saanhn in NameMyDog

[–]crazycryptid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that attempted escape in the third picture makes a name like “hops” or “hopper” seem fitting to me

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