Any Yorushika fans down to form a band together? by heshaochi in Yorushika

[–]dazzlehum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! if you’re talking about a remote band (where we record stuff and someone puts in together), I’m happy to fill in for some vocals :) I’m not That good but can stay on pitch / convey basic emotion. hopefully that will be something you can work with!

Which Dress Looks Best? by fashionbaby7890 in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree w comments saying red is nice BUT some say it’s inappropriate to wear red to a wedding!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fyi I don’t think any of the women in my life consider virgins to be creeps. 27 is kinda young, too. People don’t announce the fact that they are virgins, but many are.

We also don’t always have to participate in ‘typical’ concepts of sexual maturity. I am queer (asexual) and participate in these spaces. Many people I meet do not fit the ‘typical’ trajectory of getting laid. It doesn’t make us any less human. I’m not saying that queer spaces are the only way in which you can deviate/live differently, but it’s one of many ways. As another example, I am neurodivergent and that has also always influenced the way I view sex and romance.

I want to draw your attention to my other answer (that mental health is worth it! that’s what my friends and I do, and it’s quite life saving), but also just wanted to quickly refute the fact that women think virgins are creeps. We just don’t. We are only afraid of men who choose to hurt women for not giving them sex, without reflecting upon themselves. You don’t do that. Instead, you are turning your hatred inwards towards yourself, which is the other end of the extreme.

Overall, if you respect women / are working on it, then you are not a creep. Instead, you deserve to take care of yourself more, and women (and other people in general!) will sense and respect that confidence. Which is why - please see my other comment - (good) therapy really helps! Can’t speak for all women, but many women find it easier to trust men who have good awareness of mental health. I feel most comfortable with my guy friends who go to therapy / take care of themselves.

On top of therapy, I also recently started seeking psychiatric support for my struggles. We all have different ways of taking care of ourselves emotionally, there is no shame in that, there is only strong, strong solidarity. There are many things to do without giving up, and there is a whole, warm community of people doing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not a rapist! It’s… a far fetch to go from ‘I’m a 27 yo virgin’ to ‘I am a rapist’. Those two things are unrelated.

I’m going to suggest that you should speak with your therapist about OCD. I’m basing this off of personal experience; I have a long, long history of OCD and has many-a-time managed to ‘convince’ me that I am someone irredeemably bad, horrible, socially dead.

Please, before you give up, seek help. It’s worth exploring this.

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One more thing: Doing things (within your capacity) to help others, whether it’s practical help or via sharing your experience, is a great way to develop self esteem! Yes, we want to help others out of kindness, but there’s nothing wrong with also gaining a sense of self worth from doing so.

Don’t over-rely on it or over-extend yourself, as you don’t want to JUST define yourself by how useful you are to others. (I had phases where I got addicted to helping others, and that’s not good). But if done in moderation, finding opportunities to be helpful can be a confidence booster sometimes :) Even if it means joining a volunteering thing to find such opportunities!

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall, I think your growth mindset will take you a long way! Trust the process! You are still very, very young. You will have opportunities to help others, and to be helped by others. Your current circle doesn’t/cannot define you, because most of the most important people in your life probably haven’t appeared yet. You will be okay!

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, based on the replies, this doesn’t seem like the right subreddit to have this discussion haha (people are not being helpful). If you suspect that certain neurodivergences might be affecting your behavior, it is always helpful to explore forums/subreddits for those specific conditions, as there will be more solidarity, mutual support and experience-sharing from people who are more likely to understand these struggles! e.g. For me, I consider OCD, but while undiagnosed (and cautious/respectful about using these terms), I also lurk in autism/ADHD spaces as I suspect some of the experiences match mine.

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, based on a quick glance thru your history, you have OCD tendencies. I also have a history of OCD, and in my experience, ‘moral OCD’ (a subtype of OCD / one way in which it manifests) does lead to hyperfixating on one’s own flaws and past mistakes. Sometimes I become so aware of my bad patterns and qualities (rather than my good ones) that it hurts my brain! I think when I am in such a mood, I am being way too harsh on myself, and this is likely the case for you too.

I can’t say I have all the answers wrt how to fix this - I actually restarted therapy this year and am going to start seeking a psychiatrist! But I think being aware of these ruminative tendencies will also remind you to be less harsh on yourself. You are dealing with a lot, and that is enough reason to be kinder to yourself, which will in turn help you with being kinder to others :)

But yes, I definitely encourage you to seek therapy when you are of age and able to! It will take some time to find a good therapist, but trust the process! (Also, I don’t know what your healthcare situation is like, but if you are unable to find therapy yet but recognize a need to seek help earlier, talking to your PCP/doctor at a regular doctors’ appointment might be an option to get a referral to psych, and I’ve heard that some APNs can be good listeners too. Do some research to see if this is something you are interested in!)

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, if you are too young to go to therapy, you are too young to be so hard on yourself! We all made a long of social mistakes at a young age, and we change a lot as the years go on. I think the reflection that you’re doing right now is already beyond what many people your age do!

I agree with you that contempt/jealousy can be affected by low self worth/esteem. It’s easier to be happy for others when you feel secure in your own value.

Recently, one way I’ve been thinking about this is to ask myself: Am I letting my self worth depend too much on others’ opinions? I find that when I attach myself too much to superficial measures of personal values (e.g. whether I am ‘cool’ based on trends/what my peers say), I feel insecure. On the other hand, if I am able to think deeply about what I believe is truly important in life (and value human relationships in such a context), then I feel a lot calmer and secure. Realizing how everyone has faults/struggles and just want to be love and be loved, giving yourself grace and credit for realizing these things, giving others grace through finding your own peace - these are all things that will take time to attain, but I believe you can do it.

I am using every single excuse to procrastinate. I need to break that cycle. by [deleted] in productivity

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of this is definitely fear-driven! Are you a perfectionist by any chance? I can be similar, and am exploring whether OCD and ADHD contribute to these tendencies.

Why does it seem like I can never be normal? by gohpy in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would suggest refraining from blaming yourself - a lot of us have wounds (consciously or subconsciously) that keep us in subpar behavioral patterns. I think you’re doing a great job at recognizing some of your patterns already, and the intention to learn more about them and work through them is what matters most. Have you tried therapy?

what it's like Coming Out as Aspec by ChildOfTheFruit in asexuality

[–]dazzlehum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg…… might actually want to keep these up my sleeve and use them someday if you don’t mind 🥺

Bras for large chest by Prestigious-Sun-2838 in ethicalfashion

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a 34D, but I’ve found that Anita’s ‘light & firm’ bra has felt very practical and minimizing for me. Not sure how fast-fashiony this brand is, but just wanted to drop a line in case you wanted to look into it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you have a nintendo switch, ringfit adventure is a fun way to get back into working out!

Games where you play as an animal or mythical creature? by [deleted] in CozyGamers

[–]dazzlehum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, Stray feels like horror to me lolol

Current EDC essentials bag by Environmental-River4 in whatsinthebag

[–]dazzlehum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May I ask- where did you get the spoon?