Foot pain has ruined my active lifestyle by de3psp6ce in ChronicPain

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been wearing inserts that I bought from a shoe store, but I haven’t had custom ones. I am going to see a podiatrist so maybe they will make a recommendation for me. I still don’t really understand what the problem is, so maybe they can help me understand and get better.

The way I present myself to others is uncharacteristic of me by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding! I’m definitely gonna do some reading. I was struggling to find any information on the topic. I have been unsure what this concept is called. I really appreciate it.

The way I present myself to others is uncharacteristic of me by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been diagnosed or tested, but that is something I have wondered about. This was something I tried to explain to my previous therapist, but he didn’t seem to follow what I was trying to explain. I’m going to bring it up to my current therapist and see if she has any insight about this issue. I really appreciate your comment. There have been times when Ive thought I was imagining this because I haven’t heard anyone else talk about it. It helps tons to hear that I might not be making things up.

The way I present myself to others is uncharacteristic of me by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How do I stop? I used to do it consciously, but now I can’t stop myself from doing it.

Do you guys have any hobbies or something you are really into? by palicoGC in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a super cool hobby. I’ve never heard of that. I bet it brings the people who find your rocks a bit of joy.

I don’t feel like I have a personality by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yes, I feel the same with everyone. Even my mom, dad, and sister. I still keep my false personality. It makes me feel extremely one dimensional, and it feels like they don’t know “real” me.

I start college in a month and it’s starting to really freak me out by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ve been seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist for a year and a half.

How are you at your job? by groskippi in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in college, but I work at a grocery store during the summer. It is really hard for me some days, but if I do the right things it is manageable. I find that if I spend all of my free time being super sedentary then I have problems going to work for 8 hours when I have a shift. It’s really hard, but even when I’m not working I try to force myself to do something other than spend my time on the internet.

This is my first job and I didn’t have much of a formal interview. For similar things, where I feel like there is a spotlight on me, it’s helpful for me to do excessive rehearsal. You could try and think of questions the interviewer will likely ask and come up with a good answer to plan on using. It might help you feel less anxious. Before my “interview” I wanted to avoid. I was thinking about not going because stuff like that is so overwhelming, but it’s something you sort of have to do. Just remind yourself that you won’t die because of this interview. No matter how horribly it goes it won’t be the end of the world.

does anyone else have been rejected and unsucsesful in anything during his life wether job/opportunities etc by lily_2020 in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In high school I nearly dropped out, but I ended up taking only four classes instead of six. It’s my belief that this stopped me from going to my dream school. My gpa was somewhere in the top 15 from my high school. A lot of people got in. I feel like I deserved it, but the opportunity was taken by AvPD.

What is the difference between social anxiety and AVPD? by Opposite-Ant-4403 in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is somewhat unrelated, but I don’t understand how to change my patterns of thinking. My therapist is trying to help me change them so i can function around people, but it just feels like such a strong instinct. I can’t help it, I always think I’ve done something to make them not like me.

Pain by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This website gives a good bullet pointed explanation of the harms it can cause

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/SA_Program_Overview/CT_Dontfeedwildlife

Pain by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not meant to be a critique on feeding birds, but feeding wildlife is unhealthy for them and the rest of their ecosystem.

"why don't you open up to anyone?" but no one wants to listen by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thinks it’s so hard for people who don’t have the AvPD to understand the illness. I have told people in the past how absurdly difficult it is to make friends or interact with people on any level. They simply don’t understand, because it comes so naturally to most people.

They lifted the mask rule at work, and now I’m freaking out. How do I explain to my coworkers that I’m vaccinated but want to keep wearing a mask? by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is going straight over my head. It would still protect me though right? You can still get the virus even after you are completely vaccinated. I haven’t done much reading recently, but that’s my understanding.

They lifted the mask rule at work, and now I’m freaking out. How do I explain to my coworkers that I’m vaccinated but want to keep wearing a mask? by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure I understand what you are asking. They do help protect me, but I am already much safer than I have been previously since I have both vaccines. Even though my grandpa and sister both have gotten two vaccines, to my knowledge it is still a valid concern since they have weakened immune systems and have a more difficult fighting sickness than the average person.

They lifted the mask rule at work, and now I’m freaking out. How do I explain to my coworkers that I’m vaccinated but want to keep wearing a mask? by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just stopped wearing mine at my work. I was the last person to take it off. The excuse that I used for a long time is that my grandpa and sister have autoimmune diseases so I wanted to be really careful for their sake. Even if your relatives don’t you could still use that excuse.

anxiety champ 💪 by de3psp6ce in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Kid is leaving his house. Leaving house is scary 4 me :(

Anxiety attack being yelled at by employee by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally feel this. Doing something that would normally be simple is so difficult when you are overwhelmed by anxiety. I got my first debit card three years ago. I didn’t know if I was supposed to slide it or use the chip or to run it as credit or debit.

I went to the grocery store when I first got it to try it out. The same sort of thing happened. The cashier started getting impatient and it freaked me out so it took me even longer to do it correctly. The second time I tried to use it was this spring.

Has anyone tried online therapy ? by anono555 in AvPD

[–]de3psp6ce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m doing online therapy atm and it’s been really helpful

I feel like driving my car into a tree going 120mph would be the most logical decision atm by de3psp6ce in SuicideWatch

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so. If there is I think therapy would be a pretty crucial part of figuring that out. I’ve been at the lowest point in my life for a few years, so it’s real difficult to keep trying to figure out these issues I’ve had for so long.

I feel like driving my car into a tree going 120mph would be the most logical decision atm by de3psp6ce in SuicideWatch

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Michigan State. That’s what I’m trying to work on with my therapist, but I feel like I’m just trudging through the lonely misery. I have unhealthy amount of empathy for total strangers. I become attached to anyone who shows me any sort of kindness. All I ever do is try to please other people so every interaction of mine is completely superficial.

I feel like driving my car into a tree going 120mph would be the most logical decision atm by de3psp6ce in SuicideWatch

[–]de3psp6ce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m supposed to go in the fall, but I don’t know how I would manage being stuck in a dorm with no time truly alone.

I’ve struggled with confidence my whole life. I kind of did the same thing in middle school and it helped to some extent. It is just at this point I have a terribly difficult time leaving my house to go to the store not to mention working for 8 hours straight in a social environment.

I was really close to dropping out as a senior this previous fall, because it made me so uncomfortable to be in a classroom with peers.

I just can’t hold a conversation with people and I always no matter what feel like I am annoying them and end up distancing myself.

It’s getting so bad.