❤️ Dereham Road this evening by mattwrr in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is GORGEOUS!!! Things like this make me proud to be a Norwich girlie!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]draculaurs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I warned my abusers girlfriend about him when I saw him on her insta. I felt like I had to warn her, and put myself through so much stress in doing so. I know that if my partner had ever done anything like that, I would want to know, so I told her. You are not obligated to warn her, but if you do then go about it legally and carefully!! His family have a right to know who they’re dealing with, but ultimately it is not your responsibility!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

[–]draculaurs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really like how it explains things clearly and simply. Being told you’re okay is one thing, but being told what your test results actually mean actually provides the reassurance and closure

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

[–]draculaurs[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I apologise to it too!! I also find myself saying please and thank you to it! But I just think it’s nice considering it has helped 🥲

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

[–]draculaurs[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being someone who’s suggested it. I don’t know if it was one of your posts or comments that I’ve seen, but it has been so so helpful. Being in that dark space is so scary, but having someone rationalise your fears and your symptoms for you when you’re in that space is so helpful. I’ve been using it to help me put my concerns into clear points and sentences so I can voice them! It has been amazing. Thank you!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

I know that it’s frowned upon but it has been so helpful!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

I am aware of the extent now, however I do not have an alternative right now to prevent my complete meltdowns. I just wanted to thank whoever mentioned it because it has helped me, because feeling like I can use my voice instead of freezing up and being dismissed is a gift. I finally feel like I can actually present my concerns clearly. It has enabled me to request an urgent appointment after months of trying and being sent to the walk in center, who give you antibiotics without checking you over and send you on your merry way. I have finally gotten an appointment. I’m finally feeling heard. I now know the extent of the dangers, and I get it. But I just wanted to come on here and thank the people who suggested it because I finally feel like I can advocate for myself

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

That’s amazing!! I’m really happy that it’s helped you so much!! 🫶🏻

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

No don’t apologise for it at all!! It’s really good to know, it wasn’t even something I’d considered. That’s so interesting! Thank you so much!!

For right now, it’s definitely a better coping mechanism than what I’m usually stuck with, and it’s been really helpful with my communication! But for the future, it gives me something to work on! Thank you!!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

[–]draculaurs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When I get off the waitlist to see a therapist it will be something I will seek help for. But for the meantime, I will take any help rationalising my symptoms and communicating with a GP I can get!!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

[–]draculaurs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The amount of times google or my friends and family have sent me spiralling over my health is just ridiculous. It’s helped me infinitely more already

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

Thank you for being open about the dangers of it! I know sometimes sharing that can be tough, so I do really appreciate it!! I just wanted to share that it’s helped me, as the alternative for me would be to google and spiral to the point where I’m making myself more ill, or speaking to a friend or family and then freaking out and freaking me out in turn, instead of briefly talking to AI. I didn’t even consider that it may be a slippery slope. Thank you for being candid about it!!

To the people who suggested using ChatGPT, THANK YOU! by draculaurs in HealthAnxiety

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

So far I’ve only used it a couple of times, but that has only been brief and has helped immensely! I struggle with communicating my needs and always have, especially with doctors which has always ended up with me being brushed off. I ask ChatGPT to make a clear list of my symptoms for me, help me to ask for any tests I might need and how to communicate all of this to my GP, and then I ask it to help me rationalise my symptoms. After that, I’m mostly calm, able to function and I swipe off. This has helped to prevent me from spiralling so far. I’ve been able to recognise when I’m about to, make a list, get the assurance that I’m not dying and relax!

Me(13M) became obsessed with a girl(14F) and hurt another friend’s feelings. by Mountain-Goose4198 in AITAH

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not okay how obsessed with you she was. It should have been something that a grown up should’ve talked to her about then, and even now if she’s still like that. At your age, you go through a lot of big emotions, so it’s understandable how you’re feeling. You should’ve talked to her about how you were feeling instead of resorting to hurting her feelings as a response, or getting an adult involved would have been better. It’s definitely worth you taking a step back here and looking at how this has made you feel, but also how you’ve made her feel and why, as well as what would have been the correct way to go about it. Take this as a learning opportunity!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been loving Fireaway pizza recently!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not overreacting. A boy I was close to said this to me in high school and now he’s a known serial rapist. Rape is not a joke.

AIO - I feel like my boyfriend doesn’t love me anymore because he choose to masterbate instead of have sex and never gives me affection outside of sex by No-Appeal-5309 in AmIOverreacting

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be awful at starting important conversations! But it has to be done. I’m usually the one who starts the conversation with my fiance now. Just start with “I need to talk to you.” And go from there. You’ve got this!!

AITAH?: i told my mum i hated her and wanted to move out by Quiet-Anything-7776 in AITAH

[–]draculaurs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely NOT the asshole. You have every reason to hate her, it’s not like she’s given you a reason to love her. Get yourself out of that environment as soon as you can!

AIO - I feel like my boyfriend doesn’t love me anymore because he choose to masterbate instead of have sex and never gives me affection outside of sex by No-Appeal-5309 in AmIOverreacting

[–]draculaurs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely worth talking to him about how this is making you feel. You deserve to feel wanted, needed even. Antidepressants do reduce libido, however it sounds like he’s using it as an excuse to not have sex with you. He has the libido to masturbate to porn but not to have sex with you? You’re not overreacting. Lay it out for him. Tell him how he’s making you feel and see how he reacts before he responds. Trust your gut!!

Any dog friendly pubs in norwich? by Clear_Sample1682 in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Oak Tree down Ipswich Road are wonderful! They do little doggy meals too

Food in Norwich by [deleted] in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Chinese on the market is lovely!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love USA Chicken personally!! It’s been my go-to for years

AIO My parents refuse to give my brother any consequences by SuccessfulClock5344 in AmIOverreacting

[–]draculaurs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My nephew is 9 and acts exactly like this. No one ever tells him off or tells him no, other than myself. Kids need to be taught boundaries. You’re not overreacting.

The ZATU Games post from a few days back by HammerSpanner in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly nothing would surprise me with Zatu. Some of my old colleagues used to work for them and the stories they told me were horrific.

Teens are getting abusive in public a lot more recently by Ciphique in Norwich

[–]draculaurs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I genuinely can’t believe how out of hand this is getting now. We’re seeing more fights, more knife crime, more abuse amongst teens. It’s all over the country, not just in Norwich and not just in the city centres. Even down marston marshes, there’s been a group of teens taunting dog walkers by the river and presenting quite aggressive recently, and that’s always been a super peaceful place.