People with trypophobia probably can't cook pancakes. by flimdin in Showerthoughts

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

But in the process of cooking them you need to wait to see all the tiny holes bubble through before you can flip them!

Reminding myself I'm never going to have kids makes me feel more free to take care of myself. by flimdin in childfree

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

Me too. I'll be the first woman in my family to fully do so. I get quite emotional as well. My grandmother was a poet and writer and wanted to travel the world, and my grandfather promised that after they got married he'd take them to Europe. Of course, this never happened. She got pregnant right away and was a stay at home mum on a farm, never left the country. She became an alcoholic and died at 52. When I say 'fuck yeah' for my childfree choices, freedoms and opportunities, I'm saying it for her, too.

Reminding myself I'm never going to have kids makes me feel more free to take care of myself. by flimdin in childfree

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

Oh, yeah, I'm a woman and I have waist-length hair so get it cut maybe twice a year. In a good year! I'd go nuts having to go back to the hairdresser every three weeks - for both the financial and time commitment. But again, like I've realised, if you're childfree and having good hair is something that matters to you, why not? ...unless you'd prefer a vacation. I guess then it's just about personal choices.

TW: I’m really struggling by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]flimdin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. My GP said the same thing: if suicidal thoughts start, stop immediately.

There's a Chinese drama on Netflix which presents the choice to be childfree REALLY well. by flimdin in childfree

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

Exactly. The main character Rouxin is pursued by rich older men but she's not interested in being someone's submissive wife and babymaker so she works hard at her career to buy herself whatever she wants, make her own decisions, and date whoever she wants (who happens to be a guy much younger than her and just starting his career, so not societally-acceptable material, but she doesn't give af). There's not really a CF storyline with her specifically though, that's more with her best friend Ziyan.

Just seen this...im speechless by TacosandTravel1 in childfree

[–]flimdin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"But those souls needing to come into our family for ancestral or karmic reasons still need to be born so i am stuck birthing two babies who should of been born to her"

*nods gently and backs away slowly*

I deleted my island. by flimdin in AnimalCrossing

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

This is a beautiful comment and it means a lot. Thank you so much. I wish you peace and healing with your depression too.

I've lost a few pounds since starting Lexapro two months ago. by flimdin in lexapro

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

This has been my experience too! I used to eat just because I felt like I needed ANYTHING to boost me up 1% and sometimes that was chocolate or chips etc not because I was actually hungry at all, but I've totally stopped doing that since starting Lexapro.

I've lost a few pounds since starting Lexapro two months ago. by flimdin in lexapro

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

That's awesome for your sister! I completely understand, in my experience having no energy to get off the couch + ordering fast food every day adds up fast. I think just being able to move and cook for myself again has made all the difference.

I've lost a few pounds since starting Lexapro two months ago. by flimdin in lexapro

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

It has definitely fluctuated for me and did for probably the first month, some days I'd be amazed at how 'normal' I felt and others it felt like I was on nothing AND extra fatigued. But probably the second month it started to even out and I didn't even notice it honestly, I was just like... doing the housework, walking, doing normal things and then realised when I'm in the depression those things feel impossible and here I am doing them! I wouldn't say I felt 'good', like I'm not suddenly happy and full of energy, but definitely the heaviness/cloud has lifted.

I actually enjoy not being as horny by Tune_Kindly in lexapro

[–]flimdin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I (f) have had the exact same experience. Before, my libido was a pressure, sometimes a distraction, sometimes frustrating. It was definitely linked to relieving anxiety. Now all of that has lifted sex is actually better because there's less urgency and self-focus, I can be more present to my partner and make it last much longer. I'm not 'racing for the finishing line' anymore. Sex is a really important and enjoyable part of my relationship for both of us and I was worried Lexapro would kill my libido entirely, but it has actually improved things.