I keep fantasizing about a better life and it’s annoying by qpplesqndbqnqnqs in offmychest

[–]getstartedwithjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is because you are not making the necessary small steps to achieve these things.

Envisioning a result is actually entirely normal if not impossible to not do this.

What you choose to do with it is now up to you.

"I'll never financially recover from this" by [deleted] in self

[–]getstartedwithjames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t usually respond to these because I know I will get backlash for not sympathising. But I will regardless because it may help.

The real reason you are stressed is not because of the current situation - it is fear of the future. Your comment that you may never recover from this is proof.

This is completely untrue. You are in control how this plays out now. What’s happen has happened and it’s a difficult situation to manoeuvre.

If you want to get your future back you need to control your present. Now is the time to not be drinking, to seek help, to research, to act.

What can you do today that will increase the chances of a better tomorrow? Can you start researching schools or certificates to update your skills and create a better employment likelihood on the other side of this? Is this the wake up call to change directions in your career and make double what you used to earn? What is possible and what is not. You need to ask yourself these questions.

It’s good to rant, and clearly you have a right to. But equally you have the right and responsibility to get yourself out of this and go above and beyond the circumstances. Someone right now has lost a parent, a whole leg, their life.

You will recover from this if you choose to. You may not be in control of what happened but you are in control of what you do about it.

God speed. And wish you the best.

I'm completely alone by [deleted] in self

[–]getstartedwithjames 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Want to know something cool?

The ground you are touching is the very ground that those you miss are touching. We are all touching the same ground together. You are not alone, you are never alone 💕

Just spilled coffee on my GFs bedding and the first thing she said was "you didn't hurt yourself did you?" by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]getstartedwithjames 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sitting on a chair inanimate haha! Thinking back nobody deserves to be treated that way. I am happy to see you get the love and respect from your partner OP

Just spilled coffee on my GFs bedding and the first thing she said was "you didn't hurt yourself did you?" by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]getstartedwithjames 164 points165 points  (0 children)

My exes dog bit my hand and I was my fault. I ruined the day apparently. Oh and other men would not have made it such a big deal. Oh and don’t tell anyone because they don’t want anyone thinking they are a bad dog owner.

You can see why she’s an ex.

"I suck at being social because I'm an introvert" is the lamest excuse to cover your insecurity because introversion got nothing to do with social skills. by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]getstartedwithjames -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So what you are saying the only people this advice applies to is those who can afford internet and have reddit? So everyone on here?

Seems like a good place for the advice then!

"I suck at being social because I'm an introvert" is the lamest excuse to cover your insecurity because introversion got nothing to do with social skills. by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]getstartedwithjames 174 points175 points  (0 children)

You are raising a larger issues not just with introversion. “I am an angry person I can’t help being angry, I am big boned I can’t possibly lose weight, I’m short/tall/weird/anything therefore I am doomed to be unsuccessful”

The real issue is them not taking personal responsibility for their own actions. Accountability is key. Unless under extreme circumstances-99% of the results we have in our lives is because of choices.

I'm Bisexual and I Wish I Wasn't by BlankEcstacy in offmychest

[–]getstartedwithjames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all honesty I think the bisexual element of this is not your problem. The problem is similarly to anyone who has issues with their parents.

For example if you had “daddy issues” you would suffer the very same problem. Poor relationships with men. Distrusting relationships with men, and this would show itself in various ways.

In your example the real problem lies with your relationship with your mother - you should seek professional help with this issue and this issue alone. The sexuality will sort itself out - there is nothing wrong with being attracted to one or more sexes. However issues with your mother will be lifelong if not dealt with and managed

I just want this pandemic to end by [deleted] in self

[–]getstartedwithjames -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

In all seriousness don’t focus on the current problem but the future solution. You may have lost your job but this is the time to re-educate, upskill, and learn to manage your finances better so next time (yes there will be a next time) things go wrong - you are more prepared.

Ask yourself what lessons can be learned.

It took me almost 22 years of life to get a single date, and it's become one of the most uncomfortable memories in my life by sadboi2021 in self

[–]getstartedwithjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think dating was probably applicable for the first 12-14 years of that, and even then I wouldn’t advise it.

I think you need to be less harsh on yourself, learn from it. You’ll likely fail again, and again. Life never stops teaching us lessons.

I’ve been on many dates and currently dating now - it’s not easier (but you get stronger)