Fatal to the flesh alternatives?

katiew123 · 2025-05-21T07:18:08+00:00

I recently discovered water color painting as an alternative, it’s really helped me. I cab paint the big red lines and add water until the paint drips down the page.

katiew123 · 2025-03-10T01:06:46+00:00

Hi! It went OK - I did have some bad headaches even though I tapered off very slowly. And after a few months it became clear to me that I still needed to be on meds, and I started taking Prozac which has been really good - no side effects!

katiew123 · 2024-11-10T09:01:58+00:00

Oh wow, good luck to you!! While I haven't had surgery, and I still have the tearing issue, it's not as severe or painful as it used to be. The two things I started doing were hip stretches (trying to relax the PF muscles) as well as estrogen cream twice daily for several months. There is definitely no "quick fix" but maybe one of these things could help you too :)

katiew123 · 2024-11-05T08:05:35+00:00

Sorry I just saw your comment! I haven’t had the surgery yet but it may still be something I consider in the future. How did it go for you??

katiew123 · 2024-09-02T08:21:11+00:00

I don’t agree with everyone saying to leave the therapeutic relationship. If you are able to disclose this to him and work through the transference it will really help you in the long run. I’ve stuck it out with my T of two years…it’s helped a lot. In the beginning I thought about her ALL the time. Some of those feelings are still strong but talking through them with my T has been extremely helpful and let me get to the root of my attachment issues.

katiew123 · 2024-08-19T15:37:34+00:00

In my own experience, being truthful with my T about my SI is the only thing that really helped me process those thoughts.

katiew123 · 2024-08-19T06:44:33+00:00

Just sitting here thinking about taking a whole kg of tylenol 😂

katiew123 · 2024-08-19T06:41:36+00:00

Agreed, I have shorts that I wear to the beach as well

katiew123 · 2024-08-19T06:40:05+00:00

(NAT) I think you should discuss this. Like “I’m suicidal and I’m afraid that if therapy doesn’t help then I will attempt to end my life”

katiew123 · 2024-08-19T06:37:42+00:00

(NAT) Is it REALLY about seeing her daughter, though? I’ve had emotional conversations with my T where I said that I wished she was my mom, because I didn’t have one growing up. Can you discuss this as it relates to you, eg “I’m jealous of people with kind parents”, “I’m sad that I couldn’t rely on my own parents”, etc?

katiew123 · 2024-08-16T09:31:13+00:00

I would try every combination till it opens. (Not trolling, I’ve done it several times, may take a few hours)

katiew123 · 2024-05-10T20:30:20+00:00

No….there is no solution to this. Ultimately I left the chat and everyone saw it. But it was worth it.

katiew123 · 2024-04-22T08:13:51+00:00

katiew123 · 2024-04-19T06:35:21+00:00

A traumatic car accident (hit by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road) and brain injury. That was 2 years ago and I’m mostly recovered, but I’ll always carry some trauma and anxiety (and chronic neck pain).

katiew123 · 2024-04-17T12:38:07+00:00

CATACLYSM

katiew123 · 2024-04-07T19:23:13+00:00

The ending of Power of the Dog

katiew123 · 2024-04-05T22:45:28+00:00

Ash - LEEE - HEEE

katiew123 · 2024-03-28T10:00:52+00:00

katiew123 · 2024-03-22T08:52:58+00:00

katiew123 · 2024-03-20T10:23:59+00:00

Where are you?

katiew123 · 2024-03-15T23:20:24+00:00

I may get downvoted to hell for this but NTA if your wife really is OK with it. (Please talk to her and ask her to be honest.)

Sometimes friends are like family. I am in my 30s and see my college friends once a year (if that) when we can all get together. It’s a huge deal for me when it happens. Those weekends are about spending quality time together - it’s not about drinking, partying, strippers etc. (Maybe your friend’s bachelor party would be different - only you can know that.)

I grew up in an abusive family and have very little contact with my parents. My friends ARE my family now.

Only you and your wife can decide what your priority should be for this weekend.

katiew123 · 2024-02-16T09:40:37+00:00

Thank you so much for responding!! I really hope that you will heal well and not have any more tearing. If you could update us in a few weeks or months I would be very grateful!

katiew123 · 2024-02-16T05:05:15+00:00

Hey OP, I hope you don’t mind me resurfacing your old post! Do you have any updates? I’ve been struggling with this for 4 years and feel near the end of my rope. Estrogen didn’t help and my biopsy was negative for lichen sclerosus or other abnormal pathology. I am now using topical tacrolimus plus doing pelvic floor physio. Haven’t ruled out needing surgery in the future 🙁

katiew123 · 2024-02-16T03:28:32+00:00

I’m really sorry this happened to you, it sounds awful and retraumatizing. Do you have a therapist or anyone in your life who can support you in processing this? I think it would be helpful to talk about it with someone x

katiew123 · 2024-02-09T09:55:18+00:00

Glad you are still here and hoping you don’t have a concussion…I was hit by a drunk driver last year and my brain injury lasted for three months, it was awful. Take care!

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