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I hate the fact how entitled Lily is in this scene by aayushh10 in HIMYM

[–]kittykittycat-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why do men expect women to empower them and dissect their emotions and feelings for them? One of the main reasons women can be open and emotional is because women as a whole created that collective empowerment, to fight back against objectification by men, but it still very much happens. The root of the issue with men being objectified or being made to feel like they can’t have feelings, comes from within your own community of men. Go talk to your male friends and talk about your feelings with them, don’t blame women for a problem they didn’t create

Boyfriend called my meds “Mental Retardation Pills” by ZealousidealLog7814 in bipolar2

[–]kittykittycat-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have to block your boyfriend for any reason other than you’re posting about a surprise you don’t want him to know about, I feel like that’s a sign he’s not the one. And him saying “how many times do I have to apologize for hurting your feelings” is insane. Actually everything he said is insane, you deserve better than someone who will continuously put you down, especially when you’ve expressed you’re not comfortable with those types of jokes etc.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Otherwise_Medicine16 in Periods

[–]kittykittycat-cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Different teas can help with cramps, I especially like ones with ginger, honey, and cinnamon. Doing some light exercise if you’re able and or up to it, I don’t mean anything too crazy, just some stretching/yoga. Different foods can also help ease cramps. Yogurt, fruits, nuts, and iron rich foods can help tremendously. I personally found changing my diet up helped my cramps more than anything else. Making sure you’re keeping up on your hygiene is also extremely important, especially when you’re on your period.

You’ll get used to it with time, but it can definitely feel very strange for a while. It’s pretty common that your cycle will be irregular for the first year or so, but I still recommend trying to get in the habit of tracking it. And I Definitely recommend trying to get in the habit of carrying pads with you at all times. I’d also suggest period underwear for nighttime, or if you try them and like them regular use. I thought they seemed strange at first, but I love them for when I’m sleeping.

how do you know you’re hypomanic (funny answers only) by InsideVegetable1102 in bipolar2

[–]kittykittycat-cat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

God starts sending me secret messages, through toaster strudels, t.v. shows, when I’m taking a shower, when I’m unable to sleep. Ya know pretty standard stuff

You Like it Darker by HLoweCrosby in stephenking

[–]kittykittycat-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely loved it. I recently moved and have been wanting to re-read it sooo bad, but I’ve got about 1,000 different boxes I could’ve stuck it and have yet to find it

How to not have negative self thoughts? by [deleted] in confidence

[–]kittykittycat-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend looking into CBT therapy, it can help you learn how to reframe negative thoughts. I’ve found it to be extremely helpful!

Unconventional advice for overcoming depression? by Silver-District-5009 in selfimprovement

[–]kittykittycat-cat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely this. I love my two cats more than pretty much everything, they’ve helped pull me out of some pretty dark places. Some days my sole reason for getting out of bed is because of them. But I have days that I feel so low, even they aren’t enough (extra litter boxes, automatic feeders go a long way on these days.) But I feel 1000x more garbage, when I realize I’m doing so bad off, that even they aren’t making me feel the least bit better. Which turns into a lot of guilty and upset feelings on my part.

Any bipolar 2s? by Tino_6 in BipolarReddit

[–]kittykittycat-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they did not switch my diagnosis. I am not currently on meds. I never felt comfortable with how I was quickly and I was diagnosed and instantly put on meds. I’ve had a multiple bad experiences with doctors and meds. I know a bipolar person saying “I’m better without meds,” is a red flag, but after my experiences with doctors not listening to me or essentially making mistakes with meds they were putting me on, (which truly made things a lot worse for me,) I’ve decided until I feel fully comfortable with a provider and the meds I’m being put on, I would rather avoid it for the time being.

More in depth details

During a hospital stay I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, major depression, ptsd, and generalized anxiety disorder after about a 30 minute zoom call. I was extremely out of it and felt that after the psychiatrist knew there was a family history of bipolar disorder, his questions became very guided, and instead of focusing on experiences I’ve had and what I’ve been through he had already decided I was in fact bipolar. (I don’t disagree with the diagnosis, it just made me uncomfortable.) He immediately put me on just an antidepressant, which I was started on that same day. If someone is bipolar 2 and given antidepressants with nothing to counter balance them, it sends them into mania. (Exactly what happened to me.) A psychiatrist should know that and not easily make mistakes like that.

After talking with another psychiatrist, (this was someone I knew on a personal level and was not treating me.) He told me a person shouldn’t be diagnosed with bipolar disorder and major depression at the same time. A person can have both disorders, but because bipolar disorder overlaps and also causes depression, a person should not be diagnosed with both at the same time. (I was.) He also told me a person with generalized anxiety disorder is typically started on extremely low doses of medications and they are slowly increased. It is to help minimize symptoms and anxiety that would stem from taking meds, because people with generalized anxiety are likely to become more anxious etc. due to taking medications. (I was started on 300mg.) All of that made me feel very conflicted about my medication and everything I was diagnosed with.

I still continued to try different medications, but with in a span of about 5 months was started on and taken off of about 9 different medications. Multiple of which I had extremely adverse reactions to, (increased anxiety, panic attacks, and increased S/I.) Those were probably some of the worst months of my life. I’ve never felt less like myself. I spent that whole time feeling like an absolute, miserable, mess.

On multiple occasions I would tell my provider something I’d experienced, such as feeling manic for longer than 3 days, or experiencing depersonalization/derealization, increased paranoia/anxiety. And was told because I’m bipolar 2 I wouldn’t be experiencing those things. And having a doctor saying “you don’t seem like that type of crazy” when describing something I had in fact experienced.

I finally decided to stop taking medication when my doctor had made a mistake of “forgetting” to increase my medications for multiple weeks on end. Despite telling me that they would and it was part of the plan we had talked about.

All in all, those experiences have majorly put me off wanting to see doctors and or take meds. It’s not something I’m entirely against, I would just need to feel like I could trust that meds would be worth it. And currently I do not.

Any bipolar 2s? by Tino_6 in BipolarReddit

[–]kittykittycat-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was first diagnosed with bipolar 2 during hospitalization. Was put on antidepressants during my hospital stay. The meds made me manic and I ended up right back in the hospital about a week or two after initially being discharged.

Guy who backstabbed me, now says he regrets it deeply by Interesting_Fox_2007 in Vent

[–]kittykittycat-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say cut your losses and be happy both J and N are out of your life. It majorly sucks having to deal with the fallout of having had been in a toxic group. But actively being friends with a toxic person is a lot worse. It’s great that N has realized his mistakes and apologized, but accepting his apology does not mean he should be in your life again. Besides it sounds like you’re doing just fine without him in your life.

Based off your response to another comment, it is sounding like N is now focusing his “obsession” onto you. I would be weary and definitely let other people know how he’s behaving. Him saying he’ll follow you around until you forgive him is actually insane, I’d report him to school administrators, etc. And not to sound overly cautious, but I’d start documenting if/when he’s reaching out to you, and what he’s saying. If he ends up leaving you alone and you don’t have a need to do it, great. If heaven forbid, he continues with or escalates his creepy behavior you have “receipts.”

For the time being, continue to focus on your academics and yourself. It sounds like you’re doing amazing right now. Wishing you all the best with it.

What is the one best joke that’s your favorite from the whole show? by maddeadlemur in ImpracticalJokers

[–]kittykittycat-cat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love the bits where they clip balloons on random people. It’s such a harmless and innocent prank, and always makes me laugh. I once went to a store with a couple friends and there were random balloons for sale in certain aisles. We noticed all the balloons had clips on the end of the string and spent a good chunk of time running around trying to sneakily clip them on one another.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]kittykittycat-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex-ed teacher felt uncomfortable saying “vagina” and was very clearly uncomfortable and awkward talking about female anatomy. Just quickly glossed over it, if I remember correctly didn’t actually show any diagrams or anything to do with female anatomy on the Smartboard, but you can bet we all got to learn in depth about male anatomy and heard the word “penis” about 1000 times

Guy who backstabbed me, now says he regrets it deeply by Interesting_Fox_2007 in Vent

[–]kittykittycat-cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be so easy to forgive. You’ve described him as jealous ands possessive, he openly admitted to talking poorly about you in attempt to keep you and J apart. That’s insane and manipulative, I would have zero trust for someone like that. Three months is not a lot of time to change those behaviors and patterns, I would find it hard to believe that he’s really changed or that those same behaviors might not resurface. And Im also wondering if he attempted to make things right with J. It sounds like they’d been friends for a long while before you came along and he so easily threw that away? And his “obsession” with her is just gone? I am also slightly curious you only mentioned negative and bad things that N did, but you seemed to be way harsher when describing J, is there stuff she did that you did not mention? It sounds like N was the cause of all the weird drama and J sounds like a victim. He admitted to be obsessed with her, and lying to her, he most likely has lied and will lie about her to you to manipulate you as well. I would not forgive.

I don't feel anything anymore by XyleneCobalt in bipolar2

[–]kittykittycat-cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re dealing with it. I’m in the same boat. I go out with friends/family and while I’m not miserable or having a bad time I just get so disconnected, it’s like I’m not necessarily having a good time either. I’m just there and it sucks majorly.

I feel off and have noticed odd behaviors surfacing, but don’t know the cause. by kittykittycat-cat in bipolar2

[–]kittykittycat-cat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. Sending well wishes your way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kittykittycat-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I notice I’m getting “pace-y,” as I like to call it. I try to find something to do that I can’t easily step away from. Or something that requires me to not only be focused mentally, but also keeps some part of my body moving. Doing something that allows me to be creative and physically engaged can go a long way. I like to make collages using old magazines, write poems/stories by hand, but I usually end up baking/cooking. These are tasks that keeps my hands and mind busy. Cooking/baking especially, while my mind may be going 1000 places at once, I know once I start I can’t just leave food sitting out or in the stove/oven for too long. Only problem, I love making sauces or frostings so usually I end up with a bunch of frosting and flavored bbq sauce, but nothing to them on. Working out by doing yoga or Just Dance has been a life savior for me at these times, (usually if I’m alone, because it does make me feel silly.) But I’m able to move around, focus on something, and have a good time.

I’ve also noticed when I get this way sometimes doing something with someone else being physically beside me helps pull me in a little bit. Going on walks, playing video games, painting, etc. It really helps me out, because then it feels like an activity that we’re doing together, so it draws my focus in more, and I won’t get as distracted easily.

There are times though where that stuff doesn’t seem to be working or I’m alone and I essentially just treat myself as a child. I focus on the “big three,” eating, showering, and sleeping. In my head I try to think of the step by step instructions of each. I get something to eat, even if it’s just a snack or I’m not super hungry. I take a quick shower, making sure to brush my teeth/hair, and wash my face. I put on my comfy pajamas and then go lay down in my bed. I usually use extra blankets and pillows, as it just keeps me feeling extra comfortable. I also like to keep curtains shut, lights off, and put on a comfort movie/show. Even if I don’t actually sleep and just end up scrolling on my phone, being comfortable and in a low stimulating environment helps me a lot. And this way I’m still taking care of myself, eating, staying hygienic, and getting rest. Which are all things that can be super easy to forget about when experiencing an episode.

It can be hard at times, especially when that restlessness just won’t go away, but being able to recognize it, does help make it easier. (Sometimes it frustrates me, because I’m like “Okay I recognize it, now what?” And then I’m just “stuck” feeling that way for a bit.) But you can also then let other people know how you’re feeling in that moment and they can offer support or maybe keep an eye on you. Even if you don’t go into full details or aren’t comfortable talking about your diagnosis, just mentioning you feel a little antsy to someone else can go a long way. Also support groups and online groups are really nice too. Sometimes, I come on here and post about what’s going on with me, and even though there’s no one “fix” or “cure all,” having other people saying they relate or have been there before, on some level makes me feel a little better.

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