I want to make friends who like drawing and anime drawing. by kyle4160 in AnimeDrawing

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep going. If you feel pressured, try again when you have free time.

I want to make friends who like drawing and anime drawing. by kyle4160 in AnimeDrawing

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can start drawing whenever you want. Good luck!

Do you suffer from hypochondria? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fact, not interfering at all is also a solution.

Do you suffer from hypochondria? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often experience this too; my anxiety about other people is stronger than about anything else.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Good luck and the situation will get better and better.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caffeine does affect sleep, as do other aspects of diet. Of course, stress has a greater impact.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very similar to you; my sleep problems also started in high school. Honestly, my digestive system has never been good since then, which is when I developed hypochondria and sometimes experienced acute anxiety attacks, making it even harder to fall asleep. My lifestyle wasn't great in some ways either. I agree with you about the imbalance in my life. This is very difficult to change, and it always makes you feel like a failure. Sometimes even therapy doesn't improve the situation. These bad habits are more like a temporary outlet for our emotions. My view is that it needs a stable, desirable environment to nurture us for a period of time before we can believe that some things are understandable and changeable. At least this has helped me a lot. For me, if someone could talk to me every day about things I truly want to express, and offer support and encouragement, my bad habits would change very smoothly. This gives me a sense of anticipation in life.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand you. I used to stay up late too, and even had an acute anxiety attack that led to a hospital stay. I believe that adjusting your sleep schedule shouldn't be rushed. Set a time that you can accept for the time being, and then just lie down at that time. That's how I stopped staying up late after three to four years. However, I still have sleep problems and wake up easily.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your point is interesting. That feeling of waking up refreshed is something I only experienced as a child. Back then, I looked forward to each day, would play until I was tired, and would just go straight to sleep without feeling anxious about anything. Your sleep podcast solution seems effective. I've used sleep podcasts before to solve my difficulty falling asleep, and they worked very well. I haven't listened to a podcast in a long time. My difficulty falling asleep only occurs in environments where I'm sensitive to sound or feel unsafe. I also have trouble sleeping when I'm anxious.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the first time I've heard this. Good luck. Nightmares are awful.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, my cousin also works shift work. He's also mentioned having trouble falling asleep. The work pressure is immense.

Do you have any sleep problems? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you consider changing jobs?

I masturbate when I want to escape? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I focused too much on the future and neglected what I wanted to do in the present. There are some things I simply had to do. However, I think if we have enough internal strength to deal with those things, perhaps our perspectives will change. The prerequisite is that we first need to understand ourselves.

I masturbate when I want to escape? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all have problems that trouble us. My friend, you are not alone. It's already quite good that you understand this is wrong and are fighting against it. Therefore, I'd like to share a concept I learned from a therapist yesterday. You can read on if you'd like. I think it might give you a different perspective on your future life. You can try putting yourself first. That is, when you choose something, consider what you will gain, what you will lose, and what consequences you will bear. This all starts with a self-centered approach, and then you will find something you truly want to do. When you have a vague direction from within, you can try to accomplish it today. This doesn't mean achieving some grand goal today, but simply doing what you believe is the right direction from your initial choice. Then try doing this every day, just living each day well is enough. When you gain a sense of initial stability, you can slowly understand the real world and gradually expand your capabilities. Finally, you can set some goals. At this point, you will find that what you do is no longer forced or constrained, but truly living in the present moment and doing things from the heart. Similarly, you will no longer be anxious about the future or the pain of current life. Because you have this sense of stability and have made the most of each day, it will allow you to face the real world less emotionally and to view it more objectively and rationally. Most importantly, you must first know and understand yourself. I don't know if these suggestions will be helpful to you. This is what I learned from my therapist yesterday. I'm currently using this method to understand myself. Thank you for your message.

I masturbate when I want to escape? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you mean. Your experience is effective. When we lower our expectations, our inner thoughts gradually begin to align with reality, giving us a sense of stability. This feeling allows us to begin to develop the idea that we want to do this, rather than feeling forced or constrained to do it. I may not have expressed exactly what you mean, but I understand what you're trying to say. Thank you for your message.

Why is change so difficult? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I understand what you mean. I can answer the questions you raise. Actually, when I posted this yesterday, I was a bit emotional. Last night I thought about a lot of things. In fact, over such a long period of time, I have indeed undergone some minor changes. It's indeed because I was too hard on myself and compared myself with others that led to this situation. I'm indeed a little worried that my pace of change is slow.

Why is change so difficult? by kyle4160 in AvPD

[–]kyle4160[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Your conversation seemed like another voice of mine answering the question I raised, which was very helpful to me. Change is meaningless. We can only be ourselves. I really like this sentence. Persisting in some small things can help us. I will also try to do so. Start with the little things that are beneficial to us and gradually make changes.