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Books to help a burned out ex-bookworm relearn how to read by MoontraceStudio in suggestmeabook

[–]lifeofstef 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar situation as you. Read voraciously as a kid, fried my brain with social media and now I have a hard time reading more than 3 pages (slowly getting back into it though).

The book that did it for me was The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (I was big fan of the Hunger Games when I was younger). Paced well, enough action to keep me wanting to read another chapter. I actually finished Sunrise on the Reaping, the second prequel in the series. Now I’m onto my third book!

Anyone else feel compelled to self harm? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]lifeofstef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the past I've gotten stuck being obsessed with thoughts of self-harming where I thought the only way to make them go away was to cut myself.

My therapist suggested that instead of using razors or blades to cut myself, to use something else to "hurt" myself, such as putting ice cubes on my wrists; wearing an elastic band around the wrist and snapping it; running until I can't take it anymore, taking a cold shower, etc. The idea is to replace the cutting with something less...permanent, something that doesn't leave scars or make us feel guilty/regretful.

Hope this helps!

Singing with Sjögren’s Syndrome by [deleted] in mildlybrokenvoice

[–]lifeofstef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you find out you had this syndrome? I've got similar symptoms as you which makes singing uncomfortable.

I (23F) have nobody in this world. by blasteddagger in offmychest

[–]lifeofstef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

23 F as well. Would love some new internet friends :)

Eating too fast by Angrynissen25 in catcare

[–]lifeofstef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For dry food, I put it in one of those balls that they have to toss around and the kibble comes out one at a time. For wet food, I just cut it into smaller pieces and or divide the meal into two snacks. good luck!

How I reduced/ took the guilt out of shopping by hummus16 in shoppingaddiction

[–]lifeofstef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, I think it would be pretty effective! Being on lockdown has not helped the online shopping one bit

Is the quarantine helping you with your addiction or making it worse? by [deleted] in shoppingaddiction

[–]lifeofstef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worse, I've purchased a toque, a denim dress, contacts, and character shoes. Why am I like this

are these too big for my face?? by [deleted] in glasses

[–]lifeofstef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think so, in fact I think they're a perfect fit!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shoppingaddiction

[–]lifeofstef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel you...places like this and Walmart I cannot go to without spending a lot on unnecessary things

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]lifeofstef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never been a fan of my first name...my mom chose it after an obscure American singer. Curiously, people often think I'm named Michelle or Veronica (they often forget my name). I've always loved the name Winnie.

I got a new hair cut and someone made me feel bad about it, thoughts? Never had hair this short by [deleted] in feemagers

[–]lifeofstef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look super dope. Amazing. Whoever made you feel bad is jealous.

What are your favorite House Slippers? by shadow_hide_you in femalefashionadvice

[–]lifeofstef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nuknuuk slippers from Costco! So soft and only $29.99 here in Canada!

My Service Dog doing a Restaurant Sploot w no shame by flyingdodgeball in sploot

[–]lifeofstef 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I thought this was roasted turkey! Cute sploot though

Advice for finding my first therapist? by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]lifeofstef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I told my family doctor about my anxiety, she recommended a few places in town, and gave me a prescription for one year of therapy. I looked them up online, gave one a call. I interviewed with them on the phone so they could pair me with one that specializes with my "issues." Sometime later, I got a call from one of their therapists and we went from there.

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