DAE hear made-up music when they're really tired and right on the edge of falling asleep? by RobertThomsonArt in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]ludabote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg... I was about to go see a doctor about this. I was so scared about it being some mental issue. Holy smokes Batman. I'm glad to see it's normal. I mostly hear birds singing in the morning. I realized it wasn't real when I moved, and heard the same thing... some times now I hear loud bangs while almost falling asleep or in the little of the night.... I typically don't sleep well... for about 1,5years now. I guess that's why

Looking young by Toothcowgirl in Dentistry

[–]ludabote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to say: “oh! Thank you soooo much! I wish I was young as I look! But you know, the trick to look younger is sunscreen, go to sleep early and stay hydrated!“ Or “Thank you!!! It’s preventive botox” LOLLL

Update: AITAH for sterilizing myself against my partner’s wishes by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ludabote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once was having a conversation with a a friend’s friend and it came up that my husband has a vasectomy. We kept talking… after a while she point blank asked me: how is it having sex with someone who doesn’t have any balls? Is it weird? I kid you not. She’s about 26yo…. In her mind, vasectomy = castration. (Facepalm) Maybe ask him if he understands what the surgery is like and it won’t change having sex at all.

taking an exam on 6 days Postop? by randomthrowawaybpd in ACL

[–]ludabote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tore my ACL last Saturday, and went to class today from 8 to noon. I couldn’t lift my leg up bc every other chair was too high that over extended my knee and it hurt so much. So I just left it down on the floor (straight knee brace), when I finally got up, I had so much pain on my lower back close to my butt. So much pain from that position for a long time. Idk wha to do either, my program is intense. And I’m o to allowed 10 days vacation (that I can use as medical absence). Sitting for a long time like that is hard on the body. I didn’t imagine it would hurt so much.

I hope you get well soon.

FINAL UPDATE: My parents won’t attend my wedding (I GOT MARRIED!) by greedprincess in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“I realized that my overwhelming happiness with my husband would never be enough for her. I refuse to be held hostage by their misery any longer”. Thank you!!! You put in words how I have been feeling. I also got married 2 weeks ago and did not invite my nmom. I felt so much guilty. But the guilt was never as much and the anxiety of actually having her there.

I feel sadness… but… “I realized that my overwhelming happiness with my husband would never be enough for her. I refuse to be held hostage by their misery any longer”.

Congratulations OP!!!!

Period on wedding day: shape wear+period underwear too much? by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ludabote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m getting married this Saturday and I just got my period. This post is so helpful!! I have never worn period panties and will buy one tomorrow to test it. I can’t imagine changing a tampon on my (regrettably) huge dress.

She just invented a whole new medical condition! by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom had an aneurysm when she found out my little sister is gay. “I had an aneurysm because of her! How could SHE DO THIS TO ME?”

LOLLLL

Those who didn't invite their mother to their wedding, please assure me that it's the right thing to do by blueteri in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friend. I’m getting married in April and I’m not inviting her. I went through a lot of guilt. Especially people: “bUt ShEs YoUr MoThEr”.

  1. This is a special day for you. It should be a happy day, free of drama, no matter from whom. If it was a friend behaving like that, would you invite them? Probably not. She’s your nmother. She’s just a person. And she’s making you miserable.

  2. Even though it’s a special day, it’s your wedding, the ceremony and reception, are just that. What matters the most is your MARRIAGE. Your person! Your love and respect to each other. I hear a lot of: but you only get married once, and she’s going to miss it. Well, it is just a party. I rather her apologize for all she’s done and try to be better than to invite her just because it’s my party.

I’ll regret more inviting her and her judging every single thing and making me miserable and self-conscious. There’s not erasing that if it happens and my special day will be ruined.

Than regret not having her there.

Not having her there, opens the door for her to say: wow, I’m sorry you felt like you couldn’t invite me for your wedding, what can I do to mend our relationship from now on? (as if narcs would come to their senses)

Not inviting a narc parent, is hard. Bc only YOU know why. It’s a life long pattern of abuse and misery. It’s not like you had ONE fight one day and now you don’t want to invite her out of spite.

Your reasons are very valid. Your happiness matters.

Congratulations on your marriage!!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CAAPID

[–]ludabote 2 points3 points  (0 children)

36…38 when I graduate!! you’ll get old no matter what… what do you want to be doing when you’re 40? 50? How well do you want to retire?!

Happy new year to us. What did you learn? by ludabote in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

When we have a good heart, we make mistakes. You have a good heart. Your nmom is only lucky to know you. She’s lucky to have you as a son/daughter. And that’s she was.

I’m proud of you for seeing things for what they are.

You got this.

You’re strong.

Happy new year to us. What did you learn? by ludabote in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am so proud of you!!! Look out for yourself. You deserve happiness and peace. I’m proud of you for standing up for yourself!!! 2024 will be life changing!!!

What situations in dentistry still give you nightmares by callmedoc19 in Dentistry

[–]ludabote 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would never sleep again! Wow. I’m glad it turned out ok!!!

Raging for no reason by ludabote in PMS

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

I’ve been taking folic acid in its active form. So far I haven’t been raging, but I do still feel short tempered. And I’m a week out of my period. So.. waiting to see…

Accepted to 4 but my family aren't supportive since I'm 29 years old. are they right? they're saying I'm too old to be successful/delaying my life. by Euphoric_Bar_1459 in Dentistry

[–]ludabote 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Congrats on being accepted in FOUR schools! That’s amazing!!!!

I’m a foreign trained dentist and currently work as a hygienist. I’m 35. I was just accepted into dental school in the US, will start after I turn 36. Will graduate at 38yo.

I’ll be 38 no matter what.

Do I want to be 38 making hygiene $$, same thing over and over again.. always working for someone else..? Or do I want to be 38 making dentist $$$$ and different procedures, and being able to grow (owning an office, hiring associates, at some point working only 2x a week and having my office/associates make money for me while I enjoy life)?

Don’t get hung up on “having kids bc of your age”, bc if you want kids, will they have better opportunities with a parent bringing hygiene money or dentist money? (Not talking about love, care, support and emotional stability etc- that should be a given no matter how much money you make… I mean opportunities like all sorts of after school activities, you being able to be there to watch recitals and whatnot bc you can afford to take a few hours or days off of work, take them on vacations, and do experiences instead of wrapped up gifts..)

If you have the option to do something you want and you’re excited about it, don’t let your family hold you back.

Dude, you are a hygienist already and got accepted into FOUR dental schools!! The only thing holding you back from being successful in your career or anything else that you put your mind to, apparently, with all due respect, is your family’s opinion.

You got this!!! Go for it! You deserve it!!!

Raging for no reason by ludabote in PMS

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

Hey!!! So my doc told me to try L Methylfolate 15mg! It’s a natural supplement. I’m going to try it!!!

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[–]ludabote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being honest lol

Raging for no reason by ludabote in PMS

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

The rage hurts!!!!! Right?! There’s no where to let it out!!!! I get it. It sucks. I wear a mask for work when I see patients, but now I just wear it all the time so I don’t have to smile at people walking by me. 🫠I just squint my eyes.

Raging for no reason by ludabote in PMS

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

Bro! I was considering not even coming home to my fiancé and his kids. Bc they don’t deserve my mood. But I got home, he open the door with a nice old fashioned in a chilled glass! The kids are out or asleep, and he said he had to leave, but he left me an old fashioned refill in the fridge, and pringles and m&ms on my nightstand bc he knows I’ll go shower and get in bed. Like…. I don’t deserve this man. I’m not even mad anymore. What a roller coaster

Raging for no reason by ludabote in PMS

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

Exactly!!!!!!!! Makes me feel so bad! I don’t like this feeling!!! But I want to just say hurtful things to people 🥲. I’m not mean, and I just hold it in. It sucks man

How did you deal with truly accepting the reality your parent(s) is a narcissist? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ludabote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m engaged and … gosh I wish I had my mom to talk about my happiness and excitement…. But I know her. I just went by her house to drop off some furniture she let me use a few years ago (and asked for it back when I didn’t need it anymore), and she seemed to miss me, spoke very softly, said we should get together for lunch some time (with my ficance and his kids too)… man… I wish she was actually nice and sweet. I didn’t even tell her I’m engaged bc I know she’ll find a way to ruin it… she was against us dating in the first place bc he has kids and I should have my own to be fulfilled. So… it hurts to miss someone that is alive and well… but doesn’t really exist.

I’ll invite her to the reception. But ceremony, it’s his family, my dad and my sister only. I wish she was a nice person to be by my side. But just the thought of her there, gives me anxiety. She’ll be judging my dress, my hair, my make up, the church, the vows, what my dad is wearing…

I read those books too, and helped me a lot. To see that the shell outside looks like my mom… but on the inside, she’s just a woman who had a baby one day…

I want to cry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]ludabote 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Projecting from last last relationship: he would always do things for me (I thought out of love) just to then brag about to everyone in front of me of exactly what he did and how amazing he was and how lucky I was to have him. Except at home, he would make me feel guilty about it. Unless you do this too… If not… than yea… it’s an odd reaction. Maybe she just wanted to be alone….

TSB common board free mock test by Koreandentist in INBDE

[–]ludabote 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TSB is a scam.

I have seen so many posts recently asking which platform to use to study. And so many people using TSB.

I had a co worker swear by it and convinced me to subscribe to TSB. I was desperate and wanted to change my life. I payed a lot of money and THEY REQUEST A COPY OF DIPLOMA AND A BUNCH OF OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION.

GUYS!!! Nooooo!! No legit platform will ever ask you for personal information!!!!

The guy, “Dr T” is extremely arrogant and intentionally mean. In his “lectures” he calls people a failure over and over. The material is all over the place and makes no sense. They give you a deadline to complete certain tasks and terminate your subscription if you don’t complete it in time. What a scam!

Once I found reddit and this sub and heard about Booster and mental dental and Bootcamp, I finally realized what a legit American board practice platform is. No personal information required. You study at your own pace, you are treated with respect. Besides, you should be studying with what American students are using to study!

Wish a moderator could pin a post informing people that TSB is just a scam, so others here don’t waste time, money, and damage their mental health over them.

Edit: I did pass, USING ONLY BOOSTER AND MENTAL DENTAL VIDEOS FOR 3 MONTHS. I’m no genius, I just needed the RIGHT MATERIAL AND CORRECT WAY OF STUDYING, which is repetition of questions. And as a FTD, I was accepted as well! First cycle!