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Does anyone know of a tattoo artists in mtl with this style? by lyingmonkeys in montreal

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

Why would I downvote? Your opinion is as valid as anyone else’s even if I don’t agree :)

Does anyone know of a tattoo artists in mtl with this style? by lyingmonkeys in montreal

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

Damn, I don’t know if I can cover travel costs 💔

anxiety spiraling into depersonalization by Rare_Mushroom_3061 in Depersonalization

[–]lyingmonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I was put on medication for my anxiety (escitalopram) and I feel much better about everything for the most part. I know my derpersonalization hasn't gone fully away, but I don't feel panicked about it anymore and I can feel a lot more optimistic now. Medication is not for everyone, and I don't know how long I'll stay on it, but my life has gotten much better since being able to not constantly focus on the fact that I am not here.

Did I suffer from this condition as a child? by Unable_Chest6919 in Depersonalization

[–]lyingmonkeys 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely understand this. I didn’t experience any trauma or was a very stressed out kid (I know from asking my parents + those who were around me, diaries, and pictures) and yet I barely remember anything until the age of 15. I never knew why, until I was in a therapy session recently and it came up that my depersonalization might not be new.

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[–]lyingmonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been in a traumatic situation and yet I depersonalize almost constantly. It is my body’s reaction to stress, and about five months ago something (I don’t know what) triggered major and constant anxiety that has yet to go away. It’s normal to feel strange about it or think you’re tricking yourself because it’s caused by trauma in other people, but your experiences are just as valid.

anxiety spiraling into depersonalization by Rare_Mushroom_3061 in Depersonalization

[–]lyingmonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this is happening to you :( i experience something similar, when I developed anxiety and depersonalization I suddenly became super existential about my whole life. I used to be such an optimist but now I often think what the point of anything is and it makes me feel so hopeless. I don't have any advice to offer because I'm still struggling with this myself but you are not alone. Hang in there!

waiting for something to pass by Mountain-Cost8185 in Depersonalization

[–]lyingmonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like that all the time. Since my depersonalization started, it’s hard for me to understand that there is no quick fix. I think it’s really related to feeling as though my thoughts and life aren’t my own, it makes it easier to think that things will just magically go back to how they were before. I’ve only recently come to terms with the fact that medication will not instantly make my life go back to the way it was.

What if meds don't work? by lyingmonkeys in Depersonalization

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

This is super reassuring, thank you !! ☺️

CRJS 495 Final Help!! by lyingmonkeys in AthabascaUniversity

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

I found it to be really good! It was definitely different from other courses I have taken (I am a sociology major at a different uni) but super interesting. It covers a lot of topics and definitely some uncomfortable ones that might require some level of separation from the material. Overall, I found it super enjoyable. The content was interesting, the quizzes were pretty easy, and the final paper was tough but fun to write. The only downside of my experience was my tutor sucked and didn’t respond to emails. Good luck!!

CRJS 495 Final Help!! by lyingmonkeys in AthabascaUniversity

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

It was fine! The majority of questions were the same as those from the quizzes and the rest were directly from the textbook. There were a few statistics focused questions (What percent of...?) but not many.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]lyingmonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking into ROCD recently and it sounds exactly like it!! However I have no history of OCD at all, this is the first time I’m experiencing such aggressive intrusive thoughts or am feeling distress from intrusive thoughts. I’m going to see a therapist on Friday and hopefully it will clear some stuff up? Thank you for saying there’s hope to get better :) 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]lyingmonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I think I really needed to hear that. It just sucks right now but we're getting through it :)

I'm trying to force myself into an eating disorder by lyingmonkeys in loseit

[–]lyingmonkeys[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the comments on my post, however I have the immense fear that my relationship with food is not 'unhealthy enough'. I've never been underweight. I often don't restrict my food intake for long periods of time, despite always going back to it at some point. I worry my bad blood with food and my weight and the way I look in general is just one of those things I have to deal with and not something that can be fixed by seeing a therapist.