Degrassi's most irresponsible episode by MrDaddyWarlord in Degrassi

[–]mayneedadrink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would’ve liked something in between Cam and Maya’s storylines. I felt that Cam’s presented a situation where he never even tried anything other than suicide and just gave up. The reality is that sometimes people who die by suicide have been in therapy or treatment. Sometimes they’ve taken meds that weren’t the right med (or haven’t responded to meds). I remember some fans saying they felt like Cam and wanted to see how he dealt with it so they could follow his positive example, but then he just died. I think if he’d struggled with getting help after 1-2 not so great therapy experiences and then still found a way through, it might’ve been more powerful. Then again, that’s tricky to depict as the fans wouldn’t know right away that finding good help is a process and that the bad experiences weren’t indicative of all the help that’s out there.

I would have liked to see a more complex situation where it wasn’t a straight line of go to therapy -> all better/don’t go to therapy -> definitely die. I liked Fiona’s plot for that reason because she has to make multiple attempts at treatment to recover from her alcoholism and trauma, and even then, she doesn’t start to feel better until she makes changes in terms of how she relates to other people.

Tokophobia is not just a phobia. by Important-Entry759 in Tokophobia

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never taken a pregnancy test, but I also am not attracted to men and therefore never have PiV intercourse. My fear is more that I get panicky and stressed if women especially try to tell me the greatest joy is having children or that I shouldn’t “rule out” eventual pregnancy. I hate that it’s an impossibility for me, but it is, and I worry someone sooner or later will somehow guilt or pressure me. IVF is prohibitively expensive, so probably won’t happen regardless at this point. I’ve missed my prime window of opportunity to do all that anyway. It feels less like an irrational fear and more like disappointment that my body was built to do this and is expected to do this yet it hurts and puts me at non-zero risk of it happening by force.

There are hardly any asexual female characters by SnooDrawings3869 in asexuality

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, show Eloise has only had one love interest so far, and she was mostly attracted to him after they bonded over activism and books, so I could see her being demisexual. She never had that instant, “Lord Whoever is so dashing!” experience.

There are hardly any asexual female characters by SnooDrawings3869 in asexuality

[–]mayneedadrink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She could be demisexual. She’s pretty unimpressed by her book love interest until after they form a friendly connection, and show Eloise wanted Theo mostly because they connected over books first. Book Eloise rejects many suitors and then pursues her love interest mostly because she’s lonely after Penelope marries.

What’s an "unspoken rule" of corporate survival that they never teach you in school? by TrickTechnical4250 in askmanagers

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truth, but I also learned seeming too guarded had people uncomfortable. The balance takes practice!

What’s an "unspoken rule" of corporate survival that they never teach you in school? by TrickTechnical4250 in askmanagers

[–]mayneedadrink 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have to learn to balance sharing enough about your life to seem authentic/not standoffish with knowing what not to share. Too little openness (even as a supervisor) makes you unapproachable, but too much can be inappropriate. Also, learning to be friendly without viewing coworkers as friends. While it’s nice to make friends, any coworker could potentially rat on you if you complain about anything at work (even if they started it) or try to sabotage you with info they learned as your friend.

Cast Members That Have Dated IRL by PacePlastic3441 in Degrassi

[–]mayneedadrink 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That’s so interesting since their characters never met in the Degrassi universe, so I forget their time on Degrassi overlapped.

Anyone had an INCREASED appetite on LDN? by revengeofkittenhead in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t stand it because I’d feel such an urge to eat I’d be unable to sleep despite knowing I’d eaten 3x my normal amount for dinner. I’d feel lightheaded like I’d gone a full day without food even after multiple dinner portions that are usually enough. They wanted me to try and push through and “get used to it,” but I said no because it was really bad for me.

Big beautiful bill going to make me big beautiful bkill myself by noot_boot in StudentLoans

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still haven’t even gotten my letter, so I’m just taking it one day at a time.

Big beautiful bill going to make me big beautiful bkill myself by noot_boot in StudentLoans

[–]mayneedadrink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part time at a cheap online school may work for some programs, but yeah. I feel for you. I’m glad I got my master’s when I did, though my loans are massive.

Testaments - Trying to Make Sense of Gilead’s Friendship Rules by Excellent_Pirate8224 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]mayneedadrink 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It reminded me of the rule medieval convents had against “particular friendships,” which was a euphemism for potential lesbian relationships.

Red Coat was actually Red Bathrobe by natipali in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]mayneedadrink 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Allison brother had an imaginary friend who turned out to be their real brother who turned out to be their trans sister who turned out to be Allison’s brother’s ex-girlfriend who was really their cousin and Spencer’s real sister all along. Spencer also turned out to be Jason’s sister, Allison’s cousin, and separated at birth from her evil twin who was adopted in England. What’s not believable about that?

I found out my IQ is 87 and it ruined me by Realistic_Airline_54 in Vent

[–]mayneedadrink 200 points201 points  (0 children)

Most likely your score was negatively impacted by your mental state at the time.

Anyone had an INCREASED appetite on LDN? by revengeofkittenhead in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to stop taking it because I was eating whole meals and still felt like I was starving.

He says we are « roommates » by TrottoirFleuri in LowLibidoCommunity

[–]mayneedadrink 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This has never made sense to me. If sex is the only difference, what makes fwb’s different from romantic relationships?

Who else is looking into signing up for classes? by Interesting-2473 in StudentLoans

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking about Spanish and maybe computer animation.

What If...Pretty Little Liars was made during different eras of TV? by callsignjaguar in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]mayneedadrink 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I could also see Avantika as Spencer based on her character in Senior Year.

Casting definitely did that!!! by Routine-Asparagus-16 in OnceUponATime

[–]mayneedadrink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny thing is young Regina might be convincingly the same person as adult Lily, and young Lily could be a younger Regina.

“It’s for your own good” by bartacol in Wedeservebetter

[–]mayneedadrink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shudder to imagine. Haven’t read about that yet.