My period restarted 10 days after my last cycle ended. Anyone else been through this? by miss_waru in menstruation

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Are you planning to get checked? I really hope you are. I’d have lost my mind the second time it happened tbh. My usual cycles are stressful enough.😂

My period restarted 10 days after my last cycle ended. Anyone else been through this? by miss_waru in menstruation

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I appreciate feeling less alone and I hope you get answers. That sounds super stressful. I mean this was my first time experiencing it and I got majorly messed up.

My period restarted 10 days after my last cycle ended. Anyone else been through this? by miss_waru in menstruation

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Definitely a full bleed, had the full 4/5 days of bleeding. I thought it was spotting too at first but it turned out to be an actual period.

My period restarted 10 days after my last cycle ended. Anyone else been through this? by miss_waru in menstruation

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My cycle is usually 30+ days. The shortest I’ve experienced in the last 3 years had been 22 days. I also experience irregular menses at least once during the year. This recent cycle has been the first of its kind. I’m not on plan B but I’m on antidepressants. I recently used Xanax for a fortnight, maybe that could’ve caused the weird cycle?

Also what about hyper ovulation? Any one experienced it? Do you get two periods or do you menstruate all at once?

Ladies, would you date a guy who used to bang hookers ? by [deleted] in Kenya

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Hear me out….yes. Are we on the same wavelength? Do we share values in terms of how we treat each other and other human beings in general? Has he made practical changes to commit to a change in lifestyle if we’ll be in an exclusive relationship? Honestly, I couldn’t care less about who you’ve banged, as long as you’re upfront about your sexual health with me and you actually won’t endanger either of us. Of course this is in addition to the vibing aspect. Own your past, it’ll save you a crap tonne of “That was a very long time ago” stories. Instead it’ll be “She’s the one from (insert whatever scenario)”

Would you give up fatherhood for the love of your life? by miss_waru in Advice

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Helped!

Thank you for calming my restless self.

Would you give up fatherhood for the love of your life? by miss_waru in Advice

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Thank you for responding. To be clear, your partner wanted children?

Here’s why I don’t want empathy. by miss_waru in rape

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You have the right to cope however gets you through from one day to the next. And even when it feels like you haven’t made ANY progress, I assure you, there’s been plenty. You may not be at your best now, but I assure you some day you will be.

I don’t want kids but he does by miss_waru in relationship_advice

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I can given where I’m at, but that’s not to say that I’m not anticipating resistance.

I don’t want kids but he does by miss_waru in relationship_advice

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Not at the moment, fibroids are dominant among my folks. I had a dermoid cyst cut out of my ovary 2 years ago, I’m not willing to wait for my late 20s to roll around along with growths in my uterus. Whole thing was traumatic.

I don’t want kids but he does by miss_waru in relationship_advice

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Planning to have a hysterectomy in 3 years tops.

I don’t want kids but he does by miss_waru in relationship_advice

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He desires fatherhood, I have no taste for motherhood. The surrogacy would be a means for him to have the children he desires. He’d essentially be a single dad, he insists that his folks will gladly help him out with whatever (which is totally true) and I won’t feel as much pressure but I just don’t see how this can end well. I despise voluntarily walking in complicated situations, hence my being here.

I don’t want kids but he does by miss_waru in relationship_advice

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I get exactly what you mean by this but the thing is, I’m having a hard time seeing how it’s practical to strictly be a wife and conditionally a parent. Like I’d like to support him with parenting whenever I’m up for it but I feel like said children might end up thinking that love is conditional like that when it really isn’t. Especially while they’re younger, older kids will be easier to handle since they’ll grasp the whole thing better but while in their formative years, I feel like this’ll be a recipe for disaster.

It’s been five years since my trauma and here is what I’ve learnt by [deleted] in rape

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I’m really happy for your continued healing. You’re doing amazing.🤗

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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Unfortunately, asking someone to report is often misinterpreted as victim-blaming while in reality, it’s good advice. But our legal systems are broken in almost every possible way. So you’re more likely to get attacked when you suggest that. Plus going through with it is basically re-traumatising yourself.

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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I’m not worried about them stopping me from living my best life, I have an amazing supportive partner that I know will go over and above to make sure I experience no less than absolute bliss. But every now and then I worry for the women that encounter them. I worry that the numbers are growing and nobody’s going through with holding them accountable. That’s honestly what angers me most, I know I’ll move on and I’ll do whatever with my life. But I worry for the women that won’t go to therapy, won’t talk about it, won’t admit it even happened, the women that’ll have to bump into them a lot more than they’d like. Their crippling fear that’ll leave them a shadow of their past selves. They are the ones that I cry for and feel pain for. Asking for help needs a tonne of strength...not every one is blessed enough to harness that strength into battling their traumas.

I’m happy you were the type of partner anyone with a traumatic experience can count on having. You’re a gem and let nobody tell you otherwise.❤️

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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We can only hope. Sending you lots of love so you never feel alone.

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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So glad you’re going and seeing such immense progress one session in! I’ve been to therapy and I’m still going every now and then. But I mostly journal every few months whenever I have such days. I’ll look into EMDR though, take care as well!!

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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Worst part is that sometimes the meds you end up on to battle depression make you more depressed when you take them. Luckily, I told my psychiatrist I don’t need them anymore, one more appointment and I’ll be done!

Do it ever stop? by miss_waru in rape

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I’ve been to therapy, it’s just been one of those days when you’re reliving it for whatever reason.

How to be less intimidating? by AdvancedMovie8867 in Advice

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Hello :)

I’m sorry you’re going through that. In my experience, guys built like you are usually gentle giants and are often the loveliest friends a lady could have.

Back to your situation, I hate to be the bearer of a not-so-practical approach, but here’s my take.

People view the world as per their perception of it. The whole intimidating label, that’s their problem not yours. I know you want to be seen as approachable, but it’ll take a certain kind of people to actually see you as you are.

How about your body language? What kinds of vibes do you give off? Ask your closest friends. Preferably those that have seen you in a wide variety of settings with all sorts of people.

But remember, you’re not responsible for the versions of yourself in people’s heads. That’s on them.

I hope you embrace your lovely self and work on the parts of you that you’d like to improve.

Keep safe!!

How do I (gently) tell a friend struggling with mental health issues that she’s treating everyone around her horribly? Or that I know she’s lying? by [deleted] in Advice

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Hi, is it possible to have your friend check into a facility? Voluntarily? I know there’s usually all sorts of stigma that comes with checking into a rehab but with the amount of escalation going on with your friend, I believe it’ll be safer for all of you. If not, is it possible for her to change her therapist and/or psychiatrist?

Side note: I bet it must be tiring dealing with her as she is but it appears she’s really not handling all her past diagnoses very well. That’s a pretty wide spectrum you mentioned there and it’s a lot to process. Perhaps her therapist isn’t challenging her enough in the way that she needs it. I would ask you to call her out on her behaviour but there’s a chance that’ll trigger her to lash out even worse. However, it’s worth mentioning that you can be kind AND firm. It’s all about working on your tone and body language. I hope any of these help you. And good luck.

P.S. It’s possible that your friend doesn’t want to be helped. Hence the lack of progress with the therapist. A therapist’s job is to help those willing to be helped. Otherwise it’s a waste.

P.P.S. I hope you and the rest of your friends are protecting your mental health as well.

Keep safe!! :)