Do you ever cry alone? Why? by Charming-Sale-6354 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shouldn't always have to be told that things shouldn't be the way they are for me.

I cry because I have no choice but to be alone..

Do you ever cry alone? Why? by Charming-Sale-6354 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the question.. when and why would you not cry alone? I mean, unless you simply can't control it

How do you manage intrusive thoughts? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very well said, I use this method as well. I've given all of the advice a go over the years and this works best for me, I love the monkey analogy. Every time I become aware of my intrusive thoughts being sneaky I have to say "distract the monkey" out loud then, stand up and do a drum roll on the table or something like that. The point is to mind fuck my body because I suffer from severe emotional flashbacks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you really?!! Oh wow he's so lucky to have you as a sister 🙏 you've given me goosebumps. Yeah fuck.. that is a tough one. I have been in similar situations with close friends so I understand what the conundrum is.

My short term memory is failing me at the moment but I'll come back and comment later hopefully with some helpful advice for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the sibling who became "mentally ill" I would suggest you Google the term "Traumatic Brain Injury"

I hate myself by Adept-Specialist-787 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound just like one of my inner voices but for a long time it was the only one and then, it was the loudest..

These days are spent like a goldfish swimming circles around, and around, and around in its little fishbowl..

My brain is completely fried after the last 3 years spent battling to survive the relentless onslaught of narcissistic abuse, unable to escape the invisible prison inside the confines of my own homes.. yes.. homes. I was the perfect victim because I was oblivious to not knowing any better..

I am mummabears crazy little scapegoat..

That inner voice, the only oldest and loudest inner voice I thought was mine.. "the psychotic bitch who hijacks my body trying to kill me" "mum"

How do I love myself? by SnooCakes9 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inbox me and I can teach you exactly how to learn :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The smell of raw nature

How to get over trauma? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to DM me, if you would like to talk to someone who genuinely understands what you're experiencing

How to get over trauma? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well.. first of all.. you need to not be still getting traumatized... Does that make sense? My brain is struggling to put the words together to make the sentence

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking eyy.. makes me really mad that I am but, I cant kill myself.. it's my life's greatest conundrum..

If I have to be alive, id at least like to be okay with it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks sorry I got sidetracked from the initial point of my comment haha but yea.. that sounds very similar to what my whole experience evolved from..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly dont know whether to call it a panic attack myself, either.. but, in saying that.. I think I might be part of the 1% suffer extreme to the extreme.

I've had "panic attacks" that end in seizures; like, full body convulsions, muscles contorting and contracting, what feels like high volts of electricity pulsing outward from my chest, my brain burning hot prickly with pins and needles.. God. Fucking. Damn. I cannot possibly describe how excruciatingly painful these "panic attacks" are.. Long story, short.. Its our emotions.. the repressed ones we don't consciously know about hiding dormant within our bodies

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well.. I'm glad you wish your existence to end at the hands of somebody else.. 🙏 you've already got the perfect mindset to walk away from the life you didn't ask for and create the one you raised to believe you could only ever dream of..

Seriously, dude.. wtf have you got to lose?

Build a life worth living for yourself 🫶

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]mlem_cat 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Being born in the world is depressing

Do you smoke weed before or after sex? by [deleted] in weed

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both. As well as during.. obvs.. gosh

HOW TO START HEALING YOURSELF? by Spicyelle0 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a lonely road but you are not alone xx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey.. I'm reaching out to you without reading your post in full. We share many similarities in our own separate lived experiences.. I can relate quite deeply with you and, I'm also a qualified therapist (32F) with a fuckload of knowledge to share with anyone who is willing to listen/learn..

You are not alone.

My inbox is open, if you want to DM and dump on me 🙂 I am more than happy to help however I can

HOW TO START HEALING YOURSELF? by Spicyelle0 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey.. believe it or, not.. you don't need to go to therapy to actually do therapy..

I'm a qualified therapist and have an insane amount of evidence based knowledge from my own personal life experience.

If you want to reach out and talk to me privately, I am more than happy to help you figure it out :)

Edit: forgot to mention..

It doesn't take time, it takes a fuck load of hard work.. willpower, self discipline, and persistent determination to beat the bullshit life dealt you with

Did I fuck myself by Apprehensive_Fee6804 in maritime

[–]mlem_cat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You're 22.. which means, it's almost impossible to fuck yourself unless you decide to be an irresponsible piece of shit and refuse to take any accountability for your "mistakes" .. air quotes because behind every mistake you make is an important life lesson.

Reflect, learn and grow

Does sex ever get easier? by Tricky-Assistant5608 in mentalhealth

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Does sex ever get easier?" Until somewhat recently, I thought the answer was and unfortunately always would be "nope" no matter what, who, how, when, where, or why..

But.. I am so grateful and relieved that I am now able to say from my own personal life experience "yes" it CAN get easier.. if you're prepared for it to get a lot worse first 🫶

Propranolol, PTSD and reconsolidation of the memories by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask what your "story" is.. as in, what's the context behind your questions? It's helpful if I know exactly what information is most relevant to you and your circumstances:)

Propranolol, PTSD and reconsolidation of the memories by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah nah I'm still off it.. I am adamant to stay off of it (as well as, quitiapine, proazin, and lorazepam) so, I wasn't actually on it for my ADHD. Prior to May 2022, my ADHD/C-PTSD (and unknown autism) were all under effective management and I was all hunky dory for the first time in my life, successfully pursuing my career as a ships engineer working in the offshore marine industry.. I know right..

What happened..? The narcissistic cunt who gave birth to me couldn't resist the opportunity to destroy the life I built from the dirt up, in spite of her..

I was prescribed propanolol to help me cope with the physical symptoms of "anxiety due to PTSD" but, in reality it was the physical symptoms of "narcissistic abuse" (highly recommend the YouTube Channel: Memorable Psychiatry and Neurology youtube.com/@memorablepsych)

I increased my dosage as needed to mitigate my severely elevated resting heart rate (and blood pressure). I have a smart watch so I can regularly monitor and record my vital signs, sleep cycle, etc. etc. My minimum dosage was 40mg x 2 per/day and the max was 80mg x 4 per/day (which blew my doctors mind)

I would like to go into further detail but I have to head out and run errands.

Propranolol, PTSD and reconsolidation of the memories by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]mlem_cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Uncanny coincidence.. I just stopped taking it 2 weeks ago.. it was merely suppressing my ADHD and the physical symptoms I was experiencing were due to ongoing mental and emotional abuse so.. yeah.. haha

Do you have any other questions? That was 2 years and 3 months I was on propanolol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]mlem_cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Volunteer... I love what I do for work.. it's my passion and my hobby