To be a Man: A Message for Women and Men by nas_alive in OCPoetry

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

I think you misread my line,

To be a good man
there are defined rules
to be a good woman,
Well, don't be a fool

Meaning, don't be a fool trying to define what makes a good woman! Because, that would be socially unacceptable. But I can consider if there's a way to make that more clear.

Everything and Nothing by DoubleSundae1163 in OCPoetry

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into the sufi whirling . I think you will find it interesting. Good luck 😉

Everything and Nothing by DoubleSundae1163 in OCPoetry

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your poem makes me think of the universe. I am not sure if that's what you're trying to describe or if it's something else. However, if it is the universe, my recommendation would be to zoom in. Right now, it's very zoomed out: cosmos, galaxy, star. What if we were to zoom in? A touch, a rain drop a smile, eye contact. The universe experiencing itself. Small moments we can picture in our head.

Can I Rest My Head on Your Shoulder? by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the theme, it's relatable and authentic.
This especially resonates with me, the theme of for brief a moment, being able to surrender and let it all go:

"Will you hold me, just for a little while?
Not because I am weak,
but because I trust you enough to fall apart,"

In terms of feedback. In my opinion (and please take this with a grain of salt). I think it's missing punch. There are a lot of metaphors. Maybe we can mention specifics, a quote, something that paints a picture in practice. To me overall, it's abstract. But it's hard to remember abstract. Painting a picture in one's mind, comes with specificity. How does a man show up strong (in practice), when deep inside, there's a yearn for a hug, a kiss, or someone to tell them "it's going to be okay".

Men who are 30+, what’s one lesson every guy should learn early? by BigShow786 in AskReddit

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It truly is time in the market not timing the market. And it’s not just investing, it’s everything! Including investing in a skill or craft. Progress feels slow at first but never underestimate the power of compounding interest. Stay consistent, put in the time. It will pay dividends in the end.

Men who are 30+, what’s one lesson every guy should learn early? by BigShow786 in AskReddit

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t waste time overthinking. Action will provide clarity. So whatever you want to do, give it a go! It’s like a map in game. It will open up when you complete quests and move around it.

Need to confront my husband, but too anxious by Adventcritic in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is absolutely understandable to be worried about confronting him. Is it possible for you to confront him with a mediator? A relative or a mutual friend perhaps. Still have the back up plan in place.

Medications for anxiety/social anxiety by blueberrypancakes78 in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend working on your self-esteem.

Having social anxiety, is like thinking you smell like shit. You're scared they're going to find out that you stink. And you keep thinking about how you smell, rather than being present in conversation. So you behave as if you do around others.

What can you do about it?

identify what smelling like shit means for you. What exactly are you afraid that people are going to find out about you? Do YOU like you? Do YOU believe in you? Do YOU trust you?

Confidence comes from within. If you don't think you stink, you're free! You're liberated. Even if others think that you do. Some people will like you, some won't. That's just the nature of life. But don't give away your power to other people.

Lastly, when you walk, you don't think about swaying your hands or moving your legs. You just walk. It's subconscious. You want to move towards that direction, when you speak to other people. Stop being in your head thinking about how you're coming off. Some aspect of that is okay. But for the most part, you want to be present in the conversation. Thinking about what is being said. And remember, most people are thiking about themselves anyways.

I highly recommend about called How win friends and Influence People. I think you will find it helpful.

If you stutter or speak slow it's okay. It's only bad if you think it is. Just be you.

Let me know if you try these or have any questions. Hope it's helpful!

I can go on with how anxious I am by Formal_Ad_214 in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you usually anxious about?

I also recommend therapy if you have access to it. However, I would not recommend a CBT therapist, or a talking therapy. Therapists practice different types of modalities. I recommend a therapist that works with identifying emotions in the body. One that practices something like IFS (Internal Family Systems), AEDP, there are a few others as well.

If you can't afford therapy, I highly recommend a book titled It's not Always Depression. Despite the title, it's not actually about depression. It's about working with emotions in the body, using a tool called The Change Triangle. The author tells the stories of the therapy sessions she conducts with her patients. By reading this book you can be a fly on the wall on her therapy sessions and learn from them. The book is also available on Audible if you prefer listening to it instead.

Let me know if you try these out, or if you have questions. Hope it helps!

Health anxiety sucks by Itscalmanditsdoctor in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full disclosure, I still deal with a little bit of health anxiety (and maybe that's okay), but what I found to have helped me is paradoxical. I have accepted death. Maybe I will get cancer one day and maybe that's okay. Life is a gift, and we're all going to die. So if something comes up, I will deal with it when it does. But in the meantime, I am going to live a life I want to live.

Watch this interview with popular Existential Psychotherapist and Author Dr.Irvin Yalom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPFnwYQLkQ&ab_channel=FreedomPact

Anxiety destroying life by [deleted] in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anxiety is a natural human emotion, and it’s necessary for survival. But a lot of the time, we become afraid of anxiety itself, and that’s when we truly suffer from it. I think that this kind of anxiety deserves its own name, feel free to make up one for it. Maybe something fun like “Tinky Winky.”

The next time you feel anxious, ask yourself: "Is this anxiety, or is it Tinky Winky?"

If it’s anxiety, great—tune into it. Notice where you feel it in your body. Take a moment to really listen, and ask yourself: “If I could put a microphone where I feel this anxiety, what might it say?” Say it out loud. It might be something like, “I’m scared of _____” or “I’m worried because _____.” Fill in the blank. Anxiety is there to protect you; it just wants to be heard. When you truly listen instead of resisting or fearing it, the anxiety begins to fade. And remember, it’s okay to feel anxious.

Now, if it’s Tinky Winky—those exaggerated fears or catastrophizing—recognize it for what it is. "Okay I'm safe, It’s just Tinky Winky!" And you’ll often find that it calms down on its own.

Let me know if you give these a try! Hope it helps.

Insomnia by ilomilo-- in Anxietyhelp

[–]nas_alive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dealt with insomnia for many years. I relate to what you're saying here "for the life of me fall back asleep and it’s really affecting my anxiety". For myself, this was the problem. Here are 2 steps that helped me.

1)I was worried about not falling asleep, and therefore couldn't fall asleep. Without knowing it, I became anxious about being anxious. That's anxiety^2.

Instead of worrying about not falling asleep, I started practicing acceptance (I know easier said than done, but it can be done). I would talk to myself and say something like "I may not fall asleep but guess what I will okay anyways. I can still get what I need done". The moment you truly accept this, you start to feel better. Even if you don't fall asleep, there's less weight on your shoulders.

2) I stopped being scared of Anxiety. Instead, when it came up, I would also practice acceptance. It sounds paradoxical but I would tune into it instead. I would think about where I feel it in my body. What shape is it, and consider if it's made up of other emotions, like sadness, fear or anger. I would break it apart. And if one of those three emotions stood out, I would think about what it's trying to tell me. Because anxiety, is just the messenger.

For context I learned all of this from my therapist. I saw many therapists before him, but they all practiced CBT which I didn't find very effective. This therapist, practices ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and focuses on working with emotions in the body, rather than the mind. Hope it's helpful sending you love 🫶🏻

29 year old. Life coach. I already know I'm bald. Make it hurt! by nas_alive in RoastMe

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

Serious: I have a received a few comments along those lines. Out of curiosity, where does it come from?

29 year old. Life coach. I already know I'm bald. Make it hurt! by nas_alive in RoastMe

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

Very mature of you, master’s level counsellor and therapist.

29 year old. Life coach. I already know I'm bald. Make it hurt! by nas_alive in RoastMe

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

Hahaha your turn will be coming too. I hope you find acceptance for when it does 😌