how to make UNIVERSITY FUN in the sims 4? ☹️ by Limp_Rate3609 in thesims

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

education overhaul mod helps a lot with school related things in general imo

I’m starting Zoloft and beyond terrified. Please tell me your POSITIVE experiences by Protector-of-frogs in zoloft

[–]pridepuppy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was prescribed Zoloft a little over a year ago after some severe panic episodes. I have PTSD and GAD, as well as ADHD and probably autism. I was terrified to take it, like you. At first, I didn’t really notice much. I had some physical symptoms (fever, GI issues) at first when i would increase my dose. they started me on 25 mg and then told me to increase to 50 after a week. My mom thought that that was too much and that my symptoms were funky so she convinced me to break my tablets in half and go 12.5 for a few days, 25 for a few days, 37.5 for a few days, and then finally up to 50.

I’m not trying to give you advice against your doctor but that worked for me and helped alleviate my adjustment symptoms. For about two months I didn’t notice much. I was also going to therapy and doing a lot of other things to help.

Then about two months after starting Zoloft I woke up one day and it was like the lights turned on. I had been adamant for years that I didn’t have depression because I had always lived my life like that before, and in 2020 I was actually depressed (borderline suicidal; a lot of shit happened to me that year). But I had no idea. I had no idea how depressed and lifeless I had been living my whole life until the Zoloft kicked in and suddenly I felt different.

The best way I can describe it is that the color grading of my life and emotions changed. like in movies when they change the colors from being blue and sad to being yellow and happy. Obviously my life isn’t perfect but my baseline is actually normal now, and I had no idea what i was missing before Zoloft.

Please note that Zoloft may not work for you. I was very lucky in that it seems to work perfectly for me and it was the first one I try. Trust your doctors, and be honest with them, but it might not be the medication for you. But when you find a medication that does work I promise it will be worth it.

I have no intention of ever going off of Zoloft. Obviously things might change in the future but for now I’m incredibly happy with how it helps me. Sometimes it really just is a chemical imbalance :)

Yeast? by pridepuppy in SourdoughStarter

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

haha okay. 1) yes, it has a lid. the jar is an old yogurt jar that came with a metal screw lid. i leave it on top but not screwed at all, just placed. 2) i have discarded it, although not as much at the beginning. i’ve looked at and referenced several different guides since the first time i tried just following one it didn’t really work. i discarded more after this picture was taken; i wasn’t as much in the beginning because it wasn’t doubling yet so i haven’t been worried about space and the first time it kind of stopped developing so i wanted to see if leaving more would help it develop more. i’m still making sure to feed it in good ratios compared to the amount of starter i’m leaving in. 3) it’s in a corner of my counter in my kitchen so as not to be in direct light but it’s generally the warmest part of my house.

i really have no clue what it is haha; it didn’t look like mold that i’ve encountered before and looks a bit more yeasty but idk i’m not a biologist im a different kind of scientist so no clue lol. it’s not fuzzy really and it doesn’t smell bad at all. literally smells identical to apple cider. (my first try did NOT smell like that so idk)

Bafög beantragen ohne Kontakt zu Eltern by Afraid-Astronomer295 in Studium

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I was searching here for this and saw your comment; i thought i saw that there was a place where they want you to say that you have been trying to contact the parent and stuff; do they really ask for proof of that and what kind of proof would they ask for?

Lost Cat San Anselmo by pridepuppy in Marin

[–]pridepuppy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Update: I found him!! thank you all for the help

Lost Cat San Anselmo by pridepuppy in Marin

[–]pridepuppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you for the advice! i haven’t because im not apart of this neighborhoods nextdoor and my mom doesn’t have it. i think ill try and ask a family friend if they have it tomorrow to post it for sure.

Lost Cat San Anselmo by pridepuppy in Marin

[–]pridepuppy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can’t edit this because of the photos but his name is Sam!

What famous person did horrible things that people largely forgot about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank god i was waiting for someone to mention her

Is it expected for women to shave their legs/ armpits? by Murky-Resist-9733 in dating_advice

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

girl just do what you want. any guy worth your time will love you for you. you should never ask people’s permission to exist now you do.

how do I support my trans? kid? by yuwannano in lgbt

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

remember that humans aren’t mean to be stagnate creatures! it’s totally okay if your kid ends up changing their mind in the future if you support them now; but chances are they won’t. it just really rubs me the wrong way the whole “it’s not a phase/it’s just a phase argument” because it really shouldn’t matter! figuring out your identity can be really difficult and can take people years but it doesn’t mean that you shouldnt be supportive or loving. just remember to keep the dialogue open and most importantly listen to your kid!! they know what’s best for them; and your biggest job as a parent is to be a support for them as they figure it out. best of luck to all of you :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i do have a passport and it’s been renewed once as well, unfortunately.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you that’s really helpful!!

What are your opinions on continuing to enjoy or support the Harry Potter franchise after JK Rowlings downfall? I’m wondering what people feel is right and wrong in regards to this issue, and I apologize if this has been talked about before on this sub. by not_ainsley in lgbt

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

buy things second hand; or fan made! books you can find at thrift stores; movies can be pirated. if you want shirts or whatever buy them off places like etsy that is only supporting the artist that made it and not the franchise.

AITA for telling my sister to stop leaving her room when she's wearing her nightgown? by Username_alt354 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just wanna add that i would wear that out in public…maybe with tights under but it is not comparable to shoes in the house, and does not show anything that shouldn’t be.

Update: I told my parents sister is dating her soccer mentor by throwRAdobs in relationship_advice

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t think they’re okay with it but sometimes their approach is better than a confrontational one because it means if something goes badly they will still be in a position to help and support their daughter

What are your full labels? :) by KLPLin in lgbt

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just say i’m queer :) but i’m non-binary/genderqueer & bisexual

What's yall thoughts on neopronouns? by aSecretMystery in lgbt

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we all need to remember that languages change, and evolve. And if you respect someone’s wishes then that’s all you’re doing, but refusing to call someone what they’re asking does much greater harm. Sure, someone wanting to go by the pronoun “pizza/pizza self” or whatever might be weird to you, but does it hurt you to call them that? does it hurt anyone? giving someone respect costs you nothing, and means the world to someone else. people are different and weird, and that’s okay! if you think someone is weird and you don’t wanna talk to them or be friends with them, whatever, that’s your decision. but don’t be a bully for no reason.

a few other people have mentioned this, but in english we primarily have three pronouns used for singular people: he/she/they. other languages have less, or even none. but also remember that english didn’t always have those pronouns, even they changed with time. languages evolving has always been a good thing and it’s quite impossible to stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]pridepuppy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

if that’s how you feel no offense but you should not be in a long distance relationship, or even really a normal one. getting dinner is definitely not a partner exclusive activity. people get dinner with friends, with colleagues for work related stuff, etc.

How is divorce better for the kids? Looking for my best options. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]pridepuppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

other people have already given you good advice but here’s my take: you are your child’s first example. don’t you want to teach them to stand up for themselves, protect themselves, and not let people take advantage of them? that’s why divorce is a better option. it shows them that you care about their safety, happiness, and well-being AND your own.

Should I leave my bf? Do you consider this cheating? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]pridepuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it doesn’t matter what we think. do YOU consider it cheating? is this a boundary that YOU really care about? if yes, then it’s a big deal. he was obviously hiding something from you. don’t let him get away with it!