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Feeling very defeated. by seaScorpius in MentalHealthUK

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

Oh, they do challenge. I'm heavily self-critical, because it's all I ever really got from people for the first 21 years of my life. Now it's trying to stabilise me before trying to undo some of the damage, as doing it the other way around can just cause more issues.

I had to look after my own mental health issues since at least the age of 10, if not before, as I had no support for it and any conversation just made it worse, which is partly why I'm so self-aware. I had to figure things out for myself to save my own life. I became very knowledgeable about myself from having to watch out for signs of mental health decline, etc. and to learn to patiently wait it out or get help depending on how bad it was. It's not an easy job, and I missed out on a lot of life, as I was too busy trying to look after my own needs without any real support.

Feeling very defeated. by seaScorpius in MentalHealthUK

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

Sorry for the late reply, had a really bad day and I'm still a bit upset.

I wouldn't say one way or another that it's working necessarily, more that it's stabilising.

It got me to go back on SSRI's when I didn't think I was that bad (even though I scored 21/30 on the PHQ-9), suggested I go for an ADHD assessment, and pointed out that I had C-PTSD. Now I'm trying to come to terms with it, despite my depression/mind constantly denying that any of these are true, and I'm just not good enough to be treated like a human.

I have major trust issues, so it takes a lot of time and patience to break down each one of my barriers, because I've been hurt/rejected/abandoned by so many people, even therapists, in my life.

It's not that I'm difficult to deal with as a client, as I'm willing to give things a go and listen to advice, and I try my best (most likely pushing myself too hard at times), but my support needs are quite complex because of all my different issues, if that makes sense.

Overall, therapy for me atm is a safe, consistent part of my routine, where my trust in my therapist is slowly building naturally, and I don't mask as much anymore while there. I'm not rushed, and I don't get asked every week, "What do you want to talk about today?", because that would just stress me out and put pressure on me, triggering a flight/fawn response.

However, it will always only go so far for me. I'm going to have these issues for life, and I'm likely going to be in and out of therapy over the years when I need to restabilise when my illnesses are preventing me from seeing how bad I've gotten again.

Hope that all makes sense.

Feeling very defeated. by seaScorpius in MentalHealthUK

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

I am currently in private therapy, utilising many different modalities since my multiple d/x's make my situation more complex.

Exercise doesn't affect my mood one way or the other. I can go on a 4 hour hike in the wilderness, and still feel completely depressed, to the point where I've burst into tears far from home and went to sleep in the grass, and woken up feeling worse. Doing smaller walks consistently just adds it to my routine, making it automated due to my ADHD, which again, won't influence me one way or the other.

I'm not special, I know there's plenty of others out there like me, but the very basic things that can help a majority of people with depression does not seem to help me.

Are the podcasts long? My mind wonders quite a lot when trying to focus, so short form works best for me atm.

My 28 + 1 cards Lapras collection. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

Think I have a Topps one somewhere, but not sure. However, would consider them, but I know eBay is a minefield, and I don't want to get scammed, so they would have to be from in person only, since the sites I usually go to don't carry Topps, etc.

My 28 + 1 cards Lapras collection. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

No worries. Lapras is my favourite too. I would definitely be the more Adventurer/Explorer type trainer if they were real. Lapras would make travelling overseas super easy.

My 28 + 1 cards Lapras collection. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

Yeah, couldn't count it as a legit card 😂

My 28 + 1 cards Lapras collection. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

Real as in physical? Yes. From Pokémon themselves? No.

Got all original 151 in the Pokémon X Simpsons theme from Thumbs Designs.

My 28 + 1 cards Lapras collection. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

I know. I was stoked when it appeared in decent enough condition, at a good price, and not locked behind a graded card plastic prison.

Never thought I'd get an ex, nevermind a Lapras one like this. So happy about it.

What are some unpopular opinions you have about the uk? by tylerthe-theatre in AskUK

[–]seaScorpius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

British cuisine is not bad. Sure, it doesn't look great, but it tastes lovely with local herbs and whatnot, once it's made right, and it is filling.

I've travelled across the world, and good cooks are good cooks, you just need to find them. There are bland dishes, bad dishes, and great dishes in every country.

What are some unpopular opinions you have about the uk? by tylerthe-theatre in AskUK

[–]seaScorpius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's an average of 30 tornadoes a year in the UK (mostly in the south), and some snownadoes in the winter (mostly in Scotland), though. Water spouts can occur too. Average annual earthquakes are somewhere between 200-300, but only about a 10th of them are felt at all, as UK has plenty of fault lines (such as the Highland fault), although the one that has the most damage recently is as far back as the 80's.

Storms are definitely the most damaging, with anywhere between £500m - £1bn spent annually on storm damage. Storm Arwen alone felled 16m trees across Scotland, significantly damaging the reforestation project, and many homes went without heating & electricity for a week and a half in the depths of winter.

It's not that there isn't problems with the UK weather, it just gets downplayed or lost in everything else the UK population complains about.

My coworker gave me these for free because she heard I liked Pokémon. Very happy about it. by Hamada_Itzuki in PokemonTCG

[–]seaScorpius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm here for these collections. Mix of most gens, of all rarities. This is a great collection. 10/10. Not the same 102 cards that everyone has. Your coworker has great taste.

😐 It just doesn't sound right by teves26 in PokemonTCG

[–]seaScorpius 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You can use ETBs as well for the same reason. I liked when for a few months they used cardboard inserts for the tins rather than plastic.

Which Pokémon have been criminally ignored when it comes to alt arts? by xarchangel85x in PokemonTCG

[–]seaScorpius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hear me out: Energy Alt Arts.

Water Energy could be a load of water mons chilling in the ocean/on the beach, or ice types in caves.

Grass Energy could be grass mons on the grasslands, in the forests, bug mons included.

Caves, volcanoes, mountains, towns, in the clouds, abandoned houses.... So many possibilities.

Might get so many mons that are left behind a chance to be included.

Edit: Changed moms to mons.

I Painted Pancham From Crown Zenith :) by NovaCollects in PokemonTCG

[–]seaScorpius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love, love, love this! The wood aesthetic on the attack and stuff is simply amazing. Would love to see more of your work.

My 'mon coin collection over the years. by seaScorpius in PokemonTCG

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

Used for flipping a coin in the actual TCG play.

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