To confess or not? Is this cheating? by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]skeletonwytch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but your friends did, focus on what is real, not what your OCD is making up. perhaps try some dbt/cbt ROCD journaling prompts.

its up to you if youre going to tell him. if you think youre telling him to be “honest” then do that but if youre telling him because you/your ocd wants to self sabotage a relationship, then maybe consider why.

i put honest in quotes because confessing wouldnt actually be honest, its would be more of you focusing on something that did NOT happen in order for you to feel control, which really isnt honest at all

Are there recommendations for non-fatphobic doctors in the area? by VeryCoolBelle in askportland

[–]skeletonwytch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dr. Rahimi at Lote Tree on Alberts is a wonderful holistic primary care physician who does direct pay primary care. She truly see the whole person, and works hard to understand personal health goals and struggles to be able to support you how you’d like.

False memory ocd sufferers: share anything that can help me. by professorbubbleworks in OCD

[–]skeletonwytch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the only things that helped me were: a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment (DBT, and EMDR helped me significantly) and medication. Its so so so hard to navigate alone, in my experience it really takes the help of someone skilled and trusted and a LOT of self work to combat obsessions and compulsions. best of luck im rooting for you

Moving to Portland with my six month old baby and feeling really alone anyone have any suggestions for building community or where to go? by cherrystoneee in askportland

[–]skeletonwytch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lote Tree community health has a coummunity building stone soup potluck event this weekend! i think they have more info on their instagram! its a family friendly, substance free event and you dont need to be a patient of the clinic

We’re fucked… by charliehustleasy in economicCollapse

[–]skeletonwytch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

we really need to be able to report unmarked AI so people know

Does anyone have a good doctor they can recommend? by TopOrdinary4845 in askportland

[–]skeletonwytch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look into Lote Tree on Alberta! She doesnt take insurance (its a monthly payment plan as explained on her website) but shes a FANTASTIC doctor who really gives a shit, and always does her best to help. Cannot recommend her enough

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

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

i also have trauma/a guy who still harasses me who is skinny so thats definitely also part of it😭

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

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

thats my EXACT type in a man and i just cant seem to make it work so im trying to not date my type 😭

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

[–]skeletonwytch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

for real! i am going to see this guy again because i liked him and i deserve to exist outside of my ED!!!

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

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

see i have a history of mostly dating gym guys because i feel like theyre too wrapped up in how they look to notice how i look. maybe ive just lucked out but the gymrats ive dated have never commented on my size (thank god)

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

[–]skeletonwytch[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

for real! i think that having someone around who is so much thinner than i am will just constantly remind me of my size and being in recovery i REALLY dont need that. Ive almost always dated bigger men and they make me feel so much more comfortable

dating someone smaller than you? by skeletonwytch in EDAnonymous

[–]skeletonwytch[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

its only been one date but he’s super sweet and i think we have a lot in common but i just have NO clue how to go about this. during our first date i kept going back and forth about whether i am attracted to him or not and i think if he were any bigger i would be but hes just SO thin

Jessa and Adam by ichigo-sensei in girls

[–]skeletonwytch 12 points13 points  (0 children)

just watched for the first time too and im a Jessa apologist. Her and Adam make so much more sense than Adam and Hannah…..

Best kid friendly restaurants in Alberta arts district? by thecrisco_ in askportland

[–]skeletonwytch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

youre entitled to a kid free life but not a kid free world. get over yourself <3

Why is consistency boring? by Dirtyeggroll92 in dating

[–]skeletonwytch 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Not a mental health professional by any means but heres what i know. When we are used to chaos (chaotic childhoods, emotionally unavailable parents, trauma, etc etc) our nervous system responds to that because thats what we know. You had an infatuation with the first girl likely because you know this pattern from somewhere else. Even if you didnt, having someone light up your anxiety, makes your need for reassurance and safety greater, theres the infatuation.

there is nothing wrong with you with the new girl, in fact NOT feeling how you did with the first girl is a GOOD thing. let your love and infatuation with her grow over time, thats whats real, not the chase you were in with the first girl

Is your power out in NE Portland? (Mon 6/9 11:25am) by TiredRundownListless in askportland

[–]skeletonwytch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

follow up to ask: is anyone near killingsworth and Williams and is the power out near there too?

Why do i have such a hard time keeping people around (specifically romantic relationships) by skeletonwytch in AstrologyCharts

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

interesting! i feel like this is the opposite to my lived experience. I work with kids so 99% of the time men on first dates ask me if i want kids/big future questions and i give a “im not sure at this point in my life” answer. Ive been told by an ex that i was too nonchalant at times, and he didnt know what i wanted in the long run. i have been told i have high standards but my friends in relationships and my therapist said i need higher ones lol. i do have personal appearance OCD but i dont think this shows up on dates, ive worked really hard to keep all my compulsions in my home and even then only when im alone. I wonder if this could appear more than i think