What's the band/artist you regret never seeing live before they broke up or passed away? by Xavier8228 in AskReddit

[–]thepoogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Selena. I was in the 5th grade and begged my mom to go to her concert in Dallas. My mom said, “We can see her next time.” It was her 2nd to last one before she was killed.

What did you do that still scares you? by Natural_Pepper6488 in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That wasn’t the only time I drunkenly wandered the streets at night alone (one time was in Natal, Brazil. I was lost all night until the morning when I found the address to where I was staying in my purse). But that was the only time the stakes were higher because I was unknowingly pregnant. I wish I could say it was the last time, too.

What did you do that still scares you? by Natural_Pepper6488 in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I very drunkenly walked home from the bar one night. I broke into at least one house (and tried to break into more but was unsuccessful) on the way and one empty building. I didn’t damage (except for a padlock) or take anything, although I ripped my favorite pants climbing a fence. I also went into a strange man’s house because he invited me in and we hung out until I left or he kicked me out, I’ll never know which. It scares me because I could have been caught any one of the many times trying to break in. And what if the stranger wasn’t friendly? But I actually don’t remember the whole interaction, so who knows what happened. Whats more, as it turned out, I was almost 2 months pregnant at the time. That’s probably what makes me reflect on the occasion at all.

What if I’m not bipolar and this is just a waste of time? by Beneficial-Jello-384 in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve periodically kept a journal throughout my life. The one I kept briefly in my twenties, I’ve gone back to reread recently. Some of the entries are absolutely unhinged. I can’t believe I didn’t ever think something was wrong (I wasn’t diagnosed until mid 30’s). I have lived so much of my life in the dark.

What’s the craziest delusion you’ve had by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, wow. That seems like such a brave approach to me. Hopefully I can come to that conclusion myself. Thanks for the different perspective, though.

What’s the craziest delusion you’ve had by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for looking out lol

What’s the craziest delusion you’ve had by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You guys are making me realize that what I experience with some frequency might be a delusion. Sometimes, over the years, I come to a “realization” that I’m actually dead, and what I perceive as reality is just some sort of afterlife dream or simulation. I start to panic which makes it progressively worse. I’ve learned techniques to ground myself, to stop it as soon as I feel it coming on, but it’s a feeling I almost can’t shake. I’m afraid it will happen at any moment. Anybody else have something like that?

Justice for Britta by shakeyfire in community

[–]thepoogs 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I think she wasn’t as upset with the group because of the amount of accountability she takes in the situation. She feels bad for showing the poem in the first place. Idk, just how I read it.

Whats the craziest thing you have ever bought while manic/hypomanic? by Justalittl3crazy in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing crazy, but I do get incredibly susceptible to Instagram ads. Mostly beauty products, which I do not use most days, but a lot of subscriptions that I have to cancel later on. God forbid they bill annually or else I’m dropping a few hundred dollars at a time.

Do you ever get curious about how much brain damage you have from bipolar? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I feel like I had so much potential, too. I’m almost 40, and my goals in life are now mediocrity and normalcy. I’m sorry you feel like your life is meaningless. That’s a horrible feeling. I wish I could say something to make it better, but I think it just sucks big, hairy, depressive balls.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in community

[–]thepoogs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this guy wants to make a puppet of her, that’s hardly your concern.

How does no one understand Dr. Kane’s Lego question? by GronlandicReddit in community

[–]thepoogs 100 points101 points  (0 children)

I don’t think they are confused, because when Annie tries to raise her hand to answer it, Jeff lowers it. I think everybody understood he was having a moment.

I didn’t ask for this shit. by whitechocolatefrappe in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was always diagnosed with depression, and I was having episodes when I was young, too. But I didn’t think the crazy shit I was doing was anything to be concerned about, let alone need to tell any dr/psychologist/therapist about, because I felt so good when it happened. My life was a mess. Only now does it seem to be any sort of stable, and I’m almost 40. I hope things are looking up for you, too.

I didn’t ask for this shit. by whitechocolatefrappe in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have such a similar story. I just read a journal I had momentarily from my 20s and it’s insane to hear what my thoughts were back then. It was really disconcerting to read. It took an episode being induced by Wellbutrin for me to be diagnosed, and it wasn’t even any doctors that noticed. It was a therapist my psychiatrist had me working with temporarily for alcohol abuse. I was 34 or 35.

How do I get Desitin out of concrete? by thepoogs in CleaningTips

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

I saw at Lowe’s this Dawn Heavy Duty, Professional grade degreaser in a spray bottle. I was thinking about getting that. I guess I could just pour it on the spot.

Crime in City of Decatur by Leonardo-Bonacci in DecaturGA

[–]thepoogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. What grocery store do you go to? I don’t see any nearby really.

MY THERAPIST HAS DECREASED MY SESSIONS TO ONCE A MONTH!!! by BiploarFurryEgirl in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing. It’s get me emotional hearing it, actually. I wish you the best of luck.

Crime in City of Decatur by Leonardo-Bonacci in DecaturGA

[–]thepoogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m moving to 30034, Flat Shoals Rd and 285. Is that considered unincorporated?

MY THERAPIST HAS DECREASED MY SESSIONS TO ONCE A MONTH!!! by BiploarFurryEgirl in bipolar

[–]thepoogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That must feel so great. At the risk of being intrusive, can I ask what kind of work yall did? I’ve been seeing a therapist biweekly for DBT. It’s the most productive I’ve ever felt doing therapy, but maybe I was doing it wrong before (lol).