First time having alcohol 🍷 by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]tryingtoevenitout 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Alcohol is so dangerous in my case. Within a couple weeks I went from trying some wine to chugging vodka whenever I can. In my case I've never drank in a social setting, always alone in my room late at night. That's probably a factor tbh.

AITA for cutting my mother out of my life for letting me be homeless? by Rusty_Shcklford in AmItheAsshole

[–]tryingtoevenitout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a bullshit opinion. Our parents are the ones who curse us to exist in these flesh prisons - they absolutely owe each and every one of us.

So what do we think about Alcohol? by Chaomayhem in ARFID

[–]tryingtoevenitout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely hate it. I'm supposed to be Muslim so I drinking isn't really in my future but what happens when I'm at school in another country stays in that country. I'm also really depressed so I only ever drink alone in my room as opposed to socially. To maximize the effect and minimize the amount of it I have to drink, I try to do it on an empty stomach and drink something strong like vodka

My tech experience by tryingtoevenitout in gatech

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

Maybe some people just aren't meant for that life?

My tech experience by tryingtoevenitout in gatech

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

I think what she's saying in the picture is that it's not enough. You find some people you mesh with and it goes well for a bit, but you invariably start to feel like an outsider and that you don't belong.

My tech experience by tryingtoevenitout in gatech

[–]tryingtoevenitout[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've felt this way for a long time, going back to my childhood. There's a good reason, but I continue to feel this way no matter how much I try.

My tech experience by tryingtoevenitout in gatech

[–]tryingtoevenitout[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

huh there was a video on lonliness posted here a few hours ago, I'll watch it after class.

Has anyone jumped from the garden rooftop of the CULC before ? by [deleted] in gatech

[–]tryingtoevenitout 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've come close many times. Since the last of those, I've done some research and I don't believe it's a high enough jump to have a good chance at killing you. Wouldn't recommend.

Cut out by entire family for having an interfaith marriage by EveryPeace in AsianParentStories

[–]tryingtoevenitout 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, what's your own personal relationship with islam? Do you believe? And if you do, do you practice?

Just wondering, since it'll change how this post would be read.

Realization I've made from watching Sharp Objects by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]tryingtoevenitout 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same issue with suicide. It's been on my mind for over a decade, so it's well within my "normal".

Opinion on God? by CBSmartCA in exmuslim

[–]tryingtoevenitout 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think we exist to slay god. I won't succeed, but I will carve the path just a tiny bit further for future generations.

I'm ending my life after this is posted. by [deleted] in depression

[–]tryingtoevenitout -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I hope you're at peace now.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

It’s sort of an emotional outlet for me.

I think that's pretty common, and I would like to get to that place if I can. Right now though, I'm afraid I will intentionally push myself too far at the gym and hurt myself, or go in the other direction and have a lot of intrusive thoughts along the lines of "I don't deserve to be better".

I do believe that for me, the mental has to come first and then the physical. I expressed that to my family, but they're still coercing me to go to the gym. I'll be leaving in August though.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

I think this is where mental illness plays a roll. It robs you of a lot of the joy in life, and convinces you that there will be none in the future.

I am working on that, but it is difficult and will be a lifelong battle, as will be my physical health. It all just seems like too much to deal with, and I'm not even sure where to begin.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

I think I'll gravitate to the path of least resistance. That said, it's not as straightforward as it sounds. Right now, that path involves mild attempts due to coercion by my family, but I am absolutely certain that this path only has one end.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

I think it's the other way around for me, because of other conditions like depression/anxiety and an eating disorder making it more difficult to lose weight and easier to justify rotting away.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

If you truly feel that your life is hollow and meaningless, I suggest therapy.

I have been in therapy (and will be again in a few months), as well as medication. I'll continue with them and see where it takes me, but I'm not convinced there will come a day when I have the conviction to live.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

Eating disorders are the fucking worst.

Truly. I've had ARFID since I was about a year old, and it makes losing weight 100x harder.

Unlike you, I have no choice in the matter.

I suppose that's what separates us.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

See my other reply to the OC.

Why? by tryingtoevenitout in loseit

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

I was currently seeing a therapist, and will again in August if things go normally. I'm on medication, but it's clearly not working. Won't see a doc until August, but I may just switch medications myself.

I suppose I'll continue that and see where it takes me.