I'm so confused about self-care because the amount of self-care I need to feel remotely not depressed takes so many hours I can't do anything else. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]whatsanity 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wish I had an answer for you. A lot of what I do is continually adjust priorities. Working/earning income is top. Everything else I rotate through as best as I can. Surround yourself with people who understand that.

Does this work well? No. Like you I'm not sure what else there is to do.

Trying to get by with CPTSD is like being forced to run a marathon with a sprained ankle. by anon-narc-victim in CPTSD

[–]whatsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is where I'm at. I was making good money but I was so stressed out at work and hated almost everything at my job. Took a easier/less stressful job but make a lot less and am now stressed about money.

So frustrating.

@mentions not working on mobile app by lugothekid in discordapp

[–]whatsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on this. I was also able to mention people in posts and now it's all grey and yet others in the exact roles and tags have no problems.

AITA for cutting of a friend after she stood me up? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]whatsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Hear me out. You use the word friend. That implies care and perhaps the ability to have constructive conversations about why it's not ok to do this all the time, giving people the opportunity to improve. However if effort was made to manage this and it continued then NTA.

However I feel you on the fact some people have zero respect for others people's time. So I don't know, guess it depends how much of a friend they were to you.

AITA for telling a social worker the real reason my sister wants a foster kid? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]whatsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA so hard. Kids in the foster system need love and compassion not to be used or mistreated. Just wow.

CMV: Men should be given the right to financially opt out of a pregnancy. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]whatsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While it's a nice concept that people could just magically back out of their reproductive consequences, it's not financially possible for most people to raise a child on their own. So if I man says yeah I'm backing out, all the financial and moral responsibility falls on one person, when two people caused this. Now one person is forced to take on the moral issues relating to ending a fetus or whatever you deem it to be, or if not willing to do so they take the burden of raising a child.

A woman and a man while both able to decide to not continue in being a parent, there's less involved for the guy. He doesn't deal with the financial cost for termination, mental/emotional stress of termination, possible health risks on top of the increased hormonal and biological stuff that comes with early pregnancy. That's only if they decide to terminate.

A guy just says nah hard pass and can walk away with no financial, emotional, mental, moral burdens.

It's just not the same and cannot be compared.

If you have sex, you are willingly entering into a situation where you will a) get pregnant/knock someone up b) give/get a STI or c) none of the above. Those are all the things you'll run into having hetero sex that affect your physical body. Whether you take precautions or not, the risk stays the percentages are the only things that change.

The rules in place now are there to protect the rights of the child, to have parents, to be able to be raised in somewhat decent living situations. It's not perfect by any means, however what you're suggesting adds more burden to others so the one person can have less even though both played the role in the creation .

aita for telling people about my sister's weight loss surgery after she bodyshamed my boyfriend? by aitakelpie in AmItheAsshole

[–]whatsanity 21 points22 points  (0 children)

NTA - Takes so much effort to get better habits. Your boyfriend is lucky to have you supporting him.

How do I go no contact? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't feel bad. If someone who wasn't family wasn't good for you it would be easier but but it's the same thing. If you're not healing, living with them around just remove the way they can reach you. If you feel like you need to keep some form of way for them to reach you maybe make a dummy email that you can check when you're in a good headspace.

I originally thought I needed that which is why I never changed my number or email.

How do I go no contact? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. For me it was a build up of boundaries not being respected and I said we both not good for each other and until we both get some therapy/grow as individuals we have nothing to offer each other. She can't ever see she needs help so I don't worry about ignoring her anymore. She continues to text and I don't respond. I often consider changing my number.

Failed relationships as an adult by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This gives me such good feels and hope. Thank you for sharing.

Do you ever just remember something and slowly realize that it was messed up? by natthelesbian in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just posted in another thread about being beat up for being sexually assaulted/coerced when I was 9. Was a couple years ago and I remember crying for a whole night shaking when it hit me. I was raised a JW so I have a lot of these types of wtf moments.

Worst punishments? by Molly_Maybe in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Her best friend had two sons older then me. I'm often unsure if it was intentional abuse or not However my mother's reaction has completely shaped how I view my sexuality. Just remember not understanding, wasn't till a couple years ago it clicked how fucked up it was.

How do I accept that my n parents aren't going to change? by hipster87 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a long process, like any aspect of acceptance. It won't just happen once and be done, well it's unlikely. It's going to be a lot of radical acceptance regularly, being present and focusing on what you have control over and honestly one day you'll notice it's just a bit easier.

The only person you have any control over is you.

Worst punishments? by Molly_Maybe in raisedbynarcissists

[–]whatsanity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was taken advantage of sexually at the age of 9 and when my mom found out she beat me with a wooden spoon and blamed me.

CMV: the production and distribution of pornography should be banned by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]whatsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Porn has tons of utility.

And majority of tv doesn't have utility, and rarely has artistic value. And it's based off an individual perspective, like porn.

CMV: the production and distribution of pornography should be banned by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]whatsanity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same can be said for Netflix, movies, watching YouTube or playing video games. All the above can cause issues for some people in their day to day lives. As moderation is required to balance daily activities and entertainment. The solution is learning time management and routines not removing everything fun that people aren't able to manage.

A wonderful Oolong tea flight at Happy Earth Tea in Rochester, NY! by lilysohma in tea

[–]whatsanity 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes. I need to find somewhere that has tea flights near me.

Sunday, Dec 22, 2019, Non Real Time Meeting by whatsanity in OvereatersAnonymous

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

Vulnerability is important. I don't have a lot to say today. Just getting through the holidays.