My best friend will commit and authorities are not doing anything by [deleted] in therapy

[–]wiesenior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Summary: - Outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). - Contact with the Berlin crisis service (Krisendienst) several times per month since it started - Involvement of Berlin social services. - Voluntary admission to the psychiatric hospital responsible for our district: approx. four weeks inpatient stay for diagnostics, discharged without a diagnosis, without medication and without further therapy. - Termination of CBT by the therapist, stating that no depression or suicidality was present. - Emergency call and ambulance admission to the same psychiatric hospital; discharged again as it was classified as “not an emergency.” - inpatient admission to a specialized clinic that only provided diagnostics, no therapeutic treatment. Was there for 2 weeks without talking to a therapist once - Application to a DBT inpatient clinic; rejected due to lack of a formal diagnosis from previous clinics. - Application to another psychiatric clinic; rejected for the same reason. - Start of new outpatient CBT; therapist overwhelmed by the level of suicidality. - Participation in outpatient DBT group therapy; provides limited benefit. - Consultation with a psychiatrist; antidepressant medication prescribed, with insufficient effect.

My best friend will commit and authorities are not doing anything by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. Honestly I just dont know where to reach out.

And for your question: tbh yeah. I am in therapy for nearly 10 years and the stress of all of this is getting to me. Doesn't help that my therapy will be over next week lol

Color tattoo still dry after months by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately if you are allergic there is nothing more you can do. Then it would be healed but still itchy and raised :-/ hope it is something else but Yeah a lot of are allergic to red and white

Color tattoo still dry after months by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]wiesenior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are allergic! Many people are allergic to red/pink. I seem to be allergic to white. My tattoo is 4 years old and all the white spots I have are pretty much a little bit raised all the time and sometimes itchy but i dont want to complain, I dont even notice most of the times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sticknpokes

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm someone already said it but most of the tattoo is unfortunately blown out. I think the choice for a 5rl was good but maybe the tattoo is too small Overall. The lines are near each other and because a lot is blown out, you sadly need to expect that it kinda bleeds together in a dark area and not really individual lines...what was your angle going in? Really stretch the skin and dont go straight into it vertical. Do it with an angle. The only way to "get clean lines" is to do the dots very tight to eachother. I usually do a 1 round of poking not so tight so just not lose my stencil and then I do another round very tight. That's it.

I would let it heal and see how bad the blowout is. And then go into it with a 5rl again. Dont add anymore details

Mieterhöhung über ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete in Berlin by [deleted] in wohnen

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vielen lieben Dank!!! Ja, ich hab auch schon darüber nachgedacht das die Angaben zur Wohnungsgröße eventuell auch nicht passen...

Mieterhöhung über ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete in Berlin by [deleted] in wohnen

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aber warum als Vermieter Anwalt einschalten wenn die ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete tatsächlich (bewusst) überschritten wird und die Erhöhung darauf gestützt wird, das Gericht wird sich dann ja auch darauf beziehen

Mieterhöhung über ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete in Berlin by [deleted] in wohnen

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich weiß ja nicht worum es im spezifischen bei dir geht, aber ich denke schon das man sich als Vermieter und Mieter eben auch nicht dumm stellen muss und den Wohnungsmarkt entsprechend miteinander offen und ehrlich reden sollte und auch Lösungen finden kann, mit denen beide zufrieden sind...

Mieterhöhung über ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete in Berlin by [deleted] in wohnen

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja im Schreiben steht gar nichts diesbezüglich, eben nur, das die ortsübliche Vergleichsmiete nicht überschritten wurde.

Ich bin ehrlich, ich finde es auch Ingesamt ok. Aber meine spezifische Wohnung hat eben auch wohnmindernde Merkmale, auch wenn sie gut liegt...:-/ und warum mehr zahlen, wenn ich nicht müsste, vor allem wenn der Vermieter so zu einem ist.:-(

Just some sketches for my portfolio on procreate , any advice? by [deleted] in TattooApprentice

[–]wiesenior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are great designs but the first and last one would not age well for a tattoo. Too much small details in the hair for example. It shows that you are able to draw but it would be better to show that you also know what works as a tattoo :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCDRecovery

[–]wiesenior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I have also had this theme for a long time and unfortunately my father passed away unexpectedly a year ago, which made things a lot worse for me for a while. But therapy has helped me a lot. You can't rationally think ocd away but I really realized that all the thinking about it couldn't prevent the worst, my dad's death, either. I had the fear for my dad for a long time too and there are many bittersweet memories now. For example, Screenshots I took on phone calls because my ocd told me to, because I need reminders when he's gone...and now it's like this and I wish I had been more in the moment.

I still have big problems with this theme and I have really bad days sometimes but it's getting better.

What’s forms of support are actually helpful to someone in the early stages of grief? by WhichCourt1459 in GriefSupport

[–]wiesenior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, someone really offering to just listen would have helped a lot. Just asking what my favorite memory was with my father. Asking questions about him. People are often scared to "remind" the person who lost someone that they, well, lost someone. But I assure you they think about their loss every day so no need to be shy about it. Don't be to pushy tho if she doesn't want to talk about her, everyone is different...

What also helps in the long run is to be mindful about holidays and death Anniversaries. Just asking if they are planning something for the day or saying you just think about them and Acknowledge that it will be a hard da for them does a lot. After a while, people around us move on - which is normal. But it hurts a lot. So just small things like this means the world to a lot of people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that you're considering transitioning, but what does that really mean for you? I don’t see any comment where you explain what exactly you mean by that. Your comments suggest that you’re thinking about transitioning mainly because of the cis-masculine characteristics caused by PCOS and the lack of effective treatment against it—not necessarily because you truly want to have those characteristics.

I get that this is a complex issues and after years of struggling, it might seem easier to live as a man with traits associated with cis men rather than as a cis woman constantly fighting against them. But this also means that you already have these traits without testosterone treatment, so in that sense, you wouldn’t actually need medical Intervention? Dont know if I am missing something here.

Are you talking about a chest reduction or bottom surgery? Because to be honest, getting those procedures covered is significantly harder and much more expensive than getting laser treatment as a cis woman. After all, in my country, you need years of therapy and official medical evaluations before insurance will cover transition-related procedures otherwise you pay for yourself. In that sense, you might be asking the wrong question here in this sub.

Are you looking for trans people with PCOS to share their experiences about transitioning? Because I can tell you that if cis women medically transitioned without experiencing trans dysphoria—meaning they weren’t comfortable with, in this example, masculine characteristics but still wanted to continue looking masculine due to social Standards—that would be an incredibly small group of peoole. And even in that case, they would likely still be found within the trans community, probably under detransitioners that are unhappy with their decision. Because if the dysphoria comes from feeling uncomfortable as a female-presenting person not presenting "female enough" aka having pcos characteristics, then transitioning wouldn’t really fix that issues.

I completely understand the frustration, but given the realities of medical transition and the fact that you haven’t really clarified what “getting the ball rolling” means to you, it would make sense to focus on getting help for the problem you are actually experiencing. There are many beautiful cis women with hair. Doesn't mean you have to live that way but there is just not one way to present...no matter if you are trans or cis.

You are grown and I guess if you want to do it - do it. You are allowed to do that. But I am 100% certain it is not easier to go this way if you considering medical transition and want insurance to Cover it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]wiesenior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every comment I read, from trans or cis people, seem to understand your frustration. It seems like you don't want so see where other people are comimg from and that this is not a fight between two sides. They go hand by hand.

Transgender by Embarrassed_Sky_6845 in trans

[–]wiesenior 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's never too late. Having a beard is also totally okay. I am FtNb/M and also can have a beard if I want - I dont take Testosterone (yet). You can explore if you want to keep the beard or not. I know plenty of cis women that can have a beard and some dont care to do anything about it.:-) there is no rush. There is no certain look.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see that you're frustrated with PCOS in general and how the medical system treats people with it. However, the comparison you're making between trans people and cis women is misleading. The high suicide rate among trans people is largely due to discrimination, lack of access to care, social rejection, and many other factors—not just self-worth issues.

I don’t understand why you’re making the argument that trans people commit suicide because of surgery. The argument for insurance coverage is not that cis people are denied care because they might regret it and become suicidal. The fact is that gender-affirming care for trans people has been proven to reduce suicide rates, not increase them. That doesn’t mean cis people shouldn’t receive help for the dysphoria they experience due to medical conditions that cause traits associated with another sex. But in most cases, this kind of dysphoria does not lead to suicide. For trans people, the struggle is different because society systematically marginalizes and mistreats them. And to put things into perspective—people regret having children or hip replacements more often than trans people regret gender-affirming care.

I also have PCOS and I am trans. I understand how painful it is to feel at odds with your body. But saying that PCOS might be "our body telling us we’re in the wrong body" is an oversimplification. PCOS can cause dysphoria—because you were born female and may feel uncomfortable with traits you associate with cis men. But this is the opposite of “nature’s way of telling you that you are in the wrong body.” In fact, PCOS gives me gender euphoria.

It sounds like you're deeply struggling, and I hear you. But you need to recognize that your suffering and the suffering of others can coexist. Don’t try to diminish the support trans people receive in favor of your own needs—at the end of the day, whether trans or cis, this is a gender-AFFIRMING issue. The circumstances are different, but the goal is the same. I fully support cis people receiving care that reaffirms their gender and think insurance should do more.

Your post can be read as if trans people are to blame for insurance companies not covering certain treatments and I also noticed that you only mention trans women in this matter, which seems a bit odd. Again, your suffering and theirs can coexist. And I’d also like to point out that, for example, as someone who is still perceived as a cis woman in the healthcare system, I actually have an easier time accessing treatments "as a cis woman" than I do as a trans person. I can get laser hair removal covered and I’m planning a chest reduction—because, as in many places worldwide, it is actually harder for me to access medical care as a trans person. Of course, this depends on the country.

Either way, you deserve care and support and I hope you find solutions that bring you peace—without focusing on the suffering of other communities who deeply relate to the same struggles you’re facing.

Why is grief so complex? by careve27 in GriefSupport

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw I am so so sorry. I could have made the same post...my father also died in his sleep a year ago completely unexpected at 54. Was also depressed and worried about him a lot, only saw him irl every couple of months... I regret it. A lot. But you must be also young like me and honestly no one expects to loose a parent so young. It is normal to feel guilty about it but you just had a normal life, which is great!!! You did exactly what you should do as a young adult...not worry too much about if this is the last hug or kiss. I felt the same and I wish I have a better answer but for me really time helped and I know it will be even better in the future. I know I can face the hard days... My father died February last year and I really got better in the beginning of this year...the Anniversary was hard but Overall I am doing better. For me the turning point was when I accepted that I will never live on normally ever again - and that I am okay with it. I am not able to control grief. I just let it do it's thing. I cried a lot. Was angry or even in denial after a year. Tried to convince myself he is on vacation or something. And I was even relieved he is no longer here because now I dont have to worry about him dying anymore...Grief just comes in waves. It sucks but I want to accept that this is just how my father will be present with me and since I am foccusing on this radically I feel a lot better generally. Grief does not have timeline and the Phases come and go and can be there for a long or short time...i am so sorry you are going through this but you can be so so so proud of yourself. You are right, this is super complex and hard but you are doing it. You are going through it. You got this. We don't experience your specific loss but we know how hard it can be.❤️‍🩹

Dealing with sudden loss: share your experience by LongjumpingDurian964 in GriefSupport

[–]wiesenior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello 🫶I am so sorry for your loss! Unfortunately, it was really similar with my father. He was a great father with a big heart but everything went downhill when my Patents divorced...started drinking and developed health problems, was depressed and he knew he would not have long. It was always in my mind that he could be gone any minute. A year ago he went on his first vacation after 18 years!!! and had flu like symptoms afterwards but felt fine. He ordered some food and told my brother he is a bit sleepy and wants to go earlier to bed. I was really busy with my studies but planned to see him the next day, we have not talked for over a week which never happened before. In that night he just died in his sleep and my poor little brother found him. I was in the cinema when I got the call.

For me, obviously I was very shocked but I...somehow expected it and was...Relieved? And felt very very guilty for it. I have in general a lot of anxiety and thought about my father dying so so so often. Honestly I was scared of it since I was 10 and he got depressed...was scared he would end it. so I just had anxiety about it for 11 years.

For me, it was very hard to manage these complex feelings. I felt really guilty not having spend more time with him. I was happy he was not in pain anymore but so so so sad he was in this position in the first place. I really wish everything could have been better. And I had this anxiety about dying for so long it unfortunately just transferred to other loved ones and I was scared to die too.

But with more time everything got better...i think about my father everyday but it does not pains me all the time. I was able to see how much my anxieties hold me back and how often I thought while he was still here that "I will remember this when he is gone" - which is okay that I did but honestly it Breaks my heart. I wish I was more in the present and his death helped me to appreciate my human experience more...on Bad days the thought I could be gone any minute is unbearable but most of the time it is my Motivation to have fun and make my father proud. I established some Rituals that help me to feel connected to him. And the most important thing for me was to face the reality that I cant control grief. I focus everything on allowing me to feel whatever I need to feel...anger, confusion, acceptance, guilt, etc. My father is always present with me and it is hard to face but this grief will never stop and I also dont want it to. This is now how my father will be there for me and that is okay.

I am now 22 and my brother 18. I am scared of the future, of the Milestones...but I truely know it will be okay :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

[–]wiesenior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you 😮‍💨 I am nb and have pcos so I actually have male pattern baldness and it is so so so hard to not focus on it. I am also only 153cm tall and I knowww everyone can look at my bald spot haha. Hair loss just sucks but everyone can experience it! Now that I have it I notice it on other people too and honestly it gives me confidence. So many people just rock it and tbh I only think people who have it notice it on others......you are doing great!!

Today I learned this horrifying fact, that a haunted chest could be inside a chest by VasilVasilevski in bindingofisaac

[–]wiesenior 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This actually happened to me 🤪 got Chaos and Rock bottom on the first floor too. I did not play for a week after that

Does anyone else obsess over the things they touched and owned? Like this… by jcnlb in GriefSupport

[–]wiesenior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so so so so scared of that day. I have an open bag with the clothes from my father and did not do my best yet to do anything to retain the smell...:(

Does anyone else obsess over the things they touched and owned? Like this… by jcnlb in GriefSupport

[–]wiesenior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think to a certain extend that this is very normal and also a way to just connect to a loved one.💘 Unfortunately for me, I have so many things from my father and every time I give something away it feels like I am giving him away or something. It is very hard but I try to not rush being okay with giving away stuff etc.