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elio8123
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Going to the dentist
Anxiety Support / by elio8123
Last post
 April 17th
...See more I am going to have to go to the dentist for the first time as an adult and I am... scared. I'm scared because I've never had a cavity before, I'm scared because I've never had a filling, I'm scared that they'll find more cavities whenever I go it, I'm scared it will be dragged out into multiple visits, I'm scared because it's the first time my parents won't be accompanying me, I'm scared because I've never had laughing gas and I don't want to have any, but I'm also scared of I'm offered some not taking it will be a mistake. I'm scared that I will be judged for bringing anxiety support I'm scared they won't let me bring ear plugs. I'm scared they won't take my insurance. I'm scared if I share this with the people around me they will judge. I'm scared to even tell anyone that I need to see a dentist Despite all that. All the anxiety and intrusive thoughts that I have, I am truly and honestly going to try to take care of myself. Because I owe it to myself and everyone who cares about me to atleast try If anyone can offer support I'd appreciate it but I just had to get those thoughts out
Help with health based anxiety?!
Anxiety Support / by elio8123
Last post
 March 7th
...See more Hi! I was wondering if anyone had tips on what to do when experiencing health anxiety.  lately its come to my attention that anytime someone talks about health issues or I look in the mirror its followed by intrusive thoughts about potentially having that illness or needing medical attention, even whenever I very clearly dont struggle with those things.  Example- The other day someone mentioned needing their wisdom teeth removed.  After they told me that, I spent the rest of the day thinking I needed to see the dentist immediately or something bad would happen.  If anyone else struggles with these anxieties... how do you deal with them? Any advice is welcome, thak you 
How do I deal with Energy bursts and impulses?
ADHD Support / by elio8123
Last post
 February 24th
...See more I've noticed in the last few weeks my adhd has been a lot worse than usual. It's been far more difficult to focus and I've struggled to stop myself from making impulsive purchases or balancing a meal. I've struggled so much with this that I've barely been able to focus on anything without struggle and then once I am able to focus fatigue is followed shortly after. I got diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age so I've got very basic skills on grounding techniques and talking myself through it, but uf anyone has more tips or tricks please let me know! Thank you in advance
"Where is everyone?"
Anxiety Support / by elio8123
Last post
 January 11th
...See more I'm not sure if this is a vent, an ask for help, or both, but I know I need to get it out. In the last few months I have been seeing my friends progressively less and less. With my new job I haven't had the time or energy to talk to my online friends, my best friend is in school in another state, and one of my other close friends works a job with the opposite schedule as me. Today I found out that one of my mutuals isn't actually my mutual and they infact did not like me, but just tolerate me because I was friends with their partner... their partner who doesn't like me because I tried to adress the fact that they flake on plans alot. As much as I love my partner they are the only person I've seen outside of work in months and it's starting to make me feel like I don't exist to anyone else. I found myself staring at the ceiling and crying tonight with one question loudly bouncing through the corners of my mind "Where is everyone?" So I'm guess I'm asking... what do I do? How do I feel better?
Struggle with guilt
Relationship Stress / by elio8123
Last post
 September 20th, 2023
...See more I have been struggling to accept that my partners mom doesn't like me. She doesn't know me very well and has only heard negative things about me because of some drama I had gotten into with my partners stepsibling. Because of this drama she has been very passive aggressive toward me and has made it difficult for me to feel comfortable around her. Despite my attempts to smooth things over with both parties, i've come to the conclusion that my partners step sister and mom will probably never like me. I understand that this doesnt inherently mean anything bad about me and my partners relationship, but I still cant seem to escape the guilt of knowing two very important people in my partners life do not accept or like me
A poetic freeform vent
Journals & Diaries / by elio8123
Last post
 September 1st, 2023
...See more For so long I have felt the sweet taste of you your flavour your linger A taste I used to crave over and over. one that I return to in my day to day used to but as the days pass I find you were never a natural sweet you were one that I chased You are a sweet of sugar and powders A taste I had simply gotten used to there is fresh fruit around me and I do miss it the suckle of sweet that you simply don't have until I find my strawberry, my cherry, my fruit I will suck the sugar stinging my tongue soullessly until the sour burns once it's over on a sore loathing day I'll miss your processed sugar
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