u/Alextrifying

I always feel kind of left out when people are discussing movies, TV, music, books, games, and other such things. I listen to some music, but I don’t care about any specific bands and just listen to a smattering of random songs. I watch movies maybe once every few months and don’t really remember them after I’m done and they don’t have much of an impact on me. I like one or two TV shows that I’ve watched a couple times, but don’t really care for anything else. I try to enjoy video games because they’re big in the ”nerd” subculture, but I only really like arcade games or simple platformers like Mario. I kind of feel like a nothing person because I don’t have any big media interests. Even when I try, I just don’t latch onto much. It’s confusing too because I’m a visual artist, but I don’t have a strong passion for other peoples’ art, at least not anything I’ve seen/heard/read.

Does anyone else feel the same?

Also, side note, this post isn’t supposed to disparage anyone who enjoys media consumption, I’m just wondering if anyone is similar to me.

I know, bit of a generic question. I think about this a lot. There’s so much I needed to hear as a kid yet, as an adult, I can’t think of anything I’d say. I’ve tried journalling letters to my younger self but it always devolves into incoherence.

So, what would you say to your younger self, if you could say anything?

I was thinking about this because I’ve heard R-CPD (a disorder in which you cannot burp properly) is linked to psychological factors. I personally have only burped a few times in my entire life, and usually cannot, and have also had debilitating emetophobia my entire life.

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It’s pretty hot out today, 30°C, not crazy hot or anything. Was outside in the sun for less than 30 minutes while consistently hydrating and with a cold towel on the back of my neck. So terrified of heat stroke and being nauseous or throwing up that, two hours later, in a cold air conditioned room with an ice pack and a fan, I’m so scared of getting heat stroke that the anxiety is making me severely nauseous and none of my distress management techniques are working.

Just wanted to share as sympathy for anyone going through a panic attack right now, you aren’t alone. This phobia is ridiculous.

That's all. So many things I am very passionate about but I can tell when someone is fake smiling and nodding and waiting for me to shut up. No one to talk to about the things I like in depth or with any genuine mutual interest. I wish my interests were more "normal" so people would like me better.

Marked NSFW as a precaution because it’s a bit gross, but not actually NSFW.

I tried googling this but it only came up with results that are more woman-specific (thongs and pantyliners and whatnot). However, if you are a woman and have advice that might help let me know anyway!

I’m a 20yo male who’s getting back into working out after letting myself go during my past relationship. I have a comically low heat tolerance and get super sweaty, and for some reason it all pools in my groin area. Even with dark shorts, it looks like I pissed myself during my workout. It’s also just an uncomfortable sensory feeling.

I’ve bought those “moisture wicking” athletic boxer briefs but they seem to just wick the moisture onto my pants, which are a very thin cotton material for the most air flow I can get. I’ve also tried cotton and spandex (don’t do spandex, it’s the worst for sweat haha) boxer briefs. I even tried loose swim trunks as an experiment but it was very chafe-y and uncomfortable.

Any suggestions help, just tired of feeling gross and looking like I’ve had an accident, haha.