u/BeansRGood4YourHeart

Has anyone else noticed a shortage of rubbing alcohol and/or Hydrogen peroxide?

In the Midwest here, I'm hearing members asking over and over if we stock rubbing alcohol and/or Hydrogen peroxide.

Complaints are being made that none of the nearby Costcos have it in stock. Has anyone else noticed this? It's not even on sale.

I think our Costco just got back Hydrogen Peroxide but still no sign of Rubbing Alcohol. Is this limited to the MW or are other regions/countries seeing it too?

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u/BeansRGood4YourHeart — 3 days ago

What do I do to reassure my mom that I'm not going to commit?

I (23F) have struggled with poor mental health since I was 12. My mom (41F) has been by my side through it all, especially my hospitalizations. I have been without any serious suicidal ideation in years (aside from my PMDD). I have given no indication that I would harm myself in any way, nor did I have any intention to, as I still do not.

My mom has been opening up more and more about her feelings for the past few years, and the theme of me "leaving" seems to send her into a sobbing mess. The moment I'm in some danger, no matter how minor or even careless of me, she has an anxiety attack.

She blames it on being a parent. I do not have children, so I cannot imagine, but I've shared that fear here or there. I would agree with her if it weren't for the fact that this wasn't something she'd do back then. I feel as though it started after my last hospitalization (5 years ago).

I don't know how to help her. I suggest therapy, but I don't know if she's in denial of her anxiety or what? I can't prove to her that I'm okay other than continuing to be okay, but then I'm scared to show her any negative emotion for fear that it will trigger some downward spiral for her.

Also yes, I do know I should be prioritizing my mental health. She often reminds me who is the parent. I am the type of person to care very deeply and be empathetic to a fault.

Tldr; I traumatized my mom by having been suicidal, including hospitalizations. How do I reassure her that I'm not going to commit? It's been 5 years since my last hospitalization and I've given no indication that I intend to harm myself, nor do I intend to.

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u/BeansRGood4YourHeart — 2 months ago