u/hongrygrl

Him and I are both alcoholics. We are currently long distance, with a 5 hour time difference. Sometimes our schedules don’t align and that’s ok, we do the best we can to connect. But earlier he told me something I wasn’t expecting and I’m unsure how to feel. A few weeks ago he told me he had been going to a therapy group to help manage his anger and emotions. I was super proud of him for seeking help for his mental health. I know he likes to drink, but I guess I wasn’t aware of the extent of it. He confessed to me earlier he has been going to AA for about 6 months now. I asked him why he didn’t tell me, and he said he was embarrassed. Which I understand, but he knows I am seeking help for alcoholism as well (Id go through 2 liters of vodka every couple of days.) so it’s kind of lost on me why he would hide this when I thought for sure he would know I am open, non judgemental and willing to support him no matter what because our situations are very similar. So we talked and agreed to try taking on recovery together, despite the distance and hard ships. But I feel a bit heartbroken he felt like he had to lie to me, and I don’t really know where to go from here.

Editing to add that starting Monday he is going through at home medical detox which I’m unsure of how it works but I just wish him the best. Still stings a little that he hid this from me for so long

My younger sister has struggled with bipolar disorder and depression and various other issues for her whole life. She has learning disabilities and is in a really rough patch in her life. She regularly threatens to kill herself, and just a few days ago I called the cops on her because of these threats and she was cutting herself and I walked in on her and it scared me to death.

Every other day it’s an argument. We are both unemployed at the moment and so we both take care of the house while our parents work (weird but lucky situation, trust me I am fully aware) and I cannot catch a break when it comes to anything. I’m constantly criticized and yelled at when she is the one sleeping until 7 pm and neglecting her chores and our animals. It has truthfully been all on me the past few months. I can’t even slightly change my tone of voice without her taking it personally and having an entire breakdown.

Every minor inconvenience for her it feels like a death sentence. I wake up multiple times in the night to check on her because I’m scared I will wake up without a sister the next morning. She has just started therapy and is on medications but it’s still the beginning so it’s still hard.

I will be honest, I am not the best at handling conflict. When she comes for me yelling and screaming and upset about something, I can’t help but to be defensive and offset by it. I have admittedly lost my cool a few times. It always seems like every thing that happens it goes from 0-100 in 2 seconds and I just don’t think I have the tools appropriate to help her or be the person she needs when she’s going through these episodes. I also struggle with BPD, anxiety and depression myself and going through similar treatment.

I am hoping that someone can help me with how to be better for her. I am not perfect, I am defensive and fragile and I feel totally unequipped with how to even begin to approach these big feelings she has. But I don’t want her out of my life and I know that she has so much potential to be happy and great. How can I begin being better for her? I wonder if I am being ignorant to the feelings of someone who is suicidal and intense feelings?

25 f here. This is the last bottle I say, knowing full well I’m lying to myself. I’ve been drunk since Thursday evening pretty much and it’s currently Monday morning. 2 liters of cheap vodka gone and now having a horrible hangover and I feel like my bones are going to shake out of my body. Trying to stay hydrated but I can hardly chew on some ice without throwing it back up. I took a propranolol to try to combat the anxiety and the shakes so currently waiting on that to kick in while trying to not have a complete mental breakdown.

I opened up about my drinking to my doctor for the first time and the game plan is to treat my mental health first and gradually slow down on drinking but idk man. What if this is the way my life goes forever?

I was told by a family member the conditions of their household and they were scared to make the report, so they sat with me while I made the phone call to the Kentucky hotline. Today said family member received word that the family received a phone call and that the case worker may reveal my phone number and what was said in the phone call.

A one month old in a home reeking of ammonia, and feces and urine scattered about the house left by the 10+ animals they keep locked in cages. No running water at all since before the baby was conceived. Supposedly also drug use within the household (I’m not sure what kind.)

These people, specifically one person, suffer with various mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and narcissism. They are not known to be shy of confrontation and willing to fight. I just want to know what steps I should take to protect myself if what I am so worried for happens. I know I did the right thing trying to protect the baby, but I also feel riddled with guilt for some reason

I’ll be 26 in october. My resume isn’t impressive. I would like to work but how with no connections, can’t drive, etc. I’d rather spend my days getting drunk and ignoring my problems.

Went from having 3 mbps to 100 mbps and it’s a godsend.

I live in rural Kentucky, so the internet options out here aren’t so good. My family had been looking into starlink for a while but we were unsure if it would work because of all the trees around where i live. But we caved in and tried it out and it has been amazing so far!

I ordered the professional installation and had an amazing experience! It took the guy less than an hour to set it up and he was so lovely. I would highly recommend this service to anyone who needs better internet and doesn’t want to climb on a roof to set it up themselves!

Both 25 from the UK and US. My partner and I spend lots of time together playing video games and watching anime. He loves to point out when there is a sexy character or comment on their assets. For example, a new skin came out in a game we were playing and he said “Well she’s well sexy.” and things like this has happened multiple times. I feel like he is joking mostly but I can’t help but compare myself to these unrealistic standards and wonder what he is really in to. I don’t know if it’s just me being insecure or if the way he talks about these characters should be a concern