28 F West Coast…where tf did my friends go?

28 F Cal.
Watching the office for the 100th time because it’s mind numbing and I really don’t have much going on today. Looking for friends or even fleeting conversation because since I got sober, all of my friends have vanished (shocker).
Interests include:
Baking
Sewing
Crafting
Lifting
Hiking
Camping

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out! SFW only pls!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 1 day ago

Send me your favorite ref from The Office

28 F West coast.
Watching the office for the hundredth time. If you’ve seen it what’s your fav quote or moment?

I don’t get out much these days and since I quit partying most of my friends have disappeared :(. I also struggle with bipolar disorder and although medicated, it does make it harder for me to want to even attempt an extroverted life.

Interests include:
Lifting
Crafting
Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Baking

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 1 day ago

28 F wondering where tf my friends went?

28 F west coast

I feel like the older I’ve gotten the less crowded my circle has become. I think partially it’s because I got sober but idk.

Interests include:
Lifting
Scrapbooking
Baking bread
Hiking
Fishing
Camping

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 17 days ago

If you’re in your 30’s…what’s different than your 20’s?

28 F west coast.
I’m creeping up to 30 and I feel lost af. I mean sure, I moved out of my parents house and can call the doctors to make my own appt’s, but not much else. I want to know the good, bad and ugly of moving on to your 30’s.

I’m losing friends and I want to know if this is just a natural part of growing up.

Other interests include:
The Office
Jersey shore
Lifting
Crafting
Baking
Noah Kahan
Hiking
Camping
Fishing

There’s probably more but I can’t think of any other hobbies or interests right now. Currently rotting in bed so feel free to reach out!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 24 days ago

Where did the time and my friends go?

28 F West Coast

I recently turned 28 and I can’t help but feel this sense of grief since my birthday. I’m on the brink of 30 and I feel like I’ve done nothing note worthy. Spent early 20’s making a mess and my mid 20’s picking it up.

I’ve also felt a sense of loneliness since getting sober and just trying to change the bad parts of myself. Am I alone in this?

Interests include:
Sewing
Baking
Crafting
Lifting
The Office
Jersey shore
Fishing
Hiking
Camping

Any of this strike your fancy? Feel free to reach out. SFW only!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 25 days ago

27 F hoping to find someone who likes the office as much as me

27 F from the west coast
My comfort show since being 18 years old is The Office. I know the show like the back of my hand. My fav episode is Stress relief part two and my favorite quote is “WHERE ARE THE TURTLES?!?! WHERE ARE THEY??!!”

If you wanna talk about the office or the following just feel free to reach out:
Lifting
Crafts
Bread making
Hiking
Camping

I’ll be waiting. SFW only!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

Pregnancy hormones or valid feelings about mom?

Pictured: sourdough pretzel loaf.

I’m 27 weeks and my mom said “you’re not supposed to plan your own baby shower” and vetoed every suggestion I had for a theme. “Oh it’s too much” “oh you don’t want a baby theme?” (We’re doing a simple pool party and a summer theme since I thought it was easier on her)(“Splish, Splash, it’s a baby bash!)

She’s done NO planning. I made invites and sent them out. She’s supposed to track RSVP’s and hasn’t. To be fair, she has a lot going on but the shower is supposed to be in a month and there’s been almost nothing from her except when I suggest decor (which is on the cheaper side since husband and I have covered basically everything) and she says “oh that’s too much” (talking about the theme and what I have specifically asked for)(a photo op with a ballon arch which is 20 dollars on Amazon, probably will just buy it on our own).

I’m also hurt that she put sooo much time and effort into her boyfriends birthday party and hasn’t done the same for me, which may be selfish on my end but she’s not even seemingly excited about my pregnancy. She’s been more emotionally distant than ever and has even said “meh I guess” when people have asked her if she’s excited for her first grand baby.

I’m starting to stress and I guess I’m feeling like I’ll have to take over this whole thing, which I don’t even feel like doing since im exhausted.

I don’t know if this is the right sub for this rant, and if it’s just hormones but I’m having a hard time not taking it personally.

It’s a month out and she complained about having one game “oh I hate games”. Overall it’s just been a negative experience with her. Not sure what to do.

Please give me grace if I’m overreacting. Just hurt and overwhelmed. I’ve also addressed this with her more than once and she hasn’t really given a response or seem to care.

I hope this doesn’t crash and burn. I went to my friend’s baby shower recently and felt kind of jealous of how much her mom did for her. It was beautiful. I just want to have a special time because I don’t plan on having another baby due to a health condition.

u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

Mom is supposed to take the lead on baby shower..feeling like it’ll be last minute and on the back burner

I’m 27 weeks and my mom said “you’re not supposed to plan your own baby shower” and vetoed every suggestion I had for a theme. “Oh it’s too much” “oh you don’t want a baby theme?” (We’re doing a simple pool party and a summer theme since I thought it was easier on her)(“Splish, Splash, it’s a baby bash!)

She’s done NO planning. I made invites and sent them out. She’s supposed to track RSVP’s and hasn’t. To be fair, she has a lot going on but the shower is supposed to be in a month and there’s been almost nothing from her except when I suggest decor (which is on the cheaper side since husband and I have covered basically everything) and she says “oh that’s too much” (talking about the theme and what I have specifically asked for)(a photo op with a ballon arch which is 20 dollars on Amazon, probably will just buy it on our own).

I’m also hurt that she put sooo much time and effort into her boyfriends birthday party and hasn’t done the same for me, which may be selfish on my end but she’s not even seemingly excited about my pregnancy. She’s been more emotionally distant than ever and has even said “meh I guess” when people have asked her if she’s excited for her first grand baby.

I’m starting to stress and I guess I’m feeling like I’ll have to take over this whole thing, which I don’t even feel like doing since im exhausted.

I don’t know if this is the right sub for this rant, and if it’s just hormones but I’m having a hard time not taking it personally.

It’s a month out and she complained about having one game “oh I hate games”. Overall it’s just been a negative experience with her. Not sure what to do.

Please give me grace if I’m overreacting. Just hurt and overwhelmed. I’ve also addressed this with her more than once and she hasn’t really given a response or seem to care.

I hope this doesn’t crash and burn. I went to my friend’s baby shower recently and felt kind of jealous of how much her mom did for her. It was beautiful. I just want to have a special time because I don’t plan on having another baby due to a health condition.

Sorry for rant.

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F west coast…made sourdough for the first time in what feels like months

27 F weather coast.
I’ve been in a slump the last what seems like three months. Haven’t been partaking in hobbies, one of which is bread making. Today I broke through and made two loaves. A regular loaf and a pretzel loaf.

My newly reclusive state has made it hard to function as I’d consider myself a social creature. I got pregnant and my friends disappeared after I couldn’t party or be out as much. It sucks.

Looking for people who are maybe going through the same thing? Or just people down to chat.

Other hobbies include (mind you, when I’m not being a chud):
Lifting
Crafting
Bread making (as stated)
Hiking
Camping
Fishing
Binge watching the office and jersey shore

If any of this interests you feel free to drop me a “hey”, preferably something with more substance (lol)

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago
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Applying for unemployment and disability as a pregnant substitute teacher

I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant and on summer break from my job of being a substitute teacher. I signed a letter of assurance saying I’ll be back in August to work the start of the school year up until as close to my due date as possible, and then I’ll go on disability. I’m wondering what happens if I have baby before the start of the school year while I’m on unemployment and after I signed the letter saying I’ll be returning the start of the school year.

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F what’s your fav quote from a tv show?

Yo 27 F
Wondering what your favorite quote from a tv show is? Mine is from the office, and without context it makes no sense. But it’s “WHERE ARE THE TURTLES??? WHERE ARE THEY?!??”

If you’d like to have explanation of that scene or share your fav quote feel free to reach out!

Other hobbies include:
Lifting
Crafts
Baking sourdough
Hiking
Camping
Mental health advocacy.

:)

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

Feeling WAY low energy at 26 weeks pregnant

I’d like to say my medication has always made me tired regardless of the fact that my psych says my body should be used to it by now (been on it consistently since 2021).

I’m now 26 weeks pregnant and I’ve NEVER been so low energy before. I think it’s a mix of pregnancy and my meds. But I’m borderline not functioning. Hard to shower and brush teeth. Hard to do chores. Hard holding conversations. I have a great partner that helps me get these things done but still, it’s like all the physical signs of depression are there but not the mental signs.

Since being pregnant I’ve had my meds adjusted twice. The first trimester was super hard, as it is for any pregnancy; though I felt like I was on the way to losing my mind and being super manic. Irritable. Lashing out. Impulsive. Interested in projects again at an extreme level. After the adjustments I’ve been pretty stable besides the little to no motivation and low low low energy.

I’m also not sleeping well, and I think that’s a mix of pregnancy and my partners work schedule. Plus the dreams I have since being pregnant are just so vivid and repeatedly are nightmares. Hard to sleep with that. I also contribute the low energy to this.

Does anyone who’s experienced pregnancy with BP1 and medication through out the pregnancy had a similar experience? Any help?

Thank you💓

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F…Sunday slump,wby?

27 F Cali
I have been in such a slump. Apartment is a mess, well really it’s not terrible. Just the dishes. I can’t seem to bring myself to do them.

How do hold yourself accountable? Just do simple tasks without using all of your energy?

Wishing I had an accountability person but I don’t have many friends. Low social battery.

I’m also interested in the following:
Lifting (not lately, sciatica)
Fishing
Camping
Crafting
Baking bread
Hiking
The Office

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F…dishes glaring at me and I can’t help but look away

27 F Cali
I have been in such a slump. Apartment is a mess, well really it’s not terrible. Just the dishes. I can’t seem to bring myself to do them.

How do hold yourself accountable? Just do simple tasks without using all of your energy?

Wishing I had an accountability person but I don’t have many friends. Low social battery.

I’m also interested in the following:
Lifting (not lately, sciatica)
Fishing
Camping
Crafting
Baking bread
Hiking
The Office

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F….whats your last meal?

Watching “Last Meals” on Netflix. Wondering what yours is?

Not really a social butterfly, low social battery. Looking for someone to chat with and pass the time

Interests include:
Lifting
Making sourdough
Crafts
Hiking
Fishing
Camping

If any of the hobbies sound cool to you or if you think your last meal is worth sharing, hit me up!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F what would your last meal be?

Not really a social butterfly these days. Hard to make friends as an adult.

Watching “last meals” on YouTube. Some people are predictable and others surprised me. What would your last meal be?

Hobbies include:
Lifting
Sewing
Baking bread
Hiking
Camping
Fishing
Reading

If any of this interests you or if you think your last meal is worth a share, feel free to reach out!

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F all I can do is sleep, social interaction is just too draining these days

27 F Cali looking for people to chat with while I’m rotting in bed. I think I’m in a funk, social circle is small but inconsistent and I just haven’t had any social interaction in what seems to be weeks. I’ve become glued to my couch, and I’m just tired of reaching out first to waste my social battery.

Hobbies include:
Lifting
Bread making
Scrapbooking
Sewing
Hiking
Fishing
Camping

If any of this interests you feel free to reach out and save me from seemingly never endless sad slumber.

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

Finally got some sun after not leaving my house for a few days 27 f

27 F Cal
I finally got out in the sun while lounging in the pool today for this first time since last summer. I’m pregnant, so going out anywhere is a chore. BUT I do feel way better than I did prior to getting some sun. Hopefully I’ll have a nice tan going (have my work cut out for me, I’m pasty)
My time in the sun has inspired me to try and find someone to chat with, which I find harder to do as an adult in real time.
Hobbies include:
Gym
Baking sourdough bread
Sewing
Hiking
Camping

I also play Animal Crossing if anyone cares.

Feel free to drop a message:)

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago

27 F Cal. Sunday scaries but it’s on the brink of summer…I should be happy lol

27 F Cal
I work in a job that gives me summers off. It’s nice but it’s like…what now? I don’t do well with lack of routine and my job is a huge way I get social interaction. It’s forced because I don’t seek it out naturally, too much work on my social battery.

I love to bake bread, read and write, sew, lift weights, hike and camp, and I used to fish a lot but not so much these days yet.

If you’re still on recharge mode from last week and wanna talk feel free to reach out!

Send “🍀” when dm’ing so I know I won’t get the question “what are your hobbies?” When we’re chatting.

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u/theonlyjohnwayne — 2 months ago