What's Bothering You?

[daisyflowers]

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[Reginald Fairfield]

Coworker came in while sick, now I'm getting something.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

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sometimes I feel like I'm just meant to be sad, like I'm destined to live a life of feeling upset and frustrated. that's where my comfort lies, that's what I'm used to. I can't see my mood improving as the years go on. I don't know how to truly feel happiness anymore, I don't know how to create my own happiness.

also came to work and I sat in my hot car for about seven minutes because I'm feeling sleepy, and I felt cozy. now that I'm in the library, I'm freezing. didn't think I'd need my winter coat because it's 70F outside, but apparently I should've brought it.

 

[Xara]

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[WingsofLove]

I still have more paperwork for the agency and it is getting overwhelming. My mom took a half an hour of my time to write an email to my doctor. She was trying to make it perfect. Ugh. English majors are perfectionists.

 

[spawnpoint]

i miss my boyfriend.

 

[Tortimer]

lower back pain

 

[Neb]

I've been told this before, but it's kind of set in today that I'm my own worst enemy. My own brain is the one that creates the voices that berate me almost every day. The majority of my negative past memories were either hallucinations or paranoid delusions that I created from overanalyzing things. My brain is the one that replays every negative memory every day. My inner critic is meaner to me than anyone else. I feel like I'm in a never ending battle with myself. It's not my fault I ended up like this. This illness is genetic and not something I wished on myself. I need to learn to be kinder to myself and not let the voices bother me. I need to quit attacking myself for my appearance and past social mistakes. I can't cure this illness, but I can learn to not bother myself so much.

 

[Balverine]

Been crying all day and i'm exhausted lol
i wish i had someone here to give me a hug

 

[Seastar]

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I already want to time travel to next summer so I don't have to deal with the cold weather OR my parents having fires outside just because it's cold.
If it blows a certain direction, it gets in my room and apparently I am sensitive to it so that drives me insane and miserable.
The worst part is this year our cats stopped behaving and the rest of the house is a health hazard now so I have nowhere safe to go if the fire or cold weather gets unbearable.... (My room can end up being one of the coldest places in the house)
I feel like the smoke might be starting to bother me already but it's hard to tell because I have been suffering with tonsil problems for a year.
I can't leave the house because I can't drive. I can't move out because I have no money and am incapable of taking care of myself. I am trapped here. I don't want to even be here!

 

[ali.di.magix]

This is petty, but I feel like whatever I do or say is wrong at work or at home. I don't know why I even bother putting my thoughts out there if I'm going to get shut down, or why I even bother doing anything if it's wrong.

I feel like my thoughts or feelings don't matter to the people I'm surrounded by. It doesn't help that I don't know what my needs are, and I don't know how to communicate them.

 

[skarmoury]

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this is so stupid but why does literally no one trust me with anything
"we're scared you were gonna tell someone" since when?? even my mother says she cant trust me with secrets and im like???? i barely talk to people irl, im extremely introverted, so where are you guys getting this distrust from..... its so ****ty how im left out of things all the time for this distrust that stems out of nowhere
theyre like afraid i would tell my cousins and im like.... i havent talked to them? in months?? chat occasionally sure but nothing too deep, meanwhile the older family members are out here talking almost everyday and yet you think I'M the problem

thanks for leaving me out of things i guess, cant feel comfortable even at home

 

[QueenCobra]

The upcoming U.S. election is…concerning, to say the least. I do not want my birth control taken away. I do not want women to lose their rights. I do not want to be considered a failed woman for having PCOS. (Although like 10% of women have it) I am also worried about healthcare, racism, gun control, and LGBT rights.

My worry is the main guy, of course, but if his health fails and Hillbilly Elegy takes over, things will be much worse for women. I know it’s cliche at this point, but real-life “Handmaid’s Tale.”

I will vote, though! Make sure of that!

 

[Chronos314_XD]

I hate having eczema. Every fall and winter it always flares up in my hands and they always get super dry and start cracking and bleeding. It sucks cause I am horrible when remembering to use lotion and stuff so it's always a pain to deal with for me.

 

[Suguri]

Wishing to resubmit/change my collectible entry for the Haunted Carnival as I kind of rushed it out in a wave of excitement and I only provided one progress photo (a photo of a page in my sketchbook). People keep reacting to my entry and I understand why but it makes me feel weird. But I'm too scared to edit it or make another entry without staff approval ;-;

 

[WingsofLove]

Nothing large just eager to move!!

 

[xSuperMario64x]

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[-Lumi-]

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I'm choosing to reply to this publicly because other people may benefit from reading my response.

You've spoken about this new puppy before and it seems like your personalities just don't match, and that's okay. A golden retriever is very different from a berense/poodle mix.

For anybody considering adopting a new pet I would strongly recommend you look into the breed before hand. This includes doing your own research *and* talking to the people you're adopting from. There's a risk the person won't be straightforward but it's better than going in completely blind. This includes knowing all of their medical info as well, it's also important for your vet!

Regardless though, you have her now. And it sounds like she's not in the environment that's good for her needs or yours. It would be better for both of you to rehome her at this point. Given that you mentioned allergies, the ongoing stress of the mess, and having many other pets to care for it doesn't make sense to take on another when you don't need to. It's more responsible to rehome her than keep her and not give her the life she needs and deserves.

Regarding the cats, what kind of litter tray do you have? We have one that has three parts to it - two solid trays and then a sifting tray. It works better for us than using a scoop does.

If your cats are very stinky I'd look into the food they're eating. Generally speaking a cats bowel movement shouldn't be so awful that you're gagging (or opening doors and windows to air out the place) especially after being in the litter. They may be allergic to something in their food! We've had that issue with my kitties before and while we don't know for sure what the allergy is switching the foods helped a ton. We found feeding them more wet food also helped their tummies.

With all the dander/pet fur I'd recommend brushing your pets outside if you can! I know that can be tricky with cats if they're indoor only but you could still put the fur outside. It's good for the birds, too! They use the fur to make their nests cozy. Brushing frequently is also helpful for dealing with the loose fur that might float around the house.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

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[xSuperMario64x]

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