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Post by ironbite on May 24, 2011 19:54:19 GMT -5
The words "bull" and "shit" come to mind.
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Post by Rat Of Steel on May 24, 2011 19:55:57 GMT -5
The words "bull" and "shit" come to mind. Seconded. |
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Post by Smurfette Principle on May 24, 2011 19:56:25 GMT -5
Uh, why? I'm not being facetious here - I am genuinely curious as to why I am considered attractive.
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Post by Rat Of Steel on May 24, 2011 19:58:18 GMT -5
*shrugs* I truly wish I could give you a nice, concise answer to that question, but unfortunately, I can't. I don't know exactly why you're attractive; you simply are. 
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Post by Smurfette Principle on May 24, 2011 20:04:27 GMT -5
So am I sometimes but fortuneatly FSTDT helps with my body image problems. This, which is why I like posting. I post when I feel good about myself, because then I have proof of my good-looking-ness when I do not - for example, when I see the photo of me playing Ultimate Ninja. *shudder* Thanks, guys. |
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Post by Caitshidhe on May 24, 2011 20:10:44 GMT -5
*squeez* No worries, lovely. All of us with image issues have days like that. You can always come here for a little ego-stroking.
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Post by DeadpanDoubter on May 24, 2011 20:11:19 GMT -5
largeham: I won't ask any questions, but...a 'sort of' suicide attempt kinda sounds like what I would do when the pressure and thoughts got to be too much-- try to choke myself with a belt or cord tied around the doorknob. Not too much risk of actually killing myself, but it gave me a sense of control and would often 'scare' the 'voices' off for a while. And yes, counselors take that sort of thing every bit as serious as purposeful ODing, noose and kicked out chair, or a bullet. It's the intent that has to be addressed, not necessarily whether you feel you'd actually go through with it. That's why try and not call it depression, it could be something else or it might not be anything at all, I'm not sure. Re therapists, the problem with Western society is that men are supposed to be strong and stoic, showing mental health problems is 'womanly' and weak. And then the problem with Eastern societies is that mental health problems aren't mentioned at all, unless say you have Alzheimer or Parkinson's and you are 70 years old. I'm aware of the gender disconnect, and that by that idea I'm a weak little pussy who needs a man to support her. I even had a tutee tell me that, basically, I should get married and let a man support me while I go through school.  I have a younger brother who's dealing with the same shit I've dealt with, but of course he's a little more reluctant to seek help because he needs to "take it like a man". He has insurance that covers that sort of thing, but like I refused to bring anything mood related, he doesn't even want our parents to know. I really don't know what I can do to help him, and I'm kinda feeling that same way with you. Good therapists don't pay any attention to your sex, gender identity, any of that. And if it's mostly a personal problem with the idea of seeing a therapist, well...I really can't change the way society portrays mental illness as a woman's problem (hysteria, anyone?  ). But consider this-- if it wasn't depression and was something like an infected toenail that just wouldn't heal, would you try to get some help for it or would you keep trying to heal it yourself? That's something that's been hard for me personally, and I think it's a problem for a lot of people. Mental health is just as important as physical health, but we tend to discredit our own thoughts and feelings as weakness, as signs of character flaws. If there's anything I can do for you (I don't know what exactly to offer, other than a sympathetic ear) let me know, okay? |
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Post by Jebediah on May 24, 2011 20:13:42 GMT -5
So am I sometimes but fortuneatly FSTDT helps with my body image problems. This is very true. On topic: I have social anxiety. I take medication for it and used to see a therapist about it. I've also developed this weird aversion to sex and all things sexual. It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. My psychologist set me up with another therapist so I could work through it, but she never wanted to talk about it with me because she said I had too many other issues I needed to work through first. I no longer see her (because she works for my school, and I don't go there any longer) but I still have the problem. |
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Post by Caitshidhe on May 24, 2011 20:24:06 GMT -5
Speaking personally I'm so mentally ill I should be in quarantine.
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Post by davedan on May 24, 2011 21:00:55 GMT -5
I am the only sane person
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Post by DeadpanDoubter on May 24, 2011 21:07:21 GMT -5
I am the only sane person Goddammit, where's a Doug Walker soundboard when you need one... |
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Post by davedan on May 24, 2011 21:07:22 GMT -5
Uh, why? I'm not being facetious here - I am genuinely curious as to why I am considered attractive. There is no way of answering this question without seeming creepy but you have nice hair, and nice skin... |
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Post by Smurfette Principle on May 24, 2011 22:47:33 GMT -5
The hair I will give you, but the skin is a trick of my webcam. I'd post a pic showing me in all my acned glory, but the best one has my name in it. :{
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Post by MaybeNever on May 24, 2011 23:08:07 GMT -5
You have features that are more symmetric than the norm. You are additionally young and healthy, in prime childbearing age.
Also, glasses. Hubba hubba.
(Non-physically, being devilishly intelligent and witty make an outstanding contribution. There are board members whom I have never seen but to whom I am attracted simply because they exhibit personality traits I find, uh, attractive. Mrs. Antichrist and Sleepy both come to mind... but there are others who fit this criterion.)
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Post by John E on May 24, 2011 23:16:42 GMT -5
Speaking personally I'm so mentally ill I should be in quarantine. What do you think FSTDT is? The Man™ designed it to keep us crazies occupied to spare the rest of the internet. |
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