Hey Pandas, When Did You Stop Living In Denial Of A Problem? (Closed)

Sometimes people don’t even believe those close to them about a problem because it feels like another reality. When did you realize they were right?

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That my friend, Josh, is dead. He died last September, and today is his birthday (February 2nd, 2007) We celebrated his birthday in the lunch room today and that's when I realized he's not coming back. I'm not going to see him ever again, actually, this post is perfect for me because I really, desperately wanted to get that out today. I knew he was dead, but I never BELIEVED it or anything...
Here's his tribute page.
(Love ya, Josh!)

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25955852/joshua-anthony-cheatham

Sorry if it takes too long to load, it's laggy for me as well :(

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Grooks

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In early to mid 2022 I finally figured out that I'm seriously mentally screwed up. I kept thinking myself into a hole so to speak, always telling myself that I'm faking and it's normal. Then, I was hospitalized. Four times. In less than 4 months. I learned about a lot of acronyms they put on my medical records: ptsd, mdd, bpd, gad... alphabet soup basically. Now, I'm on the other end of all that mess, but still a mess. I developed terrible neurological side-effects from heavy medication, and I'm kind of a zombie tbh, but at least I've got help and knowledge on my side. It's been a rough journey that still hasn't ended, but I know my way around so much more than I did then. If you feel like I did, this is your sign to reach out. Recovery is possible, and yes, you do deserve it. Stay strong!

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Imperial Guard

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Julie Snelling 1 year ago (edited)

You stay strong too.

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Not a problem, but a few months ago I realized I was trans which is incredibly obvious in hindsight- like, obvious to the point where it's kinda funny. I genuinely hated she/her pronouns and was wearing a he/they pin for months before I actually came out cause I didn't want people to refer to me as she/her. It took me waaay too long to just realize that hey I can just. Be trans

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crowspectre (he/they)

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BeepBeepBoopBoop 1 year ago

lol that's amazing! That's how I feel sometimes, but not all of the time. It's weird and I can't explain it. (another reason I don't have pronouns next to my name lol)

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I always ignored the poltics around me because I didn't want to be "that person" and I figured everything would turn out okay. Once I learned about Roe v Wade being overturned, and realized the precedent it had set, I realized that I needed to start being informed and aware, otherwise my rights would slowly disappear. I'm still a minor. but once I'm 16 I am absolutely going to protests, and voting every chance I get.

Side note: Anyone know of places where abortion, marrying who you want, and not going into debt because your dying are considered basic rights?

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QueerAxolotls

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BeepBeepBoopBoop 1 year ago

that's exactly how I feel! I heard about it and cried for days. Then it got overturned and I cried for weeks. I consider myself slightly involved in politics. I keep track of things that are important to me, but not voting and such just yet. There's so many terrible things that are going on right now in the US. I think about it a lot and honestly it makes my anxiety worse at night, but it's important to me to know it.

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All my life I never realised that I had social anxiety & anxiety issues because I always had my close friends around me. In last one year things have changed & I have realised I have so many issues. It feels I was living in a protective bubble. In past I never addressed my issues & dismissed them telling myself everything is fine with you. Now that I am not in denial reality has hit me hard

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Angel Red

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BeepBeepBoopBoop 1 year ago

me too. I thought certain things were normal, until I found people on here and other places talking about feelings and being diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and I felt all of those feelings. I'm officially diagnosed now but no one around me seems to completely understand.

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I knew that I had PTSD ever since I finished my second tour in Iraq, but I never did anything about it - that is, until my wife suggested I seek help from a therapist and it's helped a great deal. While my shrink, therapy group, and psychologist are a big help, I think that my wife is my true rock to lean on...

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David Furritus

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I realized a few years ago my parents have a golden child (not me). I've come to terms with it. What still irks me is that they deny it.

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RedPepper

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I tried to ignore my ptsd. long story short, almost killed myself before i seeked help. dark times. sadly these past two weeks have been horrible as well.

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Boatboy Ash R

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tragicaltales 1 year ago

I hope you feel better soon.

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I’m going to have social anxiety for the rest of my life, even with tons of exposure therapy there will always be things that I will not be able to do because of it.

I’ve come to terms with it, but I hate thinking about it.

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tragicaltales

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BeepBeepBoopBoop 1 year ago

me too. I don't consider mine to be that bad but it's starting. I already have anxiety and I think it's starting to stem into also having social anxiety. It's so hard for me to be in crowds, and when I am I'm overly emotional and scared. I can't do more than two social things a day. Today I went to a market and it was really overwhelming to me, then my boyfriend surprised me and came over to see me. I was so disconnected the whole time and it felt like forever. I wanted him to leave so I could cool down, because it was right after I had gotten home. I was already shaking from the market and he didn't make it any better. There's not a good way I can explain it to anyone either. It's getting worse too. The last time I saw my psychiatrist I cried the whole time because I was so freaked out. We can get through this!

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