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People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them

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While joking about certain topics has become more prevalent, actually getting into the weeds and discussing things like mental health, social desirability, and being just self-conscious about everything rarely gets earnestly explored. Despite our better judgment, these things remain distasteful for public consumption and get sidelined.

So it’s not surprising that an internet user wanted to know what “socially unacceptable” things people actually thought about themselves. Answers ranged from brutally honest to poignant, so strap in, get comfortable, and be sure to upvote your favorites and comment your own, personal examples.

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#1

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I have no real desire to do anything extraordinary with my life. I just want to have my own little corner in the world, and not be bothered by anyone. Or bother anyone.

Add-on: WOW this blew up! Thanks guys 😊

Specktakles88 , Vlada Karpovich Report

Final score:

648points

Kim2 1 year ago

Same. Quiet life with some cats.

44points

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#2

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them As a woman I do not want kids.

I also think people should be able to choose voluntary euthanasia so they don't have to suffer if they don't want to (generally not for mental health problems but for physical ones).

Also, I don't follow rules because this post said one thing and I said three things, so there.

nictme , Kristina Paukshtite Report

Final score:

448points

PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago

I wish we could also choose to have tubes tied before a certain age too. I’m finally 36 this year and asking the drs

124points

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#3

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I am a grown man who likes to play with action figures and yes I do make the noises to pretend they’re fighting it’s my hobby it relaxes me and yet I rarely tell people because they look at me like I’m a child why should we loose our sense of wonder as we grow?

buffkirby , Michael Sherrin Report

Final score:

402points

Ziggyc 1 year ago

Go for it,we all have a little inner child, play away

92points

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We, humans, have a strange desire to appear in a way that we think will make people like or respect us more. In research, this is called social desirability bias and it is the bane of survey-makers across the globe. The long and short of it is that even in fully anonymous surveys, people will answer them in ways that they think make them look better. It’s not hard to realize just how much this can skew any data collection.

Beyond survey gathering, it also indicates that we feel a constant, omnipresent pressure to conform to certain standards publicly, even if we hardly follow them at home. We at some level are always aware of what is or isn’t socially acceptable and we’ll modify our public behavior to match. For example, people will state that voting is important and that they do it every election while not actually voting a single time.

#4

I prefer being alone/away from others

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Final score:

402points

Karl 1 year ago

I find prolonged interaction with others a real strain. I can do an hour or so then can’t maintain the pretence that I’m enjoying myself. On family occasions I always have a “get out early” excuse handy.and use it.

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#5

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I can never tell if I am a lazy person or depressed.

MotherChucker81 , Adrian Swancar Report

Final score:

394points

LB 1 year ago

I feel like if you are not doing anything because you are somehow petrified into non-action, that is not laziness. That is fear of failure, lack of enjoyment (anhedonia), or some other reason... So I feel like if you cannot tell if you are depressed or lazy you are more likely to be depressed. No one chooses to do nothing if it makes them feel awful, just for... no reason? And so the problem is not that you are lazy, but that you think that you are. And overcoming that kind of thinking, to learn that your thoughts are not always correct, is an important step to healing.

27points

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#6

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I don't want to work.

I just want to live in a grassy field and eat fruit.

BurplePerry , energepic.com Report

Final score:

385points

Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 1 year ago

I don't wanna work. I just wanna bang on the drums all day!!!

114points

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Mental health is another topic that most agree is important to discuss but hardly ever broach the subject themselves. So one way people manage to accurately describe the way they feel is through humor. People joke about depression and anxiety quite often, despite both being relatively serious matters. The good news is that just joking about the topic can help alleviate some of the symptoms. Studies show that even a bit of humor can help take the edge off depression and help maintain happier relationships.

#7

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I’m a reasonably attractive, goal-driven woman in my 20s and I have genital herpes. Right before the first pandemic shutdown I was raped at a concert and got it as a result.

I’ve healed a lot from what happened and have very much come to terms with it and I accept it’s a part of who I am, but yeah, generally the perspective on STDs sucks and people are quick to joke about them/judge people who have them when in reality these things can happen to just about anyone.

Edit: I made this post right before bed last night and woke up to so much kindness from you lovely people. Thank you for the reassurance and encouragement, appreciation doesn’t begin to cover how I feel right now. The anniversary of when everything happened is coming up in a few weeks so naturally this has been on my mind a bit more. You’ve all made me feel a lot less alone and have given me a more positive outlook. Thank you so much.

seas1dbeginner , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

377points

Lauren Slinn 1 year ago

As a fellow person who has been raped, I understand this girls pain about the anniversary, I was thinking about ending my life when it came up for me. Sending strength and love to this girl. Some men are trash.

212points

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#8

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I pee in the shower and I’m not ashamed

PencilShavingss , Armin Rimoldi Report

Final score:

367points

DarcyRose 1 year ago

Water on. Step in = pee

107points

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#9

I’m a woman and I’m completely disgusted by pregnancy, I don’t find it beautiful at all. It creeps me out.

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Final score:

360points

Tamra 1 year ago (edited)

Pregnancy isn't for everyone and just because you're a woman and have the proper "equipment" for carrying a pregnancy doesn't mean you're obligated to want it, or even enjoy it if it happens.

31points

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On a fully separate tangent, nose-picking. Abhorrent. Childish. Disgusting. Also, we basically all do it. Despite how unacceptable it appears to be, most humans pick their noses roughly four times a day, no doubt making sure to be out of sight from any fellow nose-pickers. Due to it being so socially unacceptable, people vastly underestimate how often it happens, with only 75% of US respondents in one study believing that everyone has tried it.

#10

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I feel like I'm constantly analysing how to interact with people - every conversation I have feels like a performance and not the real me, like Im just mimicking other conversations I've read or heard.

fizzjamk , fauxels Report

Final score:

352points

Ann Jeppesen 1 year ago

I've got the same problem. Not autistic, but was bullied as a kid. Im pretty sure it stems from that.

107points

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#11

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I have no ambition to do anything. no dream job or passions either. I’m not depressed by any stretch but I just would be happy and fine if all I did was lay around all day and live off saved money. However most people are utterly disgusted by that so I lie and pretend I have a dream job or that I’m passionate about certain things I honestly only really do any of those things for money or to pass the time. I don’t care about any of them.

Boolian_Logic , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

324points

Pan Narrans 1 year ago

I work for money. If I had money I wouldn't work. It's that simple. Would find something to do, like a vegetable garden and reading, but certainly nothing stressful.

23points

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#12

I am a pig farmer.

Most y'all eat your pork, but most people don't like to think of where it came from or how it got there. The number of times I've had people imply implicitly and explicitly that I am a murder is absurd considering a vast majority of them I know eat pork or love bacon. Outside of Reddit, I no longer tell anyone what I do.

What really gets me is that I take great pride in the high standards I keep at my farm. They have short and hard lives so I make sure they are taken care of and treated well by my coworkers.

Final score:

323points

Nikole 1 year ago

As it should be

87points

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Ok, away from the nose and on to daydreaming. Most of us do this as well, due to boredom or just an escape from reality. But some take it so far that it can begin to interfere with their real lives. This is often called maladaptive daydreaming or excessive daydreaming. Basically, it’s daydreaming so intense and frequent that the person begins to forget where they are, which negatively affects their academic or professional performance. Often this manifests as fake conversions people have in their heads. It, unfortunately, remains understudied and is not currently classified as a mental disorder.

#13

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I talk to myself as if people were listening even when I’m alone

Jesusdidntlikethat , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

319points

Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago

I enact conversations l'm going to have or ones l wish l had if l could. But only alone at home.

83points

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#14

I think this world is absolutely ridiculous

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283points

E Schmitt 1 year ago

I think human beings are absolutely ridiculous.

121points

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#15

My father was not a very engaged parent, but when school started trying to force me to be right handed, he went to the school for the first and only time. He told them “ the boy is left handed, let him be” and they did.

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Final score:

280points

Willowbilly 1 year ago

Yay Dad!!

85points

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We also absolutely love some gossip. As one post here mentions, the person will leave earbuds in without anything playing to eavesdrop on what people are speaking about. Or think about going out to dinner and overhearing a terrible first date or argument from a nearby table. Most of us, myself included, would stop what we are doing and listen in. From an evolutionary standpoint, this is an important element of social grooming, but it also often seems childish and people do not want to admit to doing it.

#16

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I daydream wayyyy to much. I'm constantly day dreaming. At home, at work, while I'm driving, before I'm sleeping, while I'm eating. I'm always daydreaming.

Edit: I was not expecting this to blow up as much as it has. I'm really glad to know that I'm not the only one. I'll try to reply to everyone individually.

Betty_blue21 , Nina zeynep güler Report

Final score:

273points

BetterBitterButter 1 year ago

I think this is the only way I could live. Reality sucks way too much for me.

84points

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#17

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them When I worked in a human transplant tissue lab I would talk to the (deceased) donors to make myself feel better about processing a person who died suddenly hours before.. like “hey Mrs. Byrd, how are we feeling today?” When she is obviously lying in pieces in a cooler about to be swabbed, irradiated, and transplanted in another human.

anon , Anna Shvets Report

Final score:

270points

Downunderdude 1 year ago

I don't think there's anything weird about this. It's treating the person with respect and dignity. Also, if your job goes right, they (or at least part of them) will soon be living again.

192points

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#18

I think babies are obnoxious s**t machines.

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Final score:

247points

Moose 1 year ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣

48points

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#19

I don't go out of my house if it's not extremely necessary

Final score:

241points

Nikki Sevven 1 year ago

I have to go grocery shopping today, and I'm not looking forward to it. I absolutely will take the time to determine the best time to go in order to encounter the lowest number of people.

6points

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#20

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I hate kids and am a teacher. I’m a high school teacher and I enjoy teaching teenagers, but can’t stand kids under the age of 11.

ljnr , RODNAE Productions Report

Final score:

234points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

I feel this. I can't stand being around kids, and if I ever dare to say so, then it must mean I'm a bad person

75points

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#21

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I will do nothing but sleep and eat all day if i could

fernandito_chiquito , Pixabay Report

Final score:

231points

Spencer's slave 1 year ago

I too want to be a cat, hopefully in my next life

6points

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#22

i am 46 years old and whenever i come across a self opening door i make a small movement with my hand like i am using the force... i dont even control that consciously anymore its automated behaviour

Final score:

207points

T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago

I pretend I'm on the starship Enterprise!

51points

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#23

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I definitely do not know at what point expressing my desire to talk to someone crosses from 'reaching out in a friendly way' into 'annoying and impinging'.

And I worry about it !

EDIT: It is weirdly reassuring to see how many others feel similarly.

TheShendelzare , Brooke Cagle Report

Final score:

203points

StrangeOne 1 year ago

I've come to the conclusion I get annoying. Lost a lot of friends for interfering too much. When I like someone as a friend and have good times. I want to always be in those good times.

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#24

I'm suicidal. Passively, meaning I'm not making any plans. I'm safe and this is a constant for me. It feels like I can't tell my friends except in asking for help. I just want this to be something I can tell people because it's so significant in my inner world.

edit: i am getting professional help, i've been in therapy and medicated for a while. thanks for all your concern, im sorry i didnt say that in the original comment

jabberwocky-123 Report

Final score:

201points

over it already 1 year ago

I feel you. I am in a place now and have been for a while now where I want to die. I don't want to kill myself, I just don't want to live anymore. Really hard to bring that up with others, but the thought is in the forefront of my mind about 70-80% of my waking hours every day.

134points

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#25

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them A can go for weeks without talking to anyone. I have no need to talk. I’d make a great vow of silence monk.

irrational_design , Christina Morillo Report

Final score:

197points

Mary Emfield 1 year ago

Used to love being w ppl. then they became exhausting. leave me alone please.

57points

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#26

I **love** not having kids!

catscannotcompete Report

Final score:

196points

Violet1854 1 year ago

THAT. IS. SO. TRUE

33points

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#27

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I have fake conversations with people i know in my head that result in me argumenting loudly to no one.

tomo393 , Liza Summer Report

Final score:

195points

madeline tansey bryson 1 year ago

I give myself a headache doing this

24points

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#28

I met my wife at her wedding.

Edit: Holy s**t, that blew up. RIP my inbox. I posted this just before going to bed last night, sorry to leave you all hanging. I guess it’s story time!

My ex-wife and I went to one of her friend/co-workers wedding about 10 years ago (let’s call the friend Sarah). I had never met Sarah before. Over the years we kind of became friends but not particularly close. She’d come over to take care of our son once in a while when I was working nights and my ex had something going on, we went camping with her and her husband a few times, I even went to the movies with her husband once or twice. Sarah and I always got along really well. We had very similar taste in music, very similar sarcastic senses of humour.

Well, things started getting really s****y between my wife and I and eventually she left me. Sarah kind of acted like a buffer between us because things were tense and we still had a child to consider. This led to Sarah and I starting to have long conversations about pretty personal stuff. Little did I know her marriage was in trouble too. Her husband (let’s call him Dave) had essentially forced her into an open relationship that she didn’t want. She’d agreed to try it because she didn’t want to give up on it but by this point she’d had enough. I even called Dave and told him to sort his s**t out and stop doing this to Sarah. He did not and eventually Sarah left him. Through all of this she and I kept talking, almost like a kind of therapy. We were both going through really difficult things and being there for each other really helped get both of us through.

My ex, Sarah and some of my ex’s other friends were up at a cottage for a girls weekend, and on the Saturday night I get a text from Sarah saying she’s leaving because my ex had outed her for some very personal stuff in front of the other people there who she didn’t even know that well. Her plan was to sleep in her car and drive home in the morning. I was living between the cottage and where she lived and was worried about her so I told her to come crash at my place for the night, which she did (nothing happened).

After that we started hanging out more frequently and really started to become attracted to each other. Sarah had told me before this that she had feelings for me, I had still been trying to make things work with my ex and had told Sarah that we couldn’t because it would devastate her. By the time all this happened I’d started dating a little bit and had given up on working things out. I also wasn’t very concerned about how my ex would react anymore because she’d been pretty horrible to both of us for quite a while now. One thing led to another, and one night we just said f**k it. And that was that. We’ve been together about 5 years now, have a kid and couldn’t be happier.

pukingpixels Report

Final score:

183points

Mav Mav 1 year ago

life happens so oddly sometimes, congratulations :)

38points

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#29

I have spent unhealthy amounts of time imagining how radically different my life would be if I didn't mess up big time

Shortstiq Report

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180points

E Schmitt 1 year ago

I've often wondered how ridiculously wealthy I'd be if I'd gone through life saving money rather than spending it on stuff I don't need like cigarettes, junk food, excess clothing, alcohol etc

48points

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#30

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I have an incredibly hard time talking to people I don't know.

bb54321 , Polina Zimmerman Report

Final score:

178points

Nikole 1 year ago

I mean, that’s not very strange

45points

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#31

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I don’t know what the f**k I’m doing most of the time. Respectfully.

yungwill22 , Andrew Neel Report

Final score:

175points

Deb M.F. 1 year ago

I love the saying "Fake it till ya make it!" :)

7points

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#32

I'm 34 years old and sleep with my childhood teddy bear and I refuse to pass it down to my child.

Final score:

169points

Squisheeeeee 1 year ago

40 here, with my childhood blanket (my moms old robe) and still occasionally suck my thumb when I'm super stressed and tired.

40points

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#33

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them When I'm out in public I sometimes put my earbuds in just to listen to what other people are saying around me, nothing playing on my end.

EDIT: Didn't really expect this one to get noticed and thank you for the award.

3lseworld , Harry Cunningham Report

Final score:

161points

freakingbee (they/them) 1 year ago

that's why i love transparency mode on my airpods

18points

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#34

I don't care what I look like in public. I dress to be comfortable.

wrapchap Report

Final score:

160points

Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

I'm the opposite. I used to be kind of pretty, but health issues have messed with my weight and altered the shape of my facial features, and I'm embarrassed about the way I look.

31points

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#35

I have bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. No matter how much people scream “mental health matters” on their social media pages, the stigma is VERY MUCH still there.

EDIT: I wish I could go through and like every single one of your comments. Just know that I see you, I hear you, I recognize you AND your struggles, I appreciate you, and I wish you all the best!! Also PLEASE seek help when you feel like you need it. There are so many professionals out there who I promise will listen!

Final score:

151points

LillieMean 1 year ago

The dark truth is that if you really want to know what kind of people your friends are, get seriously ill. I don't think it's the easiest thing in the world to be friends with a bipolar person, because a bipolar person doesn't have an easy time with themselves either.

69points

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#36

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I pick my nose relentlessly.

spoink74 , MART PRODUCTION Report

Final score:

143points

E Schmitt 1 year ago

I think people who don't pick their noses and walk around with visible boogies are more disgusting.

81points

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#37

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them Id rather be naked about 80%of the time

Spicedmeat69 , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

143points

Jared Gasper 1 year ago

If God had intended us to be naked, we would have been born that way. Oh wait...

11points

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#38

I’m fat

Final score:

141points

Violet1854 1 year ago

I am too!

47points

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#39

I would rather sleep than talk to another person like, all the time.

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140points

Chris Landrum 1 year ago

I am a quiet person and work with a guy that never stops talking and only about himself

2points

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#40

I shower once a week. Sometimes I go longer. I also have a hard time getting around to brushing my teeth.

I brought it up with my therapist and I’m trying to improve. Every time I have a good streak going, something f***s up and then I fall into weeks without cleaning myself. I don’t know what to do.

Even worse, I’m completely anosmic. So I can’t even smell myself, and often forget that I need to get clean.

AwesomeDragon101 Report

Final score:

135points

Amber Kaul 1 year ago

I do the same thing mostly about brushing my teeth, getting dressed, and cleaning my room. I'm just to tired and stressed at the end of the day even though i do nothing but procrastinate.

37points

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#41

I think my family are a bunch of self involved manipulating a******s and if they didn’t talk to me again, it might make my life easier.

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132points

E Schmitt 1 year ago

Life is too short to waste on toxic people even if they are your family.

55points

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#42

I have never been in an emotionally deep and mutually trusting relationship. I want to be but I've never met someone who felt the same way. I'm very introverted and one poor relationship experience left me reeling for the better part of a decade.

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E Schmitt 1 year ago

I think this is more common than people realise. A lot of people have trust issues and self sabotage potential relationships. Many others will be in relationships that aren't particularly fulfilling but are either scared to be single or don't want people to assume there's something 'wrong' with them.

39points

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#43

I am faking everything. Literally. I could not care less about anything. But I fake it all.

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Spocks's Mom 1 year ago

I am not saying that this particular person is dangerous, but this KIND of person can be VERY dangerous.

27points

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#44

Can't stand brushing my teeth. I do it but hate it.

EDIT: Kinda sad the highest upvoted comment I have is about hating brushing my teeth lol. Please brush your teeth folks: my mom's are falling out because of her poor hygeine when she was younger.

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Final score:

118points

Edurne 1 year ago

I used to hate it too, but then I realized it was because the taste of toothpaste made me gag. I switched to kids'toothpaste, which tastes like strawberries or bubblegum instead of that horrible minty flavour, and I don't hate it anymore :)

20points

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#45

I'm a hopeless people pleaser, i'm working very hard on that but i've been abused into being terrified of making anyone upset so i tend to let people walk on me and push limits until it's really breaking me before i start setting boundaries and it often results in hurtful situations for everyone involved.

I'm working on it though.

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118points

MarTa 1 year ago

I used to be like that, too. I m constanlty working on it and it does get easier with time.

16points

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#46

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them It might sound ridiculous, but I was born a left handed person. It was unacceptable in our family and I was forced to eat and write with my right hand.

Now, I can write with both but much faster and neater with my right hand.

In my dreams, I still write and eat with my left hand.

Edit: Additional information.
I was born in Feb1982..... in India.
Studied in a catholic school, a Jesuit School to be precise.... so Christian(Italian) beliefs.

Yes, I started eating with my left hand again as I use my right hand to wash and wipe my rear. Couldn't wash with my left.

Edit2: Thank you everyone.

Entire-Control-8273 , Cytonn Photography Report

Final score:

98points

Nilisha 1 year ago (edited)

I am also a left handed person born in India and I have lost the count of times when people pointed out how I was eating or writing with my left hand. Thankfully my parents are accepting and never forced me to change but I still get to hear a lot of ridiculous judgements from the society.

30points

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#47

I think I’m autistic but I’m not diagnosed. I’ve been reading a ton of studies on ASD presentation in adults but I almost feel embarrassed doing so without a diagnosis.

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Final score:

96points

T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago

I think I have Asperger's but I've been unable to find someone in my country who could do a diagnosis.

22points

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#48

I have a voice in my head who I talk to out loud sometimes. Not like my inner thoughts but it’s like they’re another person. I know they’re not real but they make me think twice about doing or not doing something. Usually for the better.

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Frank Miller 1 year ago

I'm with you. We have conversations just like two people would. I often say my inner monologue is an external dialogue ;)

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#49

I never just have a “few beers” if I have one

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SallytheCamel 1 year ago

One is too many, a million never enough...

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#50

If offered, I would probably endulge in a drug and prostitue fuelled orgy

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Moose 1 year ago

Mee too🤣

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#51

Apparently me not wanting to drink often is socially unacceptable to my peers. Had some guy basically yell at me over and over at a party because I didn’t want to drink :/

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Kise Miarse 1 year ago

Why are people so weird about this?! Like, look Dudebro - it makes me sleepy and gives me heartburn. Not my idea of a party. You do you and I'll do me, ok?

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#52

I think being a stay at home dad would be great. I hope I can be.

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Jared Robinson 1 year ago

dream job

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#53

I don't have any hobbys. I just don't have anything special I do to be entertaint or something that makes me super interesting.

People just question me what the hell I do all day without anything like that.
It's not a good look somehow?

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N Miller 1 year ago

I think it might be because, after finishing work or school or whatever stage your life is at, doing whatever household chores need doing, you just... sit and stare into space until bedtime? You must do *something* with your downtime? And that's the "not good look" they mean. Even watching mindless TV could count as a hobby (possibly not a healthy or acceptable one, but it's still a hobby of you do it for fun in your spare time). Hobbies don't have to be super interesting and you don't have to do them to be entertaining to others, you are entertaining yourself.

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#54

I absolutely hate driving. It's hard to find a decent job when there's nothing good around, and the thought of driving further than 10 mins away makes me want to jump off a bridge

Edit: glad I'm not the only one who feels this way
Thanks for all the upvotes, that's my first time past 1k

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28points

Mia Black 1 year ago

I have gone to nearly all the hours of practice and driving school very fine but the thought of being responsible for myself and all other people on and near the street name me feel very anxious all the time (I did martial arts and know my bad reflexes, although my sister newly died in an accident) to the point I broke down and finally (after years of heavyweighing procrastination!) decided to not do the tests and live my life without a licence. What a relief. Yes my life is more complicated. Everything needs more time but where I live it is manageable. It will be the most difficult if I need a new job in my field because usually I would have to drive to customers (upholsterer)

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#55

I see no conversation off limits.

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Mother of Dragons 1 year ago

Same!

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#56

On occasion, I prefer to drink hot water. All my friends think I am insane. Each time I explain, yes, I still drink cold water. Yes, I still use ice in the summer. But sometimes, I prefer hot water to sip on. They just don’t get it.

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madeline tansey bryson 1 year ago

A lot of people do this. All my Chinese friends. I've heard it is good for you

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#57

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them Long one here.

I dumpster dive and find perfectly good fruit at the grocery store. I don't eat them but turn it into cider or distill it to something stronger. When I go to a group event or party I just bring a 10+ gallons of whatever to the party as my contribution to the group. I've given many people at least 200 gallons of alcohol to mix drinks for their wedding or events. All for free.

The thing is... I don't drink. Don't drink at all.

Edit

Fixing some confusing wording. Thanks. I don't think this is impressive at all as I think anyone can make alcohol/cider.

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26points

PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

This is curious. I honestly find you quite interesting.

10points

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#58

I am really good at relating to everybody and then they say or do something I don't like and I ghost. It doesn't even have to be anything that serious...I just peace out. Someone said I just don't like people but I'm sure it's deeper than that.

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Jaithesaint 1 year ago

Maybe BPD, something called “splitting”..? Look into it

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#59

I flake on plans 99.999% of the time.

Edit: s**t guys, I’m gonna work on this.

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Khavrinen 1 year ago

Easy solution: don't MAKE plans in the first place.

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#60

I like to give imaginary tours to people from my life when I drive alone. It could be my wife, old friends, cousins, crushes from high school… Doesn’t matter who. I pretend like I’m taking them for a drive around the city to make my drive a little less boring. All this is involuntary.

Edit: Thanks for the award 🤗 I didn’t realize my quirk is so popular. And glad that I’m not the only one.

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Shayne Randlett 1 year ago

I do something similar. I often find myself describing the process in my head of whatever ridiculous thing I'm doing like I'm giving instructions or something.

2points

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#61

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I've always struggled with sweaty hands and feet since I was a small child. In formal settings I enjoy the option of wearing opera gloves. People think I'm being fancy. Nah bra I'm just hiding that I have to shake 9000 hands at this event tonight and I don't want to have to keep wiping them on my dress.

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Lauren Gwin 1 year ago

Get some Carpe antiperspirant. It's AMAZING. you can get it on the giant online retailer

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#62

I don't talk to anyone other than close relative
Not even friends

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21points

E Schmitt 1 year ago

How do you maintain friendships if you don't talk to them?

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#63

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them I can’t do groceries by my self always have to call a homie to come with me. I can do anything publicly but idk wtf it is about grocery stores I need someone to hold my hand or else I am dipping WITHOUT ANY GROCERIES.

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20points

PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

No shame in needing a homie to come along and hold your hand. I am grateful you have homies to accompany you <3

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#64

I hate showering. I do it everyday but I hate it

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20points

Mi So 1 year ago

Agreed. Before the shower, it’s the idea of having to get wet that I hate, but then once I’m in the shower, I don’t want to get out and deal with the cold and drying off process. Gets me at both ends of the showering process.

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#65

The uncontrollable urge to discuss rats during sexual intercourse. It started off as a joke but now the thoughts are pretty intrusive.

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20points

Rylee Evergreen 🇺🇦 1 year ago

Aight I laughed so who's jumping on the bus to hell with me

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#66

I read fanfiction constantly. Like, a LOT of fanfiction

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T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago

Me too, and only slash. (Not slasher, slash. If you don't know what that is, probably don't Google it.)

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#67

I internet stalk the s**t out of potential crushes to decide if I want to actually pursue a date w them. Totally opposite of my fairly chill exterior.

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The Milk In Your Fridge 1 year ago

stop spying on me 😖

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#68

I enjoy the stink of my farts.

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20points

OutspokenHBW 1 year ago

Sometimes you get a good one, and sometimes you stink even yourself out.

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#69

I work very very hard to be equally prejudiced to all people.

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20points

T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago

My father was like that. He used rude words for everyone including himself. He used to market himself as a misanthrope but he'd give you the shirt off his back.

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#70

I'm **always** slightly high.

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Mar Nadal 1 year ago

I'm sorry. That's sad.

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#71

I like sardines

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Kise Miarse 1 year ago

Unforgivable lol

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#72

People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them Sometimes I like having fake phone conversations. Sometimes because I just need to talk through a problem or plan something out loud but my mom isn't picking up the phone. Sometimes for my own entertainment (trying to get people to eavesdrop).

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18points

The Milk In Your Fridge 1 year ago

sometimes i’ll be walking and i’ll put my phone to my ear and go “you ran over the cat?! how did… don’t tell me you barbecued it… ok thank goodness” >:)

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#73

I support my husband not working.

Come at me bros.

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Clown fish 1 year ago

Same. He watches the children, and does all the house work, I got to work.

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#74

I'm happy to be a jealous psycho who is married to another jealous psycho. When I share stories of how possessive we are people generally ask me how we're still together or if it's smothering.

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17points

Nikole 1 year ago

Oddly endearing? Hope kids aren’t involved though.

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#75

There is nothing I've encountered inside a fish tank or kitchen sink that I have felt too grossed out by to shove my hand in. Days old discolored grease congealed at the top of a sink filled with water? I'll reach in and unclog it. A fish filter that hasn't been changed in literal YEARS and is completely full of algae and fish s**t? I'll grab it with my bare hands and toss it no problem.

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16points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

A lot of my work is dealing with garbage, including food waste. Some people can't handle it, and will loose their lunch. It doesn't phase me. I think stuff like this is like an underrated superpower

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#76

I had 2 kids by the age of 18 in a heavily Mennonite Christian area nicknamed "The Bible Belt" in southern Canada.

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E Schmitt 1 year ago

Going forth and multiplying is pretty biblical isn't it?

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#77

I heat up my cereal in the microwave. It’s cozy.

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

well porridge is a cereal so.. depends. Corn flakes would probably be weird.

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#78

That i lie to seem cool i general dont know why i do probably cause i craved attention but i try not too

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9points

SofiaB 1 year ago

That's called being a compulsive lier and should really be discussed with a mental health counselor

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I am a writer at Bored Panda. Despite being born in the US, I ended up spending most of my life in Europe, from Latvia, Austria, and Georgia to finally settling in Lithuania. At Bored Panda, you’ll find me covering topics ranging from the cat meme of the day to red flags in the workplace and really anything else. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, beating other people at board games, cooking, good books, and bad films.

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Katy Cordeth 1 year ago

Whenever I'm cooking I pretend I'm on a cookery show and talk (in my head) to the imaginary audience. I'm a very witty and popular host. Was nominated for an imaginary Emmy a couple of years ago, although I didn't win.

22points

LapCat 1 year ago

I do this too lol

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Will Cable 1 year ago

One thing I have noticed a great deal is since Covid lockdown the amount of people who now prefer a much quieter life and less social interaction.

18points

PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

Ngl, overall, even with getting it, covid lockdown was a huge blessing for me, the only time I've had a near total reprieve from anxiety for a while

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Rylee Evergreen 🇺🇦 1 year ago

sorry but this list is so funny to me. As for me, my weird thing is probably that when I'm reading a book and a dramatic scene happens, or a character does something awful, I put the book down, stand up, and start monologuing. I'll talk to the characters and completely chew out the ones I wish I could yell at, or rework the dialogue to fit what I want, or so on. TL;DR, I talk to book characters like they can hear me when I have emotions about the book.

14points

ishaal imtiaz 1 year ago

OMG, someone who does this too?!?! I thought I was insane!!!! I’m not the only one!!! Oh god, it can get really vivid too. The story just gets too good and my heart feels like it’s gonna pop so I have to stop and start monologueing to the characters!

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PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

This kinda shìt is normal for me, lol

0points

Ariom Dahl 1 year ago

Heh, so you identify with the character? Or just want to give him or her a piece of your mind? Anyway, shows the author has been successful. :)

0points

Ashley Noelle 1 year ago

This post made me feel comforted and not so alone. Thank you <3

8points

censorshipsucks 1 year ago

most of these seem ok to me, not socially unacceptable but just eccentric or low-effort (e.g. not wanting friends, not wanting kids, not wanting to go out/socialise, not wanting to have ambitions, etc) - these seem to be just people who do not want to expend effort. I'm ok with that, not everyone wants to do dramatic stuff.

5points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

I'm not really sold on the idea of deodorant. Seems to me that it doesn't last all day, and when it stops working the smell is far worse than when not using any. Decided to give it up, kind of like the shampoo-free trend, and never ended up going back

5points

censorshipsucks 1 year ago (edited)

yep I find that it ruins shirts as well. I've taken to using spray sanitiser (strong alcohol) to kill the germs and reduce the smell. As soon as a shirt starts to smell like armpit EVEN AFTER being laundered, I throw it away.

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Hannah 1 year ago

I am 22 years old and I still play make believe when I'm alone. I'll pull out my Halloween costumes and everything. It's one of the best ways Ive found to relax after a super stressful day.

4points

MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

Im 56 and approve of this message

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Foxxy Panda 1 year ago

I really feel some of these. I work full time but I have no desire to socialise outside work or do anything. I'd rather be at home in my pj's. Feel like I did all my socialising in my teens/20's and now I want to just stay in my house and not be called weird. Also, I'm not teetotal but almost. And that's another reason I don't go out

4points

OutspokenHBW 1 year ago

I feel guilty about so much, even things I know aren't my fault. Like, I feel guilty about how my antidepressants don't work as well as they used too even though I am on the max dosage. I feel like it's my fault that I am not good at antidepressants or something. I know it doesn't make sense, but I feel that guilt all the time.

2points

madbakes 1 year ago

There are so many different drugs on the market because everyone is so different. Talk to your doctor and they'll work out a plan with you to try different meds. I don't know what country you're in, but I highly recommend seeing a psychiatric nurse practitioner over a primary care doctor or psychiatrist MD. And definitely see a counselor; it can change your life.

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MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

Have your doc try you on something else. Ive switched and it helped a lot

1point

censorshipsucks 1 year ago

Stop taking them gradually and try CBT or behaviourism, that's what worked for me. Just try it. Find a new therapist and stop going to a psychiatrist, they do not care, they just want to sell you drugs.

0points

Barbara Forshee 1 year ago

I chew my fingers. It's an OCD problem called Dermatophagia. It something I have done all my life and I can't stop. I'd kill to stop but can't. I go spans of time where I don't but never completely stop. It's very depressing.

2points

censorshipsucks 1 year ago

have you tried painting your hands with something that tastes or smells awful? like chlorine-smelling or acid-smelling?

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ishaal imtiaz 1 year ago

Wear silk gloves like I do! It. Helps… doesn’t completely fix it but it makes it quite a bit easier to stop.

1point

Doodles1983 1 year ago

Pick my skin and pull my hair. Dermatillomania and Trichotillomania.

0points

Thor Haugen 1 year ago

I don't really care that much anymore about anything. I am not sure if it's just about getting older or about the particular traumas I have been through in life, but things don't matter as much as when I was younger. We live, we die. Either there is a meaning or not. It's my "job" to live well and be kind to others either way. And that's it. The rest is just noise. I am dating much younger person who is head over heals in love with me. I remember that feeling, but I can't really relate anymore. We have have long conversations about it. They don't care as long as I spend the rest of my life with them. And I will as long as there is not abuse. They are actually that rare decent person, so I think we are good. But I am kind of sad that I can't be totally crushing like when I was younger.

2points

Cherry Zonkowski 1 year ago

That kind of sounds like depression to me...

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Alecto76 1 year ago

I hope this list shows people what it shows me. Everyone is very similar with similar problems. No one is an oddity or alone.

1point

Jennifer Schager 1 year ago

I 100% believe that talking to someone can be just as rude, or more so, than not talking to someone. I'm sick of the idea that people can open and close their maw in my face and they really think they're just "being personable". No. You're inserting yourself into my emotional space. To be clear, I talk with my friends and enjoy it, but I have an issue with being talked at without any preamble.

1point

MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

I was diagnosed with a few mental illnesses later in life. It explained so much about my past behaviors. Im getting help now but wow, it was a crazy ride to that point.

1point

Doodles1983 1 year ago

Here goes. I like being restrained. Tied up. Caged. Cuffed, rope, straight jacket. Safely and with no restriction to circulation. People immediately go to kink, BDSM, stereotypical visuals and points of view. But no. I’m in a situation I can’t do anything about for an indeterminate amount of time. I find I relax mentally and physically against the bonds. All pressure goes because I can’t do a single thing about it. It is personally, psychologically beneficial. Incidentally, I like receiving elements of corporal punishment. But again, not for *those* reasons. I have a chronic pain condition and when receiving cp, my body releases all the normal natural pain killers. Which it stopped doing for my chronic pain, a long time ago. I prefer giving the responsibility to another that I trust so I never go too far myself. (E.g self harming). I’m not suggesting it to anyone by any means, but I’m explaining that what people may see as bad/ disrespectful can benefit in imperceptible ways.

1point

Kathy 1 year ago

The way I see it is this: as long as the persons involved are capable of making an informed decision to partake in the activity, and as long as any action taken is completely voluntary and of their own free will - and as long as no one else is being harmed or denied their own freedom of will in the process (and yes, this includes non-humans, too!) - then I say, go for it! If it helps you and doesn't harm others, it's all to the good. Let others judge if they want to. Those who can, do; those who can't, well - all that's left for them is to condemn, complain, criticize, carp, etc., etc...

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Haley Futch 1 year ago

Adding to the conversation: despite how much we encourage people to stand up to bullies, they still always win. Because people will deny a person is a bully simply because a person is well liked

1point

LapCat 1 year ago

My weird thing (maybe others do it too): When I read an email at work, I read it in the voice of the person who sent it.

1point

Alicia Bobcheck 1 year ago

I feel morally superior to most people. I also feel otherwise inferior to most people.

0points

Steven 1 year ago

Promising topic. Disappointingly similar, mundane responses.

0points

Doodles1983 1 year ago

Mostly because the human race is stupid and exhausted.

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Katy Cordeth 1 year ago

Whenever I'm cooking I pretend I'm on a cookery show and talk (in my head) to the imaginary audience. I'm a very witty and popular host. Was nominated for an imaginary Emmy a couple of years ago, although I didn't win.

22points

LapCat 1 year ago

I do this too lol

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Will Cable 1 year ago

One thing I have noticed a great deal is since Covid lockdown the amount of people who now prefer a much quieter life and less social interaction.

18points

PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

Ngl, overall, even with getting it, covid lockdown was a huge blessing for me, the only time I've had a near total reprieve from anxiety for a while

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Rylee Evergreen 🇺🇦 1 year ago

sorry but this list is so funny to me. As for me, my weird thing is probably that when I'm reading a book and a dramatic scene happens, or a character does something awful, I put the book down, stand up, and start monologuing. I'll talk to the characters and completely chew out the ones I wish I could yell at, or rework the dialogue to fit what I want, or so on. TL;DR, I talk to book characters like they can hear me when I have emotions about the book.

14points

ishaal imtiaz 1 year ago

OMG, someone who does this too?!?! I thought I was insane!!!! I’m not the only one!!! Oh god, it can get really vivid too. The story just gets too good and my heart feels like it’s gonna pop so I have to stop and start monologueing to the characters!

8points

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PolymathNecromancer 1 year ago

This kinda shìt is normal for me, lol

0points

Ariom Dahl 1 year ago

Heh, so you identify with the character? Or just want to give him or her a piece of your mind? Anyway, shows the author has been successful. :)

0points

Ashley Noelle 1 year ago

This post made me feel comforted and not so alone. Thank you <3

8points

censorshipsucks 1 year ago

most of these seem ok to me, not socially unacceptable but just eccentric or low-effort (e.g. not wanting friends, not wanting kids, not wanting to go out/socialise, not wanting to have ambitions, etc) - these seem to be just people who do not want to expend effort. I'm ok with that, not everyone wants to do dramatic stuff.

5points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

I'm not really sold on the idea of deodorant. Seems to me that it doesn't last all day, and when it stops working the smell is far worse than when not using any. Decided to give it up, kind of like the shampoo-free trend, and never ended up going back

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago (edited)

yep I find that it ruins shirts as well. I've taken to using spray sanitiser (strong alcohol) to kill the germs and reduce the smell. As soon as a shirt starts to smell like armpit EVEN AFTER being laundered, I throw it away.

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Hannah 1 year ago

I am 22 years old and I still play make believe when I'm alone. I'll pull out my Halloween costumes and everything. It's one of the best ways Ive found to relax after a super stressful day.

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MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

Im 56 and approve of this message

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Foxxy Panda 1 year ago

I really feel some of these. I work full time but I have no desire to socialise outside work or do anything. I'd rather be at home in my pj's. Feel like I did all my socialising in my teens/20's and now I want to just stay in my house and not be called weird. Also, I'm not teetotal but almost. And that's another reason I don't go out

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OutspokenHBW 1 year ago

I feel guilty about so much, even things I know aren't my fault. Like, I feel guilty about how my antidepressants don't work as well as they used too even though I am on the max dosage. I feel like it's my fault that I am not good at antidepressants or something. I know it doesn't make sense, but I feel that guilt all the time.

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madbakes 1 year ago

There are so many different drugs on the market because everyone is so different. Talk to your doctor and they'll work out a plan with you to try different meds. I don't know what country you're in, but I highly recommend seeing a psychiatric nurse practitioner over a primary care doctor or psychiatrist MD. And definitely see a counselor; it can change your life.

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MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

Have your doc try you on something else. Ive switched and it helped a lot

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

Stop taking them gradually and try CBT or behaviourism, that's what worked for me. Just try it. Find a new therapist and stop going to a psychiatrist, they do not care, they just want to sell you drugs.

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Barbara Forshee 1 year ago

I chew my fingers. It's an OCD problem called Dermatophagia. It something I have done all my life and I can't stop. I'd kill to stop but can't. I go spans of time where I don't but never completely stop. It's very depressing.

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

have you tried painting your hands with something that tastes or smells awful? like chlorine-smelling or acid-smelling?

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ishaal imtiaz 1 year ago

Wear silk gloves like I do! It. Helps… doesn’t completely fix it but it makes it quite a bit easier to stop.

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Doodles1983 1 year ago

Pick my skin and pull my hair. Dermatillomania and Trichotillomania.

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Thor Haugen 1 year ago

I don't really care that much anymore about anything. I am not sure if it's just about getting older or about the particular traumas I have been through in life, but things don't matter as much as when I was younger. We live, we die. Either there is a meaning or not. It's my "job" to live well and be kind to others either way. And that's it. The rest is just noise. I am dating much younger person who is head over heals in love with me. I remember that feeling, but I can't really relate anymore. We have have long conversations about it. They don't care as long as I spend the rest of my life with them. And I will as long as there is not abuse. They are actually that rare decent person, so I think we are good. But I am kind of sad that I can't be totally crushing like when I was younger.

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Cherry Zonkowski 1 year ago

That kind of sounds like depression to me...

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Alecto76 1 year ago

I hope this list shows people what it shows me. Everyone is very similar with similar problems. No one is an oddity or alone.

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Jennifer Schager 1 year ago

I 100% believe that talking to someone can be just as rude, or more so, than not talking to someone. I'm sick of the idea that people can open and close their maw in my face and they really think they're just "being personable". No. You're inserting yourself into my emotional space. To be clear, I talk with my friends and enjoy it, but I have an issue with being talked at without any preamble.

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MattLikesGaming 1 year ago

I was diagnosed with a few mental illnesses later in life. It explained so much about my past behaviors. Im getting help now but wow, it was a crazy ride to that point.

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Doodles1983 1 year ago

Here goes. I like being restrained. Tied up. Caged. Cuffed, rope, straight jacket. Safely and with no restriction to circulation. People immediately go to kink, BDSM, stereotypical visuals and points of view. But no. I’m in a situation I can’t do anything about for an indeterminate amount of time. I find I relax mentally and physically against the bonds. All pressure goes because I can’t do a single thing about it. It is personally, psychologically beneficial. Incidentally, I like receiving elements of corporal punishment. But again, not for *those* reasons. I have a chronic pain condition and when receiving cp, my body releases all the normal natural pain killers. Which it stopped doing for my chronic pain, a long time ago. I prefer giving the responsibility to another that I trust so I never go too far myself. (E.g self harming). I’m not suggesting it to anyone by any means, but I’m explaining that what people may see as bad/ disrespectful can benefit in imperceptible ways.

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Kathy 1 year ago

The way I see it is this: as long as the persons involved are capable of making an informed decision to partake in the activity, and as long as any action taken is completely voluntary and of their own free will - and as long as no one else is being harmed or denied their own freedom of will in the process (and yes, this includes non-humans, too!) - then I say, go for it! If it helps you and doesn't harm others, it's all to the good. Let others judge if they want to. Those who can, do; those who can't, well - all that's left for them is to condemn, complain, criticize, carp, etc., etc...

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Haley Futch 1 year ago

Adding to the conversation: despite how much we encourage people to stand up to bullies, they still always win. Because people will deny a person is a bully simply because a person is well liked

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LapCat 1 year ago

My weird thing (maybe others do it too): When I read an email at work, I read it in the voice of the person who sent it.

1point

Alicia Bobcheck 1 year ago

I feel morally superior to most people. I also feel otherwise inferior to most people.

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Steven 1 year ago

Promising topic. Disappointingly similar, mundane responses.

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Doodles1983 1 year ago

Mostly because the human race is stupid and exhausted.

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