Posts by Christian Johnson19

Samuel Price6 said:Hmm... my advice would be to try and fade into the background, though I know that’s probably the hardest thing to do right now...
Maybe start looking for their flaws. What are they actually doing wrong?
And don't view them as some unified front. They only give off that impression... they aren't actually a cohesive unit.
It’s just a crowd that will find someone else to mock if you aren't around. If it isn't you today, they'll pivot to someone else tomorrow...
Tell me, how much is this actually getting under your skin?
Is it truly impacting your day-to-day mood?

Look, I already said I don't love this job. My main fear is that all their petty drama might end up jeopardizing my position. It’s not like I can’t find work elsewhere—I know I'd just end up in the same cycle, just like my last job. But I don't want to leave. I want to deal with this. When I hear something nasty, I completely spiral. I'll be a wreck for two days, and then I finally snap out of it. Honestly, they make the exact same mistakes I do. They're late sometimes or forget a task, but because I'm wired differently (unfortunately), I don't make a scene or run to the manager just because SOMEONE missed a tiny detail. Meanwhile, others do exactly that. I genuinely don't get how people live like that.

I should mention, once every two years or so, the boss will drop a comment during a team meeting that applies to me. He won't call me out by name, but I'll know it's about me and I'll speak up. Looking back, that was a mistake. Other than that, nothing. Ever. Though I know certain people go to him and blow things way out of proportion.

Samuel Price6 said:That’s the crux of the matter... You have to realize you're working in a deeply toxic environment—a pack of hyenas and scavengers. They circle their victims because, deep down, they’re hollowed out and rotting from the inside.
It’s a vicious cycle, but there are a few ways to handle it.
Some cases can be settled by mors omnia salum, while others require a much more difficult decision to actually change things.
Usually, it boils down to two or three instigators who mock everyone else, and the rest just follow suit...
Once we identify those specific individuals and their rigid little hierarchies, we realize their sociopathic tendencies aren't actually all that threatening...
They’re like those decorative houseplants you keep on your windowsill; you water them constantly, but they never feel the rain or anything substantial. They exist in this sterile bubble, slowly decomposing in a very comfortable, refined way. They aren't really living. They're just dying in slow motion...

So, please, don't be afraid...The answer is hidden in the music...The answer is within you.
If you truly understand and acknowledge your own struggles, you already have the upper hand. Fear remains fear until you confront it and move past it. And even then, you'll always carry the weight of someone else's fear along the way. It's part of the baggage we're born with. If we want to travel lighter through life, we simply have to drop the unnecessary weight...

How should I handle this? Do I give them a taste of their own medicine? Should I call them out on their BS so everyone sees it? I honestly don't know anymore. Everything feels like it's spiraling downward. There's always some new person popping up with a new grievance.

I’m stuck in a job I absolutely hate, but hey, who asked me? Every time I make a tiny mistake at work, I start spiraling. I’ll be sitting there overthinking everything—wondering if I’m getting fired, what my coworkers will say, what the boss thinks, or how much gossip is going to fly around the office. My role is super niche and high-demand, so honestly, they probably won't fire me anytime soon, but the anxiety is still real. It feels like everyone at the firm is just waiting for someone to slip up so they can have something to talk about. Even though I moved to a big city like NYC, I haven't really outgrown this habit of worrying about what people think. The truth is, I make these mistakes because I'm lazy and I just can't bring myself to care about this work. Sometimes I dream about starting something totally new, but that initial spark always dies out after a few weeks. Man, this is a whole spectrum of issues. I'm struggling to handle it all. Any advice? Thanks

Last month, I was taking my birth control at 9 PM. This month, I want to switch it up and take it at 9 AM. Am I still fully protected?

jadeharbor81 said:nothing ever happened to me after doing stuff like that—been on pills for a long time... (and alcohol too)

but a blood test won't hurt

Alright. I'm a little freaked out, but honestly, I'm kind of a hypochondriac. Sometimes I totally blow things out of proportion and think I'm actually dying, then a while later I realize I was just overreacting. Right now, my left calf feels like it's tingling. When I focus on it, it "really" tingles. When I don't think about it, nothing happens. It's summer, so I'm having a beer here and there or smoking hookah, but I'm terrified I might be forming clots. Man.

Just some random stuff. Alcohol and hookah. I enjoy them, but not all the time. Honestly, I’m a little worried about my blood pressure spiking. I don't smoke cigarettes, though. Am I just being paranoid or what?
How long does it take before thrombosis shows up in lab results? Or even just assessing the risk? I'm planning on getting my bloodwork done in about two months to see where things stand. I'm 25 and really wouldn't want to kick the bucket just yet, haha.

Hey, I’m starting the pill today. I took my dose around noon. Is it too late if I grab them tonight around 9, or should I just wait until tomorrow morning? Am I already cutting it too close?