Posts by William Turner90

That sounds like a pretty rough start to puberty. I definitely had my own share of dark days during those years, too. Honestly, looking back, everything just seemed to settle down on its own eventually. Don't let it get to you—just make sure you don't bottle it up. Find someone to talk to.

I’m not sure how old you are, but you might want to try the psychology sub. You'll likely get much more specific answers there. Since you didn't mention your age, it's hard to say for certain. We all hit rough patches sometimes, and it’s tough when your family isn't providing the support you need. Don't let those dark thoughts take over; this phase will pass. It also wouldn't hurt to reach out to a professional for some guidance. 👍

Dana Morales64 said:Here I am again. Lately, I’ve been completely on edge—just totally losing my cool. It feels like I'm constantly on a short fuse, snapping at the smallest, most insignificant things. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if there’s some kind of personality disorder at play here. Most of this stems from my job; I feel constantly targeted or undermined at work, facing these constant little provocations. It’s bleeding into my personal life, too. I can't function normally anymore—just flashes of aggression, constant nerves, the whole bit.
I’m curious what you all think: is it worth sticking it out, or should I just start looking for an exit strategy? The only reason I haven't walked out yet is the money. I have a specific plan in motion, which is the only thing keeping me going, but I don't know how much longer I can take it. To be clear, I’m not talking about some massive, systemic psychological abuse—it’s not quite at that level. It’s more like a series of small, annoying situations that just systematically ruin your day. Sure, some days are fine, but most days there’s at least one little thing that pushes me over the edge.
Looking around, it seems like everyone else is just as high-strung and aggressive as I am. Even in traffic, it's a mess. Is this just some new cultural trend, or are we all just slowly sliding into total chaos?

It feels like there's a general sense of irritability everywhere lately. You turn any corner and people are snapping at each other like they're ready to bite. It makes sense, though. We're in the middle of winter, the gloom is setting in, and depression is high. I’m really hoping things shift once the weather starts turning sunny again.

If you feel like your job is crushing you and bleeding into your personal life, maybe consider a change. Finding a more positive environment might be worth it. I hope a better opportunity comes your way soon. If you're stuck grinding through stress at work and then bringing that tension home, it becomes exhausting. Don't be surprised when you find yourself feeling frustrated...

It’s possible you irritated your mucous membrane with something you ate. I’ve had situations where things would just flare up after eating an apple—especially if they were heavily treated with pesticides.

Anyway, I tried dabbing a few drops of propolis onto a Q-tip and held it against the pimple. It stung like crazy because propolis has quite a kick, but after a day or two, it finally settled down.

I ended up dealing with a massive bout of gastritis, complete with a nasty H. pylori infection. Honestly? I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Never again. 😁

Does that hurt? You might have some canker sores.

I’ve always felt like emotional weight gain only happens when you’re using food as a crutch. If you're dealing with heavy stress or slipping into depression, you end up eating just to chase that temporary hit of comfort.

I honestly can't wrap my head around how the mind alone could actually mess with your metabolism. 🤷

Olivia Rivera77 said:So what if I end up looking like a total killjoy? Honestly, I’d go to bat for my kid every single time, no questions asked. It actually hurts my soul thinking about how people might judge me for it... like, who cares what they think?

But does it hurt you when your child is judged by others? At the end of the day, the focus is on the kid, not the parents. Of course you'd do anything for your child—that's just instinct—but I don't see violence being the answer here.

Honestly, I find that being direct and telling someone exactly what’s on my mind is the most effective way to handle things. It’s like cutting through the noise straight to the signal. ☕

If you prefer to take a softer approach, just ask her why she's been acting differently lately. It's like checking the weather before a trip; maybe there's an underlying issue causing the shift, or perhaps she's just looking for a bit of attention. Who knows? Just go ahead and ask... 🤷

redranger2 said:Ignoring the situation isn't a solution, because the small-time bullies will just keep going. This needs to be shut down now, while we're still talking about a second grader. By then, it'll be too late. They are still very young, and this is precisely the moment when boundaries need to be established.

But what can a second grader actually do differently? They might get upset or try to fight back. At this age, the only real solution is for parents and teachers to step in with some solid guidance. These kids are simply too young to settle disputes through conversation on their own.

Nicholas Edwards10 said:I think I’m heading straight to the front office tomorrow to talk to his teacher. I’m hoping she’s got some common sense about this. I’ll tell her to move their seats, but I really don't want her making a scene or letting the kids know I’m the one who complained. I just want her to andhandle things discreetly...

Anyway, what am I supposed to tell my son? How should he handle it if that little brat starts mocking him again 😕

Do I tell him to report it to the teacher, just ignore the kid, or actually stand his ground???

If he reports it, he’s labeled a snitch. If he fights back, things could escalate badly. In my experience, when I dealt with bullies, ignoring them was the way to go 😁. Once a pest realizes they aren't getting a reaction, they usually just give up.

mistymaker842 said:Man, I swear it feels like it just happened yesterday.
Back in middle school, I ran into some trouble and ended up taking a year off. When I finally went back the following year, I rejoined my old grade. You know how it is—there’s always those total jerks who will sniff out any little thing about you just to make fun of it and be obnoxious... honestly, they're basically the bullies of the playground. At first, it really got under my skin and messed with my head, but eventually, it stopped bothering me so much because I just learned how to hold my own and defend myself.

I don't really have some profound, life-changing piece of advice to give you, but maybe just being there to offer support at home is enough. Honestly, I think going into the school and trying to hash things out with the teachers or whatever else is probably the absolute worst move you could make.

Why would that be the worst thing? To me, it’s the only way forward. You need to sit down with a teacher who can then loop the parents in about the kid who’s been terrorizing everyone else since elementary school.

Walter Stewart54 said:So, I was on Prozac for about four months—started slow, gradually bumped up the dose, then tapered back down because I was dealing with a whole mess of panic attacks, anxiety, and depression... just a big cocktail of everything, really. But here’s the thing: once I finally stopped taking it, I suddenly packed on about 20 pounds out of nowhere. Do you guys think that weight gain is actually a direct result of coming off the medication, or is it something else? And more importantly, how much does life just... hit you? Like, in certain situations, do you ever feel totally numb or find it incredibly hard to focus? Because sometimes I feel like my brain is just a bit dulled, and my concentration isn't what it used to be. I'm trying to figure out if this is some lingering effect from the Prozac, or if it's just the sheer amount of stress and shock I went through during that entire period. Or maybe—and I'm guessing it's probably both—it's a combination of things. Any tips on how to jumpstart my focus would be amazing, too... It's been, what, almost two years now? I haven't had those specific issues flare up again, though I know they could come back, and honestly, they weren't even this intense before all this started. As for the weight, I eventually got back to where I was originally, though it took quite a bit of effort 😁

I dealt with that exact same concentration issue. My psychologist actually referred me for testing, but fortunately, I managed to pull myself together because I have studying to do. You just have to put in the effort; keep telling yourself that you want this and that you can do it. If you can't, go talk to someone. I also feel foggy sometimes, especially in the mornings. I take 0.25mg of Mars, but I don't think it's from the pills since I have good days and bad days...