Posts by Samuel Ruiz81

It doesn't make any financial sense. If they're paying 17€ in Germany, why wouldn't they? I've done it about ten times myself, and from what I hear, they pay even more in Austria—around 25€

crimsonowl7 said:Nah, but you can definitely get paid if you trade in a kidney instead 🙂🙂🙂

Seriously, just read the thread title again😁BLOOD PLASMA ARRIVAL...

Fine, the title is one thing, but people here are claiming they actually receive it; just read the previous posts.
Besides, if you're forced to lose at least 60 to 90 minutes of your time, it’s only reasonable that there's some form of compensation.

Do you always get paid for plasma donation?

Thanks!!! 🙂

Does anyone happen to know the name of that specific blood vessel, or at least if it's located on the arm or the leg?
Thanks. 🙂

I am curious about how the background check process is conducted. If anyone has experience with this, I would appreciate knowing the typical duration and any other relevant details.

Thank you.

Harold Anderson3 As stated by:
My mental health struggles have made it difficult to build a social circle or find a partner. These issues don't just resolve themselves. 🙂

I have read through everything. I can only say that my situation is remarkably similar. I struggle with this quite often; my moods shift constantly. There are times when I feel happy, especially when I have support from others and feel a sense of belonging in this world. Then, there are moments when I lose all sense of purpose and drive, simply because I remember how miserable my past was. In those moments, I feel completely alone, and it is difficult.

Everything is fine for now. I believe I am handling things quite well; I have realized I possess certain strengths and look forward to starting college, meeting new people, and such. Otherwise, things would have been much worse. I am not entirely sure why, but I struggle to find where I fit in or feel accepted anywhere. It is difficult to explain. Even here on the forum, I see many intelligent people, and I find reading these discussions interesting.

I am available to be your friend, if you would like. 🤣

Paul Perez said:Honestly, the best thing you did was seeing a doctor when you did. It’s a huge win.

Those thoughts you're dealing with? They're called "intrusive thoughts," and they usually come with those weird "compulsive actions." On the surface, they're just reflections of some irrational fears running wild in your head. With any luck, once you get yourself sorted out, they'll just fade away.

Look, you can't go back and manufacture parental love that wasn't there—though I am curious about where things stand emotionally between you and your mom. But you *can* compensate for it.

Right now, your main mission is building up some self-confidence. Focus on school or work first, and then, at the same time, really push yourself to socialize. You have to do this ON YOUR OWN. You’ve got to swallow that bitter pill and make a real effort to fit in with people.

For starters, stop telling yourself "I'm just different." That mindset is just a trap that keeps you from actually solving anything.

Because of how things went down, you basically grew up way too fast, which left you with a lot of catching up to do. You’re going to have to teach yourself how to give love and attention, breaking away from whatever model you were raised with, and trust me, that doesn't just happen by magic.

Talk to your doctor about finding some training in autogenic training. It's a solid way to learn how to fight back against those destructive thoughts that won't leave you alone and helps you actually take control of your mind and your actions.

Just so we're clear, autogenic training is a skill you learn; it's usually taught by psychiatrists or psychologists. Just look into where and how to find a program—it is EXTREMELY helpful.

Also, just a heads-up: you should expect to feel this "hunger for parental love" and this sense of "irreparable loss" whenever life hits a rough patch. You have to learn how to move past it and live with it.

If you want some real "therapy," try focusing your energy on caring for someone else. Given your age, maybe getting a pet would help, or even just stepping up and helping your mother more with whatever she needs.

One of the most proven "cures" for situational depression is PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
Pick a sport and stick to it—regularly, regularly, REGULARLY!!!

Diet plays a massive role in treating depression too. Avoid foods that might have hormones in them (like meat or soy), eat REGULARLY (this is huge), and drink TONS OF WATER.

You definitely need to talk to your doctor about how long you'll be on this treatment. From what I can tell, you're taking A LOT OF HEAVY MEDS, and those can become addictive if you're on them too long. Ask her if there's an alternative, like some form of psychotherapy that uses little to no medication. Either way, aim to get off the meds as soon as possible—in the long run, they often do more harm than good.

It's widely believed that the best medicine for people starving for love is actually the chance to give love themselves, since they have all this unspent affection built up inside them.

Think about it—maybe you could volunteer at a local foster care center or somewhere similar. A few kind words from you could mean the world to a kid who's in an even tougher spot than you are.

Hang in there. 👍

Hey! 🙏 You helped me too.