u/Budget-Barracuda-417

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We were talking about it and he said anything above 10 is “high.” I told him mine isn’t high or crazy and that I don’t like talking about numbers.

My actual number is in the low teens (like 13–15). I didn’t give a fake number, but now I feel like maybe I misled him since his definition of “high” is different.

I’ve also brought it up a few times because I keep overthinking it.

Did I lie? Should I tell him or just leave it alone?

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u/Budget-Barracuda-417 — 11 days ago
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For years I’ve been stuck in this loop where my brain convinces me I have something seriously wrong with me like Borderline Personality Disorder or Schizophrenia.

It usually starts with a feeling or small trigger, then my mind goes: “What if this means something bigger?” From there I spiral replaying everything I’ve ever done, looking for proof, comparing myself to symptoms. It feels so real in the moment. Like I literally relate to all symptoms but everyone around me says no

But I’ve noticed something: the fear never actually gets resolved. Even if I feel better for a bit, it comes back as a new “what if.”

even my therapist kept saying I don’t have it but once I had a breakdown with this new therapist and she said ” you said yes to all the bpd symptoms you may have it“ on my first visit with her

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u/Budget-Barracuda-417 — 11 days ago
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For years I’ve been stuck in this loop where my brain convinces me I have something seriously wrong with me like Borderline Personality Disorder or Schizophrenia.

It usually starts with a feeling or small trigger, then my mind goes: “What if this means something bigger?” From there I spiral replaying everything I’ve ever done, looking for proof, comparing myself to symptoms. It feels so real in the moment. Like I literally relate to all symptoms but everyone around me says no

But I’ve noticed something: the fear never actually gets resolved. Even if I feel better for a bit, it comes back as a new “what if.”

even my therapist kept saying I don’t have it but once I had a breakdown with this new therapist and she said ” you said yes to all the bpd symptoms you may have it“ on my first visit with her

Does anyone else deal with this?

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u/Budget-Barracuda-417 — 11 days ago

One of my friends in class is kind of competitive in a way that feels off. She’ll do things like make sure everyone knows how prepared she is or even ask the professor for more time on exams in front of everyone.

It’s not super direct, but it feels like she wants people to notice or compare. If I say something small but comes off mean she confronts me right away sit me down. she thinks about herself and the guy she likes before our friend group.

I can’t tell if I’m overthinking or if this is actually a red flag in a friendship. Thoughts?

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u/Budget-Barracuda-417 — 12 days ago

I (25F) recently moved out of my apartment early and I’m living with my boyfriend now, but my family doesn’t know.

My dad is emotionally abusive, and my mom is nice but can’t keep a secret, so I don’t feel safe telling them the truth.

My mom asked me about my apartment and I panicked and said I still had it for 2 more months. I even kind of backed it up, so now it feels like I fully committed to the lie.

Now I feel anxious and guilty. I don’t want to keep lying, but I also don’t feel safe being honest. I’m scared if they find out later, it’ll be even worse. I have my car under their loan and I have to move in one month due to finance and my next lease starting. My mom keeps asking me the question

Am I wrong for keeping this private? Should I correct it or just leave it alone?

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u/Budget-Barracuda-417 — 12 days ago