u/yinyangazov

I’ve been a people pleaser my whole life, and I always felt so much for my close friends who were struggling with their mental health. I’d feel guilty, like I was just being spoiled or failing at life.

Now I’m in my 30s, and looking back, I’ve checked almost every box for mental illness. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Borderline, dissociation, and much more…

My point isn't to turn this into a competition. I'm sure everyone is going through incredibly hard things in their own way. In fact, despite everything, I still think it's important to be grateful for what I have…

But honestly, CPTSD is like a cocktail of every mental illness out there. It’s just sooooo exhausting…

Beyler biliyonuz alkol fiyatları aldı başını gitti. Sevdiğim ucuz yollu şaraplar var ama sürekli içiyorum ve artık onlar bile pahalı geliyor. Şu 1,5lt en ucuz şarapların en iyisi hangisidir? Biricik, küp, cümbüş vs.? Başka varsa onu da önerebilirsiniz. Şuan biricik içiyorum bok gibi mk midem yandı. Ne diyonuz var mıdır daha iyisi?

Not: kırmızı şarap

I’m curious about your perspective on the "Fine-Tuning" of the cosmos. When we look at the specific constants required for stars to produce carbon and for life to evolve, where do you stand?

To be clear, when I speak of "necessity," I’m not referring to mysticism or a conscious creator. I’m talking about directionality.

Think of the options as a reflection of the Anthropic Principle:

• Option 1 (Physical Necessity): Aligned with the Strong Anthropic Principle. It suggests that the universe is "wired" to eventually produce observers. Life is an inherent "drive" of the system, much like entropy has a direction.

• Option 2 (Cosmic Coincidence): Aligned with the Weak Anthropic Principle. It suggests that we only observe these "fine-tuned" constants because we happen to exist in a universe that allows it. Life is a rare, accidental occurrence in an indifferent vacuum.

Is the universe "meant" to produce consciousness as a physical necessity, or are we just a happy accident?

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My anxiety is generally very high, but I've noticed something, even when it subsides, I find myself making myself anxious again because of the physical tightness, various somatic sensations, and depressive feelings in my body. It’s almost as if I’m choosing to be anxious. Like I can’t accept any other state, and anxiety is the only thing I can do. Yet, knowing this doesn't help, it makes me more upset. Anyone relate?

Honestly, when I look back at my entire healing process and all these crises, it feels like a dream. I’m struggling so much that my sense of reality is getting blurred. Wtf are we truly living? What is this life even?😓
Sending love and much luck to everyone…..🫶✌️🙏

Bi belgesel izlemek istiyorum ama uzay ya da havan/doğa belgeselleri sıktı. Suç belgeselleri de çok dark oluyo. Survivor tarzı şeyleri seviyorum dağcılık filan ama hepsini izledim sanırım. Kafa dağıtcak güzel belgesel (seri de olabilir) önerileri var mı. Çok seçiciyim ama belki ilginç bişeyler çıkar merak ettim önerileri

Is there a definitive end to enlightenment? Does the process of awakening conclude once one reaches Nirvana, or is it an ongoing deepening?

I won't give specific examples because I want to avoid debates and speculation about names, but for instance, some enlightened people seem to be at a different stage than others. If someone isn't a fraud, are they expected to be as enlightened as the Buddha? Some spiritual teachers also claim that this process is infinite. I'm confused. Toughts?

Hi everyone.

I posted yesterday about how my anxiety has skyrocketed as my system started to 'thaw' from a long-term freeze state. First of all, I hope I’m not bothering the community by asking similar things again; but this place is truly helpful and I don't have any other resources to consult. I ask for your understanding and patience🙏

I'm now becoming more concerned about the physical side of this process. Along with the anxiety, my long-term sciatica and nerve pains have intensified significantly. Specifically, I've had a small area of numbness (about two fingers wide) under my foot for 4 days straight that hasn't gone away. My neck and back also feel extremely tight and constricted.

I interpret this as my body resisting a level of release it isn't used to, but the persistence of the numbness is making me quite anxious. Since I don't have an SE practitioner and I'm working through this on my own using Yoga Nidra and body-based awareness, I wanted to ask:

Is it normal for specific physical symptoms and numbness to last this long during the 'renegotiation' process?Or is this a sign that I’m doing something wrong? I’m afraid I might be mishandling the process? Especially this persistent numbness under my foot makes me worry if I might have caused some kind of permanent nerve damage. Any insights or similar experiences would be very helpful.

Thank you once again for your interest and your answers. 🙏

Hi everyone,

Can the somatic healing process or nervous system regulation actually make you feel more anxious in the beginning? I feel like as I work on healing, I’m becoming even more anxious. Could this be related to my nervous system becoming more active and sensitive as it starts to "thaw" or wake up? I'd love to hear if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

here’s a quick summary: My nervous system is stuck on "high alert" mode, and I’m dealing with persistent anxiety. Physically, this manifests as intense stiffness in my neck, chest and back, along with occasional numbness in my feet and legs. Has anyone tried acupuncture for similar issues? Did it actually work for you?

My main concern is whether it could potentially overwhelm or worsen a nervous system that is already completely burnt out. I’d love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences.

Thanks!

Can somatic experiencing or healing the nervous system make you feel depressed at the beginning?