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UrsoKronsage t1_ivdyfuo wrote

I'm feeling pretty damn off, little unicorn

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BentPin t1_ivfq64a wrote

I'd be checking for cute but bloodthirsty ticks in all of that unicorn hair.

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OrigamiPineapple t1_ive5npj wrote

Thank you. I was just diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36, and I needed to hear this. Now I just need to believe it. :/

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Lint_baby_uvulla t1_iveh4i0 wrote

Me : “” at 51. && Look at you go with all those extra years to find your new path.

I know the challenge of accepting your Dx. If a professional has made that diagnosis, go gentle on yourself and spend your energy with self compassion and understanding instead of fighting it.

You’ve probably spend a good part fighting it anyway right.. so try a new path.

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I just need to listen to my own advice when I’m not feeling motivated right now with stress and bills and feeling like I am really not capable of the job I used to do 3 months ago. And zero prospects if I can find another job that I can do. I’m too old. To learn new tricks. To be hired. Just spent 3 hours looking at Seek, Jora, indeed and depressed not finding anything that I can do.

Fuck. More CBT hard work to challenge the mental filters.

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OrigamiPineapple t1_iveoiae wrote

Yes. Self compassion is so important. The way I'd put it I've spent my whole life swimming against the current of my own river. Now I'm finally aware of it, I can start swimming in the right direction, without the constant battle with myself to do things the 'correct' or neurotypical way. Hopefully things will get easier, anyway. I wish the best of luck to you as well :)

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auntuchakma t1_ivel8kj wrote

Me at 30… I think my whole life made sense after that.

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OrigamiPineapple t1_iveoais wrote

It's bizarre isn't it? My whole life up until this point suddenly makes sense, but the future is incredibly daunting. I need therapy but I don't even know where to start.

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Lint_baby_uvulla t1_ivgk0fi wrote

For Therapy, try looking for Cognitive Based Therapy <CBT> courses. Or DBT <dialectical BT>.

Also, Additude Magazine has a lot of accessible reading and articles.

DM me if you need more or want to chat.

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auntuchakma t1_iveol5d wrote

I started my therapy and even after I am confused if it’s working or not. I guess just starting somewhere is better than not doing anything at all. I am stuck at if I should get meds. But definitely it is very bizarre as you say!

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Purple_is_masculine t1_iven77p wrote

Welcome to the club! Please take a fidget toy from the reception and don't get distracted by.. look, a squirrel!!

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BudwinTheCat t1_iveqgf0 wrote

Curious. How did you go about the process of seeking a diagnosis? Or did it come up organically somehow with a doctor? I have suspicions about myself that I'd like to at least get checked out but I don't know where to start.

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sunflower_love t1_ivg1zbn wrote

I’m not who you asked, but I made an appointment with a Neuropsychologist. My insurance didn’t cover it, so I had to pay out of pocket. They assessed me for ADHD, and then I was able to use that diagnosis with a regular MD who prescribed me ADHD medication.

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BudwinTheCat t1_ivg64z6 wrote

Thank you very much for your reply. I just learned from you that you are able to schedule your own appointments for testing. I was under the assumption that you needed a referral from an MD.

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sunflower_love t1_ivgc0rs wrote

You’re very welcome! I figure I should pay it forward. Since it’s thanks to my friends that had ADHD and let me know how I could get tested.

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OrigamiPineapple t1_ivg8yij wrote

I live in the UK. I started reading more and more and suspecting I had ADHD but the wait list to get assessed is up to two years long on the NHS (our free health service). So I paid to go to a private psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD assessments for adults. Basically the options in this country are... go for the free health service (which is amazing and I'm not knocking our wonderful NHS workers but it's very neglected by the government at the moment and waiting times and services can be very slow)... Or pay a lot of money to go to a private company, but get seen to straight away and you don't need any kind of referral. And now I'm hoping I can take my diagnosis back to my regular NHS doctor and get treated.

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sunflower_love t1_ivg1j8a wrote

I got diagnosed at 25, and have been doing therapy and medication. There’s no silver bullet, but these are definitely things that help significantly.

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craftybast t1_ivepdn9 wrote

Thanks, I needed this today.

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marklonesome t1_iveio4y wrote

Now do one that’s an old, bald, fat dude with a wife beater and a dirty beard pretending to be beautiful unicorn.

Same caption.

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ChrisMcGy t1_ive10iw wrote

Frick, I needed to hear that. Thank you!

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Mirollz t1_ivedb9d wrote

that is so wrong actually. there are many dangerous quirks humans can have and no, you would not want any of them in your societies.

remember: it's you who need to adapt to society, not the other way round

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SafeHayven t1_ivext56 wrote

Adorable and encouraging! Thanks. I’ve been feeling really low lately (work stress + homesickness), so this really helps.

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P0PKernel t1_iveby50 wrote

Always

I wanna be with you

And make believe with you

And live in harmony, harmony oh love !

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Lekkusu t1_ivfct9y wrote

wow, life-changing. after I read this I did 1,000 push ups and read Niche for four straight hours. Then invented a new bluetooth compatible can opener (just got my first million backers on Kickstarter). keep posting this quality motivation!

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enduring_student t1_ivdy2lu wrote

I find that the more I know I belong in the world the less off I feel, and vice-versa. Working on as many little ways as I can find to be a better, healthier person helps so so much with living, and little things like this help with that.

Thank you.

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coffeediva98 t1_ive66ot wrote

That’s actually so lovely :3

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Aztecius t1_ive7lxi wrote

Looks like Dee Dee when she turned herself into a pony in Dexters lab.

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Cho42 t1_ivee9tz wrote

I was thinking that it looks like the unicorns that Mabel needs to get a tear from in the last Mabelcorn.

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Styrologus t1_ived0td wrote

Word, you're not weird, you're ahead of your time <3

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Azure_Bill_Shock t1_iveshga wrote

This is true, except if you're a furry and like dressing up as that unicorn and getting pegged from behind by another similarly-dressed unicorn. In which case please stay in your cave and keep that shit to yourself. Thanks

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AltruisticVehicle t1_ivewn6j wrote

I was starting to lose my resolve with the whole serial murder thing, but this unicorn told me I deserve to fit in, no matter how off I feel.

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Deep_BrownEyes t1_ivfbhsc wrote

This feels like an insult, I don't like the world today

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Bicosahedron t1_ivfl097 wrote

Protip: to actually feel like you do belong in the world, do something to “prove your worth.” Exercise, do something creative or productive, work, help others, etc

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Keknath_HH t1_ive7jjd wrote

Nice message, Gravity Falls ruined unicorns for me tho xD

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ringummy t1_ivern1v wrote

This makes me feel a little bit better.

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Decmk3 t1_ivew8w4 wrote

Ok, this is a good one.

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nerdcafe t1_ivf2il3 wrote

Thank you, pretty pink unicorn. Just what I needed to hear.

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clursp t1_ivgoiqa wrote

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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nakapozian t1_ivho00z wrote

I really needed this. Not feeling great tonight

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spainastasia27 t1_ivi3f1b wrote

Needed to see this. Thank you. 🤗 🦄

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karmafandancer t1_ivib0dg wrote

Thank you. I needed this today. I've been feeling off all day. Like I am a fool for falling in love with someone who care nothing for me.

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TheRareClaire t1_ive7p2h wrote

I didn't realize how many other people have this "off" feeling. I understand feeling weird, but "off" has another meaning to me. I thought I was alone.

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Houlilala t1_ivefkc9 wrote

Am I the only one getting strong bi vibes?

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belowsubzero t1_ivejxc9 wrote

This unicorn is absolutely about to tell me that I'm not pure of heart then send me away so she can do her "three o'clock posing in front of a rainbow."

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siler7 t1_ivevpfu wrote

People belong in the world. Their bullshit does not. Be certain you don't confuse the two.

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3-DMan t1_ivf8abg wrote

You think Unicorn meat just tastes like horse meat? How about the horn, any taste?

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fragglerockerpoo_22 t1_ivfl5lh wrote

What if I don't want to belong? What if I'm so disgusted with how the world operates that the thought of being apart of it terrifies me more than anything else?

What if I just desperately don't want anything to do with this world and the people in it?

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Woofball t1_ivg1djc wrote

Can I get this in black?

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Fukken_nerd t1_ivgljj4 wrote

I dunno, my particular brand of "off" right now is covid, so I don't think I belong in the world right now. Maybe in a couple days when I'm better.

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83franks t1_ivh03ud wrote

As i sit here dreaming of no longer existing i agree i matter and am enough but i still dont think the pros of life outweigh the cons. Today im feeling worse then most but i feel this way probably at least once a week.

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tcroosev t1_ivh3keu wrote

Y'know coming from a unicorn for stone reason has a lot more credibility for me

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IStalkReddit123 t1_ivheiub wrote

How off do i feel? I feel like a misaligned Minecraft texture that some game addict with too much time pointed out in a r/PhoenixSC post.

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LydiSkydz t1_ivhztay wrote

Evidence tells me otherwise but thank you unicorn I guess

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andrew_manfredonia t1_ivn9beh wrote

I imagine in an alternate universe there's Hitler reading this thinking about how much he needed that today

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Eelroots t1_ivdyli6 wrote

Like it or not.

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Korbas t1_ive131r wrote

You don’t fool me unicorn, I’ve seen gravity falls.

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Throwaway33218j t1_iverzmj wrote

Horrible advice for the mentally unwell

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its_justme t1_ivfkdfa wrote

The mentally unwell need professional interventions such as medication or therapy/psychologist help. Staying away and out of the world isn’t actually an option, it’s a coping mechanism.

Clearly the OPs message was that you belong and are welcome in this world. Not that you are forced to be anywhere.

Are you mentally unwell? Maybe you need help.

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Throwaway33218j t1_ivfncu0 wrote

"You belong in the world today no matter how off you feel"

All the loonies should go out no matter how crazy you feel

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its_justme t1_ivg24jo wrote

?? 'loonies' should be treated and allowed to live their best quality of life possible. What a silly immature take.

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Throwaway33218j t1_ivg56eg wrote

The lunatic is on the grass The lunatic is on the grass Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs Got to keep the loonies on the path The lunatic is in the hall The lunatics are in my hall

Do you want us on the grass?

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ValyrianJedi t1_ivf2txx wrote

They don't belong in the world?

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Throwaway33218j t1_ivfjsl0 wrote

It's often better to stay home and take time for yourself instead of force yourself to go into the world when you feel off

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gNomad88 t1_ivdyx3e wrote

But you don't know me.

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hails8n t1_ive4s94 wrote

Except furries…

You don’t belong.

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