I tried dating apps for a while, never got any stalkers or serial killers haha but did get a lot of people who ghosted me. Most I’ve gotten from it has been a couple of friends, which is great but not quite what I got the apps for, pfft. It’s worth a try if you feel like trying, as long as you don’t put your address on there it should be…

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Thank you for sharing and for your input! I do currently have a therapist who works with me on this among many other things, and she has been helpful. I will be continuing to see her either way I choose. It’s true how everything is connected, there often is never one single solution to mental health struggles. I heard back from my primary… Read more

Thank you for sharing! It’s good to know about those possible side effects. I can deal with sleepy. I’m glad you found it helps you!

Hi all, my therapist and I have been talking about the possibility of me going on anxiety medication. I know a lot of us have all sorts of anxieties just because of how much we have to deal with, and I have been trying to figure out the root of my anxieties – if it’s external, it’s something I can work on and change with the help of other…

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I essentially won the worship of a gaggle of 3-6 year olds last summer during the family reunion. They got a huge kick out of me explaining how my wheelchair works when they asked, me narrating their acrobatic antics, playing along with their improv jokes, and especially when I drew with my iPad. I took art requests because their mom didn’t…

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Also my name is Rian. I can’t figure out how to change my profile information. Whenever I click “edit” it leads to a thread about movies.

Hi Alyssa,

I have been going to a therapist since early 2020 (pre-pandemic – whether the timing was good or bad, I’ll never know). She works for me pretty well, but I think whether therapy works out for someone is down to individual difference, and also the type of treatment approach the therapist employs. There’s a lot of different types -… Read more

Funnily enough, I just started keeping one too! My doctor is patching me in to a GI so she said I should start keeping one now since they’ll probably ask me to. She told me the diary should have as much detail as possible, even if it’s gross. I’ve been writing it down in my “notes” app with the following format:

day number -… Read more

For me personally, I prefer not to compartmentalize my disability (I could if I wanted to – I’m very good at compartmentalizing lol). Sure, my disability isn’t the only thing about me, but it also affects everything I do. I’ve found solace in fully embracing my disabled identity and immersing myself in the disabled community. I love being… Read more