What's on your mind?

[.Mikha'el.]

Lord willing I will NOT dream about that again, I meant to say. Just to be sure it is not misunderstood.


And thank you, Sir @RileyG .

I did understand, but it did throw me off. I hope you sleep better tonight.

 

[SarahsKnight]

I did understand, but it did throw me off. I hope you sleep better tonight.

I did just now, thanks. =)

 

[Niels]

I just finished overhauling my old 3D printer with a new hotend, bowden tube, nozzle, metal feeder mechanism, and a fireproof enclosure.

It's so nice outside. Later this afternoon I plan to go for a walk and maybe do some R/C flying.

 

[DragonFox91]

I feel terrible. Video games sometimes make me feel like a little kid & I haven't made progress (which is wrong), but an hour or so now will help some. Last night I was playing & there was a Level 36 Pangoro that swept my team at Level 11! I am in the Wild Zone & have no idea where to go!

 

[RileyG]

I feel so worn out and exhausted. ugh

 

[DragonFox91]

My dreams are always about homework I didn't do!

 

[TheLastGeek]

I officially crossed the 200 pounds lost mark this week!

Incredible!! Keep up the good work!

 

[TheLastGeek]

If I may ask for everyone to pray for me, again. I remember speaking on this a few times before. But, I really hate undergoing dreams that take place in my home, school, or neighborhood where I lived from seven to twelve years old, in South Carolina. I have mostly bad memories, there. As such I despise the memory of them. Please pray that the Lord will take such dreams away from me, if He wills. I'd rather not think about those places at all, and it will definitely be hard for them to leave my mind if I keep returning there in my dreams.

I am sometimes plagued with nightmares of terrible childhood memories, too. They can be so profoundly hurtful and upsetting, even after you wake. I've come to understand that I just have some deep, deep scars and wounds, and only the Lord can heal those within me. I pray He touches both our souls with gentle healing and renewal and new life.

 

[DragonFox91]

People familiar w/ it say I s/ get diagnosed w/ Aspergers. I'm not sure what that would do? I'm a functioning adult & have overcame a lot of hurdles & struggles. I've come a long ways. I'm not sure what a diagnosis would do at this point. Would it have been beneficial to be diagnosed growing up? Maybe. I believe my parents thought any diagnosis would hold me back, that it would be a crutch, & that everyone has their struggles in life. I really really can't see what a diagnosis would do at this point.

(I had always believed Anxiety was my 'disorder' & it affected me so much it gave me Aspie symptoms as a result - I did officially get diagnosed w/ Anxiety as an adult & got medication for it & that really helps & I believe it would've made things a lot easier)

I know lots of Aspies & while I feel like I relate to them better than 'normies', I still feel like I'm not 100% Aspie either. I feel like some middle-ground, where I'm not 'normie' but I'm not 'Aspie' either - I believe the anxiety I had held me back. I also believe not everyone can be lumped into categories & things aren't always black & white.

I used to post on an Anxiety Disorder site, then I got banned, the site is very anti-Christian. Unfortunately mental disorders tend to breed anti-Christianity. In some ways I understand, it does seem like a lot of Christians have it pretty perfect.

 

[DragonFox91]

I may call a secular therapist tomorrow. I definitely like seeing & talking to a pastor & won't stop that & do see & like the benefits from it & yes I do benefit from it even tho it may not always sound like it, but a secular therapist once or twice a month may be beneficial too. I am completely stuck on my issue & can't see it changing. I'm not sure what throwing money at a therapist hearing him say 'think positive' or 'you're still young' 'blah blah 'blah' will do but IDK what else to do. I cannot ever see it changing except once in a while during prayer or worship music.

 

[Saucy]

Incredible!! Keep up the good work!

Thank you ma'am!

 

[DragonFox91]

Me & Saucy may've run into each otehr once & didn't realize it! (I believe you aren't in West MI but it's possible nonetheless!)

 

[TheLastGeek]

People familiar w/ it say I s/ get diagnosed w/ Aspergers. I'm not sure what that would do? I'm a functioning adult & have overcame a lot of hurdles & struggles. I've come a long ways. I'm not sure what a diagnosis would do at this point. Would it have been beneficial to be diagnosed growing up? Maybe. I believe my parents thought any diagnosis would hold me back, that it would be a crutch, & that everyone has their struggles in life. I really really can't see what a diagnosis would do at this point.

(I had always believed Anxiety was my 'disorder' & it affected me so much it gave me Aspie symptoms as a result - I did officially get diagnosed w/ Anxiety as an adult & got medication for it & that really helps & I believe it would've made things a lot easier)

I know lots of Aspies & while I feel like I relate to them better than 'normies', I still feel like I'm not 100% Aspie either. I feel like some middle-ground, where I'm not 'normie' but I'm not 'Aspie' either - I believe the anxiety I had held me back. I also believe not everyone can be lumped into categories & things aren't always black & white.

I used to post on an Anxiety Disorder site, then I got banned, the site is very anti-Christian. Unfortunately mental disorders tend to breed anti-Christianity. In some ways I understand, it does seem like a lot of Christians have it pretty perfect.

It can be extremely helpful if you genuinely do fall on the autism spectrum somewhere, because it can give you a starting point for examining how you relate to, understand, and interact with other people in your own unique way. There's also a host of resources out there for people with Asperger's, and who knows how helpful that might be for you? Being diagnosed as an adult doesn't change any of that.

I also think we need to be extremely careful of what seems to be an over-tendency to slap mental health and behavioral labels on literally everyone and everything these days. There ARE doctors and therapists out there who are perfectly willing to give someone a mental illness diagnosis when it is not genuine or appropriate. So, if you do want to get diagnosed, do lots of research and choose the doctor(s) that you will see with great care and prayer.

 

[DragonFox91]

It can be extremely helpful if you genuinely do fall on the autism spectrum somewhere, because it can give you a starting point for examining how you relate to, understand, and interact with other people in your own unique way. There's also a host of resources out there for people with Asperger's, and who knows how helpful that might be for you? Being diagnosed as an adult doesn't change any of that.

There's only 1 item I haven't been able to overcome w/out the diagnosis. All others I either overcame or don't fret about not being able to overcome. IDK why this one is so hard.

I also think we need to be extremely careful of what seems to be an over-tendency to slap mental health and behavioral labels on literally everyone and everything these days. There ARE doctors and therapists out there who are perfectly willing to give someone a mental illness diagnosis when it is not genuine or appropriate. So, if you do want to get diagnosed, do lots of research and choose the doctor(s) that you will see with great care and prayer.

I'm so glad you agree. I would say the issue isn't 'is it genuine or appropriate' - it's 'will the child see themselves as a victim instead of trying to grow?' My parents thought for me I'd grow better if I wasn't given a label. I see some who were given labels & they, I hate to say it, haven't amounted to much & don't try b/c of their label..

I definitely agree my Anxiety was a label that should've been officially given growing up alongside proper methods to deal w/ it.

This, I'm not so sure.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Been playing around with my music on and off all day, and it has definitely been fun, lol.

 

[DragonFox91]

Been playing around with my music on and off all day, and it has definitely been fun, lol.

That's cool. Are you a musician, 55?

 

[RileyG]

I always dream about being trapped in high school, even though I graduated 9 years ago.

 

[RileyG]

Been playing around with my music on and off all day, and it has definitely been fun, lol.

I know a little piano. I regret not practicing more.

(May my piano teacher rest in the peace of Christ. )

 

[RileyG]

I'm still up because of stress. No fun.

 

[DragonFox91]

I may apply for a part-time job at PetSmart or the Christian bookstore by me. I don’t know what else to do. I feel like entertainment is just wasting my life. I feel like a part-time job forces you to commit in ways other things can’t. I’d be doing it for something to do, I don’t need the extra $$ right now.

What hours are typical for part-time?

I’ve been thinking about it a year now & may just bite the bullet. I’ll give it a couple more months & if I still want to, I will.