NovaHorizon
NovaHorizon t1_j9xtf7g wrote
Probably not the right sub to post this in, but here are my thoughts.
You are both very young and lack life experience. I'm sure your boyfriend is trying his best to not hurt your feelings and support you when it comes to your past trauma, but as an 18 year old he doesn't nearly have enough experience to replace a professional therapist.
So here is the best tip I can give. Try to find a cognitive behavioral therapist to work on your trauma. It will make things so much easier for you!
Let your boyfriend be part of it and don't completely shut him out. Communication is key.
I'm sure with time you'll understand that those scars aren't reminders of your past trauma, but marks of honor that are proof of your strength and will of survival.
NovaHorizon t1_j86zecy wrote
Reply to comment by nononoy in TIFU by eating a wet french fry by nononoy
If I knew how I would probably win a Noble price in medicine. T. Gondii is one of those parasites that can influence their hosts behavior. One of its pit stops in its life cycle are rodents like rats and mice. Its end host are cats. Now any rodent is smart enough to fear and avoid an apex predator like cats. Fresh cat pee is like a big red flashing neon warning sign to them inducing fear. Somehow Toxoplasmosis can rewire a rodent’s brain to dampen or even eliminate fear of cats going so far as to seeking out cats. I’d like to imagine it just like our obsession with big cats in one of those touristy “petting zoos” making people ignore the fact that a tamed tiger can still maul you in a heart beat.
Scientists believe Toxoplasmosis can alter human brains as well. To what extent nobody knows. Maybe it explains the crazy cat lady trope. There are at least some studies that show that people infected with T.Gondii rate cate urine more pleasant and that they have worse memory at an older age.
And also this is Reddit and I was being facetious! ;P
NovaHorizon t1_j859ish wrote
Reply to TIFU by eating a wet french fry by nononoy
On the plus side, once the Toxoplasmosis has settled in your brain the smell of cat piss ain't that terrible anymore. I guess that translates to taste as well, so the next wet french fry probably won't be such a traumatic event.
NovaHorizon t1_j56msiq wrote
Reply to Mystery divers rescued near Polish energy sites in the middle of the night offer dubious explanation, and vanish by nimobo
>Officers apparently saw nothing suspicious at first in the fact that the men were diving near critical infrastructure at night with no permit and atypical amber-hunting equipment, and the local police did not pursue the matter, releasing the men without further questioning.
Truly deserving to be posted here.
NovaHorizon t1_j2fmuww wrote
Next time get him a puzzle mat so he can just roll it up and finish it later or somewhere else
NovaHorizon t1_j1a2hfr wrote
You should take a look at japanese horror movies like The Ring or The Grudge. If you like manga, Junji Ito will hit that spot between mystery and body horror. I think there are a few adaptations and an Anime anthology of some of his stories.
NovaHorizon t1_iy827on wrote
The definition of failing upwards
NovaHorizon t1_ix3pvsg wrote
Here have a dollar bill as a band aid for that gaping wound in your belly with the guts already spilling out. We should do what? Stop running around blind flailing machetes while you have your backs at the wall!? I would suggest you just step out of the way! Cheerios!
NovaHorizon t1_iwkge1t wrote
Reply to comment by BattleEdition in German Cold War Nuclear Fallout Bunker For Sale On eBay For EUR 1.6 Million by ananovanews
I guess technically you are going to be Overseer as the owner.
NovaHorizon t1_iuiihvt wrote
Reply to Sheldon and Amy Farrah Fowler 🤓 ⚡️ by MargoBakes1228
DON‘T STOP LAUGHING!!!
NovaHorizon t1_is5r5yd wrote
Now they know how a freshly caught fish feels
NovaHorizon t1_je8y99k wrote
Reply to Wow fans might recognize the place. by topjben
Care for a round of Hearthstone?