RadioRat

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[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I don’t think there’s much to see here. People are more comfortable expressing themselves as society becomes more accepting.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It’s really sinister to bully a group aggressively and then point when their mental health falters to justify the bullying.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 7 points 1 month ago

Couldn’t be better. Returned to work with no issues after completing a partial hospitalization program.

Figured out I need to connect with the trans community again IRL to cope with the gestures at the news and the United States political discourse.

Fortunately, that’s not so hard to do in the Twin Cities.

Might write like a gonzo article about the Kafkaesque experience of trying to pretend everything is fine while the youth are dying and there’s real question about continued access to lifesaving medical care.

That all probably sounds a bit dark but I am coping and maintaining optimism. I’m not ashamed of not being cis anymore and that’s a big deal for me.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago

I guess it depends on whether we’re willing to say a gender exists if theoretically possible though not ever embodied. Will artificial sapients have gender identities?

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It’s just good to know true joy and exist in my body more often. It was really heavy for so long. I made small talk at a lab appointment prior to and at a haircut following group today.

The hair stylist ended up being a specialist in sensory issues so it was very nice to have that kind of chill, mindful haircut. I nearly fell asleep!

Oh! And I’m doing all this while dog tired from insomnia but I’m in a pretty good mood and getting more sleep every night 😸

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 16 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Checked into a partial hospitalization program last week because my social anxiety and agoraphobia got too big to manage alone.

The past few days have been perhaps the first I’ve felt joy and love in their full forms 😸

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 11 points 2 months ago

Cluster B personality disorders have a heavy stigma because of the abusive behaviors so common to the disorders.

It’s hard to have a neutral conversation about NPD if you have been traumatized by someone with NPD or other PDs. Personally, I will usually distance myself from anyone with cluster B traits to protect myself since those behaviors are very triggering for me. That’s more about me than it is about them.

I also understand that personality disorders are some of the most painful disorders to have in virtue of the great human pain of the world taking issue with something that you are and can’t easily change. If you’ve got NPD and are in therapy, working on your behaviors, and striving not to harm others with your hurt, that’s commendable!

When people complain about narcissists, they’re probably complaining about abuse perpetrated by narcissists. It’s an important distinction that isn’t commonly made. Nobody wants to devote care and understanding to somebody they see and unlikely or incapable of reciprocating. But that’s an asshole assumption to make.

It’s pretty disheartening to see a community that’s big on inclusivity respond judgmentally and FWIW, I’m glad you shared the article. At the same time, I would strive not to take the backlash personally.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

It seems to happen when the link image is gif or webm. I’m on mobile safari and get a black popup with the image in question in top left corner when I load a beehaw page that has a link like this. Can tap to make it go away but it is jarring.

Edit: here’s the example link

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 21 points 5 months ago

I hope people struggling with Cluster B personality disorders get the help they need. However, I’m too traumatized by abuse from people with these disorders to engage with anyone who exhibits the associated toxic behaviors.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It was intentional. WCK coordinated with the IDF on the route plan.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 15 points 6 months ago

Not surprised the state responsible for Mitch McConnell is really good at voting counter to its best interests.

[–] RadioRat@beehaw.org 3 points 6 months ago

Got a refurbished steelcase for ~300 with no regrets.

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Edit to add image description: A basset hound sleeps his side atop of a pile of blankets with his tongue poking out.

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