Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • bkhamill
    bkhamill Posts: 1,289 Member
    MissKalhan wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Sorry, I get that some people use as an excuse, but as a migraine sufferer, I can say I have missed a few days of work due to headaches, because there is no way I could survive looking at a computer screen when I have one.

    I fully understand your pain, my momma gave me that lovely migraine gene. Thankfully I don't get them all that often but when I do man oh man I am down and out, throwing up from the pain.

    Mine too! Started about a year ago (early 30s onset is common). I've only had two full-blown ones, because I started making adjustments as soon as the first one happened, and figuring out what was mostly likely triggering them. I've had inklings since then, but have managed to keep them at bay by chugging water, and taking enough aspirin for two of me.

    I'm actually considering a trip to the doctor to try and get a legitimate diagnosis and get a script for some serious "just in case" meds. I cannot deal with the blurred vision - how would I get home if it started anywhere else? :(

    The Excedrine Migraine works surprisingly well for over the counter meds. I can usually keep mine from going full blown with that, if I can catch them early enough (I see auras just before) But if they hit while I am asleep, I am down for the day most of the time. Even with prescription drugs.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    spamarie wrote: »
    Had my first unsolicited bump/size comment today from a co-worker I hardly know! It went along the lines of:

    - When are you due?
    - Early January.
    - You're big for that early on. My wife didn't show until she was 6 months gone.
    - Brave of you to comment on a woman's size.
    - ...awkward silence...
    -
    I don't mind a comment when I post a bump photo in the batcave, I'm rather inviting them. But coming unsolicted from acquaintances I hardly know, um no thanks. If you wouldn't say it to a non-pregnant woman, why would you think it's okay now. I'm not upset as I know he wasn't trying to be rude. I just think it's a crappy double standard.

    What an awesome reply! I wouldn't have been able to think up anything that quickly lol. And you're right, it is a crappy double standard.
  • Sean_TheITGuy
    Sean_TheITGuy Posts: 67 Member
    MissKalhan wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Sorry, I get that some people use as an excuse, but as a migraine sufferer, I can say I have missed a few days of work due to headaches, because there is no way I could survive looking at a computer screen when I have one.

    I fully understand your pain, my momma gave me that lovely migraine gene. Thankfully I don't get them all that often but when I do man oh man I am down and out, throwing up from the pain.

    Mine too! Started about a year ago (early 30s onset is common). I've only had two full-blown ones, because I started making adjustments as soon as the first one happened, and figuring out what was mostly likely triggering them. I've had inklings since then, but have managed to keep them at bay by chugging water, and taking enough aspirin for two of me.

    I'm actually considering a trip to the doctor to try and get a legitimate diagnosis and get a script for some serious "just in case" meds. I cannot deal with the blurred vision - how would I get home if it started anywhere else? :(

    Have you tries the Migraine tailored OTC pain meds? Tylenol Ultra contains 50mg of caffeine per tab, which many people find is effective at reducing migraine.
  • CountessKitteh
    CountessKitteh Posts: 1,505 Member
    MissKalhan wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Sorry, I get that some people use as an excuse, but as a migraine sufferer, I can say I have missed a few days of work due to headaches, because there is no way I could survive looking at a computer screen when I have one.

    I fully understand your pain, my momma gave me that lovely migraine gene. Thankfully I don't get them all that often but when I do man oh man I am down and out, throwing up from the pain.

    Mine too! Started about a year ago (early 30s onset is common). I've only had two full-blown ones, because I started making adjustments as soon as the first one happened, and figuring out what was mostly likely triggering them. I've had inklings since then, but have managed to keep them at bay by chugging water, and taking enough aspirin for two of me.

    I'm actually considering a trip to the doctor to try and get a legitimate diagnosis and get a script for some serious "just in case" meds. I cannot deal with the blurred vision - how would I get home if it started anywhere else? :(

    Have you tries the Migraine tailored OTC pain meds? Tylenol Ultra contains 50mg of caffeine per tab, which many people find is effective at reducing migraine.

    I have, and they kind of work, but I've found that moderate caffeine intake, combined with coupious amounts of water and a minimum of 7 hours sleep (preferably 8 or 9) has done a far better job of keeping them at bay. Totally personal, so I can't run around shouting that I've found the cure, but it's working for me without the "downtime" of having to recover.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    Ahhh I've had friends and relatives who've had to deal with migraines and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy!! :(:(
  • KylerJaye
    KylerJaye Posts: 861 Member
    saraherren wrote: »
    So after my sweet dog passed away on August 1, my mom and I (mainly my mom) decided to have her cremated. We were able to have her paw print made so we would always have that with us, as well. We got her ashes a week after she passed, but we just picked up her paw print that was made, and I almost started bawling my eyes out while leaving the vet.

    much love and hugs to you <3
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    I confess that I love the show Masters Of Sex.

    @Italian_Buju I've been thinking about getting into it. Is it really that good? I thought it would be great but I've never gotten around to watching any of it.

    It is SO good. Seriously, really interesting and good. Of course some of it is made up drama for the sake of the show, but all their research stuff is real, and SO interesting!
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    spamarie wrote: »
    I confess that I love the show Masters Of Sex.

    I have no idea what this is (and I'm not googling it at work!) but thank you for a funny, silly confession.

    And to all those dealing with sad/bad things right now, internet hugs for you and I hope things resolve themselves for the better.

    It follows the research of Masters and Johnson! So interesting!! This is season three now, and it never fails to disappoint!
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Does he have social anxiety? My daughter used to suffer headaches and I made several appts for her too, and then noticed over the summer, she did not get them, when they started again the next fall, we clued in that it was due to having to go out in public (she would stay inside 90% of the summer).

    On a related note, I used to suffer from terrible migraines, that usually had me in bed an average of three days. And I mean, out, no work, and I would have to make sure someone could be with my son. This would happen 3-6 times a year and all I could do was sit in the dark, drugged up, with a cold pack on my head for 72ish hours. My mother died about 12 years ago now, it has not happened once since. Not once.
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
    Soooo... Today was a fail. I've been horribly depressed and spent most of the day ugly-crying in my bed, almost hysterically at one point so that I couldn't breathe at all and started wheezing like I was dying. Good times. And then Mr. Susie and I went to Tamimi and bought baking ingredients and made cookies AND brownies. Yay me?
    Oh, and the best part? I have NO idea why I was crying. At all. I just woke up completely depressed with no known reason.

    Sorry you are feeling sad!!! I hope you are doing better now.

    So I'm at the ER with hubby right now. He's been having chest pains all day and I didn't want to chance it. :worried:

    I really hope everything is okay. Going to the ER is never a good time. I remember going with my mom when she was having chest pains once a couple years ago. It was scary but everything came back normal and she hasn’t had any problems since.

    saraherren wrote: »
    So after my sweet dog passed away on August 1, my mom and I (mainly my mom) decided to have her cremated. We were able to have her paw print made so we would always have that with us, as well. We got her ashes a week after she passed, but we just picked up her paw print that was made, and I almost started bawling my eyes out while leaving the vet.

    Unfortunately, I know this feeling well. Things like that always seems to reopen the wound again. I’m sorry for the loss. Hugs!

    Hoping everyone is having a good Tuesday. 4 more sleeps until i go on holiday!!!!!

    Yay!!!!

  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    bkhamill wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Sorry, I get that some people use as an excuse, but as a migraine sufferer, I can say I have missed a few days of work due to headaches, because there is no way I could survive looking at a computer screen when I have one.

    A couple of months ago, my boss sent me down to urgent care to get a pain shot and then drove me home. She couldn't take watching me work with tears rolling down my cheeks anymore.

  • Sinnister78
    Sinnister78 Posts: 134 Member
    Still doing confessions?

    If so, I drink....a lot.

    Like to the point where I have to save massive amount of weekend calories to get my drink on.

    Sad....
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    Wow, @lilaclovebird ! That is a serious confession and some serious dedication to a game!! Congrats on being brave enough to post it!

    ^Agreed.
    I’ve said before I’m a gamer (been playing since Atari) but I’ve never liked MMOs mostly because I don’t like playing against/with other people unless it is a straight up co-op game with one or two people I know. I'm too competitive and always want to win so it's hard for me to play those kinds of games. :)

    CosmoTI wrote: »
    I'm so jealous. You are going to have a great time. I think ( from my stalking) you are going to Machu Picchu right? It's beautiful. One of the best things I've ever done. If you are lucky and get there early you get to do the additional climb (can't remember the name of it) We missed it sadly but still really enjoyed the experience. Right - need to go find myself a new adventure now, this is making me crave one.
    Oh, and don't forget to try some guinea pig whilst you're over there....

    Not judging but I could never eat guinea pig. We had them as pets...

    So, we're back home now. Hubby didn't have a heart attack (thank you God!), and the doctor thinks it was an esophageal spasm caused by reflux. We're following up with our family doctor and may need to see a GI specialist. He's still asleep, but he's feeling better and not in pain thanks to the morphine shot they gave him. Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers! <3

    So glad to see a good update!
  • bkhamill
    bkhamill Posts: 1,289 Member
    bkhamill wrote: »
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Sorry, I get that some people use as an excuse, but as a migraine sufferer, I can say I have missed a few days of work due to headaches, because there is no way I could survive looking at a computer screen when I have one.

    A couple of months ago, my boss sent me down to urgent care to get a pain shot and then drove me home. She couldn't take watching me work with tears rolling down my cheeks anymore.

    My boss would do the same. He insists that I stay home when I get one. I have had to have someone drive me home before with one though.
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
    Confession: I don't know what is wrong with me but today has been a bad food day. I already ate all 10 twinkies from the box I bought this morning.

    I was at my lowest weight before vacation and now I just can't seem to get back to being good with food...

    Tomorrow hopefully.
  • kellienw335
    kellienw335 Posts: 1,745 Member
    FroggyBug wrote: »
    Confession: I don't know what is wrong with me but today has been a bad food day. I already ate all 10 twinkies from the box I bought this morning.

    I was at my lowest weight before vacation and now I just can't seem to get back to being good with food...

    Tomorrow hopefully.

    Getting back on schedule with exercise and eating right was hard for me after vacation too. Probably took me about three weeks to really feel right again. You can do this! Don't give up!
  • rungirl1973
    rungirl1973 Posts: 2,559 Member
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Does he have social anxiety? My daughter used to suffer headaches and I made several appts for her too, and then noticed over the summer, she did not get them, when they started again the next fall, we clued in that it was due to having to go out in public (she would stay inside 90% of the summer).

    On a related note, I used to suffer from terrible migraines, that usually had me in bed an average of three days. And I mean, out, no work, and I would have to make sure someone could be with my son. This would happen 3-6 times a year and all I could do was sit in the dark, drugged up, with a cold pack on my head for 72ish hours. My mother died about 12 years ago now, it has not happened once since. Not once.

    I don't know which would be worse. Another one with social anxiety or just assume he's lazy.
    He's not working right now and not going to school. He NEVER leaves the house. He plays video games and posts on YouTube. I would have never thought about social anxiety for him, since he was always so outgoing when he was younger.

    But, in the past couple of years, when I mention him talking to a girl we see out and about (or other similar situations), he always downplays like "Oh, she'd never be interested in me..." It's like he has completely lost all of his self confidence. I really think something happened in high school to make him want to stop going, but I can't seem to get him to open up about what's going on with him. He's living in my house, not working, not doing anything (he lost the job he had), and he's going to be 21 in October. He really has to do something to get his life started. I've really always thought he was just lazy, though.
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    bkhamill wrote: »
    ConfessiOn: I'm torqued at my husband right now. Come home after a super long, tiring day to find out he didn't go to work because he had a headache. And he's not going to football practice, so I have to take Payton alone.

    I'm just tired and crabby. I'll be better by tomorrow.

    I'd be torqued, too. Staying home because of a "headache" is a hot issue for me.
    But, it's tomorrow now, so I guess you're better. :)

    You have clearly never had a migraine.

    No, I understand that I'm very fortunate that way. I totally get that people have debilitating migraines, and I totally didn't mean to come off as judgmental about anything like that.

    My comment is related to my son's senior year of high school. Every time I was traveling for work, he would miss school for a "headache". I took him to doctors after doctors, including a couple of neurologists. He wound up dropping out of school and going back to get his GED. Guess what? No more headaches as soon as he quit school.

    Does he have social anxiety? My daughter used to suffer headaches and I made several appts for her too, and then noticed over the summer, she did not get them, when they started again the next fall, we clued in that it was due to having to go out in public (she would stay inside 90% of the summer).

    On a related note, I used to suffer from terrible migraines, that usually had me in bed an average of three days. And I mean, out, no work, and I would have to make sure someone could be with my son. This would happen 3-6 times a year and all I could do was sit in the dark, drugged up, with a cold pack on my head for 72ish hours. My mother died about 12 years ago now, it has not happened once since. Not once.

    After some of the stuff you've described on here, I'm not surprised in the least.

    Same happened to a long ago former coworker who used to have terrible migraines... she never had any after she and her hubby split.
  • CountessKitteh
    CountessKitteh Posts: 1,505 Member
    Still doing confessions?

    If so, I drink....a lot.

    Like to the point where I have to save massive amount of weekend calories to get my drink on.

    Sad....

    But at least you're doing it right!

    Seriously though, there's nothing wrong with drinking. Just don't put anybody else at risk by doing something silly like driving, and make sure that you take care of you. And your liver. You'll need that sucker later. :)
  • KylerJaye
    KylerJaye Posts: 861 Member
    Still doing confessions?

    If so, I drink....a lot.

    Like to the point where I have to save massive amount of weekend calories to get my drink on.

    Sad....

    Welcome Friend *hug*
  • FluffySandwich
    FluffySandwich Posts: 1,293 Member
    Yesterday I was trying to buy a pass for the metro (subway) and the machine wasn't working, so I told the guy at the booth and he snapped at me and told me that I had messed up and to try it again. I thanked him and he sighed in this irritated way. I don't know why I allow that stuff to bring me down so much. It's such a small, insignificant thing coming from someone I don't know, but it still put me in a zombified, self-loathing state of mind for the next couple of hours.... especially because he was right, I did mess it up.

    Similarily, if I buy something and the cashier seems irritated, I end up getting really sad and thinking it's all my fault even though I KNOW it's probably just work (and probably rude customers) making her upset.
  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    FroggyBug wrote: »
    Confession: I don't know what is wrong with me but today has been a bad food day. I already ate all 10 twinkies from the box I bought this morning.

    I was at my lowest weight before vacation and now I just can't seem to get back to being good with food...

    Tomorrow hopefully.

    Me too, @FroggyBug! I seem to have lost my "eat good food" mojo over vacation. Yesterday started off well - cardio + decent food during the day.... then went to Red Robin and I had chicken strips & fries. Blew all my exercise calories and then some! Darn it. Maybe I'll do better today, but I'm SO hungry today....bordering on hangry, waiting for my coworker to be done using the microwave so I CAN MAKE MY LUNCH. heh..
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    ythannah wrote: »
    Soooo... Today was a fail. I've been horribly depressed and spent most of the day ugly-crying in my bed, almost hysterically at one point so that I couldn't breathe at all and started wheezing like I was dying. Good times. And then Mr. Susie and I went to Tamimi and bought baking ingredients and made cookies AND brownies. Yay me?

    Oh, and the best part? I have NO idea why I was crying. At all. I just woke up completely depressed with no known reason.

    Sorry your day was so lousy... hope Tuesday is MUCH better!
    So I'm at the ER with hubby right now. He's been having chest pains all day and I didn't want to chance it. :worried:

    Good call. Men can be so dismissive about health concerns. Better safe than sorry!

    Hope everything is okay...

    Oh wow - I just popped in and it doesn't look good :(

    @Susieq_1994 I hope you are doing better. Sending you hugs.

    @raelynnsmama52512 I hope everything is OK with raelynnsdad.

    Everybody gets internet hugs!
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    CosmoTI wrote: »
    peleroja wrote: »
    We leave for Peru on Saturday!

    .

    I'm so jealous. You are going to have a great time. I think ( from my stalking) you are going to Machu Picchu right? It's beautiful. One of the best things I've ever done. If you are lucky and get there early you get to do the additional climb (can't remember the name of it) We missed it sadly but still really enjoyed the experience. Right - need to go find myself a new adventure now, this is making me crave one.
    Oh, and don't forget to try some guinea pig whilst you're over there....

    Ooh - @peleroja I knew this was coming up - didn't know it was so soon! Happy packing and I can't wait to see pictures :) I know all your stairs are going to pay off!
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Yesterday I was trying to buy a pass for the metro (subway) and the machine wasn't working, so I told the guy at the booth and he snapped at me and told me that I had messed up and to try it again. I thanked him and he sighed in this irritated way. I don't know why I allow that stuff to bring me down so much. It's such a small, insignificant thing coming from someone I don't know, but it still put me in a zombified, self-loathing state of mind for the next couple of hours.... especially because he was right, I did mess it up.

    Similarily, if I buy something and the cashier seems irritated, I end up getting really sad and thinking it's all my fault even though I KNOW it's probably just work (and probably rude customers) making her upset.

    Try to remind yourself that their negativity says a lot about them and absolutely nothing about you.

    I will replay crap like that in my head too if its extreme, but usually just with a lot of cool things I should/coulda/probably-better-I-didn't say rather than self loathing. Usually.

  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    edited September 2015

    @lilaclovebird
    I :heart: your gaming confession and you! This is good stuff. I played WoW for years - actually just ended my sub a couple months ago because it was sooooo boring. Anyhow, I enjoy some MMORPG as well... played SWOTR for a bit and Elder Scrolls Online. I'm currently playing Witcher 3 on PS4 and am loving it. I'm not hardcore or anything, though, but I CAN play easily for hours and lose a whole weekend. I have to make myself exercise and do real world things before I play or set an alarm so I don't lose a whole day. Hee hee...
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    Yesterday I was trying to buy a pass for the metro (subway) and the machine wasn't working, so I told the guy at the booth and he snapped at me and told me that I had messed up and to try it again. I thanked him and he sighed in this irritated way. I don't know why I allow that stuff to bring me down so much. It's such a small, insignificant thing coming from someone I don't know, but it still put me in a zombified, self-loathing state of mind for the next couple of hours.... especially because he was right, I did mess it up.

    Similarily, if I buy something and the cashier seems irritated, I end up getting really sad and thinking it's all my fault even though I KNOW it's probably just work (and probably rude customers) making her upset.

    It really IS them, it has nothing to do with you. They are having a bad day or are just miserable people. They might not realize how negative they're being, or they just want to make others miserable with them. Misery really does love company!

    Try not to let them get you down. Accept that THEY are having a bad day but that doesn't mean that YOU have to have a bad day.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    I just got a phone call regarding the bat and it is negative for rabies! I wasn't consciously thinking about it much over the last few days, but I was very relieved to hear the good news! :grin:
  • girldownsouth
    girldownsouth Posts: 920 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    I just got a phone call regarding the bat and it is negative for rabies! I wasn't consciously thinking about it much over the last few days, but I was very relieved to hear the good news! :grin:

    So, so happy to hear this!
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    edited September 2015
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Yesterday I was trying to buy a pass for the metro (subway) and the machine wasn't working, so I told the guy at the booth and he snapped at me and told me that I had messed up and to try it again. I thanked him and he sighed in this irritated way. I don't know why I allow that stuff to bring me down so much. It's such a small, insignificant thing coming from someone I don't know, but it still put me in a zombified, self-loathing state of mind for the next couple of hours.... especially because he was right, I did mess it up.

    Similarily, if I buy something and the cashier seems irritated, I end up getting really sad and thinking it's all my fault even though I KNOW it's probably just work (and probably rude customers) making her upset.

    It really IS them, it has nothing to do with you. They are having a bad day or are just miserable people. They might not realize how negative they're being, or they just want to make others miserable with them. Misery really does love company!

    Try not to let them get you down. Accept that THEY are having a bad day but that doesn't mean that YOU have to have a bad day.

    This!!

    ETA: YAYAYAYYAYAAAYYY on the bat news!!!