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Tempest • upvoted 2 items 1 day ago

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

If any man I knew threw rotten food at anyone I'd think it was bizarre behaviour. So would all my male friends.

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Turkey was dared by its friends to go confuse a human

Tempest • commented on 2 posts 1 day ago

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

How is someone who throws rotten food at you a friend?!

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Turkey was dared by its friends to go confuse a human

Tempest • commented on 2 posts 2 days ago

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Mine too! And the pathetic part was that I came across this same quote when I was with him, forwarded it to him saying it describes him, AND STILL STUCK AROUND WITH HIM FOR ABOUT ANOTHER YEAR 😢

30 People Shared Unusual Things They Can Do Better Than Anybody Else

Imma have my friend (who’s got a PhD in physics and only talks in physics) join the competition in my place. ;) then we’re gonna share the prize.

Tempest • upvoted 7 items 2 days ago

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A black bear snuck up on me while I was in my garage and sniffed the back of my neck (I was on my knees putting together a grill). I thought it was my neighbors dog at first and had to do a legit double take when I turned to pet.

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My daughter was born stillborn. My ex husband and I later tried to get pregnant again for many years, including infertility treatments. Fast forward, I am divorced and later remarried to a man who is 12 years older than me, never had any kids-tried for many years with his ex. I had cancer, so I was required to be on birth control with my chemo med. As part of the requirements they did routine lab work which included a pregnancy test. I got pregnant with my IUD. They kept telling me the pregnancy wasn’t likely to be viable, but my rainbow baby was born last may as perfect as can be. None of the doctors have been able to explain how. Some things are just meant to be I guess.

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I was on a payphone and a Turkey walked out of the woods. Bit me on the back of the knee turned around and walked back into the woods.

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

When I was younger, I would go around the neighborhood and ask for 1 or 2 flowers from everyone that had a garden and was home. I got quite a few very nice bouquets for my mom that way. Maybe permission was given.

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Tempest • upvoted an item 3 days ago

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Then lock me up and throw away the keys

Tempest • commented on 14 posts 6 days ago

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Those who criticise suıcidal people by saying they’re selfish are the ones who are selfish. They are telling a person, who is suffering so severely to a point that they’ve lost all hope of being pain free while alive, that them kılling themselves is going to make them, the speaker, sad. Can’t they see that they’re asking someone to stay alive for the sake of their own happiness?! Caramello, hope you found someone who listens and understands your struggles!

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

I have depression and BPD and am working towards specialising in psychiatry (post-med school currently) because I want to help others and bring more awareness to the less commonly discussed issues. I took a few months internship in a psychiatry hospital and recognised some issues that I have a hard time dealing with so I now know to avoid those patients in practice (direct them to doctors who are better at treating them).

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Check the medications you’re taking. I developed restless leg syndrome (RLS) as a side effect of quetiapine (an atypical antipsychotic d**g). Olanzapine is another one of such d***s. EDIT: d-r-u-g-s. (Seriously BP?!)

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

I tend to have a permanent happy face when talking, even if the topic is extremely mundane or serious (when my grandma died I was passing on the news to family members with a smile on my face all the while I was crying on my own). I know it’s the incongruent affect but I also attribute this reaction to me being used to always putting on a fake smile when facing society despite having a storm brewing inside my head.

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Sounds a lot like borderline personality disorder. They tend to idealise people one moment only to despise them the very next minute. It’s really hard for BPD people to keep a relationship because of this push and pull mechanism. Speaking as someone suffering from BPD. While I don’t regret my last (and only) relationship ending (he was extremely narcissistic and abusive), it was the reason I realised that there was something really wrong with me too. I would go from being on cloud 9 with him to hating him within just minutes (yes JUST minutes). Maybe some partners might be understanding of a BPD partner, but it’s not a healthy environment for a relationship. Please I’m not saying we aren’t capable or deserving of relationships. It’s just we need some help letting go of maladaptive emotions and actions. I’m working on myself now and am avoiding relationships until I know I can handle one like a normal person.

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

While this is true for most cases, you have to be aware of and consider the person’s “normal” speech patterns so this isn’t a good indicator of mental illness on its own. I have depression and can be noted to never speak/speak only a little often times. But I also happen to have a speech impediment (minor?) which caused me to get bullied at school, resulting in me speaking less and less with time. It’s hard to determine if it’s my speech issues keeping me from being more talkative or if it’s just depression. Also sometimes I happen to experience moments of increased speech, making people wonder if I have bipolar/mania but professionally I’ve never received such a diagnosis. Idk why it happens because my natural is actually a style of forgetting words and being rendered unable to even construct a simple sentence during the few times I talk with anyone. Simply put, just don’t associate particular speech styles with a diagnosis. Sometimes depressed people are the loudest in a room! 😅

Pluto Got Its Heart “Mark” After Collision With Planetary Body Roughly Twice The Size Of Switzerland

Poor little Pluto desperately trying to win back the hearts of those scientists who ripped off it’s planet status!

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Mine doesn’t just store but also mutates the stored regrets or worse, cooks up random toxic combinations of regrets I never knew existed to create exemplified varieties. :(

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I’ve started using “mate” when talking to people. I can’t figure out if it’s the British or Australians that I have to blame! (I’ve got a presentation examination coming up and I pray I don’t randomly blurt out “mate” in the middle of it).

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

OMG this! Recently my neighbour’s GSD got hold of my cat’s toy and refused to let go of it despite my entire family chasing him round and round the house. Eventually we decided to wait until he tires out and releases the toy. This did happen eventually and I managed to grab the now 90% dog drool covered cat toy but I almost lost my arm as he reflexively leapt up to snatch it again. In the end I’m the one who was feeling guilty for taking the toy even though it was not his toy in the first place! These cute little critters know how to always get what they want!

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I saw this in some skit in the form of “What’s the difference between Las Vegas and China?”

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I attended university with the same bunch of students from the start to the end (excluding dropouts), regularly talked with most of them, yet it’s been 6 years and I still don’t know the names of half of them. Similar looking twins/siblings are the worst. There were two such sisters in my class who were in a group I was assigned to in first year itself but I never knew who’s who so I used to just address them both together or call out one name and pretend the one who responded was the one I was intending to speak to. Face recognition Shazam would be a game changer!

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I’m Gen Z (early) and I give up already! My mind can’t comprehend anymore teenage slang at this point.

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Wait a minute… didn’t I just see this AITA question on the BP homepage right now? /s

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Tempest • upvoted 12 items 6 days ago

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Make sure you pass this on to whomever is prescribing your medication. It can also be tardive dyskinesia depending on whatever meds you are prescribed, but this needs to be diagnosed by a professional and not on-line.

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

If the village doesn't raise a child, the child will raze the village.

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

But when somebody didn't used to be that way and now is it can be a sign that things aren't going well

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

I had my 6 month dental cleaning yesterday and the hygienist asked if I've been brushing and flossing. I told her I've been brushing as much as I can but flossing fell of my radar due to a really bad bout of depression and this saint of a woman looks at me and says "Listen, that's ok. It's great that you're still brushing because I can't imagine how hard it was to push yourself to do that. I'm proud of you." Let me tell you, I nearly sobbed.

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Mine doesn’t just store but also mutates the stored regrets or worse, cooks up random toxic combinations of regrets I never knew existed to create exemplified varieties. :(

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I’m Gen Z (early) and I give up already! My mind can’t comprehend anymore teenage slang at this point.

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Wait a minute… didn’t I just see this AITA question on the BP homepage right now? /s

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Tempest • commented on 2 posts 1 day ago

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

How is someone who throws rotten food at you a friend?!

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Turkey was dared by its friends to go confuse a human

Tempest • commented on 2 posts 2 days ago

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Mine too! And the pathetic part was that I came across this same quote when I was with him, forwarded it to him saying it describes him, AND STILL STUCK AROUND WITH HIM FOR ABOUT ANOTHER YEAR 😢

30 People Shared Unusual Things They Can Do Better Than Anybody Else

Imma have my friend (who’s got a PhD in physics and only talks in physics) join the competition in my place. ;) then we’re gonna share the prize.

Tempest • commented on 15 posts 6 days ago

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Pluto Got Its Heart “Mark” After Collision With Planetary Body Roughly Twice The Size Of Switzerland

Poor little Pluto desperately trying to win back the hearts of those scientists who ripped off it’s planet status!

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Mine doesn’t just store but also mutates the stored regrets or worse, cooks up random toxic combinations of regrets I never knew existed to create exemplified varieties. :(

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I saw this in some skit in the form of “What’s the difference between Las Vegas and China?”

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

I’m Gen Z (early) and I give up already! My mind can’t comprehend anymore teenage slang at this point.

“The Michael Jordan Of Memes”: 50 Hilariously Random Memes From This IG Page

Wait a minute… didn’t I just see this AITA question on the BP homepage right now? /s

People Are Sharing Ways In Which ‘Harmless’ Pranks Ended In Tragedy (35 Stories)

If I recall this properly, his young daughter(s) saw him fall to his death?

Tempest • commented on a post 1 week ago

The Best Engagement Photos Of 2024 Have Just Been Announced, And Here Are The Top 30 Ones

Perfect backdrop for a special photo! Nature never disappoints!

Tempest • upvoted an item 9 hours ago

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

If any man I knew threw rotten food at anyone I'd think it was bizarre behaviour. So would all my male friends.

Tempest • upvoted 4 items 1 day ago

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“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Turkey was dared by its friends to go confuse a human

Disastrous-Cry-1998 reply

I was on a payphone and a Turkey walked out of the woods. Bit me on the back of the knee turned around and walked back into the woods.

Tempest • upvoted 5 items 2 days ago

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Well, a lot of them are clearly American jokes and since Americans can't seem to grasp the workings of a 24-hour clock, I couldn't tell if this was part of the joke or just standard American.

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Then lock me up and throw away the keys

“Puberty Hits”: 40 Funny Pics That Hit Close To Home

Mine too! And the pathetic part was that I came across this same quote when I was with him, forwarded it to him saying it describes him, AND STILL STUCK AROUND WITH HIM FOR ABOUT ANOTHER YEAR 😢

30 People Shared Unusual Things They Can Do Better Than Anybody Else

Imma have my friend (who’s got a PhD in physics and only talks in physics) join the competition in my place. ;) then we’re gonna share the prize.

Tempest • upvoted 2 items 5 days ago

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Tempest • upvoted 8 items 6 days ago

“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 30 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay

Suspicious-Goat-1452 reply

Speech patterns are a good indication. Mania can make people talk really fast or depression can make people not speak at all. How they speak, the words used, can also indicate issues. It's best to just ask if they're ok.