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Daydreamer47
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Hi I am a 35 year old woman from the USA. I love nature and animals, art, theater, and music.

I have social anxiety and depression.

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New bf refuses to learn how to cook
Relationship Stress / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 January 13th
...See more Hey, I am mostly looking to vent, not get advice, thanks. I am dating someone new for about 3-4 months so far. Things are going well. We are going on regular dates, and I met some of his friends. We have a lot in common and enjoy our time together. I told him early on I am applying to another internship for next year which may or may not be close to where we live now. He seems very interested in things lasting for longer, but seems ok to take it one step at a time and enjoy each other's company and going on dates, as it is new. I applied to some jobs that are local and some that are dream positions but farther. Some places like 2-3 hours drive where we might be able to do long distance and see each other on weekends.  However, there have been some small things that make me wonder if we are compatible long term and feel like I'm giving myself an out by having some job options that would take me farther away. We share many similar interests and values, however I got annoyed today because he refuses to learn to cook. I have gently brought up meal kit services and a recipe app he could use to learn a little, and that I might like him to able to cook for me if I was sick or had a hard day, but he still was pretty dismissive, and said he is just lazy and doesn't feel like learning. Since the relationship is new and things are still mostly chill/moving slow, I am happy to keep spending time with him, but I have been a bit triggered at learning this issue that probably will be a dealbreaker for me if things ever got more serious. I honestly don't know if I'm ready to settle down with anyone yet and not sure how serious this will get, but I know I will probably need to talk to him about it again, I'm just really frustrated, because I like him and he's overall warm and fun and I am upset with how resistant he was to such a simple thing.  Thanks if you read this long vent lol. -Day
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Hello
Depression Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 May 2nd, 2025
...See more Hi, Anyone out there? I am feeling lonely again. I had an extra day off but now I am feeling very lonely, didn't know what to do with myself.
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Texting boundary triggers
Trauma Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 February 23rd, 2025
...See more Hi, I have been struggling with using online dating sites where some people expect to text very frequently and quickly or will lose interest or think you are not interested. I am in graduate school full time, plus have depression and very severe insomnia and tbh am hanging on by thread mentally, have felt very lightheaded sometimes due to lack of sleep, so the idea of somebody being mad I am not texting every single day is so triggering. I really rely on my alone time and usually sleep like 14 hours on Saturdays. I also grew up with very emotionally abusive family especially emotionally abusive mother who did not respect boundaries (a lot of screaming, coming into room without knocking and yelling at me, if I didn't want to go to a party would throw a tantrum until I agreed to go etc) so I have a hard time with setting boundaries because I am afraid I will be yelled at and won't be safe. I've been trying to advocate for myself, say that I prefer to meet in person or phone over texting or to limit to quick check in every few days only. The person I have been talking to actually respected hearing that, which made me feel better. However, I am getting more triggered reading stuff online seeing so many people online say things like "it only takes 10 seconds to respond" etc and I start to feel invalidated and ruminate and talk to myself to try to remind myself why my feelings and boundaries are valid but it's just really triggering me a lot and makes it hard to date when people show this behavior. For the love of God don't reply with advice, just want reassurance/validation. Please respect that thank you.
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Check in Space for Day and reliableSky9730
Depression Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 February 23rd, 2024
...See more @reliableSky9730 [https://www.7cups.com/@reliableSky9730]
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Check-in Buddy Space for Day and Aderes2
Depression Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 March 2nd, 2024
...See more @Aderes2 [https://www.7cups.com/@Aderes2] How is your week going?
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Check-in Buddy Space for Day and jesusredeemedme2425
Depression Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 February 19th, 2025
...See more @jesusredeemedme2425 [https://www.7cups.com/@jesusredeemedme2425] How is your week going?
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Loneliness buddies?
Depression Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 February 29th, 2024
...See more I think I tried this before but maybe didn't followup. If you want to chat as buddies to help each other feel less lonely I can start a separate forum post (members can't use chat). Thanks. Day
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Family therapy
Trauma Support / by Daydreamer47
Last post
 January 5th, 2024
...See more Hi all, I finally had family therapy with my mom yesterday (she came onto my session). I am feeling very triggered by it today, and I couldn't fall asleep until about 5am. I am able to watch my classes from home, but I had wanted to go in person, but I just decided to take care of myself and watch from home. My mom was super emotional and kind of acted like a 5 year old child who is being told they can't have a toy. She didn't take any accountability and just painted things as I have a problem and have been shutting her out and she is "losing her daughter" even though I explained that we have a difficult relationship and I have been setting boundaries for my wellbeing. She wasn't able to show empathy towards me or really acknowledge anything about how I felt. I tried to explain I had a hard time growing up and was really shy and she was just like "you had plenty of friends". I guess I need to try to remember that I tried my best to articulate myself and my emotions, and I can be proud of that. Maybe things will improve in future sessions... or I will have to be really strong about boundaries even though she is so manipulative and just end up only talking to her like 3 times per year idk. Day (I posted this also in family community, but seems like it might be appropriate here idk)
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