FoxyFerengi

my thought-carousel is devouring my soul

Hah! That's such an apt description! There's a song with the lyrics "sick cycle carousel", that I have used to describe the spiral to my therapist. I might have to steal your phrase now xD

There's definitely some freedom to living alone, and it's amazing that you live in a city that has resources. I know you're worried, but everything you've said in this post makes me think you'll do quite well with this new part of your life. I'm rooting for you :)

Do libraries in Vienna also hold workshops and such? My local has a makerspace, and every quarter they will hold workshops to teach people how to use a sewing machine or 3-D printer. If nothing else it's really interesting to go and observe these events.

I've been afraid to even tell anyone in real life that I have the disorder, because people always think narcissistic or anti-social when they hear "personality disorder". And, to be honest, I wasn't very aware of cluster C myself until I was diagnosed. I'm glad it's rare, because it's a very difficult thing to yearn for deep connections and never feel worthy of them. Although, it is nice to know there are others who understand the fear-patterned thoughts

Anyway, you've got this! And feel free to reply here or dm if you need an internet stranger to cheer you on through something

I solved the daily Clues by Sam (Aug 9th 2025) in less than 6 minutes
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I have AvPD too. I think you're doing the right things, you have a support network and you are capable of setting boundaries. It is scary to start out alone with this disorder. Dunno about you, but I've always felt like my head is an easier place to be when I have people to reassure me that I'm not doing something wrong or haven't offended someone.

I have lived alone for almost ten years now, and sometimes that fear of loneliness and of becoming a crazy cat person rears is head for me, too. I have kind of embraced the hermit life though, because like you I have enough support in my life to feel some social fulfillment from the few interactions I have every week.

For people like us it's really important to find low-stakes opportunities to connect with people especially as we're not young adults anymore. Being a regular anywhere is a pretty good start, whether that's regularly walking a park or being part of a book club

This is one of the most striking parks I've been to. Some sections of the badlands are like walking on an alien world

I'm surprised they didn't pause the order after the accident with one survivor, especially because the 787 Dreamliner was part of the inquiry last year

There's four justices over the age of 70 (one is Sotomayor). Not that age means much in regards to mortality when one has the resources that they do

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What in the heck are today's words? Sounds like someone had a good party last night, but was hungover this morning xD

Last year I found a lifeless bird caught in the decorative fence meant to keep my dog from jumping off the terraced part of my yard. It was really sad, but I learned that leaving a strip of tall grass behind the fence prevented the birds from flying through it.

Last month a robin broke its neck on my front window, so I've decided the entire place must be cursed

https://montanafreepress.org/ https://mtstandard.com/

I also enjoy erininthemorning, just note that her wife is part of Montana state legislature and she's labeled left-biased

There's a growing split in the state between the old-school Republicans and MAGA right now. There have been a few MAGA bills aimed at lgbtq+ and environment that failed because the few old schoolers were convinced that those bills were against the state constitution, and the values like privacy and freedom that the magats claim to hold dear.

It's honestly been really interesting to watch over the last year or two.

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