A little background - I have a young daughter (under 3). Her father and I split up after he put his hands on me about a month after she was born and we ultimately ended up with a court mandated parenting plan which involved a 50/50 split. Not long after he and I split up, I met the man I would end up marrying so for all but the first 3 months of my daughter's life, my husband has been active in her life. Out of the three of us (myself, my ex, and my husband), my husband spends the most time with her because of his work being remote. Because of that she's taken to calling him dad/daddy as she learns to talk and recognizes the people who care for her.
The reason I received this letter was because when we do the custody exchange my daughter will yell dad/daddy when she sees my husband. We've never encouraged this, but we also haven't discouraged it since my husband has been in her life since the beginning. The letter I received has no direct call to action other than "requesting" that my daughter not use these words with my husband. In the past the letters he's had his lawyer send typically have more of a threat to them and everything I've read online seems to point towards courts simply wanting what's best for the child.
Is there any reason I'd need to even respond to something like this? We're currently trying for another child and are trying our best to raise my daughter in a household that doesn't see her as different from a child directly related to my husband. Any thoughts/advice are appreciated.

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What is Meditation?
Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and achieve a state of calm and relaxation. It typically involves sitting quietly, focusing on the breath, and observing thoughts and sensations without judgment. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and is a central component of many spiritual and religious practices.
Modern research has demonstrated that meditation has numerous benefits for mental and physical health. Regular meditation practice has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, increase feelings of well-being, and promote emotional regulation. It has also been shown to have positive effects on the immune system, blood pressure, and other physiological markers of health.
There are many different types of meditation, including mindfulness meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and transcendental meditation, among others. Each type of meditation has its own specific techniques and focuses, but all involve training the mind to focus and cultivate a sense of calm and relaxation.
Here are some basic steps to get started with meditation:

1. Find a quiet and comfortable place: Choose a quiet place where you won't be disturbed for the duration of your meditation session. You can sit on a cushion on the floor or in a chair, whichever is most comfortable for you.
   
2. Get into a comfortable position: Sit with your back straight and your feet planted firmly on the ground. You can cross your legs or keep them uncrossed, whichever is most comfortable for you. Rest your hands on your lap or your knees.
   
3. Focus on your breath: Close your eyes or keep them open and focus on a spot on the floor in front of you. Take a few deep breaths, and then let your breath become natural. Focus your attention on the sensation of your breath as it enters and leaves your body.
   
4. Observe your thoughts: As you focus on your breath, you may notice that your mind starts to wander. When this happens, simply observe the thought without judgment and then return your attention to your breath.
   
5. Practice regularly: It's important to practice meditation regularly to experience the benefits of the practice. Start with just a few minutes a day and gradually increase the duration of your sessions as you become more comfortable with the practice.
   

There are many different meditation techniques and styles, so it's important to find what works best for you. You can also use guided meditations or apps to help you get started with meditation.
There are many different types of meditation, each with its own specific technique and focus. Here are seven types of meditation:

1. Mindfulness meditation: This type of meditation involves focusing on the present moment and observing thoughts and sensations without judgment.
   
2. Loving-kindness meditation: This type of meditation involves cultivating feelings of love, compassion, and kindness towards oneself and others.
   
3. Transcendental meditation: This type of meditation involves the use of a mantra, or repeated word or phrase, to help focus the mind and achieve a state of deep relaxation.
   
4. Chakra meditation: This type of meditation involves focusing on the seven energy centers, or chakras, in the body to promote balance and healing.
   
5. Body scan meditation: This type of meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body and observing sensations without judgment.
   
6. Yoga meditation: This type of meditation involves combining physical postures (asanas) with breath control (pranayama) and meditation to promote physical and mental well-being.
   
7. Visualization meditation: This type of meditation involves creating a mental image of a peaceful or calming scene and focusing on it to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
   

Each of these types of meditation can be practiced individually or combined with other techniques to create a personalized meditation practice. It's important to find what works best for you and to practice regularly to experience the benefits of meditation.
Meditation Cycle A - Order of Planets
Day - Chakra - Planet Sunday - Crown - Sun Wednesday - Sacral - Mercury Friday - Solar - Venus Monday - Root - Moon Tuesday - Third Eye - Mars Thursday - Throat - Jupiter Saturday - Heart - Saturn
Meditation Cycle B - Order of Days
Sunday - Crown - Sun Monday - Root - Moon Tuesday - Third Eye - Mars Wednesday - Sacral - Mercury Thursday - Throat - Jupiter Friday - Solar - Venus Saturday - Heart - Saturn
These Meditation Cycles focus on a specific Chakra/Ego/Planet relative to the associated day of the week.
By following either pattern we are able to meditate on each of the 7 Chaldean planets at least once within a week with daily practice or two weeks with practice every other day.
If practicing this pattern every other day the day you are not referencing a Chaldean specific planet could be devoted to Earth, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto etc.

Hey, so, I'm new to this sub and I'm a writer. I've written 2 pieces and they're about 7k - 11k words, so I don't know if you can say short, lol. Mostly I've written them in documents and only shared it with my close friends and they've all encouraged me to expand my audience. I've been way to shy to reach out for help or post these anywhere but I took the first step a month ago and made them public on A03, but they're not of a fandom specifiaclly, they're all origical charecters so there's no audience.
I want it to reach more people, and I'd also like some constructive criticism on it. Can you guys recommend platforms to post on ?

Years ago, my wife had an affair and through it all, we’re still married. Through the reconciliation process I didn’t want to touch her and got addicted to porn in the process. Now it’s been going on for years and I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve lost the desire for sex, can’t get aroused, and have ED. Being on the older side of middle age certainly doesn’t help. I have finally come around and explained my issue to my wife and have been porn-free for about a week now.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? If I stay away from porn, will my desire for sex come back and will I be able to get erections again? I’d love to hear some success stories and words of encouragement. Thanks for reading.

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• Google March 2023 Broad Core Update is Live.
• Google Bard (AI clone of ChatGPT) is available on waitlist.
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• Google announces new “Prohibited Use Policy” for AI Products & content.
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• Tiktok and MLS enter multiyear partnership to preview more MLS content on the platform.
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• Instagram’s Co-founder did a new Podcast Interview and said IG is losing its touch.
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• Instagram is testing a new “Top 3” story sticker.
• Upcoming: A new Instagram feature to go live for only followers you follow back.

Meta :

• Meta cuts off 10,000 employees & shared the vision of being more efficient this year.
• Meta is getting rid of Mentorships in Facebook Groups from March 27.
• Meta is working on a new verification feature to verify your account with missed call.
• Meta is all set to remove Audio channels from Facebook Groups.
• A new Safety center for journalists to learn about content publishing on Platforms.
• Facebook is shutting down online paid events feature from 8 May.
• Meta to end news Access for Canadians if new act passes.
• WhatsApp working on ability to allow group admins approve new participants to control the group.

Twitter:

• Twitter now shows everyone “Bookmark count” for your tweets.
• Elon musk said Usage of AI will happen on twitter to stop manipulation of users in Twitter.
• Twitter to open source its feed algorithm on 31st march.
• Twitter users will soon have ability to opt out of Ads for specific Ad Types.
• Twitter working on a feature to get reminders for a tweet, a similar feature to reddit’s “Subscribe to this Post”.
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• This week: Twitter will charge 2FA verification fee to verify your account from Monday. (20th March)

YouTube:

• Youtube will allow you to add Youtube Shorts thumbnails on iOS.
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• Youtube launches Multi-view for Youtube TV Users.

Snapchat:

• Snapchat adds new content controls to its parental control feature.

LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn launched new AI features like profile summary feature, Job description & more.
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I’m taking a stab at dating again and was curious if other women feel this way: In my experience, if a guy is interested in you, he’d make effort and time to get to know you. If he doesn’t, he’s not it, move on. Ideally i shouldn’t get into a casual relationship with the hope of it becoming serious. This is how I am - If I’m not interested in a guy, I won’t want to tell him about myself. I keep it professional. Some men will “chase” (for lack of a better word) and if they seem nice and want to stick with me for whatever reason, I let it happen because they seem nice and I like what they show me. Do other women do this? Is there any hope for women to do something similar to men to win them over when they’re not initially interested in you, or should I just live my life putting myself out there to meet more men only for them to make the first move. Making the first move hasn’t worked out for me. I hate to let that deter me. I assume y’all will say I’m trying for a guy outside my league? Thanks for your help.

Looking at the heads of reptiles in short grass as they move forward. There were two. One had a colorful patch covering on his head the other shook it's head forcefully back and forth.
Attractive guys working at a restaurant business. One looked most attractive. Tall sexy eyes 👀 and a very nice cut. There was a large all white sign posted outside the business that leaned to the side having the word DECEASED. In the parking lot was the small group of men were attempting to leave but a young man was standing next to a van. The most attractive one Noticed someone watching him from a distance. Mad he got close to the guy first before he command the guy to leave. His lips were stiff and rage was in his eyes but his voice stayed low.
Somebody in a clinic. Fuzzy details. They were amoung many. Young and elderly. After leaving they were looking happy going down a normal road. The driver and front passenger knew and loved this strange route. It was as if they entered a cave heading deep underground. Forward road red in color dropped straight as the car headed. Back passenger was afraid. Knowing that the two seated in the back were chubby one more than the other and in panic as the walls got closer together. Causing them both to exit the ride while the other two continued on. About the walls were numerous light and clear colored crystals that were pointed After getting ejected the two found a holler or nook. No yard was visible. Just shabby light blue paint on the walls of the outside hallway with multiple doors. Group of black women riding in a convertible. At least three of them I recognized. They walked pass a small amount of broken down and trashed furniture then picked a door to enter. After getting inside the conversation with the people inside didn't make any sense. Walking out another door a yard was present nice and green. Full green leaves on a large bushy tree. Really nice but war was going on. There were soldiers everywhere. Many were in old delapitate huts. That look like from the past. They guys looked up to date. Some set while other's moved about. Outside there were a few active. Full gear running, firing totally ignoring a woman looking. A large white man stopped to talk to a woman taking away his hat and gun placing it on the ground. Where she wasn't able to see. He was telling her that he wasn't stable. He was attractive with strong features and a cocky build. He wanted that woman and she knew it.

Movie: Aliens (1986)
Synopsis
As homage to the Mischief (Devil’s) Night classic, The War of the Worlds, we review the alien invasion movie, Aliens. The film begins as a continuation of the first Alien movie (1979), where Ripley has been in cryogenic sleep in a shuttle from the cargo ship Nostromo. A salvage vessel intercepts her escape pod, and she is found to be alive following a battle between the crew of the Nostromo and a hostile alien species. Ripley’s ordeal is not believed, and she is thought to be mentally unstable, especially because she has been in cryogenic sleep for over 50 years. She comes to learn that the planetoid on which she fought the aliens has been inhabited by “terraformers” who are trying to make the planet habitable. However, communication with the crew is lost, and the film follows Ripley and her new crew as they go to find out what happened.
How the Film Relates to Psychiatry
There are deep psychiatric influences in the film, most obviously posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The diagnosis of PTSD requires that the person be exposed to a stressor, re-experience the traumatic event (nightmares, flashbacks), persistently try to avoid trauma-related stimuli which can cause distress, negative alterations in mood and cognition (memory loss, fear, guilt), and alterations in arousal and reactivity (hypervigilance, irritability) for a duration of more than one month. Ripley certainly reaches criteria for PTSD as she experiences nightmares, is hypervigilant, and becomes more secluded from her rescuers. This is understandable as she has faced a tremendous, life-threatening stress, and has lived to tell about her ordeal.
Having to face the task of going back to fight the aliens, these emotions have the potential to consume her. A diagnosis of PTSD is made when the symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Since Ripley doesn’t manifest functional impairment, instead using her fear as motivation to lead the fight, she is not likely to be diagnosed as having PTSD. Her “running towards her fear” instead of avoiding it is likely due to counterphobic attitude (Otto Fenichel). Ironically, the attraction of horror movies in general has been theorized lie in a counterphobic attitude.
Another aspect of psychiatry that is exemplified in the film is the stigma toward mental health. When Ripley is rescued and explains what has happened to her, she is immediately thought to be “crazy.” While her story is hard to believe, she is a reputable woman with no external incentive to provide factitious information. However, the potential to expose the risks of future space expeditions could significantly impact the income of The Company. Ripley consequently faces an uphill battle to recover from the stress of her previous battle with the aliens. She requires unconditional positive regard, underscoring the importance of social support in protecting against the perpetuation of symptoms. Aliens then is a subversive commentary on our culture’s treatment of the mentally ill, and the dearth of resources that support mental health and wellness.
Key Words: Alien, Aliens, Mischief Night, Devil’s Night, The War of the Worlds, Nostromo, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, counterphobic attitude, Otto Fenichel
Michelle Walker, Anthony Tobia, MD, Maggie Yesalavage, DO. Copyright © 2015 Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) All rights reserved.

“We have already agreed with Fiorentina that the team will play away from Franchi for two championships.
From mid-2024 to mid-2026 ”.
Word of the mayor of Florence Dario Nardella , who yesterday dispelled some doubts regarding the timing of the works but created others for fans and insiders.
Renovations.
… and assuming typical Italian efficiency is in play for the project, it will be more like six years. , if its ever completed

So I have been lurking here for a bout a year, but decided that I needed to make a post finally. I think reading about others experiences and thoughts has helped me a ton, But I really felt the need to vent some since lately I have felt extra low. First of I want to apologies If my spelling is bad or my grammar is not correct. English is not my first language.
I'm in my early 20's and I was molested from I was around 5 until I was 9 by a relative. During the time my parents could not really take care of me for different reasons and that relative took care of me a lot and I pretty much lived with him most of the time during those years. He molested me and took advantage of me. I am not sure if grooming is the right word for what he did, but it absolutely felt like that in a way since he constantly tried to convince me that what he did to me was natural and something good for me. Without going into to much details it was everything from touching me, having sex and showing me pornography. He also used to do it mixed up with normal childs play which of course was very confusing to me.
I never told my parents. After the relative passed away It felt very weird for me to bring it up, although I understand that maybe I should have. I have seen therapists for different reasons as I grew older, and there is where I have brought it up. I have conflicting feelings about this though since I never felt it really helped. I am in no way saying you should not seek help. I am glad that I have tried, and I encourage everyone to do that. To take care about themselves.
I can absolutely resonate with a lot of posts here speaking about the complexity of the feelings my experience has given me. Like, to others it feels so clear to just say "it was not your fault", "it was wrong." I am not crazy. I know it was. But I think many here might understand that it is not only black and white. There where horrible things he did that clearly felt like abuse, even back then. But other things did feel nice (on a physical level) and I as many others have felt extreme guilt for that. Sometimes I feel like I struggle with just that; the mixed experience of pain, humiliation and pleasure. I feel like I had a hard time struggling to distinguish what is what.
I know that it all has affected me much. My life. And my sexuality. I would say I am "hypersexual." It has led me to do a lot of things that I regret. I also feel like it made me not having the same boundaries as others sexually. I often wonder if my kinky interests stem from the abuse and I can really put myself down at times. Like; I think everyone should be allowed to be themselves sexually and I am quite liberal but sometimes I think it's hard to accept I enjoy certain things sexually since I am afraid the abuse "created" them. Maybe I have not made the best choices to deal with my feelings, but sometimes it feels like it helped at least for the moment.
I am actually happy most of the time, and while the scars are always there I feel like I have found a way to not forget but to relate to my past. But other times, like this past week it all feels hopeless. Wondering if I am broken. If I will ever be healed or accepted (even by myself). I think the hardest part for me in these moments is that I get so TIRED. Like carrying all these thoughts and emotions all by myself is exhausting. It's a weird mixed need of being left alone but also not wanting to be lonely.
Anyways, I just wanted to vent some. If anyone can relate and reading this can help I'm glad. Otherwise I just want to thank everybody here that has helped me by sharing their perspectives.

TL;DR: Im a new student joining a group of younger students who have been together for 4 months already. They barely speak to me and I dont get invited to outings. Sometimes when I speak to them I get one word responses which makes me not want to pursue friendships. Its hard to find things in common, they talk shit about struggling students and party all the time. I'll be here for 3 years and i dont fit in with this group? If you were in my shoes, how would you proceed?
- Background -
So im about 4 months into my first year of vet school. I am a newer student who just joined a group that has been here for a semester already together.. As mentioned above I am 34 years old, so im older than most, if not all of the students in the class. Theres a class of 8 students, all from different Caribbean islands 2 others are from the U.S one is homosexual and the 'leader' of the group( i know his brother), the other american is from new york(white female) who referred to a puppy as "that ni**a", in a van full of black people no one had any sport of reaction..
I feel I also must mention that I am a combat veteran(Afghanistan) and social skills have never been my strong suit( im introverted so i open up around certain people). I am married with kids, and they are currently in the states.
I find it hard to find things we have in common to even join in conversations. For example the other day they were talking about the t.v show gossip girl(The males as well) Bro I dont know shit about gossip girl lmfao, the students in my class, almost daily, talk shit about other students, and that doesnt appeal to me, I know if i start doing it then I will begin to fit in but thats just not who I am. They also go out and drink alot, and again, thats not my scene.(I have a wife and kids at home, so I cant put myself in a position to mess up)
Maybe im over reacting but I dont feel the need to make friends here. Class is usually ok, we all speak and what not, 6 out of the 8 students take the same van home as me and again, more shit talking about other people. They always make plans right in front of me and they dont ever ask if i would like to go, which is fine, but it also makes me feel like i've done something wrong..
Im ok with being alone for the most part. I go to the gym, take walks around the island alone, the time in class is usually overwhelming, so i need a break after school.
If you were in my shoes, how would you proceed?

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• Google March 2023 Broad Core Update is Live.
• Google Bard (AI clone of ChatGPT) is available on waitlist.
• Meta launches Paid Subscriptions on Instagram and Facebook in the US.

Google:

• Google announces new “Prohibited Use Policy” for AI Products & content.
• New Google Analytics item-scoped custom dimensions.
• Google enhances Healthcare Info access for US searchers.
• 5 new updates to Google Adsense Auto Ads.
• Google announces use of AI in Google Drive, Docs & Gmail.
• Google product listing ads to allow faster Electric Bikes.

Tiktok:

• Tiktok and MLS enter multiyear partnership to preview more MLS content on the platform.
• Tiktok launched new policies against use of AI content on platform.
• Tiktok’s Ex-Head of Product said The platform didn’t launch $2B fund for creators, it was for their own business.
• Tiktok now banned on governmental devices in New Zealand.
• Tiktok introduced a new STEM feed on PiDay for teenagers.

Instagram:

• Instagram’s Co-founder did a new Podcast Interview and said IG is losing its touch.
• Instagram and Facebook are giving up focus & support for NFTs to focus on other elements of business.
• Instagram is testing a new “Top 3” story sticker.
• Upcoming: A new Instagram feature to go live for only followers you follow back.

Meta :

• Meta cuts off 10,000 employees & shared the vision of being more efficient this year.
• Meta is getting rid of Mentorships in Facebook Groups from March 27.
• Meta is working on a new verification feature to verify your account with missed call.
• Meta is all set to remove Audio channels from Facebook Groups.
• A new Safety center for journalists to learn about content publishing on Platforms.
• Facebook is shutting down online paid events feature from 8 May.
• Meta to end news Access for Canadians if new act passes.
• WhatsApp working on ability to allow group admins approve new participants to control the group.

Twitter:

• Twitter now shows everyone “Bookmark count” for your tweets.
• Elon musk said Usage of AI will happen on twitter to stop manipulation of users in Twitter.
• Twitter to open source its feed algorithm on 31st march.
• Twitter users will soon have ability to opt out of Ads for specific Ad Types.
• Twitter working on a feature to get reminders for a tweet, a similar feature to reddit’s “Subscribe to this Post”.
• Twitter working on “Why You’re seeing this tweet” feature to inform users about their interests.
• This week: Twitter will charge 2FA verification fee to verify your account from Monday. (20th March)

YouTube:

• Youtube will allow you to add Youtube Shorts thumbnails on iOS.
• Youtube adds new metrics for multi-language audio & feature for Shorts Audio page sharing.
• Youtube launches Multi-view for Youtube TV Users.

Snapchat:

• Snapchat adds new content controls to its parental control feature.

LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn launched new AI features like profile summary feature, Job description & more.
• LinkedIn launched “Podcast Academy” to help podcasters to do better at it.

Reddit:

• Reddit was down for more than 5 hours this week across all formats.

Pinterest:

• Pinterest adds new safety features for users after NBC news investigation.
• Pinterest & Northwestern Mutual partner to do a content partnership for financial content on platform.
• A Interview with Pinterest Country manager you need to read.
• Pinterest partners with Dotdash Meredith on exclusive video content deal.

Microsoft:

• Microsoft Bing AI is available for everyone, waitlist is gone.
• Microsoft shares 5-started prompts for Bing AI.
• Microsoft Doctor and Clinic Ads are now available in Open beta.
• Microsoft adds AI tools to Outlook, Word & other apps.

Marketing:

• Discord adds 16 new themes for Nitro subscribers.
• Semrush ended 2022 with 95k customers & 35% increase in revenue.
• Netflix is Reviewing its Ad strategy considering ‘build or buy’.
• Initiative named Adweek Global media agency of the year.
• Roku, Bestbuy promises greater CTV precision through retail media pact.
• Discord reverses policy changes after AI backlash.
• FTC is asking social media platforms & streaming services info on misleading Ads.

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I feel like I am capable of achieving my dreams. But I need to hear some positive words of encouragement. In April I'll turn 27. Ever since my dad died when I was 17 years old I've been a pessimistic person. I want to change that.
I want to become a flight attendant. I have to learn how to swim first and then I can get the training in a specialized school. 🙂
Thank you ❤️

Hi,
I need help to fix this issue on my website, can anyone help?
(domain) has been blocked by CORS policy: The value of the 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header in the response must not be the wildcard '*' when the request's credentials mode is 'include'. The credentials mode of requests initiated by the XMLHttpRequest is controlled by the withCredentials attribute.
How can I fix this?
I think a month or so ago maybe a WordPress plugin done something to the server files.
I have tried to edit the htaccess file but still no luck
I need help to locate the issue and the cause and then I can fix it
Thanks

Top 5 Updates of the Week:

• Tiktok launched “Feed Refresh” feature for all users to start a new content feed .
• ChatGPT 4 was launched this week & the trend around it is growing.
• The case of Tiktok getting Banned In US will get more strong, if Bytedance don’t sell their share in Tiktok .
• Google March 2023 Broad Core Update is Live.
• Google Bard (AI clone of ChatGPT) is available on waitlist.
• Meta launches Paid Subscriptions on Instagram and Facebook in the US.

Google:

• Google announces new “Prohibited Use Policy” for AI Products & content.
• New Google Analytics item-scoped custom dimensions.
• Google enhances Healthcare Info access for US searchers.
• 5 new updates to Google Adsense Auto Ads.
• Google announces use of AI in Google Drive, Docs & Gmail.
• Google product listing ads to allow faster Electric Bikes.

Tiktok:

• Tiktok and MLS enter multiyear partnership to preview more MLS content on the platform.
• Tiktok launched new policies against use of AI content on platform.
• Tiktok’s Ex-Head of Product said The platform didn’t launch $2B fund for creators, it was for their own business.
• Tiktok now banned on governmental devices in New Zealand.
• Tiktok introduced a new STEM feed on PiDay for teenagers.

Instagram:

• Instagram’s Co-founder did a new Podcast Interview and said IG is losing its touch.
• Instagram and Facebook are giving up focus & support for NFTs to focus on other elements of business.
• Instagram is testing a new “Top 3” story sticker.
• Upcoming: A new Instagram feature to go live for only followers you follow back.

Meta :

• Meta cuts off 10,000 employees & shared the vision of being more efficient this year.
• Meta is getting rid of Mentorships in Facebook Groups from March 27.
• Meta is working on a new verification feature to verify your account with missed call.
• Meta is all set to remove Audio channels from Facebook Groups.
• A new Safety center for journalists to learn about content publishing on Platforms.
• Facebook is shutting down online paid events feature from 8 May.
• Meta to end news Access for Canadians if new act passes.
• WhatsApp working on ability to allow group admins approve new participants to control the group.

Twitter:

• Twitter now shows everyone “Bookmark count” for your tweets.
• Elon musk said Usage of AI will happen on twitter to stop manipulation of users in Twitter.
• Twitter to open source its feed algorithm on 31st march.
• Twitter users will soon have ability to opt out of Ads for specific Ad Types.
• Twitter working on a feature to get reminders for a tweet, a similar feature to reddit’s “Subscribe to this Post”.
• Twitter working on “Why You’re seeing this tweet” feature to inform users about their interests.
• This week: Twitter will charge 2FA verification fee to verify your account from Monday. (20th March)

YouTube:

• Youtube will allow you to add Youtube Shorts thumbnails on iOS.
• Youtube adds new metrics for multi-language audio & feature for Shorts Audio page sharing.
• Youtube launches Multi-view for Youtube TV Users.

Snapchat:

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This is my first Reddit post and not gonna lie, I don’t entirely know if I’m even doing it right :’). Sorry in advance for the spiel (the longest part isn’t really essential to read, that’s just some of the symptoms).
A couple of weeks ago I was diagnosed privately with inattentive adhd and told I was touching on the hyperactive side. I’m 31(f) and honestly, this wasn’t really a surprise. I had started looking into it last year and began making notes on my phone. I was ASTOUNDED at the list of similarities. It wasn’t just a few, it really was an entire list.
-Very frequent zoning out, struggling to follow simple instructions, struggling to finish simple tasks, easily distracted, forgetfulness, high sex drive, fast talker, anger(and irritability)going from 0-100 at the stupidest things, anxiety, depression, OCD, being inarticulate especially verbally, struggling to find the words to explain myself during a conversation but knowing in my head what it is I am trying to say, always being stuck in the ‘now’ sense of time and not looking much into future plans, hyperfocus on certain things, interrupting others when they were speaking (I rarely do this now but I went YEARS doing it before realising), clumsiness (often dropping things, tripping up, walking into stuff or ending up with bruises on my legs and not knowing how), light sleeper (has to be in pitch black with either no noise or white/brown noise), very strong sense of smell, turning down volume of tv or music during a conversation so I can focus properly, low self esteem (forever thought I was slow and/or stupid), insecurities and trust issues especially in relationships, fidgeting daily (mainly my feet/toes/legs but sometimes my hands), bursts of energy, excitement at small things, hyper behaviours ESPECIALLY after alcohol consumption.
There’s more but that’s the main ones.
At first I felt relief and “okay so there’s been a reason for all this stuff then”. But now I’m feeling pretty depressed about it. I’m in the mindset of “cool, so I’ll always be stupid, anxiety will always follow me around and I’ll never have a career where I am super successful” (I work with 2-3 year olds and don’t get me wrong I LOVE it) I work really hard and have had really good compliments in every childcare setting I’ve worked, but I don’t deem myself as “successful” because the money for the job is so degrading. (Yeah I know, it was my choice picking this career path… but I can’t help get frustrated at the pay with the amount of work that goes into a completely mad and physically/mentally exhausting day).
I’m not always (or even normally) a depressing person. I consider myself as honest, very silly, playful, wise, caring, loyal, good listener (ironic I know.. but when a friend needs me for something I am 100% all ears and reliable) dark humoured and without wanting to sound big headed, fun. I go through phases of being up and down. But they are mainly up. The downs are pretty rough when they happen but I normally come through.
However I can’t help but feel so confused/frustrated and let down about myself and everything since the diagnosis. I don’t even know where or how to start managing my feelings. I’m not going to lie, I’ve been totally obsessing over adhd since the diagnosis. Definitely overwhelmed myself looking at information at first and I had to find out everything straight away and now I’ve noticed my brain putting stuff into categories as I do stuff like “that’s an adhd thing”. It’s really annoying. I think the main thing bothering me is the “what ifs”. I’ve always sort of been a “what if” person in certain moments and I know it’s not helpful, but it’s just the way my mind goes. The main “what ifs” are “what if I didn’t have adhd - would I be much smarter? Would I have entered into a successful career path?”. I’m aware that it doesn’t help my parents for years have ‘joked’ about me being stupid and it seems all my friends are way smarter (went to uni, done very well in their careers or just generally have way more knowledge about most things than me). I’m also now convinced I have dyscalculia after some research. Which is adding to the “great, another thing to add to the stupid list” thing. It sounds like I’m seeking sympathy, just know I am not. I’ve always been a bit of a hard ass on myself.
Do any fellow adhders get where I’m coming from with these thoughts and feelings? And if so, do you have any advice on how to began accepting yourself? Or to direct me on a route of positivity? Or just anything to help really. It sounds so cringe but I feel in a way I am having to get to know myself all over again. I’ve been looking into medication but I’m sort of torn. The anxiety part of my brain has me worrying about the side effects etc.
Thanks in advance for any responses,
A very frustrated and confused,
Adhder.