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I just had an anxiety attack due to realizing that my life is going nowhere. I felt restless, I couldn't think straight and felt so claustrophobic in any space in my house. I was taking a shower and I literally had to step out twice because it felt like the walls were closing in on me. I broke my laptop recently and it hit me how much I rely on the internet as a distraction. Any time I feel bad or going through a minor crisis it's my source of escapism. That wouldn't be bad in of itself but it not like I'm doing much to better my real life. I still haven't graduated, I can't keep a job and I still live with my parents. I know that rationally my experience is not unique and I have several friends going through pretty much the same circumstances but no matter how I try to rationalize it I still feel like a failure. I turned 27 in January and were already in the middle of March 2024 and I haven't made much progress from 2020. Every time I put in the effort it becomes too hard and I retreat into myself to escape from expectations. this entire year I've felt so fatigued and so uninterested in anything outside of my room. I've unintentionally created a four walled prison for myself and even when I'm out I still feel trapped. I feel so lonely most of the time but it's like I can't put in the effort to socialize. Most of my friends live more than an hour away and I don't have a car. Even if I did I'm mostly broke and our schedules don't always align. I work from home and I go weeks without stepping out of the house. I know that I should and literally everyone has told me that I should but I'm so tired most of the time I feel so secure in being alone in my bed even though that's part of the reason I'm feeling this way. I get most of my socializing done alone because I don't see my coworkers and where am I in my big age going to make friends? I rely so much on technology not having access to it makes me feel like ****. I'm honestly so stagnant but thinking about my future and ways to better my life makes me feel horrible that I just have to push the thoughts away until I can mentally deal with them. Every thing is so hard and only getting harder with everything going on. I escape into my daydreams where I live a completely different life and there's no way to turn that life into a reality. I just want to feel like myself again and not have my mind so clouded. I went for a walk today and am trying to put in the effort. I don't know how I'll afford a therapist and I honestly think I have ocd and anxiety which is a whole beast in of itself. I just needed to release these thoughts from my mind and sharing them seems to be helping. Edit: Thank you to everyone for all the kind words and support. I went out with my sister today and just had an emotional breakdown. That might've been the first time I truly expressed everything I've been feeling to someone I knew and it felt good to have that support. As I type this I still have tears in my eyes and there's a lot of pain and confusion that is still there. I know now that it's not fair to keep all of these emotions bottled and that I can't be my own therapist. I realize now that I do need outside help and will be seeking that as soon as I can. I wish I could say that tomorrow will be a better day but I'm not gonna place that expectation. I am sad and will probably feel this way for a while but I will seek support and not deal with it alone. Thank you again to everyone and please give me some good energy. Edit 2: I went to my mental health center Tuesday and was prescribed two anxiety medications. Since my new insurance didn't I had to go to their other facility to get a discount which actually was really good. I took the meds that day and I actually feel okay if not great. Those meds actually helped me out so much that it's crazy! I'm still waiting to see a therapist because the waitlist is long as hell but apparently since my insurance is from the marketplace my wait shouldn't be too long. Thank you to everyone who listened because that's honestly what I needed. I will continue taking better care of myself and getting my life in order thank you again!!!

A narcissist is someone with insecure self esteem. They are very sensitive to criticism or negative feedback. They also seek admiration or approval from others. Many narcissists may also cope by exhibiting one or more of the following: Attention seeking or people-pleasing behaviors Become perfectionists (to avoid self-criticism) Have a sense of entitlement or arrogance as a shield Alternate between states of overconfidence and inferiority

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has not been seen publicly for 60 days. This timeline tracks her last movements. There have been many rumours about why she has not been seen in such a long time - from divorce to mental breakdown, rehab for alcohol addiction to a coma, even people suggesting that she's in hiding following a stint on the upcoming series of Celebrity Big Brother. With Buckingham Palace just announcing the death of a member of the Royal Family that no one gives a **** about, why are they refusing to give an update on the future King's wife? A palace aide was asked today how Kate is and the vaguest possible answer was given: "the Princess of Wales continues to be doing well"... but doing well with what exactly? Something seems odd. Kate is currently trending with 12k tweets in the UK with everyone asking the same question: where is Kate Middleton? (credit to effoff1988 on X for these images)

I felt so bad when he put his lunch away What do you think

Whether you've interacted with them or not or seen their posts do you have anything nice to say about the member above you?

In the United States, Renaissance debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with 332,000 album-equivalent units—the second biggest 2022 album debut by a female artist and the third-biggest overall.

Hey yall I started this group some months ago and there's been some traction. Dating is cool and all but I'm creating a space where you can make actual connections. We're going dancing next weekend! Check out The Gay Brotherhood DC - 20s and 30s on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/56PxW/13rmns/a

I didn't know this type of technology was already happening. Wonder when it will hit the mainstream marketplaces

- the weather (in Southern Italy) is always like amazing - the hottest men and women reside in Italy - best cuisine in the world, invented pizza and pasta - Amalfi Coast is heaven on Earth - great musicians (Bocelli, Pavarotti, Laura Pausini, Ramazzotti) - beautiful language - rich and iconic history - the most iconic fashion designers are Italians (Versace and Gucci) Well?

which had more impact? best cultural relevance? have we arrived at the pinacle of pop, is it long gone or is it yet to happen? thoughts?

With Avatar The Last Airbender finally having its long awaited Netflix Live action series coming. I wonder what popular Nicktoon from our Childhood could have the potential to draw a similar audience if given the Live action treatment. A Danny Phantom live action Netflix Series aimed for a more young adult demographic could work. With a more stylized and dramatic written approach while still being a heroic coming of age story. My life as a Teenage Robot as the Sci-fi Horror-comedy Series. With the right production and director it could be a great adaptation any other older nick toons that can work as a strong streaming series. Of course all of these shows were intended for kids, so by elevating the storytelling to a more teenage or young adult audience can capture a new demo, and bring nostalgia to millennials who grew up on these series

Whenever I make a sandwich I always add salt and vinegar chips on the side with the occasional Lays potato chips

Tonight whilst the Oscars is happening people are protesting for Palestine. The NYPD has been deployed to break up these marches Across the pond other tactics are being deployed, such as straight up deporting people who don’t agree with the PM’s views The definition of Fascism :

The March equinox (which takes place on the 19th, 20th, or 21st) has traditionally marked the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of fall in the Southern Hempishere. However, in more recent times, meterologists and many people now use March 1 as the date to mark the transition. Which date do you use to mark the change in seasons?

So, I've been with my partner for over 9 months, however we have a close friend in common that used to get along very well with the two of us, my partner is a very nice person however, not particulary clingy to anyone other than me, but with this friend, their behaviour was different it felt that they were closer than usual, like best Friends, in several occassions this friend did some questionable things but my partner decided to defend him and refused to call them out for their wrong doings, so I decided to confront them but the answer was that they're just like friends and he was like an older brother and helped a lot during hard times so... The question is... Should I let go of the situation or should I talk about how I feel yet again...?

In my recent thread about ATRL's decreasing activity, many people mentioned that they felt moderation was too strict and biased. On the other hand, I was surprised to read a wildly different take by one of the forum members today: "Sometimes people like you make me wish we shouldn’t be able to speak so freely anonymously about others online." And it made me think, what would be the best way to go about it? Was Diana right? Should we stop freely speaking about others online? Is that what this site needs?

Thought this would be an interesting discussion

Hailee Steinfeld: Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld comes from an affluent family. Her father is a fitness trainer to celebrities and her mother is an interior designer. Lorde: New Zealand pop star Lorde (real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor) grew up in a middle-class suburb of Auckland. However, her father is a poet and her mother is a nurse, providing a supportive environment for her artistic endeavors. Shawn Mendes: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes reportedly grew up in a wealthy Toronto neighborhood. His father is a businessman and his mother real estate agent. Paris Hilton: Heiress to the Hilton Hotel Fortune, Paris Hilton parlayed her socialite status into a singing career in the early 2000s. Lana Del Rey: Born Elizabeth Grant, Lana Del Rey comes from a wealthy family and attended prestigious private schools. Lily Allen: Daughter of actor Keith Allen, Lily Allen had connections in the entertainment industry from a young age. Taylor Swift: Her father worked as a financial advisor and her mother was a homemaker who later became a mutual fund marketing director. This stability allowed her to take voice lessons, songwriting classes, and travel to Nashville to pursue country music in her teenage years. Lady Gaga: Her father worked in internet technology and her mother was a nurse. This provided a stable and supportive environment for her to explore music and performance from a young age. Carly Rae Jepsen: Though not as widely known, Carly Rae Jepsen's father is a former Canadian Forces colonel and her family background provided opportunities some might not have. Ariana Grande: Ariana Grande's father is a successful real estate agent, providing a comfortable upbringing that allowed her to pursue acting and singing from a young age. Ally Brooke (Fifth Harmony): Ally Brooke's family ran a construction company, giving her a financially secure childhood that fostered her musical interests. Austin Mahone: Austin Mahone reportedly grew up in a wealthy suburb of San Antonio, Texas. His family reportedly funded early recordings that helped launch his career. Victoria Justice: This actress-singer comes from a family heavily involved in real estate. Her financial security allowed her to pursue acting and singing lessons from a young age. Selena Gomez: Selena Gomez's father worked in film production, giving her a taste of the entertainment industry early on. Nick Jonas: One-third of the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas grew up in a family of pastors. While not necessarily indicative of immense wealth, his upbringing provided stability and support for his musical endeavors. Tiffany Young (Girls' Generation): This K-pop star trained at prestigious performing arts schools in South Korea, which can be quite expensive. This suggests her family provided significant financial backing for her artistic development. Kim Seok-jin (BTS): Another member of a hugely popular K-pop group, Jin of BTS reportedly comes from a wealthy family that owns a restaurant chain in South Korea. Zayn Malik: Former member of One Direction, Zayn Malik's father was a successful businessman, allowing Zayn to focus on music from a young age. Tinashe: This R&B-influenced pop singer's father is a businessman and her mother is a school teacher. While not extravagant wealth, Tinashe's upbringing provided stability and resources to nurture her musical talent. Charli XCX: British pop star Charli XCX's father is a renowned investment banker. Her family background likely afforded her access to quality music education and connections within the industry. Troye Sivan: Australian pop singer Troye Sivan comes from a family of real estate agents. This financial security allowed him to pursue acting and music from a young age. CL (2NE1): This former member of the iconic K-pop group 2NE1, CL, trained at prestigious schools in South Korea and Japan, suggesting a supportive and likely affluent family background. Brooke Candy: This American pop artist comes from a wealthy Chicago family. Her access to resources and connections helped her launch her career in the early 2010s. Zara Larsson: This Swedish pop star's father is a successful businessman. Her family's financial support allowed her to pursue music at a young age. The xx: This British indie-pop band features members whose families are involved in various successful businesses. Their financial security likely provided them with the freedom to focus on music without immediate financial pressures. Gwen Stefani (90s): The lead singer of No Doubt and a solo artist, Gwen Stefani's father was an Anaheim Angels executive. This financial security likely provided her with opportunities to explore music. James Blunt (2000s): This British pop singer comes from a military family background. While military service doesn't necessarily equate to wealth, James Blunt's family connections reportedly opened doors in the music industry. Ellie Goulding (2010s): This English singer-songwriter reportedly grew up on a family farm. While farming can be a challenging profession, her background suggests a comfortable upbringing that allowed her to pursue music. etc...

WhatsApp is a messaging platform with a huge global user base, and it has become a staple in many people's daily lives, much like iMessage or Facebook Messenger. The above tweet provoked some think pieces, emphasizing that our reliance on certain apps could be harming communities. But what does ATRL think? Are we too quick to label others as "xenophobic" for not using a popular app? Or could there be potential consequences for not embracing global communication? P.S. I only called it X instead of Twitter in the title because of the character length

Hi y'all, I've been struggling recently. Narcissistic parents aren't fun. I got into a small altercation with my mother the other day and made the mistake of setting a boundary. She gives a lot of unsolicited "advice" about my life and when I tell her to stop she never does. I confronted her about it finally and explained how it makes me feel, and she somehow shifted the blame on me, making it about how I never do anything for her or the family. I'm just sick of always second guessing myself and my actions. I feel like I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't. I get spun into some nasty, unforgiving person if I don't do things exactly how my mother wants. It has gotten really bad to the point where it is affecting my relationship with the rest of my family members as they all take her side. For those with narcissistic parents, how do you handle them? I feel like no matter what I do everything gets used against me.

It's HARD to believe that COVID started its grip on society just 4 years ago. Where did time go y'all? Feels like just yesterday. Y'all were getting OLD How do you remember events unfolding from November 2019 - March 2020? Where were you on the week that it went down FOR REAL, for real? How were you impacted by the proceeding lockdowns? Let's discuss

Are you the type of person who wakes up, goes to work, does the groceries, comes home, goes online, eats in front of Netflix and sleeps? Then, the day repeats itself the next day until the weekend ? Or do you have many activities outside your job ?