Can the teenagers (and twentysomethings) please angst?- Page 247

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:06pm

Today I was also feeling quite anxious and stressed, but not for any discernable reason. Then it just went away. It's like I'm worrying about upcoming worrys, and I just don't know what they are. Whatcha make of that Doctor Tiff?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:08pm

Well, Client Ellie, I think it's because you don't have anything to really think or worry yourself about, but you've been conditioned to be stressed all the time (with school and friends and stuff), so when you don't have any discernable issue to fix, you get worried because you feel like you should, and that your time would better be spent dealing with those issues than just relaxing. That's how I feel sometimes. Don't worry though, once you get back into school mode, you'll be wound tighter than a guitar string.

NTG - I'll go onto the Adam thread in a sec. So how 'bout Emcee getting to visit the Rent set, eh? That sounds awesome!

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:17pm

*hands Tiff check for $120*

Thanks, Doc. That actually makes sense.

*realises check will bounce, and runs away*

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:20pm

*grabs Ellie to haul her back by the scruff of her neck*

*grabs dictionary to find out what a "scruff" is*

*grabs Ellie anyway*

So in the mean time, you need to find something to consume you and distract you for a while. Just something to obsess over (a hobby, a TV show, etc.) to distract you - or - make a mental list of things you'll be stressed about in the future, and start fixing them. It'll keep you busy.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:23pm

Too bad no one will talk to me on AIM.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:26pm

*wriggles away from Tiff's sweaty clutches*

Can I obsess over my looks? God, I'm gorgeous.

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:32pm

'OBOG - I do know a good asylum. I worked at one on a few film shoots. It's fantastic and haunted. Don't worry about ODing on Advil. I had a friend who did that ("accidentally") and she just felt really stoned for a while. Which Anthony wrote you back? I'm confused. Rapp?'

Great. Sign me up (where is it?)
and thanks for the tip. Maybe I'll think about sleeping pills next time (**kidding**)
And yes, I PMd anthony rapp, because lets face it theres only so much a bunch of straight women can help me with (not that I totaly don't appreciate it, because I really do-- you guys rock) , and he actually responded today.

anyways off to eat dinner

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:33pm

Just.... hush with the RENT stuff - it can be on buried threads like this, but I don't want it really getting out, since I can't say much.

Glory - did you PM Anthony about your situation? He's an excellent person to chat with about it. He's helped a lot of people with those kinds of worries. Good idea. *hugs* Feel better, kid.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:41pm

That's good, OBOG! I'm glad you found an openly gay guy to help. God knows you can't find any other one on this board! (I'm just teasin' - if there was ever a good excuse to PM the guy, this would be it!)

BTW, the asylum is on the top of a hill in Vancouver. It was built in 1913, and people used to die when they performed unvoluntary lobotomies on their patients by simply drilling into their skull and cutting out parts. Without anesthesia.

Emcee - I wouldn't say anything outside of massive threads such as this. And I won't beg you to say much, since I'm planning on sabotaging it so you don't have a good time so I feel vindicated.

ckeaton - Yeah, that's too bad, eh?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:45pm

Here's a superficial angst tonight - Can I just say I'm actually really sad that Brad and Jen are splitting up? I really thought they looked good together (aesthetically and chemistry-wise). I thought they'd make it.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:48pm

So did I, but c'est la vie. I hope it was amicable, at least. And I didn't bother clicking the link - is it actually true?

Also, how come the adults thread part 2 has over 12,000 posts already? At least one of our threads must be 'locked' before them!

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:50pm

Guys...I'm depressed and I don't even know why.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:50pm

Yeah, it's actually true. I clicked the link and they had more similar articles from different sources. *whimper* On the bright side, at least my ego won't suffer a blow once I see their genetically perfect, beautiful children!

And yeah, it's depressing about the threads relative to the adult threads, eh? I think we should let one of these threads die (*sob*), so we all talk on one big thread.

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:51pm

'BTW, the asylum is on the top of a hill in Vancouver. It was built in 1913, and people used to die when they performed unvoluntary lobotomies on their patients by simply drilling into their skull and cutting out parts. Without anesthesia.'

Sounds nice. And the whole drilling into your skull without anesthesia---- probably just a bit worse than the migrane I have right now.


'That's good, OBOG! I'm glad you found an openly gay guy to help. God knows you can't find any other one on this board!'

Oh be quiet. I didn't want to just randomly PM someone and dump all my issues with them. Okay, so I sort of did that with Anthony but not really, and at least I know for a fact that he used to help kids on message boards for gays, so it wasn't totally random.

Plus, he began his response with 'Thanks for entrusting me with such a personal situation. I'm always happy to talk to people about such issues; it's one of the main reasons I came out publicly in the first place.' so I don't think he minds too much...

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:52pm

But which one, Tiff?

NTG - look down at Tiff's response to me...it makes sense! Fluke, I guess.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 8:53pm

Sabotage? That's sweet, Tiff.

Meh. I'm in such a weird mood, despite my big news. Dunno why. Well, I know part of the reason, but just... ugh in general.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 9:00pm

I don't think he minds, either, OBOG. I'm just making fun of you because that's my job. Plus your reason was better than a lot of other stupid reasons people PM him! Did he help? You know, I was giving your problem some thought, and I'm thinking if you aren't totally sure yourself, I think you should keep your revelation to yourself and not tell your parents until a) you're sure; or b) you've found a boy you like. Because if this will really cause a rift in your relationship between your parents and you, and you wind up with a girl, you'll have upset them for no reason. But I think for now you should address the problem under the context of being concerned with how they treat your brother, that way once they warm up to him more, they'll be more accepting of you.

Emcee - Weren't you going to angst at some time?

NTG - Your problem's similar to Ellie's in that both of you are feeling malcontent for no explicable reason. The difference is that you're depressed whereas she's worried. I think your depression is probably because you haven't found something discernable that you feel good about yourself over. It doesn't help that your dad said you suck at the guitar. Find a hobby, get good at it, you'll feel a bit better.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 9:03pm

Also OBOG, if you wait until you've met someone, you'll have some emotional support. But just relax. *hug*

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 9:30pm

*hugs Glory*

Yeah, at some point, Tiff. I hate dumping random sh*t on people. Meh.

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 9:40pm

I agree with your idea Tiff, but the thing is I didn't decide I'm bi because I had anyone in mind. Lets just say having the guy you're singing 'I'll Cover You' with suddenly decide to attpempt to french kiss you really F*CKs with your mind. (but that isn't even my point) There are no guys for me to even consider, and the one girl I could see myself dating is so close to me as a friend that we can sleep in the same bed and it doesn't mean anything, so that probably won't happen. plus my parents wouldn't be upset if I was with a girl in the first place...


I'm gonna try and wait until I have some sort of significant other, but I can't wait forever.

Whatever. They're out of town until sunday evening so everythings fine for now.

[insomniak]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 11:42pm

I'm going to catch up on Glory's dilemna in a minute... I know this isn't as important, but I just got back from my date- first one ever.

In short- we got to talking and stuff before the movie and that was good, but there was no flirting or hand-holding or anything. I probably should've done something... but nada, other than a nice conversation. Watched movie (Ocean's Twelve, which I recommend) and left. He didn't say more than five sentances to me afterwards. When we got to my house, he just said 'bye' and let me go. That's all. His parents were there so I didn't expect some big romantic thing, but we didn't hardly talk at all on the way home, he just checked his phone messages and then all I got was 'bye'.

And I really, really like him too. He's cute and smells good and really nice. But he didn't act like he likes me.

That's a crappy summary, I had more to say but I'm too tired and sad to type it all.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 11:44pm

Ouch. Will there be a second date? Was it awkward on the way home? Does he have a car? Is there any chemistry aside from his cuteness and smelliness? Was it fun???

[insomniak]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 11:47pm

Did you read?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 11:48pm

Sounds to me like he was nervous. After all, he *did* ask you out, so he probably does like you. And the fact that his parents were there totally explains why he just said "bye." That's a really, really awkward, uncomfortable situation; I speak from experience, thank you. If you really like him, you've got to make sure he knows that. And things don't always fall into place right away. If you like him, give it a chance and see him again. All is definitely not lost.

Updated On: 1/7/05 at 11:48 PM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/7/05 at 11:48pm

Yes. Did you answer my questions?

Oh! Did he pay for your ticket??