What is the most frustrating thing you currently dealing with in life?

[twilightlicious69 629]

Invalidating people. Easy.

[They call me Loyalty 1,958]

Wow, that sucks. I hope you can get fair hours with fair rewards.

To be completely honest, it is my state of mind. I don't function very well. If it wasn't because my family takes care of me, I would be homeless or dead, by now. I don't know if I have schizophrenia or autism, or both. But I spend most of the time isolated from people, and then I have these moments when I shut down. Sometimes I woud be doing exercise and get lost in thoughts for so long I start to fall asleep. And part of me doesn't wanna move. So, I will be there trying to not fall asleep, even when the bed is five seconds away from me. I barely go out of my house, and have this irrational fear of going outside, even when I live in a pretty nice place.

Here are some of the symptoms of this illness. Developmental delays in childhood. Struggles during school. Suspiciousness of other people. Decreased self-care. Social isolation and increased introversion. Disorganized thinking and problems recognizing cause-and-effect. Inappropriate social behavior. That is me in a nutshell.

I think I have schizophrenia but I was never properly diagnosed or treated as one. And my family just "wanted me to be normal" instead, or they didn't realize it. But whenever I mention them some of my symptoms, they simply disregard them. But none of this is normal. I feel very broken.

Edited October 21, 2022 by They call me Loyalty

[Clawdeen 26,484]

My job. You know when two people wrong you so badly and you can’t showcase a single negative or aggressive emotion because they’ll run with it. Since I’m a “bully”.  So now I get to bottle and suppress even more unpleasant emotions about my job on top of the ones I already had. I’m supposed to be happy while slander and lies are being spread about me. 

[Yakamaru 3,137]

Family STILL nagging me to find a girlfriend, despite having told them "Not interested" a million times already for years. One would think they would get it at some point and shut up about it.

[J.J 931]

PC culture, censorship, social justice, forced inclusion... If I put this in the terms I would like I'd probably be banned on the spot 

[Lucky Bolt 35,270]

I will have to say my bad luck with relationships is kinda frustrating. I find it very hard to feel attraction to someone, and on the rare occasion i do catch feelings for someone they either turn me down or they are taken already, basically there is always some roadblock keeping me from finding "the one". My last relationship really broke me, I have come back from it, but it's changed my viewpoint on dating as a whole. 

I'm also very busy, my work keeps me from really being able to commit to anyone. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind being single, in fact I prefer it at this time, however every once in a while i can get a little lonely...but hey that's what my friends are for!  

[They call me Loyalty 1,958]

30 minutes ago, Missy Rascal said:

I will have to say my bad luck with relationships is kinda frustrating. I find it very hard to feel attraction to someone, and on the rare occasion i do catch feelings for someone they either turn me down or they are taken already, basically there is always some roadblock keeping me from finding "the one". My last relationship really broke me, I have come back from it, but it's changed my viewpoint on dating as a whole. 

I'm also very busy, my work keeps me from really being able to commit to anyone. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind being single, in fact I prefer it at this time, however every once in a while i can get a little lonely...but hey that's what my friends are for!  

Maybe a short term relationship. A little bit more casual.

Now, "the one" is a very real thing. It requires commitment and maturity, though. But I've seen this kind of relationships and they renew my hope in humanity. The level of care that some people can have for one another is inspiring for me. Meanwhile, I also see a lot of people betraying and pinballing from one side to another, and it is a little disappointing. Like the other day I saw this sketchy guy who wanted to buy my house for nothing when I was experiencing economic problems some years ago. And he was imprecating another dude because he found him being too "personal" with his wife. The same woman that used to eye-ball me, too. So, sketchy people attract sketchy people, I guess. But that's part of our animal nature in the end.

Which means it is also about trusting your instinct, and not getting hang up on ideals. Or you can die alone and sad. "Oh, sooo saaad". Hehehe, but yeah. So, do not worry about it. You just be yourself and you will find the right person. The best of lucks and and a non-inappropriate hug to you.

[Splashee 28,606]

It is, of course, the lack of sunlight for so many months. It is easy to get depressed.

[Clawdeen 26,484]

My friend. For one thing I'm just disappointed in her because I thought she had more self respect than this. Even more so just better behavior for her age and intelligence. I know she's smart. When I found out she was going to be kicked out and have to live on campus until the summer I offered for her to fly out here and we could get a place together incase she really does end up having nowhere else to go after college. But then after offering that we talked and she told me why she's being kicked out.

There's a lot of reckless irresponsible behavior to the point where I don't know if this is someone I can even share a place with. Even more so its trying to explain why her "first date" she had last night with this guy she met online was the biggest red flag scenario in the world and not having her understand it. But this isn't the first time where I've clearly told her why certain situations are not good ones to be getting involved in and having her toss it aside but coming running to me when things get bad after I told her so.

 

[Twilight Sparkle97 405]

Catching up on our far behind finances. 

[Clawdeen 26,484]

Currently it's the OCD 

[Longhaul 10,092]

Finding time to get my ex's stuff out of my apartment.

[Fluttershutter 3,626]

Death and health problems in the family. 

[Snoopy Fan 17,225]

Currently, it’s my job.

[Iforgotmybrain 8,178]

This persistent cough I’ve had for a week after being sick. Sucks. Gets slightly better each day but refuses to completely go away.

Edited December 19, 2025 by Iforgotmybrain

[ExplosionMare 28,591]

The constant pressure I face to try and please my parents (mostly my dad I feel like), even though that's an impossible task. I believe that's the source of a lot of my anxieties. I think this also explains why I've always been anxious to share my interests or go out and do something on my own. I'm terrified of judgment, especially from those closest to me.

At the same time, I know I'm an adult and should feel free to live my own life if it isn't really hurting anyone. My parents won't agree with everything I do and that's ok. I'm also not going to say they're terrible parents, because that's not true...I just wish they wouldn't overreact to little things or make me feel like I have to pick sides. I just want to love everyone equally while also letting everyone be aware of my boundaries. We all deserve to have boundaries.

I guess I just don't get at this point why this is even a problem still since I have always tried my best to be kind and loving towards both sides of the families. I'm not picking sides or trying to spite anyone. If I spend a little less time with someone than they would like, it's likely because there hasn't been much of a chance to grow close to them or they are too uptight for my liking. It's just tricky to give someone grace when they don't really give you any grace in return.

[DubWolf 20,623]

On 2025-12-25 at 8:01 PM, ExplosionMare said:

The constant pressure I face to try and please my parents (mostly my dad I feel like), even though that's an impossible task. I believe that's the source of a lot of my anxieties. I think this also explains why I've always been anxious to share my interests or go out and do something on my own. I'm terrified of judgment, especially from those closest to me.

At the same time, I know I'm an adult and should feel free to live my own life if it isn't really hurting anyone. My parents won't agree with everything I do and that's ok. I'm also not going to say they're terrible parents, because that's not true...I just wish they wouldn't overreact to little things or make me feel like I have to pick sides. I just want to love everyone equally while also letting everyone be aware of my boundaries. We all deserve to have boundaries.

I guess I just don't get at this point why this is even a problem still since I have always tried my best to be kind and loving towards both sides of the families. I'm not picking sides or trying to spite anyone. If I spend a little less time with someone than they would like, it's likely because there hasn't been much of a chance to grow close to them or they are too uptight for my liking. It's just tricky to give someone grace when they don't really give you any grace in return.

I sort of feel the same way ! Like I just want to go do my own thing sometimes but don't really feel like being asked about it. I had that trouble initially when I did my first solo trip (lots of boogeyman questions, or why I wouldn't go with someone or the risks of it). Though lately it's been more "I don't know what to go do" than what I might be judged on doing . But, like, who cares?

Really just looks like your parents need to better understand you and see how they're affecting you :/ . Heck, understand their division mustn't divide you. Like you were born through them (obviously), but they don't have a right to take their half back. I'd hope things have been ok as of recently, but you could always consider just giving yourself space from them if they're ever just being too much... make them come to you in peace than trying to make amends with someone in tension  . (I don't want to suggest ghosting... just whatever you think feels appropriate and just! Just defensive space!)

Edited December 30, 2025 by DubWolf

[TheRockARooster 56,127]

My stupid dumb internet. 

[ZiggWheelsManning 16,303]

The experience of old age when I get up every morning.  I'll add the coffee addiction.  

[ExplosionMare 28,591]

On 2025-12-30 at 1:31 AM, DubWolf said:

I sort of feel the same way ! Like I just want to go do my own thing sometimes but don't really feel like being asked about it. I had that trouble initially when I did my first solo trip (lots of boogeyman questions, or why I wouldn't go with someone or the risks of it). Though lately it's been more "I don't know what to go do" than what I might be judged on doing . But, like, who cares?

Really just looks like your parents need to better understand you and see how they're affecting you :/ . Heck, understand their division mustn't divide you. Like you were born through them (obviously), but they don't have a right to take their half back. I'd hope things have been ok as of recently, but you could always consider just giving yourself space from them if they're ever just being too much... make them come to you in peace than trying to make amends with someone in tension  . (I don't want to suggest ghosting... just whatever you think feels appropriate and just! Just defensive space!)

 I don't like being asked about stuff like that, either! I get your parents' concern about the solo trip and it's nice they were worried about your safety, but yeah, would be nice of course to be able to go do something and not feel judged for it if you're not trying to do anything bad. Yeah, lol, who cares about the latter?  Sometimes there's days where you just won't do much at all.

Yes, exactly! A lot of the time they'll see how the other parent does, but it's a lot harder to have them self reflect because, who likes being at fault for something? Yeah, things have been fine in the last few days, thankfully. I've done the space thing before, it's rough...but sometimes necessary. Not going full ghost, just talking less. That's more of a last resort thing than anything because even if I am having issues with a parent, it would still hurt to have these long periods of silence with them.

[Night Sky 1,539]

Finding a job. Holding a job. Not feeling like almost any job you could possibly get exists for one reason only; to crush your will to resist. I am working on all three of those right now. But in a couple hours here I go into a job interview. It's the first interview I've had in weeks, and the first one I've actually even wanted to go to in months. 

[Dawnshine Wonder 4,974]

It might come across as a bit selfish, but old age, the declining health that goes with that, including reduced capacity to do anything and worst still, the drastically increased probability of things like terminal cancer, even without that, if I lose my sense of hearing I cannot enjoy music and it would affect my ability to play video games to some extent as well. Believe me other people's problems frustrate me sometimes as well, especially if I can do nothing to help them. However the immediate threat that is right in front of us sticks in our minds more.

I guess you could say this is one of the reasons I worked on my MLP FIM fan fiction not too long ago, the restored youth post rebirth in this imagined scenario, the energy that goes with that, and the important thing to remember is both physical and mental health are linked. I don't have immortality like Princess Luna does, none of us do, so we have to get used to the fact that real life has more limits than Equestria does, and not let the harshness of reality crush our spirits while we still have life.

[Sparklefan1234 188,702]

MLP Forums crashing! 

On 2025-12-25 at 6:01 PM, ExplosionMare said:

The constant pressure I face to try and please my parents (mostly my dad I feel like), even though that's an impossible task. I believe that's the source of a lot of my anxieties. I think this also explains why I've always been anxious to share my interests or go out and do something on my own. I'm terrified of judgment, especially from those closest to me.

At the same time, I know I'm an adult and should feel free to live my own life if it isn't really hurting anyone. My parents won't agree with everything I do and that's ok. I'm also not going to say they're terrible parents, because that's not true...I just wish they wouldn't overreact to little things or make me feel like I have to pick sides. I just want to love everyone equally while also letting everyone be aware of my boundaries. We all deserve to have boundaries.

I guess I just don't get at this point why this is even a problem still since I have always tried my best to be kind and loving towards both sides of the families. I'm not picking sides or trying to spite anyone. If I spend a little less time with someone than they would like, it's likely because there hasn't been much of a chance to grow close to them or they are too uptight for my liking. It's just tricky to give someone grace when they don't really give you any grace in return.

[Dawnshine Wonder 4,974]

4 minutes ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

MLP Forums crashing! 

I kept getting bad gateway 502 errors last night as well. Their server was probably overloaded, there are a lot of people using this site this time a year I'd assume. 

On 2025-12-26 at 2:01 AM, ExplosionMare said:

The constant pressure I face to try and please my parents (mostly my dad I feel like), even though that's an impossible task. I believe that's the source of a lot of my anxieties. I think this also explains why I've always been anxious to share my interests or go out and do something on my own. I'm terrified of judgment, especially from those closest to me.

At the same time, I know I'm an adult and should feel free to live my own life if it isn't really hurting anyone. My parents won't agree with everything I do and that's ok. I'm also not going to say they're terrible parents, because that's not true...I just wish they wouldn't overreact to little things or make me feel like I have to pick sides. I just want to love everyone equally while also letting everyone be aware of my boundaries. We all deserve to have boundaries.

I guess I just don't get at this point why this is even a problem still since I have always tried my best to be kind and loving towards both sides of the families. I'm not picking sides or trying to spite anyone. If I spend a little less time with someone than they would like, it's likely because there hasn't been much of a chance to grow close to them or they are too uptight for my liking. It's just tricky to give someone grace when they don't really give you any grace in return.

We all have our difficult moments, and sometimes during emotionally heated moments people say things they don't mean, it doesn't mean they're bad people, it means people are doing things they would not normally do, it's a different situation than somebody who is consistently belittling another person and putting them down in an abusive relationship. People have moments where they disagree, sometimes to the point of raising their voice on the odd day or two, that's normal behavior as long as they're not being threatening about it or trying to make you do things against your will that you shouldn't have to do.

Basically what I am saying is, in your case, it may just be you simply need time alone to process your thoughts. I'm sure your parents love you, however it's not always appropriate to discuss something at a given time, especially if say your parents may be stressed from work.

[ExplosionMare 28,591]

On 2025-12-31 at 10:37 AM, Dawnshine Wonder said:

We all have our difficult moments, and sometimes during emotionally heated moments people say things they don't mean, it doesn't mean they're bad people, it means people are doing things they would not normally do, it's a different situation than somebody who is consistently belittling another person and putting them down in an abusive relationship. People have moments where they disagree, sometimes to the point of raising their voice on the odd day or two, that's normal behavior as long as they're not being threatening about it or trying to make you do things against your will that you shouldn't have to do.

Basically what I am saying is, in your case, it may just be you simply need time alone to process your thoughts. I'm sure your parents love you, however it's not always appropriate to discuss something at a given time, especially if say your parents may be stressed from work.

Oh, of course, they definitely love me! We just tend to butt heads on things now and then.

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Another thing I wanted to add is eye fatigue and my constant issues with double vision. I want to get this resolved in my next eye exam but I have to wait a few months because of insurance purposes.