Tinder has made casual hook ups easier. Back in the day, for instance, you had to dress up, take a few shots of whisky, eye off potential bae’s squad, take a deep breath, and then work your magic. These days all it takes to register your interest is a single swipe. From the couch. Wearing track pants.However the world of online dating has also introduced a new realm of awkward possibilities. Chief among them? The accidental ‘super-swipe’. Unlike a normal swipe right, which alerts a match of your mutual interest only if they also swipe right on you, a ‘super-swipe’, “Let’s users get their feelings out from the start,” (TechCrunch).Let’s say you are swiping through Tinder and come across Alexis Ren’s profile. In her bio she says she’s sick of dating cheese-grater abbed supermodels and is looking for a down-to-earth, socially awkward dude who hasn’t been to the gym since January.You would, of course, swipe right, but what if she doesn’t? All that hope out the window. The idea behind the ‘super-swipe’ is to show the other person you basically love them and don’t care if they know it: when you ‘super-like’ Alexis’s profile she’ll a) be notified of it, and b) see a little ‘super-like’ badge before being given the option to respond.

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As useful as this is, it is also to blame for a number of cringe inducing scenarios. Namely: the accidental ‘super-like’. There are number of ways this can happen: swiping right erratically, greasy screen, swiping for too long (resulting in the momentary palsy of the thumb) and—most common of all—switching from Bumble (where you swipe up to reject) to Tinder (where swiping up is a ‘super-swipe’).

“If you use the buttons on the bottom of the screen instead of swiping, your chances of messing up are even worse. The Super Like button is right next to the “no” button!” (Mashable).

So what’s an accidental ‘super-liker’ to do? Does this awkward phenomenon really have a solution? Well, until Tinder and Bumble get their act together and decide how to stop f*cking with our brains, the way we see it is you have three options.For the fist option, we’ll let the good folks over at Mashable take over: “If you end up matching with the person but don’t want to talk to them, it’s my opinion that you should unmatch them immediately.” Harsh but effective. We like it.However, if you meant to just ‘regular-like’ them, not ‘super-like’ them, it’s tricky.In this situation, even though you ‘only’ like your match a little bit, they think you bloody adore them, injecting a potentially douchy/potentially hilarious power dynamic into the interaction. To solve this you either fess up (pros: gets you back el poder, cons: destroys their ego), or use it as a chance to psychologically evaluate their behaviour when they think they are in control.

accidentally “super-liked” a guy on tinder, can i taskrabbit someone to kill me

— keely flaherty (@keelyflaherty) 20 February 2017

Option number three, so generously provided by Twitter user Keely Flaherty, is to hire an assassin. One way or the other: problem solved.Before you get back to swiping there is also a fourth way to get rid of an errant ‘super-like’. We don’t consider it a viable option for most people, because, y’know, money, but if you have Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold, you’ll have access to the “Rewind,” feature, which allows you to control z your most recent action.But where’s the fun in that?RELATED: Tinder Dating – A Guide To Witty Pick Up Lines & Awesome Bios 

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We’ve long been on the fence when it comes to tracksuits. Sure Gucci do theirs, and they’re nice but they’re also reserved for super rich people who only fly first class and drive Lamborghinis. Sorry that’s about 5% of the D’Marge readership.Conor McGregor recently posted a photo of himself arriving at training in the gym wearing a rather low key grey marle tracksuit. It’s not flashy and over the top like his usual fashion statements, rather it’s an entry level tracksuit look most of us could pull off.Whether to the gym or a sneaky 9pm session at the movies this will work perfectly. Conor’s no stranger to tracksuit danger either, having regularly opted for the head to toe cotton ensemble.

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In true Conor McGregor style the tracksuit was complimented with Dolce & Gabbana boots and his diamond encrusted Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch.If you want to scoop the tracksuit for yourself it’s by Polo Ralph Lauren.

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Remember the first time you bought lingerie for a woman? You took two steps into the shop and immediately realised that although it sounded like a good idea initially, being raked naked over a mountainous pile of hot coals might have actually been a more appealing exercise.

Unless you’re some kind of panty whisperer, or have developed What Women Want-style telepathic powers, choosing lingerie for your wife or girlfriend can feel like an impossible task.

But with great risk comes great reward, so trust us – getting this right is well worth any agony you might feel during the process. Here is your primer for buying your lady lingerie she’ll love. And just remember this:

“Your stock is up the minute you set foot in the shop. Every woman there is wishing her man was in there buying her lingerie.”

Do Your Research

We’d like to tell you buying lingerie is easy. That you won’t shed any blood, sweat or tears during the process. That she’ll love anything you give her because it came from you and that’s the important part. But we’d be telling you a lie, and we try not to do that around here. The truth is that there are thousands of different things to choose from (ok, probably an exaggeration, but it’s a lot) because there are so many different types of women. There is no failsafe option (except perhaps the colour black).

Choosing the right lingerie for your lady requires research. Pay attention to what she already owns. What colours does she gravitate to? What styles? Are her bras lacy and feminine, or simple but sexy? Push-up or no padding? What’s happening downstairs? Thongs? Boyshorts? Crotchless? The absolute safest bet is to go shopping with her (scoring major man points in the process), and learn what she likes and doesn’t like.

Size Matters

Yes gentlemen, size matters. But not the kind you’re thinking of. We’re talking small, medium, large, A, B, C and beyond. Sneak a peek at something she already has to maximise your chances of success.

If that proves to be impossible, keep this handy hack in mind: overestimate her bra size and underestimate her panty size. Because “oh, sorry honey, I thought your breasts were bigger and your butt was smaller” is going to go over far better than the reverse. Although if a breakup is what you’re aiming for, feel free to borrow that second strategy…

Also, take her body type into account. Your thoughtful gesture will instantly seem not-so-thoughtful if anything looks saggy, squished, too tight, too loose, or otherwise unflattering. Picture her body and imagine what would look best on it. Accentuate her strongest assets. Hide the bits she’s self-conscious about. She’ll feel her sexiest, and when she feels her sexiest, she looks her sexiest.

Technical Terms To Know

Lingerie is a brave, new – terrifying – world for most men. So many straps. So many hooks. So many words you’ve never heard before. Let’s talk about a few of the most important terms you need to know.

Baby Doll

A short, swingy, sexy piece of sleepwear that often comes with matching panties. The nightgown’s hotter sister.

Teddy

Imagine a one-piece swimsuit, but sexier. A teddy is a tight-fitting, one-piece number frequently seen with either high-cut legs or a thong back.

Underwire

Exactly what it sounds like – a small wire that runs underneath the cups of a bra, to create shape and offer stronger support. It’s a must for any woman who is ampler up top or who wants to accentuate her cleavage.

Soft Cup

The opposite. A soft cup is a bra without wire that provides light support. These are best saved for the smaller and firmer busted.

Demi Cup

A popular bra style with cups that are partially cut away to expose the top part of the breast. Demi cups offer less coverage than a full cup, but more than a balconette bra. Definitely sexy.

Full Coverage

A full coverage bra covers most of the breast, offering more coverage and support than any other kind of bra. A perfect choice for fuller figures and more self-conscious ladies.

Bustier

A fitted one-piece bodice, similar to a corset, that extends from bust to waist or hip. A bustier is worn for support and to sustain a given shape, thanks to flexible metal or plastic boning that runs throughout. Unlike a corset, bustiers are fastened with hook and eye closures.

Corset

A corset takes the bustier to the next level. They are tighter and stronger, with stiffer boning and a laced closure that gives the wearer an uber-flattering hourglass figure. Think classic pinup girl.

Waist Cincher

Essentially a smaller version of a corset. A waist cincher also features vertical boning and a lace-up or hook and eye closure, but it begins at the ribs and ends above the hips. The effect when tightened is just a reduction of the waist at its naturally smallest point.

Boy Shorts

Cute, often lace, low-rise, hip-hugging panties. These guys offer more coverage than other panty types.

What’s the difference between a thong and a g-string?

The concept here is the same – the buttocks are left exposed – but the execution is slightly different. Both have a triangular front panel, but a thong has slightly more fabric in the back while a g-string has just what the name implies: a thin string.

What To Look For

When you’re drowning in an endless sea of silk and lace and straps for who-knows-what, it’s easy to consider swearing off women forever, just to avoid looking at lingerie again. Keep paddling. We won’t let you go under. With a few key points kept in mind, that sea suddenly becomes a puddle.

#1: Complementary Colours

You may love the thought of your lady in a vampy shade of red, but will she? Step one is knowing what colours she already likes (easily accomplished by simply paying attention). Step two is understanding what colours are complementary for her hair and skin tone. A quick Google search should be able to provide the answers if you can’t figure them out yourself. When it doubt, always fall back on black.

#2: Her Style

Again, this requires actually paying attention to what she wears. Is it flirty and classically girly? Cute and flowery? In-your-face sexy? Dark and kinky? Buying leather and PVC for someone who’s always in lace and florals probably isn’t your best bet. Take note of what she already tends to gravitate to and go from there.

#3: Texture

Touch everything (just… you know… don’t do it in a creepy way that gets you thrown out of the store). If it doesn’t feel nice in your hands, don’t buy it. If it feels nice to the touch, it will feel nice on her body.

Cotton is soft, but a tad too boring for a special occasion purchase. PVC and leather are fun… But significantly harder to fit. Lycra is unforgiving and therefore unsuitable for all but the most confident women. Lace, satin and silk are always safe choices.

#4: Simplicity

Yes, that strappy 5-piece thing looks cool on the mannequin, but can you imagine putting it on? Or, perhaps more importantly, taking it off?

If you can’t figure out where all the pieces of the puzzle go, odds are she won’t be able to either. Simplicity is often sexiest.

Know Your Brands

Ah, the paradox of choice. There are so many options available, which means it’s easy to get overwhelmed and wind up choosing nothing. There’s no shortage of lingerie brands designing underthings for all shapes, sizes and tastes, but these are a few of the big names you should be familiar with.

Sass & Bide

Sass & Bide’s lingerie is sexy but won’t send you into debt. Here you’ll find a mix of staple pieces and seasonal trends, classic styles and daring departures. (Price: $80 – $140.)

La Perla

Founded in Italy in 1954, La Perla crafts beautiful, highly-detailed pieces of lingerie that will make a statement and make your credit card cry. La Perla is luxurious, sensual and timelessly feminine. (Price: $300 – $500.)

L’Agent by Agent Provocateur

You might know Agent Provocateur as the creators of bank account-busting lingerie and super sexy videos, but you may not know L’Agent, the less expensive lingerie collaboration from Penelope and Monica Cruz and AP. It’s sexy, fun and in-your-face. (Price: $100 – $150.)

A Few Points To Remember

• They’re stoked you’re putting in effort and want to help you. Do not fear. You hold the power.
• On that note, knowledge is power. Don’t go in without her size.
• Remember to keep these three things in mind: comfort, colour and class.
• What you want to see her in is very important. She wants you to be happy too. Think about her favourite colour, then pick the style you would like to see her in, throw in a whip and handcuffs for good measure and you’ve got yourself a handsome dividend.
• Overall, the truth is, when you present her with the gift box, you can consider yourself listed.

Good luck, gents.

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In the age of fitness bloggers and exorbitant gym prices, the latest development in New York’s ‘wellness’ scene shouldn’t come as a surprise. But seriously: $900 per month? If I joined it would work out to be about $100 per sit up (10 sit ups per month is a good PB, right?).But Performix House is not your typical gym. Most places will entice you with a free trial, then call you more often than a clingy ex until you agree to sign up. At Performix you have to convince them you’re good enough to be a member.As reported by the New York Post, “After filling out the online form—and providing an Instagram handle, of course—applicants must undergo a phone interview with their director of membership, followed by an in-person consultation with a trainer.”Whether this is exclusive or snobby is irrelevant: it’s a marketer’s wet dream: “In a fitness-obsessed age where hoards of boutique studios offer to curate the perfect workout experience—from the design of the locker room to an instructor’s playlist—Performix is taking it a step further, promising to make sure your fellow gymgoers are also top-notch.” This involves a review of each applicant’s Instagram.

“We simply want to see, from a real-life feed, how they live their life… [We want] people who want to live a fitness-driven lifestyle. It’s as much a mentality as it is physical,” (The Post).

Since opening its doors in February, the gym has accepted about 240 out of 1,000 applicants. According to founder Matt Hesse, the plan now is to cap membership at 500, creating a place where fitness bloggers and celebrities like Mark Consuelos, Hannah Bronfman and Nina Agdal,  “Don’t have to worry about a rabid fan on the spin bike next to them” (NYP).

Conditioning day is a little more fun with this guy @benjaminthigpen Thank you @andyspeer for the

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Although this sounds elitist, the idea isn’t to bar the door to non-famous peasants. It’s to attract a mix of celebrities and non-creepy “normal” people with exceptional attitude. Now who knows how the selection process really works—for all we know there’s a 16 year old intern going through applications and picking the best looking people he can—but according to the gym’s website, having a six pack and Kim K’s glutes/implants isn’t what gets you in, it’s your desire for (and insta-proof of) self improvement.If you get in your reward will be:

• 8,000-square-foot gym, with a clandestine back entrance.
• Slushie machine serving leucine-, isoleucine- and valine-infused “pre-training energizer” (and recovery) drinks.
• An AstroTurf area for pushing sleds.
• Weights suitable for Olympic weight lifters.
• A 3-D-imaging machine that shows where all of the fat on your body is.
• Like minded #ballers.

Further highlights include the locker rooms, which have private massage rooms, infrared saunas with big-screen TVs that stream Netflix and cryotherapy chambers. And that’s not to mention the “content studio,” which has lights and four cameras set up for fitness influencers to use at their leisure.There are three types of membership, at $250, $400 and $900 per month. The lower two tiers are allowed to use a base amount of amenities—then must pay for extras a la carte. Interest piqued? Better go clean up your Insta story then…RELATED: Things You Should Never Do After A Workout Session 

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Just when I thought there was something wrong with me for sitting on the edge of my bed and staring blankly into the bleakness of my bedroom 20 minutes on the daily; turns out I’m all good!That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, you may now cry with joy because sadness is officially the key to happiness. Yep, you read that right. The source of our unlikely salvation? Romantic poets and German scientists. Plus a healthy dollop of Brock Bastian, an Australian psychologist and author of the 2018 book, The Other Side Of Happiness: Embracing A More Fearless Approach To Living.Before we get into the data, let’s dismiss a few myths. First of all, as counter intuitive as it sounds, it makes sense that being sad is a key component of a happy life. Think about it: the most crushing aspects of depression are apathy and lethargy. But when you are sad you are not indifferent to something: you are upset or pissed off about it. Because you care. And this is a good sign of a mentally healthy person, because there are a lot of things in life that should make you sad. It’s when you stop giving a shit that something’s wrong.

what you call a nervous breakdown i call oops, accidentally saw things as they are

— so sad today (@sosadtoday) June 25, 2018

So, could learning to embrace “being sad,” cure the world’s growing rates of depression? According to Brock Bastian, stigma around negative emotions is actually one of the causes of depression. If people were able to see their bouts of melancholy as the inevitable flip-side to their moments of joy—and recognise this interplay as an essential part of a well lived life—rates of depression (in those without chemical imbalances at play) ought to decrease.This is what Keats was getting at in his “Ode on Melancholy.” The Romantics believed that the  fleeting moments of ecstasy we all experience on the pokies/in our love lives/seven tequila’s down in a night-club, “Dwell(s) with beauty—beauty that must die…” because, “Fancy cannot cheat so well as she is fam’d to do.” In other words: we all like to think it’s possible—even mandatory—that if we make good ‘life choices’ we will be able to sustain our happiness.Clinical psychologists now agree that this is false. Indeed, the key to maximising your happiness is accepting that no matter how “good you are at life,” you aren’t going to be happy 24/7, and that feeling sad doesn’t (necessarily) mean you are failing at life. It just means you are human.

small talk requires 100% more energy than making out

— so sad today (@sosadtoday) August 15, 2018

People are less likely to experience clinical depression in societies that understand this. As reported by Quartz, “In China and Japan, both negative and positive emotions are considered an essential part of life. Sadness is not a hindrance to experiencing positive emotions and—unlike in Western society—there isn’t a constant pressure to be joyful.”

“A person living in a Western country is four to 10 times more likely to experience clinical depression or anxiety in a lifetime than an individual living in an Eastern culture.”

How this societal expectation to seek happiness affects people was tested last year by the psychologist Brock Bastian. He divided 116 college students into three groups to perform an impossible anagram task. The first group was told to expect failure. The second group was not, and completed the test in a “happy room” with motivational posters and cheerful Post-it notes. The third group was given a neutral room.

“In the very temple of Delight, / Veil’d Melancholy has her sovran shrine,” (Keats, Ode on Melancholy)

As reported by Quartz, “After completing the task, all the participants took a worry test that measured their responses to failing the anagram task, and filled out a questionnaire designed to evaluate whether societal expectations to be happy affected how they processed negative emotions. They also took a test about their emotional state at that time.”After this, Bastian found that students in the “happy room” worried a lot more about their failure than the people in the other two rooms. “The idea is that when people find themselves in a context where happiness is highly valued, it sets up a sense of pressure that they should feel that way,” Bastian told Quartz. Then, when they experience failure, they “ruminate about why they are not feeling the way they think they should be feeling,” further worsening their state of mind.Another benefit of embracing sadness is that painful times instil us with attributes that make us happier in the long term. It is during adversity that we connect most closely with people, and also where we build our resilience, Bastian told Quartz.

life’s a bitch and then you think it’s maybe going to be okay for a sec and then it’s a bitch again

— so sad today (@sosadtoday) August 8, 2018

At the same time, he warned people not to take his findings literally. “The point is not that we should try and be sadder in life… (It) is that when we try and avoid sadness, see it as a problem, and strive for endless happiness, we are in fact not very happy and, therefore, cannot enjoy the benefits of true happiness.” Basically: it’s better to aim for “well adjusted” than happy.RELATED: Beer Is Better For You Than Self Help Books, Say Drunk Scientists 

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Jogging is a cheap way to exercise that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors, but let’s be honest: it’s tiresome (in every sense of the word). If you are looking for something so fun it inspires you to push yourself (be that boxing or speed-eating Messina on the sofa), check out these snappy workouts.Boxing should be first on your radar (and not just because of Conor McGregor and that suit). According to research from supplement brand Forza, boxing tops the list of workouts that burn the most calories. One hour in the ring can incinerate a whopping 800 calories.What makes boxing such an effective way to exercise? It’s a workout that recruits the entire body, meaning it engages multiple muscle groups at once time. It also involves repeated bursts of intense activity, which effectively makes it an extreme form of interval training.Squash clocked in second at 748 calories burned per hour, beating out other racquet sports because its rallies tend to last longer and there are fewer breaks between points. Players spend a high percentage of their time sprinting, striking, lunging, and twisting, which builds muscular strength, boosts endurance, and increases flexibility.

1. Boxing (800/hr)
2. Squash (748/hr)
3. Rowing on a lake or river (740/hr)
4. Road running at a fast or medium pace (700/hr)
5. Swimming – front crawl or butterfly (680/hr)
6. Rugby (614/hr)
7. Football (612/hr)
8. Road cycling at a fast pace (604/hr)
9. Gym exercise – weights or cardio (590/hr)
10. Running on a treadmill (580/hr)

There are also some, shall we say, creative activities you might never have considered incorporating into your fitness regime. Playing the piano burns 100 calories per hour and birdwatching (or, presumably, the act of standing still breathing) burns 101 calories in an hour. Meanwhile having sex will torch 200 calories per hour.

During sex you burn as much calories as running for 8 kilometers. Who the fuck runs 8 kilometers in 30 seconds?

— Bob Kostic (@causticbob) July 10, 2018

For those of us that are always late: good news. Running up stairs can burn almost 300 more calories than running on flat ground (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise), which works out to be 852 calories per hour.More chill activities to consider are having a bath: 35 calories per hour and watching TV while standing up: 20 calories per hour. Unfortunately for most of us though, watching TV while on the sofa will lose you a grand total of 0 calories per hour…If you’re looking to shed and shred as efficiently as possible, check out the coolest boxing gyms in Melbourne and Sydney.RELATED: Boxing Gyms Sydney – The Best Places To Get Your Punch On 

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Ever feel like it’s all too hard getting dressed in the morning and wish you had a ‘go to’ style staple? Well Justin Theroux has had this style staple for years and it’s never gone out of fashion. The faux bad boy actor was seen in New York’s Meatpacking District today rocking his ‘go-to’ ensemble of jeans, t-shirt, boots and blazer.

What’s so special about this you ask? Number 1 it’s a top notch smart casual look that you can pull together in minutes when you CBF, number 2, his caramel suede boots are simply to die for. They match perfectly with the dark denim jeans. FYI – Saint Laurent are making some epic suede boots at the moment. And lastly the black blazer and t-shirt is something which should be in every man’s wardrobe.

If you don’t currently own something similar, we recommend you add it to your next shopping spree in the cig city or better yet shop the look online.

RELATED: A Guide To Nailing Justin Theroux’s Style

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Having recently been traded from Los Angeles to Detroit you would think Blake Griffin would be opting for a quieter life, but to his credit the NBA star continues to be one of the coolest and best dressed men in the league.

Never mind being super tall and ginger, Blake once again steps out looking like he’s got his own personal tailor in perfectly tailored black trousers, Nike Air Force 1’s and a digital printed shirt. The all black and white look was one of our favourites from the week showing just how easy it can be to dress smart casual. Yes, even with Nike’s on.

The larger than life character that is Blake Griffin will be back on court October 17th when Detroit take on Brooklyn at home. Now let’s take some time to enjoy some more more of Blake Griffin’s style moments.

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“Hey, how’s it going?”

“Yeah good, how ’bout you?”

“Yeah, not bad, not bad.”

At what point does the noble art of not bringing your friends down when you’ve had a bad day start affecting your mental health? Is it still taboo for guys to talk about their ~feelings~? Neither of those questions have a straightforward answer. However, if Ryan Reynolds’ latest interview with the New York Times is anything to go by, times are changing.

In the tell-all interview, the Deadpool star revealed, “I have anxiety, I’ve always had anxiety… Both in the lighthearted ‘I’m anxious about this’ kind of thing, and I’ve been to the depths of the darker end of the spectrum, which is not fun,” (NYT).

“He gets racked by dread and nausea before every talk-show appearance and becomes quite convinced he might die.”

Although he credits his father with teaching him to be, “Watchful, listen closely and to plumb tragedy for the absurd,” Reynolds told The Times his anxiety started at a very early age, when he became a “skin covered micro manager” cleaning the house and mowing the lawn, trying to fix “anything that might set his father off.”

Apart from humour (see: his twitter feed), to deal with anxiety Reynolds told the NYT he uses the Headspace app, and reminds himself that as soon as he walks onstage the sensation will disappear; “When the curtain opens, I turn on this knucklehead, and he kind of takes over and goes away again once I walk off set.”

No matter which kids book I read to my screaming baby on an airplane, the moral of the story is always something about a vasectomy.

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) 7 August 2016

To discuss the significance of Reynolds opening up publicly, we hit up Luc Wiesman, founder of D’Marge, who said this could be a tipping point for men’s mental health:

“Male celebrities speaking openly about anxiety and depression is a huge step toward men viewing the issue in a more positive and manageable light. It affects so many men, yet so many refuse to talk about it. Full credit to Ryan for getting over himself and talking about it.”

Men’s reaction on Reddit, a place better known for vicious trolling than emotional epiphanies, also suggests that guys are starting to view anxiety and depression in a new light. It’s been a while coming, sure, but these responses to Reynolds’ interview highlight how far we’ve come since talking about something other than sport earned you an awkward silence.

• Anxiety is no joke. Sometimes it’s a week or two of irritable bowels and bad shits, and sometimes it’s a lump in your throat. Sometimes it’s worrying over a bump on your leg and sometimes it’s feeling dizzy for no reason at all.
• Anxiety can manifest itself physically and be pretty debilitating. I think that’s something people who don’t get it don’t understand. It’s not just being nervous. It’s physical symptoms of an emotional panic you don’t even know you’re experiencing.
• I left work one day because of sharp pains in my chest. Thought it was a heart attack (it wasn’t). Nearly had an actual heart attack when the bill came.
• It’s like an evil alter ego. It knows exactly what you’re afraid of at that point and that’s exactly where it hits you.

• Im living with GAD for like 9 years(and im 24) now, and only mustered the strength to go to a psychiatrist like 9 months ago because it manifested into depression too. Damn its rough.

And it wasn’t just confessions. Readers were also on hand to offer motivation and support.

• Congratulations for finding your way to a psychiatrist. That step is hard as fuck to make but once it’s done, you’re on your way to some good ass shit.
• I’m glad you put into words the feelings how I feel.
• Sometimes you read something and it’s like “wow that person gets it” helps me feel better knowing I’m not alone!
• I have the same thing. Exercise helps me a lot. Especially running. I have had a bad few days and it sucks. I always have to be doing something.

RELATED: Doctor’s Recommend We Take A Gap Year Once A Decade… For Our Mental Health 

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