"My other pet peeve was a tendency to include massive amounts of rape, misogyny, racism, ableism, etc. in an attempt to shock in horror stories through a really obvious taboo that didn't actually serve a purpose in moving the story forward."

The Greatest Thinker of Our Time.

Oregon Trail flashbacks!

OH MY GOD, the anus cramps. Before I went on birth control I would get them every month. You start twitching and going "Eeeeeeeeek" and everyone looks at you with that "wtf?" face. Very awkward.

I'm so sorry. I was in a similar situation, and my IUD made SUCH a huge difference. I hope it helps you.

But...I DO get emotional and angry when I am PMSing/have my period. It's not in my head, or the power of suggestion, it is a for real awful thing I can't control. I have to be very careful with myself during that time and sometimes get crippling panic attacks, bouts of rage, and depression serious enough that I can't…

Women with severe dysmenorrhea* and no sick days would appreciate this measure.

I get reeeeally grumpy when people try to get away with not paying for creative services. Your neighbor's nephew may be willing to make you an entire website for free, but he also doesn't have a degree in web development. I'm not building you a website for free. It's at least 40 hours worth of work for a simple…

How much Asian porn did THIS guy watch growing up?

I refuse to medicate because it changes my personality too much. You mix that with the fact that you lose the mania along with the depression—and I like my mania, I get a ton of work done, don't need sleep, and am super creative. The problem is my 15% of the time in mixed state bc I know full well I'm a danger to…

It doesn't get any better, sorry to say. Plus, as I get older, I get seriously confused how I'm supposed to be because being cutesy and flirty feels ridiculous, so now I just say F——it, I'm fangirling over kpop boybands.

Aaryn's parents misspelled "Aryan" wrong.

Someone described these people as "scampering" off the plane? Don't news outlets employ editors?

Yes, I know that you are just trying to make a point, but really, why must you make fun of those with legitimate mental illnesses? Lithium is primarily used to treat the manic aspects of Bipolar Disorder. It is a very weak mood elevator and would be ineffective at treating depression.