Recent comments in /f/tifu

Akitten84 t1_j277amz wrote

Reply to comment by special_kitty in TIFU by sending money to a stranger on a dating app by nothing4everx

Whooooo… That’s crazy A few years back my dad was talking to a “woman” online, she was coming to see him but got stuck in Texas, her car and phone broke, but was able to message him on WhatsApp, he added her to his Verizon account so she could buy a new phone, “she” bought $10k in new phones and didn’t quite make it to his place.

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theRegVelJohnson t1_j27501n wrote

Reply to TIFU, might have colon cancer by Im_InYour_Balls

MD here. A lot of misinformation in these responses. Red blood is not only from close to the anus. Bright red blood (hematochezia) is generally associated with lower GI origin, which includes all of the colon. And it is definitely one of the presenting symptoms of colon cancer.

Yes, it is also associated with hemorrhoids. And in a 20 year old, that it a higher on the differential. But it should still be checked out. Which means a visit where someone actual does an exam and confirms you have hemorrhoids, or an additional workup (e.g. colonoscopy) if no hemorrhoids are detected. There are other explanations for bleeding that may be common in younger people, and also associated with irregular bowel habits, such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis). And if I saw a 20 year old with irregular bowel habits, bleeding and abdominal pain, that would be my working diagnosis. A colonoscopy will work to evaluate for that, as well.

Bottom line: If you are having bleeding associated with bowel movements, do not write it off.

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wetspaghetti420 t1_j274gmt wrote

Reply to TIFU by accidentally putting nudes on my story. by shittyfemboyalt

My nudes got shared around in school. I got bullied for it until I graduated. I even moved schools and it still followed. Kids are fucking terrible but the minute you go to college/become an adult nobody remembers or cares. This will be something you’ll joke about with your friends in 10 years. It’ll suck but I promise you’ll get through it.

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Visual_Mission_1459 OP t1_j272nkp wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIFU by trying to hook up with my childhood bestfriend by Visual_Mission_1459

well the issue is its not rly alcohol that i abuse that much. i take pills to get high and i smoke weed and i cut myself or even burn myself occassionally. its an addiction to harm myself in any way possible ive even desensitized myself from gore and im getting fucked up each day. this is tiring..

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iClawuCryV2 t1_j272but wrote

Reply to TIFU, might have colon cancer by Im_InYour_Balls

If it makes you feel any better, I’ve had moderate-severe bleeding (and a variety of other hellacious symptoms)from 18-24 years old from Crohn’s disease. It’s possible (but unlikely) to be colon cancer at your age, The most likely and a very common cause is hemorrhoids. If I were back in your situation with the knowledge I have now, I would wait until you have all of the test results before stressing and worrying. You can’t do anything about it until you know what “it” is.

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Visual_Mission_1459 OP t1_j271lnv wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIFU by trying to hook up with my childhood bestfriend by Visual_Mission_1459

it really isnt trust me ive tried to quit so many times. i started selfharming at 10/11 yrs old but here i am at 15 and still doing it even when i made promises, threw out blades and swore to myself i'd never do it again. im trying i really am i even cleaned my entire room and have been clean for selfharm for a few days. i am trying really hard to get better but i just dont have a support system..

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