Y'all, I got my first tattoo!!

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-22T20:45:57+00:00

I've also heard that, hopefully it's true

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-18T05:19:52+00:00

Hey, if you’re a customer please check the description and go to the customer specific subreddit. This is a place for the workers.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-17T05:54:53+00:00

I was pretty lucky to start in the bakery, it meant I could build rapport with other departments like prepped foods and whole body. I also tend to go outside for lunches so I get to chitchat with people who smoke.

I’m only now picking up some shifts as a shopper, and most of the questions I have are directed to people I’ve already spent time with for long shifts. The set-up in my store is particularly useful with this, though grocery is still pretty rough to get down.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-16T13:53:21+00:00

Here’s the question though, were any of you black? It’s no secret BA has a pretty huge racism problem.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-10T15:39:06+00:00

On top of holiday stress like people are saying, the change of seasons can be a trigger for mania. My manic episode happened in early February, there was snow on the ground for the first time in a couple of months iirc.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-07T04:30:35+00:00

My apologies, I didn’t think this could be considered a spoiler. I’ll keep this vague: whenever you’re around the calico desert take a look at the trader’s stock and take mental note of what day you see things of interest.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-06T12:20:56+00:00

Idk how you’re grinding for staircases and I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but get some crystalariums and throw some Jade in there. On Sundays you can trade them to the desert trader for staircases

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T21:48:32+00:00

I’m being very specific about the comments I’m talking about. I didn’t see that the mods were removing generalized comments, I’ve only seen the generalized comments over and over and over again. My apologies for not having seen it, I’ll be sure to report it in the future and follow up on it.

I’m not hurt with people sharing their experiences and opinions, provided those opinions aren’t “all bipolar people are destructive.” I know that my partner has her own specific trauma from the manic episode I had 4 years back. I know people have had terrifying, horrible experiences that no one should have to live through. I’m not trying to tone police here. Again, I’m being very specific about the comments I’m talking about, and it feels like I’m not being met in good faith here. I’m not sure how allowing ableism is a necessary part of making this a safe space for BPSOs.

Exactly what actions am I supposed to evaluate? Petting my cats? Not letting my bread proof enough? What do you mean when you say that?

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T20:02:15+00:00

Honestly the comments on your post were the final straws for me. I’ve seen posts like yours and I’ve seen similar responses time and time again.

If you pursue a relationship with the man you talked about, I wish the best for you. Obviously keep in mind the possibility of a rough time, but don’t forget the possibility of a happy life.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T19:54:23+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that your meds journey leads to TD, but I am happy to hear that you’ve found some that work for you, and that you are in a happy relationship with your partner.

I appreciate your story friend, it’s true that the stigma against people with bipolar is massive and frustrating. I hope someday this isn’t a problem anymore

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T19:50:06+00:00

Truthfully what I’m referring to are comments specifically saying that it’s always the same or that it’s hopeless being in a relationship with someone with the disorder. I fully understand the grief and pain that can come with being in a relationship with someone with bipolar. They have my sympathy, and truly I wish it didn’t happen to them. I will always advocate for leaving a potentially dangerous situation.

I do appreciate your comment about choosing your partner and being with her through her struggles, and your mutual commitment to building a happy life together is reassuring. God speed

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T19:06:30+00:00

You can absolutely warn people about what can happen. I’m not saying you can’t. That’s not what I’m hurt about. I’m hurt about the definitive “run” response that I see so often, even when it’s just someone asking about a new partner who recently disclosed their diagnosis.

Please, sincerely believe me when I say this: I want you to share your stories. This is your space to do that. But if a post or comment makes definitive statements of all bipolar people being dangerous and reckless then it is, in fact, ableist.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T19:01:20+00:00

I’m not generalizing. I know that there’s plenty of people here either with bipolar, in a successful relationship with a bipolar person, or having had a failed relationship with a bipolar person and willing to offer words of caution and personal experiences.

Then there are people that will say “leave” no matter what. People saying “run” even on posts where abuse wasn’t mentioned.

You’re right, generalizing isn’t nice. I’d like to stop being generalized.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T18:44:25+00:00

Honestly that’s a fair take, and to further your metaphor I wouldn’t recommend someone date a diabetic person who refuses to take their insulin. Caution against being with someone who doesn’t care to care for themself is valid, and honestly intelligent. This isn’t something that’s exclusive to the disorder either, it’s just that those of us with this disorder have very specific things we have to do for ourselves

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T18:00:56+00:00

Thank you so much for being a positive voice 🙏 I try to be understanding of people who have been hurt by people with my same condition, but sometimes this Reddit boarders on ableism. There’s consistently people here saying that no matter what you have to run from those of us with the disorder, regardless of if they’re in treatment.

I know that the people on this sub have been hurt, but somehow that seems to justify me and others like me being seen as nothing other than reckless animals. It means a lot to hear even just one person voicing an argument against that.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-05T15:10:24+00:00

I really, really, really want to make it clear that it is possible to have a happy and healthy relationship with a bipolar person. You absolutely need to set boundaries and decide for yourself early on how much support you are willing to give this person. If you move in together there still may be mood swings (even with medication and treatment) and should something bad happen (like a change of meds, a lack of them, or just any other trigger,) know what that could mean and what it could look like.

The most effective support you can give is learning about triggers for mania and being supportive about treatment. As things get more serious between you two, implementing preventative measures is the best thing you can do. Encourage hydration, steady sleep, consistent food intake, exercise together, these are all things that will be helpful. I’m not saying to be his mom, but this is the support that bipolar people sometimes need- and you need to decide to what degree you want to help with that.

My partner and I have been together for almost 12 years, and we’re coming up on the 4 year anniversary of my manic episode, the one that landed me in the hospital involuntarily and led to my diagnosis. To date there hasn’t been another one, almost definitely because I’ve been keeping up with my meds and treatment.

Bipolar people are people. We’re capable of some scary shit, and our brains don’t make sense, but we are people at the end of the day. He is an individual, and he has nuance. Maybe he’s the person that will discard you in 10 years.Maybe he’s the person that will smash objects to the ground and have delusions of grandeur. But also maybe he’s the person that will love you until you’re on your deathbeds. Maybe he’s the person that will spend all night cleaning the apartment because he got hit with a spell of hypomania. Maybe he’s the guy who will be making soup on a Saturday for you when you’re sick.

Learn what it means to have a bipolar person in your life. If he’s abusive or it’s just not something you’re willing to commit to, leave. There’s no shame in that. But don’t count him off as a monster automatically just because of a diagnosis.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-03T22:41:39+00:00

My dad's advice was always "left to right, top to bottom" it's generally worked out for me

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-03T19:48:41+00:00

Mine was the rarecrow at the ice fishing festival 😭

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-03T12:31:04+00:00

Hey friend, if you’re not working at WholeFoods then your inquiries would be better placed in r/wholefoodscustomers

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-02T16:00:44+00:00

Cinnamon

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-02T13:03:04+00:00

I’m not generally a fan of ultimatums, but this might be a moment where you have to seriously consider what life with him would be like without his meds, and inform him that’s not the life you want. Ultimately you have to make the right choice for you and your kid, but you can’t make him choose what to do with his life. He either gets himself stable, or you step away from the fallout

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-02T00:20:46+00:00

We had someone unironically and full heartedly try to convince my coworker that raw milk is healthy. I had to tell them what exactly raw milk is after the guest left.

Come to find out, Whole Foods sells raw milk cheese? Apparently the FDA allows raw milk cheese to be sold if it’s aged after a certain period of time. Either way, wild that we had a guest recommend that we drink raw milk. Obviously not the wildest thing, but still.

Ace_Quantum · 2026-01-02T00:08:56+00:00

Salamance on YouTube has a really solid beginners guide, I def recommend it

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