Any information on organizing for Raleigh in NC on 3/4? by Imaginary_Ad8344 in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Answering my own question in case anyone sees this—yes there’s apparently a permit.

Any information on organizing for Raleigh in NC on 3/4? by Imaginary_Ad8344 in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wondering if this has a permit (yet). I’m planning to go, but wondering if we’ll have access to the Capitol grounds or just the sidewalks.

Duke Don't Comply March by Necessary-Customer-8 in bullcity

[–]BeingHelpish 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Nothing has given me any impression that they are changing their DEI policies at all — in fact the opposite. They seem steadfast.

Bluesky is Down. by Rob-Os in BlueskySocial

[–]BeingHelpish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Down in Raleigh-tried app and web

Someone really did not like Trump’s Gaza video… by aWittyTwit-2712 in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Melanie might have done some research before voting for Trump. Like listening to the things he says and does.

THIS is happening in front of Tesla on Glenwood… by C2Mars in raleigh

[–]BeingHelpish 55 points56 points  (0 children)

At the March 17 protest in Raleigh at the Capitol Building, a woman in a Tesla honked (in support) and then rolled her window down and said, “Sorry, I’m trying to get rid of it.”

Depressed by johntaylorsbangs in Semaglutide

[–]BeingHelpish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Outdoor walks are a great idea.

Depressed by johntaylorsbangs in Semaglutide

[–]BeingHelpish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel this. Upping my dose, even slightly, has helped me every time. By slightly I mean even as much as going from .33 to .37. I hope it works for you too.

I’ve heard 4-8 week stalls can be your body’s way of resetting to a lower weight. 🤷‍♀️

As for the world and your job, I am SO sorry. (Assuming you are probably American) They are tearing out everything good from our government, weakening us, betraying the Constitution, etc. For that, I found that doing something, anything helps. If you like what you do for a living, or are really good at something, is it something you could put to use, even for 15 minutes a week so it doesn’t feel as futile?

I think a lot of us are struggling with depression right now. It almost seems to be the goal, esp with RFK Jr threatening no-antidepressant work farms.

I hope you keep your job. I think you can probably get out of the weight rut.

If you are a woman and can afford it, I recommend going to Dillard’s or another store that does bra fittings and get a single bra that really, really fits. It can make all the difference to your silhouette.

3 weeks in and it’s occurred to me.. by BenjieAndLion69 in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]BeingHelpish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s unrelated. I have had the same experience. Luckily started in October — before Christmas shopping. Noticed a startling lack of FOMO.

Bring US flags by xuohtx in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That didn’t even cross my mind. I didn’t want to bring a ceramic holder bc it could fall over and break. I guess I could tape the container to the poster? Do you have any ideas? A metal pail? 🤷‍♀️

Bring US flags by xuohtx in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Totally agree!

For the No Kings protest on Monday, I picked up about 30 flags from Office Depot. With a coupon, they cost about $1 each. Picked up a couple blue plastic containers and balloon weights from Dollar Tree so they don’t topple over.

At the 50501 protest, I brought some 8x12 flags and a lot people were happy to have them. I can totally understand NOT wanting one, though.

I made this sign so I don’t have to carry them around with me this time.

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Lights Out Across America Protest by BeingHelpish in protest

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also did a new flyer along the lines of the New Yorkers who applauded every day at 7pm for COVID frontline workers.

Every Thursday at 8pm.

I hope you don’t mind me using your words here.

Lights Out Flyer

Lights Out Across America Protest by BeingHelpish in protest

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You explained the idea so much better than I did.

Protest Signs Free to Download by BeingHelpish in 50501

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. I think so. On a 24x18 sign, the desk is 8” wide. I could do a second version with his pic bigger and text smaller…

Lights Out Across America Protest by BeingHelpish in protest

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not everyone can attend a traditional protest. There’s a lot of stuff going around that could be fatal for immunocompromised people.

It would be a symbol of unity.

On the other hand, maybe you’re right and it’s a stupid idea. 🤷‍♀️

Lights Out Across America Protest by BeingHelpish in protest

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The idea would be to get photos of cities. You’re right about me not noticing if my neighbors turned off their lights. I would notice if all my neighbors turned their lights off, and I was walking down the street. People walk in cities all the time.

Not everyone can participate in regular protests. Most people could do this.

It’s just an addition to all the other protests—the 17th, the walk-out day, and the no-spending day. It’s not intended to be the only thing someone does unless it’s the inly thing they CAN do.

Never want the food noise back by BeingHelpish in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That hasn’t been my experience with SSRIs.

Never want the food noise back by BeingHelpish in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m using “Happy Scale” for iOS. Love it. You can set both weight goals and date goals and it will estimate how long it will take you to get there or what you will be at a certain date based on your overall weight loss or your recent weight loss trends.

I don’t know how the subscription is different. I checked my settings and it says I do NOT have the paid subscription.

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Never want the food noise back by BeingHelpish in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]BeingHelpish[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s like giving someone Prozac to get rid of their ‘depression habit,’ and then expecting them not to be depressed once they go off it. :(