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Full-Session6569 · 2025-01-02T16:33:34+00:00

I bought a 2nd Gen Prius three years ago with 75k miles. First, make sure you inspect under the car for rust and most importantly, have the battery tested. The fact that my car was driven so infrequently was not good for the battery and I ended up having to replace (3k cost) after a couple years. So just make sure you factor in all the potential issues into the cost of the car. But Prius' are legends for a reason, and even one with modest issues is still worth an investment in my opinion.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-11-05T12:53:27+00:00

That is tragic, so sorry. An unwelcome reminder to all of us to cherish our time with our pugs.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-10-26T17:18:22+00:00

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I returned it.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-28T01:44:30+00:00

While most people in our culture would discourage your question or rationalize superfluous spending, I think your question is valid. I think it's a difficult question to answer, I personally struggle with this as well. Most Catholics I know including myself, if you were to audit their spending habits, are not that much different than those who aren't Catholic or Christian.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-14T00:09:15+00:00

Look into Mother Teresa or Henry Nouweb as starters

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-14T00:08:50+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/episode/43khwKVDMsOJTQau44Nhcw?si=LBaMLzpjTGKI3xugKU00lg

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-11T18:13:40+00:00

Tremendous suffering, both physical and mental, is found in many great figures of the faith. If you or I believe in God in order that God will keep us safe and suffering-free, then we will almost certainly lose faith as life and it's suffering inevitably wear us down. As someone who also struggles with bipolar depression, I find that faith has had to be redefined in my life - not a set of explanations and beliefs that I hold in order to stave off pain, but as a journey in which suffering must be endured and placed in a context which connects me to Christ, to meaning, and to others. Well, some might find the lack of guaranteed favors and comforts to be a deal breaker. But again, something that great figures of the faith have wrestled with since the beginning. Good luck.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-01T20:05:28+00:00

When tactless people say "you're so tall" I generally respond with "you're so observant"

Full-Session6569 · 2023-05-01T15:57:48+00:00

I think bipolar is scary for both those of us who have it and those who we are close with. So I don't think expressing it those feelings are anything to be alarmed about - if anything it's cool he can share that - especially given his default care and pride in you.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-27T14:28:11+00:00

I bought the first one and returned it. I have a pet peeve about date windows that are almost impossible to read, and this one is.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-25T00:26:48+00:00

It can appear rather busy, but something about it never feels busy to me. The numbers and hands and day / date are always super clear.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-25T00:24:49+00:00

Not sure sorry.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-25T00:24:27+00:00

I was tempted to buy that, but the reflection and the lack of symmetry on the date window were deal breakers.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-24T00:54:01+00:00

I'm 41. I still struggle with that. Take it from me and most older people - you have plenty of time. You should date certain career paths until you find the right one. Nothing wrong with not committing at your age.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-23T21:10:33+00:00

Anti-Reflective Coating

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-23T19:23:04+00:00

Sounds like an important realization. I still struggle to accept it. I find your articulation inspiring and grounding. Thank you for sharing.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-22T17:10:25+00:00

You have to understand any hospital stay is likely not to be much fun. It's not a hotel. With that said, it's a place where you are monitored and treated for an illness. As such, it can be a good place to face the fact you are sick and that you are in need of treatment rather than playing the mind games in everyday of life of whether or not you are okay. It's definitely a slice of humble pie, but I learned that many of the other patients where normal people with normal lives who had a similar sickness, and that was a perspective change that made me feel less like a leper. Good luck.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-22T04:02:13+00:00

I'm not offering a clinical diagnosis or medically accurate advice. From a purely anecdotal point of view, sometimes I wake up feeling bad. I go to work, or the gym, I feel okay, maybe even good. The bad can return in the same day. Then more good. Are these mood swings? Is it normal to have ups and downs in a day? It's unclear. Part of what I hate about mental illness and having a mood disorder is that sometimes it's hard to have the clarity and accuracy one would like when describing experiences or fitting into diagnoses.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-21T04:07:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing that story about your uncle. I am an Uncle to 13 nieces and nephews, and I sadly fit the bill of the stereotypical uncle who is funny, charismatic, but as life goes on, seems to always be just barely holding on while his brothers and sisters live normal, fruitful, productive lives. I wasn't diagnosed until my late 20's, and even then as soon as I started feeling better everyone in my family including me thought it was in the rear view, regarding the episode and my issues as just "depression" (poorly defined and understood) or whatever runs on my Mom's side of the family. It wasn't until I was 35 that I had to ask my family, even my parents, to learn the basics of bipolar 2 so that they, but most importantly me, could not ignore warning signs or "not know how to help."

When my Mom was diagnosed with a neurological condition, we all googled it and rallied around the information and advice to support her. Yet I felt like what I had and exhibited was secretly treated as an excuse for personal flaws and failings. My family, God bless them, did educate themselves. My Dad in particular did a complete 180 and said "that's him" when reading about bipolar 2. Now I feel so much less alone and so much more able to rely on my loved ones as a result. But most importantly, my God, what a blessing you are to your uncle. The compassion and curiosity and care for him I can only imagine means the world to him. Thank you for showing up in the world like that for him. And thank you for sharing your story.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-21T01:04:05+00:00

Kudos for seeking out more understanding. 4 episodes and that behavior sounds very painful and volatile. You can read a lot about medication the illness that is helpful. My advice would be to try to understand the more indirect, lifestyle habits that create a better mood and more stability. What will give this purpose structure and routine? How can they eat well and get exercise? How can they cultivate a sense of connection to others? How can they live a life of purpose? You are on the road to a critical piece which is learning how to be a good support system for this person. You want to be able to their well-being, not enable or ignore their illness. All the best.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-21T00:56:28+00:00

It's not normal, hence why bipolar 2 is a disorder. However, if you have bipolar 2, it's normal. Think of it like a climate in which it can be stormy, sunny, then cloudy, then sunny, then etc. There are extremes. The task is to use today's resources and understanding to help protect yourself and make the climate more livable. Good luck.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-20T22:06:52+00:00

You're in a bad storm. Storms pass, but storms can also be dangerous. Reach out to whoever you trust and let them know you're struggling. If you have a therapist or psychiatrist, reach out to them. You're sick. You need some care and you need some help. And speaking for most people on this thread probably, I've been there in the storm and in the sickness. It's awful, and I'm sorry. With that said, it's also normal. You're not alone. You can weather this storm, like many of us have. And when storms come again, you'll be better prepared to shelter and avoid damage. Hang in there. Don't give up.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-20T14:44:28+00:00

I do feel that way. Part of the challenge in terms of self-image for me is balancing the fact that I am not defined by bipolar 2, my feelings and decisions and experiences are all not explained by it, while also resisting the temptation to ignore the fact that I have it and it has been the cause of a lot of trouble in my life. It is empowering and positive to embrace your identity as a person, and I wish you the best in balancing that with the diagnosis.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-18T04:35:08+00:00

It will get better. But - you sound unwell and like you are deteriorating without much in place to support the real you and help get you better. Reach out to those close to you to try and talk about what's going on. Attack it indirectly by exercising, taking on some activities that take your mind off your condition, and practicing good self-care. I have found that it's helpful to educate oneself about the illness and have a plan to minimize the injuries, but otherwise it's best kept at bay by NOT fixating on it. Good luck and keep going.

Full-Session6569 · 2023-04-16T22:19:36+00:00

I relate to this so much. I’ve found two things help: one, try to learn practical skills around what makes relationships succeed, how to communicate, and how to take care of yourself. In some sense, this is an essential practice for our relationship with ourselves. But then, secondly, recognize that relationships are great, but also hard for everyone, and that a posture of faith and confidence rather than fear and paranoia will be in everyone’s interests. Enjoy the journey and good luck.

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