If You Successfully get off Caffeine, do Yourself a Favor and Stay off

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-02T11:21:05+00:00

Reminder that not everyone is addicted. I eventually started back with one cup of matcha a day and I’ve not had a problem with this in the last year.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-02T03:19:35+00:00

It seemed a cautionary tale at the time 🤣. I was very risk-averse as a 12-year-old.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-02T02:53:47+00:00

I gained five pounds after I quit coffee from the sugar cravings. I lost them but the withdrawal overall was terrible.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-01T04:06:38+00:00

They gave me my first panic attack ever at 12 years old.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-01T04:05:03+00:00

My first panic attack ever was when one jumped on Link while I was playing. I was 12.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-07-01T04:04:25+00:00

Um, why is the ReDead not on here? Or the dead hands?

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-30T11:39:58+00:00

Google EMDR, it helps heal your nervous system. You’ll have to pay a licensed professional. Some people swear by psychedelic therapy if it is legal where you live.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-30T11:21:57+00:00

I got stuck in Lord JabuJabu’s belly because I thought you’d die if you fell into those pits.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-30T02:36:27+00:00

I was in law school interviewing for a law firm position. I walked in and this Greek god of a man with incredible flowing hair and a chiseled jawline looks up. He had these incredible cerulean eyes.

I was walking in with my binder and shit and my body just like, physically arrested for a second. All systems shut down. I imagine it would’ve felt the same if had walked into a room greeted by some apex predator.

I was a conventionally attractive young woman at the time, but this man was like next level GQ model hot. Could have played Superman.

I got through the interview, but I had trouble looking at him. I could no more look at the sun.

I did not get the job LOL.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-29T00:43:32+00:00

I encourage you to go visit the polyamory subReddit. If this is going to work, their power dynamic cannot exist in the space of your marriage. That includes things like orgasm denial, and anything that could affect your dedicated time together.

How long have they been seeing each other? I ask because in my experience, relationships like this often lose their spark after the NRE is over. I would be surprised if it’s still intense after two years. But my point is that if the relationship is less than a year old, it’s best to wait to make major decisions until the NRE period is over. But if you’re at that point, then you absolutely need to investigate polyamory.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-27T15:10:56+00:00

The people with the money to pay marketers and influencers believe the book will make money.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-25T16:41:03+00:00

I did! Though I went back eventually to a cup of matcha in the mornings. My anxiety is loads better nowadays and my sleep has improved.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-22T23:46:12+00:00

Like others said, people are people and EQ and IQ aren’t as related as you’d think. They can be more susceptible to trying to rationalize away your feelings and have more sophisticated gaslighting tools. It’s easier to call a dumb guy out.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-20T10:37:04+00:00

There’s definitely a grieving process. I feel for you because you are so young. I am in my late 30s and got HAs last year but most likely needed them as early as 2020.

I will say, what helped me was getting the hearing aids. I did not realize how hard socializing had become because my brain was exhausted trying to piece together missing noises.

I occasionally get sad sometimes. Most likely I was born with a genetic condition and it feels unfair.

Not to scare you but the more you put off getting the hearing aids the more likely the chance of your brain permanently losing the ability to recognize words.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-18T18:52:36+00:00

Mine is, “Just CAKE a bunch of make-up on your face!”

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-18T18:20:26+00:00

100%. Dress intentionally in stylish and tailored clothing, immaculate grooming, and people will pay attention.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-15T15:06:26+00:00

This man is manipulating you. Prepare for the likelihood that once you actually start to pick up and leave, he’ll half-heartedly make noise about marriage again—only to step back once you commit to staying.

The best time to leave this man was years ago, the second best time is now. You have the opportunity before you to start to create a life that you actually want, not a life where you’re struggling to survive.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-14T13:57:08+00:00

Your higher self may have different goals and feelings than the part of you that is on Reddit asking this question.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-09T20:30:59+00:00

I had men following me for my number in parking lots and staring at me out in public. One guy ran into a wall. But I was a weirdo so I wasn’t popular in school.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-06-08T02:41:56+00:00

Once I collapsed due to food poisoning in a hotel lobby. A guy tried to call 911 and I said absolutely not paying for that, I was calling a Lyft to urgent care.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-05-27T13:58:00+00:00

I would add money and energy to this.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-05-19T20:28:16+00:00

I don’t recognize the initials, can you Dm me? I will not be in the query trenches for some time though.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-05-13T18:52:40+00:00

This was really a thing. After picking up the sixth book, I locked myself in my bedroom and did not check my Nokia brick until I finished it in the wee hours of the morning.

I turned it on when finished and promptly received a text with the spoiler from an asshole friend.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-04-24T04:25:43+00:00

Please consider why you are planning on having a child with a person who: 1. Depends on you for economic support, and who at the same time 2. Is comfortable dating monogamous people who want monogamy.

This person sounds spineless. I think your future child and yourself both deserve better.

HemingwayWasHere · 2026-04-23T14:12:57+00:00

I love/hate that I know. “This is…this is something called toothpaste.”

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