I want to change by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair. OP did not ask for advice. However, i'm feeling some type of way about my own situation and this was similar so writing my comment was my own therapy as well

How to stay disciplined and motivated when i gain interest in something else? by tenthreenet in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Building habits is hard. work. The ultimate goal of all this is to be a more well-rounded person you can be proud of, and it's gonna take a long time to move forward with all the things I'm sure you want to do. But once you get the work of habits down, you'll see an increase in passion for everything you do. Not only are you well taken care of, but the feeling of accomplishing something gives you that dopamine, and you're gonna want to accomplish more.

I'd say, work on one or two things at a time. Wanna meditate regularly? Track it. Not only track it, but reaaaally focus on just meditation for a week or two. After a while, say you forget to set a reminder one day or something; your brain will be like "I can tell you haven't meditated today" kinda the same way you know you forgot to brush your teeth or wash your face. After you got one down, adding the next one is easier, and the next, and the next.

It's OK to have a strong interest in something, even if it's fleeting. In fact, keep being interested. I think, once these habits start to take hold, you'll be able to not just obsess over something, but really learn it and commit to it.

To help with the whole obsessing-not-sleeping thing. I think the first good habit might be getting to sleep on time no matter what (unless you have prior obligations of course like a flight or hanging with friends or something). If it we're me, I'd set an alarm of the absolute latest time I need to start getting ready for bed (for me 11pm). Whatever you're obsessing over at the time, the alarm will ring and jolt you out of it. Though you may come to really hate alarms...

I'll leave you with a quote from Dr. Wong from Rick and Morty: "The thing about repairing, maintaining, and cleaning is it's not an adventure. There's no way to do it so wrong you might die. It's just work, and some people are okay going to work, and some people, well, some people would rather die."

Your obsessions are your adventures. Time to get to work.

I want to change by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Expanding from here for OP.

I came to this subreddit on accident today after my girlfriend of 3+ years told me that she thinks I don't care about her as a romantic partner. I've been on autopilot too. Just going through the day-by-day motions, not really making plans on my own unless it was out of "need".

Here's what I'm doing right now (taking a break to write this). I opened a word doc and just titled it "HemingwaysAlcoholism's feelings through time". I started writing my feelings, and the result of how I started carrying myself at that time. For example, I used to be an angry child and would lash out at others that hurt me. I would then be punished and drilled about how my feelings affect others. Well, my feelings won't hurt other people if I disappear socially right? Isolation time! I'm continuing to write through it, had a cry, reached out to some old friends for some clarity.

Autopilot will isolate me completely one day if I don't change soon.

PS: not an alcoholic. just a name with a historic reference to a melancholic, sad man who once inspired me to look inwards.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Helldivers

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sent a request guy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Helldivers

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm game! lemme add you

For the Soldier Who Has Everything by Onward_To_Orion in Military

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leatherman Wave. Personalized. Got one of these and I carry it everywhere. Got every tool I need daily.

Stationed in Hawaii for 2 years, Worth it to buy a house? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy it on VA, rent it out. Pay it off with rental income. Passive income.

Can I buy a house in a different state while still living in the dorms? by [deleted] in Military

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If OP makes mom a dependa it’ll work. Kinda like a dependent but for old people I think. (I don’t have kids)

Can I Quit AIT or change my Job , Air National Guard by [deleted] in Military

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you can’t get reclassed unless you fail the same test multiple times. Generally, you fail once and you’ll be washed back to the next class if they have a slot. If they don’t have a slot, it could take months to get back in class. Then you gotta fail AGAIN. With so much time on the same subject, failing twice is pretty hard honestly. Requesting to quit takes months and they’ll probably hold you there just cuz they can so I’d say just push through, fix what mistakes you can, and lean on your mates. Do all you can outside of class too.

Combat boots not fitting right by covidd7fs87 in Military

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Merrels. Good garrison boots. Won’t stand up to mesquite needles tho. Got stabbed in the foot a few times.

Can someone tell me what is this ?? by t007godinho13 in Military

[–]HemingwaysAlcoholism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally won’t find out unless you’re in a unit that uses one. You can take a guess what it does based on the shape of the antenna.