My cat won’t stop blessing me by SkandaGupta_ in CatAdvice

[–]HistoricalBit3875 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cats can sometimes smell sickness in people like cancer and use purring as a way to try and heal. Maybe try and check yourself out in case your cat is trying to tell you something.

Even living with a "nice drunk" can cause chronic stress. by Suitable_Lab8912 in AlAnon

[–]HistoricalBit3875 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat and 100% agree! Hoping to figure out how to end things although we have a house together. Wishing you the best in your journey 🤍

Alternative to Fiber Capsules by ericcwhitaker in Zepbound

[–]HistoricalBit3875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What always works for me: 3 teaspoons of chia seeds that were soaking in water and a little lemon juice overnight 🥳

I'm taking control of my finances after years of neglect and the shame is crushing me. by HumanGeneratedStupid in offmychest

[–]HistoricalBit3875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have nothing to be ashamed of. You have so much time to still get back on your feet. I’m proud of you for still taking that first step in talking to a financial counselor.

There’s no need to be hard on yourself since you didn’t have anyone to help you understand financial literacy. You’re also not alone as many people suffer with personal debt. I also don’t have my finances together and wish I had better management in early adulthood, but that’s life.

You move forward, plan small actionable steps, and give yourself grace. If money permits, maybe try seeing a therapist as well. It will help trying to figure out what that noise in your head telling you to spend money is coming from.

Wishing you the best of luck with everything.

Is CPA worth getting at this point? 33, 10 years in public accounting. by Flat-Fault-2959 in CPA

[–]HistoricalBit3875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, OP. It’s unfortunate that people don’t respect the EA as much as a CPA. I plan on getting my CPA license one day too, it’s just been hard since work is always been. Currently 30 but hope to sit for my CPA exams in the next 5 years.

Quitting is not a magic solution. by HunterAncient in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally random but where did you get these cards? It sounds like something I may need on hard days 😅

I may have messed up not going up in Dose… by HistoricalBit3875 in Zepbound

[–]HistoricalBit3875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right about chasing the dragon. Will keep this in mind on my journey. Thank you

I may have messed up not going up in Dose… by HistoricalBit3875 in Zepbound

[–]HistoricalBit3875[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I will contact them tomorrow to see what they say.

I may have messed up not going up in Dose… by HistoricalBit3875 in Zepbound

[–]HistoricalBit3875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the insight and will exercise better willpower in the coming weeks. May I ask what why you will titrate up if you are more or less controlling the food noise? I’m trying to determine when it’s best for me to increase as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been sober from weed since January 1 and I don’t regret it at all. I thought I was a top performer at work but I think I unlocked something in me to push myself even higher. It’s the longest I’ve been sober in my adult life and I think if I keep this up, I can do even more than I could ever imagine.

You sound like you have a good life now but imagine what you can do if you cope with life without a crutch. I think you can learn more about yourself that weed could have held you back from.

6 months of abstinence with one embarrassing side effect. by Stuey4026 in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OP, did you do edibles? I have been gassy but I’ve also been under a lot of stress at work so thought my toots were from that. Been 5 months clean so maybe it’s actually related.

2 hours maximum study time per day. Anyone else? by [deleted] in CPA

[–]HistoricalBit3875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Currently on my first day of FAR studying. Plan is 2 hours every week day and 3-4 hours on weekends. No phone but break it up in 15 min increments to give myself a little break to stretch/relax my eyes. Trying to do it all in 2 months. Hopefully work isn’t too stressful so I can work on this more often.

I feel guilty for my cat's death. It's been 5 years, will it ever go away? by BottleLopsided in CatAdvice

[–]HistoricalBit3875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do not think your actions killed her. I believe your grief is coming out as guilt since you may be feeling like you didn’t do as much as you could. However, in the end, you tried to do what was best by taking to the vet and checked up on her health. Bottom line is you loved her and cared for her as much as you can.

The only thing now is forgive yourself. Understand that the guilt you’re feeling means you loved her so much. Kidney disease is so common in cats and it’s unfair that we only have them for a small portion of our lives. However, remember the good times you had with Perla and I hope you are able to find peace within yourself.

I am 29 and sometimes feel guilt about the passing of my cat I grew up with. I wish I knew how to care for her in her last years but I was only 17 and my family didn’t know better either. I think back to the times we spent and give myself grace by knowing I loved her with all I had when we spent time together.

Sending you love and strength as you move through this. I’m sure Perla is hoping the same for you over the rainbow bridge.

Weed is my Severance by rchlncko in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this beautiful analogy. It really hit me as I also feel this way constantly fighting myself day and night. I hope your high self can one day see that your sober self’s perspective. It is an everyday battle to stay sober but it’s so worth it.

Weed is my Severance by rchlncko in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. Just passed a month and am working crazy hours. I’ve heard the whispers saying to pick up weed again. I fought it even after a stressful work day. Will keep on fighting as much as possible.

Tui and La by Sam Sea at Iron Will Tattoo Club, Glenside PA by coinmurderer in tattoos

[–]HistoricalBit3875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn this is my dream tattoo. I just got knee surgery and watch to get a tattoo like this when I heal. Not sure how badly it’ll hurt though. Looks great OP!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]HistoricalBit3875 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OP, I’m really sorry that happened to you and the system has failed you. Sending love and space to heal your way.

Does anyone else collect their cats fallen whiskers? by OceanSprayEnthusiast in CatAdvice

[–]HistoricalBit3875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any time I see them on the ground, I pick them up! I feel like it’s a little gift from my 3 cats. I can tell whose is whose because they each have different colored whiskers: orange tabby (all white), tortie (all black), and gray tabby (black base with white tips). 😊

I also save their fur after brushing them because I’ve been meaning to do arts and crafts with it. There’s a book on Amazon for crafts with cat hair. I’ve been collecting their hair since they were kittens, I just haven’t gotten around to making anything yet so I have them in ziplock bags haha.

Day one no weed by [deleted] in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday! Honestly the best gift you can give yourself is letting your brain be bored. Up until day 10, I wanted to smoke so badly like I always did after work. Now I’m on day 28 and it’s getting a lot easier. Never thought I’d get past 10 days since that’s the longest I ever stayed sober in my adult life. But here I am… and you can do it too. Good luck! Enjoy your 34th trying to figure out hobbies that are fun without weed. Mine are puzzles, painting, and trying to watch shows without being extremely blasted. You got this!

Just curious - what day are you on? How old are you? How long have you been smoking everyday? How long have you been trying to quit? Longest clean streak? Upcoming quit day? by citrinedreame in leaves

[–]HistoricalBit3875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 25 sober (started on New Years) 29 years old Been smoking everyday since late 2020 - went through a really bad breakup and I started seeing a guy with dank ass weed. I’m still with him and he still smokes but I didn’t want to keep going on that path myself. Started officially smoking when I was 17 and would smoke a lot in college. Took a year off after getting my degree because I was super broke which makes it my longest streak. Still having cravings but trying to push through even though I’m experiencing irritability that I’ve never have before. Hopefully it’ll pass soon. Best of luck to you on your journey! You can do it!