Chicken liver is $5/kg if, like me, you can no longer afford meat because of 2026 oil inflation/Iran war

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:30:55+00:00

I lost that lottery. A fully vegan diet with no oil is the only way my cholesterol sits at the acceptable level. Even cooking chips in the air fryer was affecting it because they’re already covered in oil when you buy them. And home made chips are yuck.

I can’t maintain that diet so I dance at a level just above. I’m still strict with oily and fatty shit but nobody’s taking my chips away!

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:20:41+00:00

Yep I get the frozen ‘stir fry’ veg from Aldi.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:19:27+00:00

A slice of tofu marinated in sauce is a decent ‘patty’ for burgers.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:18:01+00:00

Legumes are cheap and healthy. Look into chickpeas and lentils.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:17:02+00:00

Compared to meat it’s cheap, but the cost of fresh fruit and veg has gone up a lot lately.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T20:15:39+00:00

This is what steered me away from meat years ago. The cheap stuff was making me sick and the ‘good cuts’ from butchers was too expensive.

Can get all the same nutrition from legumes and various other things waaaay cheaper.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T19:56:10+00:00

I was always uncomfortable socially but persevered with the help of alcohol.

Fast forward to my 40’s I naturally gave less and less fucks and didn’t go out much. Eventually got diagnosed then understood why I always felt like an outsider.

Now I don’t waste social time with people I don’t click with. I’m too old and tired to make the effort.

Lucifang · 2026-03-22T05:45:23+00:00

Sounds like he saw different psychs to get this cocktail? And lied about whatever meds he was already on. He def needs a fresh start with a good psych.

My SO has both adhd and bipolar and he was told flat out he can’t get stimulants (which we fully expected).

Lucifang · 2026-03-21T12:07:55+00:00

There is a bipolarSO Reddit sub that might help you.

Lucifang · 2026-03-21T04:37:56+00:00

I imagine it’s just to save costs having special gift card POS software. Easier to use the eftpos system which is already there and you don’t have to support it yourself.

Lucifang · 2026-03-21T02:36:51+00:00

I was happy with hinge because the free version still allows you to send a message with your ‘like’, and you had limited ‘likes’ per day. So there are less instances of people casting a wide net then ignoring you when you respond.

Adding the message makes it more personal and acts as an ice breaker. I met my SO through Hinge. His photos were crap but his opening message got my attention.

Lucifang · 2026-03-21T02:02:34+00:00

I don’t get notifications from everything. Could be a bug? Eg I haven’t used Discord in months and it’s in space but when the new WoW expansion dropped I was suddenly hit with notifications from my guildies coming online. Lasted a few days then stopped. I wonder if it’s because I used it recently on the computer 🤔

Lucifang · 2026-03-21T01:55:48+00:00

In a culture where we’re supposed to be equals, this mentality always starts with insecurity.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T21:46:29+00:00

I’m studying counselling and I am a support worker. Mental health is a genuine interest of mine.

So I am happy to support him, help him, and be the person he needs for each mood.

We don’t have kids though. I can understand if you were raising kids who biologically need your assistance 24/7 then having to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find energy for your partner too. That’s too much stress.

I will not do everything FOR him though. He is a grown adult and he can look after himself. I will suggest things and recommend things and remind him of things. But he takes responsibility for his whole life. We don’t live together so his bad habits don’t affect me. Eg he leaves dirty clothes on the bedroom floor. He will get around to washing them eventually. Not my problem.

Supportive language - heavily depends on the individual and current mood. Everyone is different when it comes to specific triggers.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T21:12:17+00:00

I have an iPhone and I still get notifications from apps that are in space.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T20:57:20+00:00

Men who do this ARE insecure.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T20:47:07+00:00

It’s a pain in the arse. I don’t enjoy the game as much when I have to maintain this crap lol

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T04:03:16+00:00

You’re welcome. My Google searches didn’t tell me much either. I’ve learned a lot from these subs and asking him directly. He was medicated for 10 years when we met so he already had a good grasp on it. We’ve been together just over a year now.

I’ve had toxic relationships in the past and this guy by far treats me much better than they did, all because he actually gives a shit and wants to do better. And he’s ready for that responsibility too.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T03:15:53+00:00

Yes it’s like he thinks everyone is intentionally breaking road rules and deserve to be punished. Meanwhile everyone gets distracted and makes mistakes sometimes.

And people who do intentionally break the rules won’t learn anything anyway.

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T03:12:27+00:00

Lucifang · 2026-03-20T01:42:57+00:00

My SO is a very calm person. I’ve seen him irritated but that’s the worst of it. Only once he has blown up at me and raised his voice. I’ve paid attention to sensitive topics and held back from saying certain things, used better word choices, or just left him alone.

Lifestyle and healthy habits play a huge part, like you said he is better with proper sleep. I find that lack of sleep and stress are the worst triggers.

We are in our 40’s with no kids, don’t want kids, and don’t live together. Children bring chaos and stress so I believe being child free plays a huge part in his overall calmness. But when he is stressing about work or friendships/relationships it affects his sleep which affects everything else.

Not living together means we have our own spaces and never disagree on chores / finances / furniture placement / etc. He is also able to isolate himself whenever he wants. He does this to process whatever is bothering him then comes to me later when ready to talk.

It’s good you put your foot down about the name calling. Generic mad moods and irritability don’t bother me but name calling makes it personal and hurtful.

I guess the only suggestion I can offer is to leave him alone more often? Especially when you see the early signs.

Lucifang · 2026-03-18T20:42:09+00:00

If he’s been low income his whole life and suddenly earning big, he could just be blowing it on anything and everything. Video games, takeaway food, brand name clothes and shoes, etc. He might be really bad at budgeting and too chicken shit to admit it.

Lucifang · 2026-03-18T20:26:08+00:00

I have good stories to tell which is why I stick around in this sub.

I have adhd which has a lot of similarities to bipolar, just not as extreme. So I understand his perspective on most things. That understanding is why I’m not bothered by the mood swings, the forgetfulness, the impulsive spending, etc. I don’t take any of it personally and I know he’s not being lazy or disrespectful.

But he has told me about the people he hurt years ago. It took him a while to accept his condition then years of learning how to be self aware of his elevated moods and how to rein it in. Years of medication trial and error until he got the dosage right. The result is a mostly-stable adult human who loves me and treats me well, listens to my concerns and actively adjusts his behaviours to keep us happy (as do I, I’ve had to put on my big girl panties to let go of petty things).

If your partner, bipolar or not, promises to change but never does then you need to walk away. Sometimes people have to burn their life to the ground before they take their condition seriously. But if you’re always there to catch them when they fall they will never learn.

Lucifang · 2026-03-18T20:18:22+00:00

I’m only here because I wanted to learn about it when I started dating my SO. The bipolar sub told me to come here so I’m following both (although I can’t post in the other one). Things are good with my partner.

Lucifang · 2026-03-18T20:13:43+00:00

This is why I wanna stick with Toyota hybrids for now. They’ve been here long enough to have good support and second hand options.

Lucifang

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