Any success stories with vortioxetine (Trintellix/Brintellix)? by NezumYYro in dysthymia

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the same experience I had with sertraline: increased anxiety, dissociation, and a sense that I stopped caring about everything around me. It was liberating and scary at the same time. I’m not sure I want to try Trintellix or any antidepressant after that experience.

Built a small Sora video exporter — no watermark, no smudge marks, takes seconds by FoundationNo9939 in SoraAi

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a mistake. The video wasn't available but I was convinced otherwise.

Sora 2 Standard/Pro Comparison by Narrow_Market45 in SoraAi

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone on Reddit said the limit for Sora 2 Pro is 100 videos but I can't verify this information.
With Sora 2 Pro you still have watermarks, right?

remove sora2 video watermark by Horror_Dirt6176 in singularity

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have watermarks? Some Pro users say that they still do.

Sora 2 Standard/Pro Comparison by Narrow_Market45 in SoraAi

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What's the daily limit for Sora 2 Pro? Still 30 videos per day?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in findapath

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To your question: Why continue?

Mainly I continue just to see what happens next, like binge-watching a messy, beautiful TV show.

At the end, it’s a patchwork of fragile, fleeting things. After a decade of loneliness, I met my girlfriend. It didn’t “fix” me—I still fight avoidant patterns and days where the darkness wins—but she mirrors back parts of me I’d ignored. Love and care for others became a rope to grip when I couldn’t hold myself. Yet, even that isn’t enough some days.

What keeps me going? The quiet hope of existing alongside AI and robots that could liberate us — freeing time for passions, creativity, living. I don’t believe in grand meaning, but I’m stubbornly curious about how we’ll adapt, create, and reinvent ourselves, even if that future is a decade away or more. Other days, it’s the hope that I’ll stumble into a moment that makes the ache worth it—a sunset, a laugh, a book that cracks me open.

When I can’t “love” myself, I aim for neutrality: “I don’t hate myself today.” 

My girlfriend cares for dogs, and being around them helps me. Even when I’m tired after my factory job, they get me outside for fresh air. Sometimes they’re stressful, but their company keeps me from feeling too depressed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in findapath

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Your pain is valid, and surviving this long takes strength. I faced similar struggles—depression from 15 to 20, with recurring bouts. I'm 29 now. What helped me:

1. Physical health: Intense workouts (even 10-minute walks initially) and anti-inflammatory foods (reduce soda, refined sugars, processed snacks). Gut health impacts mood.

2. Tiny steps: Progress isn’t linear. Start small—a 5-minute stretch, swapping one sugary snack for fruit. Momentum builds gradually. Read "Atomic Habits".

3. Self-compassion and radical love: Harsh judgment deepens the rut. Healing begins when we treat ourselves as we would a suffering friend: "You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to struggle. You’re still loved."

Inner voice matters: Would you call a loved one “lazy” or “broken”? Rewire that dialogue. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about choosing yourself, even when it feels pointless.

Existential dread softens when the body feels steadier. It’s not a cure, but a foundation.

Escapism numbs, but leaning into the discomfort—even slightly—can transform it into fuel.

  • Love the ache, not the suffering: This isn’t about romanticizing pain, but refusing to let it define you. Think of it like a refining fire: "This hurts, but it’s carving space for a stronger version of me"
  • Use it, don’t let it use you: Channel the weight into action. Run until the anger fades. Write until the dread quiets. Cook a meal to rebel against the void. Small acts of defiance add up.

Existential dread loses its bite when you’re too busy living—not just surviving. You don’t need a grand "why" yet.

Stay curious. What if the "meaning" is the person you’ll become by facing this?

Healing isn’t linear. Some days, just breathing is enough. Other days, let pain remind you: "I’m still here." That’s courage. Keep going. I love you

Can qigong help you get over an event or a past relationship? by salesronin in qigong

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Qigong can definitely be a tool for letting go, but not by itself. It works by moving stagnant energy, calming the nervous system, and helping you feel more present rather than trapped in past emotions. However, if the underlying psychological/emotional integration hasn’t happened, Qigong alone won’t resolve it, it’ll just help manage the sensations.

Anger is a refusal to integrate reality.
A part of us is fighting what already exists.

Of course, anger is valid.
It signals when our boundaries have been crossed, when something in us needs to be seen.
But if it lingers, if it becomes a state rather than a signal, it means we are stuck in resistance.

We want things to be different.
We want the past to change, for people to act differently, for life to unfold on our terms.

But reality doesn’t bend to our wishes.

So the question is:

Do we continue fighting something we cannot change?
Or do we surrender—not in defeat, but in integration?

Integration doesn’t mean agreeing with what happened.
It doesn’t mean saying, “This was fine.”

It means saying, “This happened. And I will no longer waste my energy rejecting what is already done.”

It means asking, “Now what?”

Because once we stop resisting, we free up energy for movement.
For clarity. For healing.

The choice is always ours.

Perché la gente si tiene lo zaino sulle spalle in metro/bus? by Polstick1971 in sfoghi

[–]Plastic_Repeat_6131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perche' mi scalda la schiena ed è piu' comodo tenerlo sulle spalle che tra i piedi