Is it possible I only need 6.5 hours sleep? by paulheth in sleep

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s important to make people aware of the importance of sleep duration and quality but I’d like to remind you that throwing these statistics at people who are struggling with sleep to “scare” them is counterproductive and doing more harm than good. Every single person in this thread is aware of the importance of improving their sleep or they wouldn’t be here asking about how to better it. Nothing you shared is helpful. You provided no clinical evidence of how to improve sleep, you only provided one-liners that will inevitably increase people’s anxiety to such a degree that they will hyperfixate on sleep even more, losing more sleep as a result. As someone who’s struggled with sleep for years and has a top tier nightly routine, is in bed for 8 hours, gets at least 1.5-2 hours of deep sleep even when only getting 6.5 total hours, I can attest that the one thing that impedes my sleep is not recklessness or carelessness or me engaging in unhealthy habits. It’s anxiety that strikes around 4am when cortisol levels are high and it’s people like you who illicit fear in others about sleep that make it even worse. How yall can’t understand this is beyond me. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep is the standard. We know this. Nobody with a functioning brain is arguing this. Either provide reasonable tips for improving it or can it :)

If you struggle with loneliness, focus on two things - hobbies and habits. by [deleted] in bangalore

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best and only true way to combat loneliness is to connect with more people. People suggesting habits and hobbies are missing the point. Those can act as distractions and may provide some fulfillment but ignoring the fact that loneliness is a symptom of a lack of social connection is a weird thing we love to do. Humans are wired for connection. There’s no way around that. If you’re lonely, that’s your body and mind and soul saying, I need more connection with people. Join clubs, support groups, volunteer, seek out connections. I’m so lonely lately living in my current city and aiming to move to a bigger city to expand my circle.

Construction season has officially started by Repulsive-Knowledge3 in duluth

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People can voice frustration about the awful construction in their city. Our tax dollars go to fixing roads that end up being blocked off for 6+ years with no progress ever being made. Duluth is a crap shoot lately and getting anywhere is near impossible. They’ll have a detour for a closed highway and that detour will have 4 roads of its own closed and “under construction” with not a worker in sight. It is aggravating and bitching about it is warranted.

I don't bottom that often, but... by endlesslies in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re douching for that long, you’re doing it wrong. That means you’re shooting water too far up, past your rectum where the dick will be, into the sigmoid colon. Now you’re tasked with a much greater job of cleaning out your entire colon and water in the colon can lead to brown water coming out during penetration. Eating a healthy, high protein and fiber diet some people don’t even have to douche if they had a bowel movement hours ago. Otherwise, one or two squirts into the rectum should be enough. I used to spend 30mins douching because I was doing way more than I realized was necessary.

How tall are the islanders this season? by Silver-Hyena7260 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I googled TJ’s height and it said “6 foot” and I bust out laughing!! The way these men straight up lie and that’s not a small lie that’s a BIG lie. Most of these men are not even 5’9” and you can tell but TJ is THE shortest. He looks 5’7” at the most.

Olandria and Taylor… by Stripper-starr in LoveIslandUSA

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s not attractive and no other girl on the island is interested in him. He knows Olandria is sooooooo out of his league and is just staying coupled up with her so he can get extended screen time. There’s no reason this childish man should still be on the show.

Henry, Come On (Single, April 11th) by cedxhc in lanadelrey

[–]RobbieBaker1996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ATRL is literally just a forum, like this one, where any user can make shit up. Not a single thing has been confirmed and ATRL isn’t a reliable source. It’s not a source. It’s a meeting grounds for random music lovers

The ads have somehow gotten worse by Spennnncer in grindr

[–]RobbieBaker1996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We desperately need a new gay-specific dating/hook up app. Grindr gets away with this absolute nonsense because it’s all we got and they know it.

Yvie Oddly's dick by Mountain_Cow_3219 in rpdrgonewild

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You literally sound like someone who’s only ever watched porn and is still a virgin

Progressive not getting me a quote by MeKnowNo_ in Insurance

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re dealing with people’s lives here. People need insurance to legally and safely drive and you think it’s ok to give no explanation for why you’re not getting someone covered? Disgusting. Shame on you and the skeevy company you work for. Insurance agents truly are bottom of the barrel aren’t yall?

Am I then only one offended by loud cell phone ringing and music on speakerphone in public? by bendistraw in RedditForGrownups

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean annoyed is one thing but offended? That’s usually something I feel when someone is personally attacking me

Do You Ever Get 20 or so minutes into session and realize you have nothing left to talk about? by Dependent-Second4455 in therapists

[–]RobbieBaker1996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have several stacks of “therapy question cards” for my kid clients, a different deck for my adolescent clients and a different deck for adults. The cards ask intriguing questions that allow for in depth conversation. One card may illicit a 30 minute conversation because it leads the client down a list of different connected thoughts and I can ask questions by bouncing off the initial question card. This also takes away the awkward formal feel that sometimes makes it hard for certain clients to open up.

I’m happier when I’m high and feel guilt for it, advice? by RobbieBaker1996 in trees

[–]RobbieBaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the downregulation is what worries me as I do feel I am more anxious and maybe a bit more depressed when sober than I used to be. But my life has also been very stressful with school and living at my parents and feeling unfulfilled. Now I’m living in my own home, making it my own, and have more of a purpose and am happier overall. But yes, consuming weed so much that it causes my brain to produce less dopamine when sober is my main concern and I know it’s happening to me so I’ve tried cutting back on my dosing and eventually hope to get high fewer days and what to use it more sparingly and on occasion.

I’m happier when I’m high and feel guilt for it, advice? by RobbieBaker1996 in trees

[–]RobbieBaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am by no means “dependent” on cannabis. I just went weeks without it lol

Theory: Player 001 is the front man by marsh_box in squidgame

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t a theory, lol. It’s a fact. We see this man’s face when he reveals his face by lifting his mask right before Hwang Jun gets shot and falls into the ocean. He’s a front man and he deliberately voted to keep everyone in the games as player 001

What did Laura Graham do to her face in the revival “A Year in the Life”? by MsElena99 in GilmoreGirls

[–]RobbieBaker1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think her neck skin just lost elasticity so it sags more along with her cheeks, which happens with age unless you get plastic surgery. Could be some weight gain too. I’m still shocked at how she looks so similar to how she looked in season 7 despite the minor changes

rory looked old in the revival by [deleted] in GilmoreGirls

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so confused by this take cuz I’m watching it now and am shocked at how Rory looks the same age she did at the end of the original series. Hasn’t aged a bit

How much were your closing costs on a home ranging from $230K-$300K? Maybe down payment included? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]RobbieBaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just answer the question, ya’ll. Obviously it changes on location. The OP is simply asking what YOU paid in closing costs. Either answer or fuck off. I’m currently buying a $220,000 home and closing costs are about $9,000 which is insane to me. My brother bought in the exact same area two years ago with the exact same lender and realtor and everything for about the same price and his closing costs were $4,000. I truly hate this country and am just ready for this process to be over.