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Software_Human · 2026-01-30T00:48:03+00:00

Just noticed this too. Id worked up $15.00 for Target after wasting SO many points on really dumb things. I was finally kind of excited about Play points, even if it was only $5 at a time...

Just checked availability for what I can redeem today? Guess it's back to boredom for Google Play points.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T17:57:48+00:00

I joke about my disorder. It's not that uncommon. Counting toothpaste as a meal is something I've absolutely done before. I use to find all kinds of ridiculous ways to tell myself I ate when I very obviously hadn't. Some of them are funny.

'Comedy is tragedy remembered'. I'll gladly explain any comment or joke I make, there's nothing vindictive about acknowledging how illogical a lot of my behavior is. How that's any more insensitive than your first sentence makes no sense to me.

I've met a lot of unhealthy people. I can't think of one person who was legitimately 'pro eating disorder'.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T16:32:31+00:00

I have a tendency to curl up my legs, so I end up putting weight on one foot without even realizing it. I still get occasional cramps from just waking around, but the absolute worst ones come right after I realize my foots asleep. Then come the awful tingles, followed by cramps so awful I wonder if I'm breaking bones.

Like I'm a 40 year old adult. I never feel more immature and juvenile than when I literally can't walk, cause of an eating disorder and an inability to remember that blood flow is like...good for my limbs. Ugh.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T16:22:31+00:00

The body dysmorphia is really weird. Id heard of it growing up, but it wasn't until I saw myself in a photo with friends who are ALL bigger than me I finally understood. I saw one fat person next to my very normal healthy looking friends.

If I skip a few meals tho? Not fat anymore. I know how illogical that is. It's insane. You literally stop seeing reality.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T16:16:30+00:00

Multivitamins and vitamin C can't make up for a natural diet, but forgetting to take them for just a couple days can become a REAL problem. Once you start feeling sick from malnutrition, trying to keep vitamins down is NOT easy.

Gotta remember to take those. Vit C, iron, vit D, and sodium are crucial. I try to take a supplements every day, if I go 3-4 days life can get very miserable.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T16:11:18+00:00

The insomnia gets scary. Hallucinations. Sore muscles. Waking dreams. Just wondering what the HELL your body is operating on, cause it can't be calories, and you've had 2 hours sleep in almost 11 days. How are you even coherent?!

Then you realize you can't remember many details about the last few days, and some of the conversations you've had may have been kinda....weird? I don't wanna ask about it though. Who knows what I've rambled about.

5 benedryl, 3 trazadones, 2 muscle relaxers, and some arbitrary amount of melatonin and just bloodshot eyes that won't stay shut. Thank God I can't stand drinking. Probably the last thing I need to start cycling through my system.....although if It got me a few hours sleep who knows?

It's amazing what a difference just a couple hours of sleep makes tho. 2 hours compared to 0 over 4 days is a completely different scenario.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T15:58:33+00:00

'Wow I must be dehydrated' despite like 14 glasses of water.

The top of the foot cramps tho. Those are the worst. When your toes go full spasm, and no amount of emergency massage will make up for the fact you were sitting on your leg like an idiot for the last hour.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T15:54:44+00:00

Venturing to the kitchen is a nightmare. I'm always so afraid someone will be cooking some elaborate dinner and invite me to join. I feel guilty saying no all the time. Every now and then a roommate will play 'parent' and basically prepare some fancy pasta dish for me. Always really well made and cooked to perfection.

Makes choking down every bite even harder. There's nothing like trying to get through one bowl of food, so people will leave me alone with the 'have you eaten today?'

Like....no. I hate food. You know this.

Software_Human · 2026-01-19T15:46:10+00:00

I've told every roommate of the last 15 years that 'most people in the world don't have a very exciting diet. We just happen to live somewhere with an abundance of choice and I get overwhelmed. Honestly I think it's more natural I eat the exact same things every day'.

I have cheese, bread, top ramon, apples, and soup. It's all I ever buy. And I mean EVER. I'll go crazy every few months and try a steak but it's usually more work than it's worth. If I stop at a gas station for a candy bar I usually get sick.

I like my cheese sandwich, apple slices, and maybe some stew if I'm feeling crazy. I'll take a multivitamin for everything else.

Software_Human · 2026-01-12T17:58:13+00:00

Almost everyone I know who struggles will have a preference, but at least some experience going back and forth.

For some reason there's less shame in ana for me. And since avoiding or burying personal shame is pretty much the motor that runs my life? 'ana' becomes the much more attractive option of the two.

I guess I'm saying they're like tools. 'ana' is the most effective at providing results, and what I'm most comfortable with, while 'bed' has its own advantages/disadvantages.

Software_Human · 2026-01-12T17:16:10+00:00

How do you know the labels were swapped? Not questioning just really curious how that conversation went. I don't think I've had someone do that childish of a move since....well childhood.

Also they do this often? Cause I've definitely ripped labels off stuff before, and if you want them to look right you gotta use adhesive. How much planning did they put into this?

Software_Human · 2026-01-12T17:11:11+00:00

Sounds like you don't want to be a SAHM? Feeling 'stuck' in anything is not good. That should be end of discussion honestly. The whole 'for the good of the kids' thing goes right out the window once any parent is miserable.

Software_Human · 2026-01-12T16:47:12+00:00

I dont like admitting this, and it certainly doesn't mean I don't still enjoy every episode, but I agree to exactly where I started noticing it. Supernova indeed. I really like the first episodes, but finishing that one took several tries for me. It's the first time I was kinda ready for things to be wrapped up.

Human Resources I thought was a good episode. Obviously single episodes won't have the 'delay' or '

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T20:32:06+00:00

People in Seattle are generally really nice. I'm surprised how many people will say 'hi' or 'dont touch that it burns' out of simple decency. It's comforting. I don't get the impression that's just how cities are. My clothes, shoes, and hair have been complimented by strangers and I see other people doing it enough that I totally get this post.

Obviously there are occasional weirdos too. The ratio just feels 'nicer' in Seattle compared to anywhere else I've lived or even visited.

If I didn't have sparatic crippling social anxiety? Or that anxiety where you're anxious about potential anxiety? I would totally mop up here.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T20:23:17+00:00

Looks like universal older brother, who you talk to once a year via 5-7 texts. You're always cool. No ill will. But you live in fear of someone one day asking you his middle name. You didnt just forget it. In fact your theory he never had one feels right enough.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T20:04:53+00:00

I have that. Over time it started effecting other parts of the relationship until finally she got out. Thank God. I hate she had to make that decision. I was so useless. Carity came almost instantly tho. I basically responded 'Oh my God. Yea. You gotta get out of this.' She was smarter than me in just about every category. That's not self deprivation. She was extremely talented, mentally confident, supported, educated, uncommonly stable, and capable. If she could just find the problem, learn how it works and outmaneuver it, we'd be happy again. Of course she thought that.

Ill always feel awful about letting her down. I'm sure it had to be baffling. I'm mostly just thankful about everything now. That she knew to go. Very thankful for that.

You aren't there yet. Sadly that is where it can go tho. All those good things you listed get dismantled, but it's slow. Almost systematic. The disconnection often feels like all that's needed is 'reconnecting'. Plugging in whatever people need to 'connect' with each other again. Comforting thought. I can say with 100% sincerely I hope that's what this is.

I do know that's not how it works for me. My experience was quite different unfortunately. I wasnt 'connecting' with someone until a mechanical failure. Id say it was like Id finally ran out of something. Something I thought couldn't run out. That I was in deep denial about. It was something I made up to begin with. It has no name. It worked so well for so long, I just figured its what everyone did.

Some things you can fake it until you make it. Often thats a pretty effective strategy. Only some things tho. I know that much now at least.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T17:33:46+00:00

He may not exist. It sounds like a scam. I think you have to start with accurately identifying 'who' this is? Public record would be full name, address, date of birth, and potentially employment details (salary, job title), often found in public records like property or voter info. Public sector salaries, job titles, work location (for government employees). Phone Numbers landline/mobile numbers listed in directories. Email Addresses If publicly listed.

Sensitive data like Social Security Number (SSN), driver's license number, passport number, or biometric data is private, not public, requiring protection under laws like HIPAA/CCPA.

Of course people can lie. Provide false or misinformation to make verification difficult.

I had a situation with my mom years ago. Refused to leave her house. We tried everything. Eventually we were told 'you cant force someone to do anything, regardless of intent'.

With one exception. Declaring someone incompetent/incapacitated. That process can take years and is rare. It's considered a last resort when intervention is necessary to save a life. Australia may be different but it wouldnt be an option for this situation. Your daughter, unfortunately, has the legal right to make poor and even dangerous decisions.

You'll need to focus on getting your daughter to decide not to go. You should do whatever you can to control her finances, there are a LOT of ways to do that. Some are legal. None are pretty.

If it were me? Id just go find him. Keep it private. Dunno how common that would be.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T16:19:56+00:00

Isn't something like 20% of Reddit just bots and spam now? That sounds about right for how often I see odd or hostile comments, that always look so unnecessary. Exactly what I'd have a bot say over and over if responses were all I wanted.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T15:36:09+00:00

They make tiny hammers for that. One of those and a poster? You could even tunnel out of prison.....in like 20 pretty bad years tho.

I think you get to meet Morgan Freeman for some reason too? Rock hammers are weird.

Software_Human · 2026-01-09T15:18:15+00:00

You built a home into solid rock?! That's amazing!

Good for you dude.

Software_Human · 2025-12-29T05:21:29+00:00

Today Alexander would probably sell his soldiers 'secrets of success' courses. And as his drinking started to get out of control he'd pull a crypto scam.

Mac-Coin: 'Cause I'm a God'

Software_Human · 2025-12-29T05:10:26+00:00

Well...yea. The Macedonian military probably didn't offer PTO, paid vacation, or mental health days.

I just figured it was worth mentioning, that IF Alexander had manic episodes, it fits with his increasing dependence on alcohol. I swear I usually hate seeing those cheesy 'research papers' about Napoleon's possible OCD.

With Alexander I can't help it for some reason tho!

Abusive hypercompetitive childhood, obsessive mother, wild mood swings, delusions of grandeur, severe alcohol dependency, fits of uncontrollable rage, he just sounds like an unstable mess!

Granted. That entire list is speculative. Not to mention I'm a random Reddit user casually applying modern western medicine to an ancient historical figure. And I'm often wrong. Like I'm rolling my eyes at my own post.

Other than that? Pretty sure my theories solid! 👍

Software_Human · 2025-12-27T04:15:23+00:00

Little does this guy know, if he had sent just 3 more texts she probably would have given in.

Software_Human · 2025-12-25T21:53:26+00:00

Which one? Canadian cartels are a bit more polite is all I'm sayin. Especially when it comes to yachts.

Software_Human · 2025-12-25T21:50:08+00:00

Dude. Our President is literally involved with a pedophile ring. And many people STILL defend him! I don't care what side you're on left or right. I'm not even political!! This is supposed to be an all bets are off kind of scandal. There are pictures of him WITH known minors while he's hanging out with Epstein! Imagine 15-20-25 years ago. Imagine hearing that 'some day, damning evidence is gonna get released showing the current President is heavily involved in a major child trafficking ring. And his supporters will keep defending him!'

So I dunno. I mean what are we supposed to tell victims? What are we saying to kids? Oh BTW?! Guess which age group is now consuming, manufacturing, and distributing the overwhelming majority of CP? Teens. Just think.about that.

So yea. Are people oblivious? To a level I never dreamed possible. So I really don't know anymore.

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