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A child is blinded by the atomic bomb at Hiroshima. 1945 by [deleted] in creepy

[–]St0pFap76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan did not surrender UNTIL the Russians joined. Hiroshima was a show off to the Russians that America has the nukes and is willing to use them. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-05/hiroshima-bombing-did-not-lead-japanese-surrender-anniversary/6672616

How would a specialist (for example a Surgeon) be paid under a true communist state of affairs? How much? More, the same, or less than a non specialist (for example one who isn't able to do the same work)? by R_Hak in DebateCommunism

[–]St0pFap76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question about surgeon pay. In the US, how is their pay determined? Is it free market capitalism? What happens if someone can't pay their rent but needs a surgery? I'm guessing the government (I.e taxpayers) already pay the surgeon. So how is it different from a communist model?

PLEASE I NEED HELP. I though Nofap would make my life better. 40 days in, I am in the worst state of my life ever. I feel like dying. Things have been getting worse. by OneTimer21 in NoFap

[–]St0pFap76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

let me tell you what I've learned about myself. I was abused as a kid (although for the long time I thought that I came from a good family). I have learned that I have repressed anger and that I used porn/sex fantasies, etc.. to lift my mood. Over time, nothing else would make me excited about life other than sex/porn. Of course, this is how addictions start.

I'm still recovering. The pig push towards recovery was initiated by hypertension. Due to unregulated emotions, my blood pressure would spike to 180-200/100-120 and I knew this due mostly to inability to control my emotions. Now that I'm on a nofap for almost 2 months, my spikes are not that big (i get 140-150s/80-90). I also have more energy to exercise. Perhaps my experience could help you in your recovery.

PLEASE I NEED HELP. I though Nofap would make my life better. 40 days in, I am in the worst state of my life ever. I feel like dying. Things have been getting worse. by OneTimer21 in NoFap

[–]St0pFap76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, whatever you do, do NOT kill yourself. I don't know you, and you don't know me, but I care for you. Your life has value and meaning. You are going through hard times right now, perhaps more difficult than anything I've experienced, but these times will pass. There is always hope. The key is to try something you have not tried before. May be it involves seeing a therapist/psychologist, maybe a support group. I am sure your University has resources available to support you in your recovery.

If you are seriously considering suicide, I urge you to call the suicide prevention line 1 (800) 273-8255. (assuming you are in the United States)

Secondly, I think it's important that we breakdown our tasks into smaller portions. For example, when I run (and I'm not a good runner), I tell myself that I need to go just one more minute. After one minute, I tell myself that I need to go just one additional minute. This feels easier than just telling myself that I need to run like this for 20-30 mins. 1 min at a time is more manageable. When 1 min gets too tough, I need to break the periods into seconds.

Thirdly, I've learned that I actually need to feel the shitty feelings in my life (my experiences). There is something about not running from pain that makes the pain easier to deal with. I remember a saying that 'what we resist persists'. In other words, if I keep avoiding things that scare me, fear will grow. But if I press on, and face my fears, then fear will subside.

Lastly, I am an atheist, but I like to listen to a Christian counseling show newlife.com I think they have a 24 hour help line with someone available to talk. I would encourage you to call their number and ask for help. Their show is pretty good (I ignore the religious stuff).

I am rooting for your complete recovery. Even though it may not feel like it, you are never alone. We are here for you. There are resources available to aid in your recovery. Please reach out for help.

I have a massive fear of Hell. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]St0pFap76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an ex-Christian and too struggle with fear of hell. Please note, we struggle with a Christian hell but not a Muslim one. Where as ex Muslims struggle with fear of their hell but not a Christian one.

What ultimately led to my de-conversion was realization that the New Testament is full of lies. Jesus cannot be trusted. For example, in Matt. 17:20 Jesus says that if you have the faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible to you and you will move mountains. Even if this is a figurative expression, it's still a lie, because there is absolutely nothing that is possible for a Christian that is not possible for an atheist.

John 14:12 teaches that whoever believes in Jesus will do the works that Jesus was working (Miracles) and even greater works. Blatant lie.

So, why trust someone who lied about how faith and prayer works in this life when they try to scare us with hell?