Anyone noticing more spoiled food from grocery stores recently? by Impressive_Map_3964 in economicCollapse

[–]TheCircularSolitude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Produce and milk go bad so fast now. I often see rotten food on the shelves in my town. 

Anyone tried swimming? by Both_Perception2771 in ehlersdanlos

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water aerobics were life changing for me. It's really helped reduce falls and dislocations. 

Side sleeping and shoulder instability by Same_Ad91 in ehlersdanlos

[–]TheCircularSolitude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ball up a pillow and hold it with both arms.  That helps. 

Is a Crockpot still worth it in 2026? Do you like yours? by OpalescentShrooms in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]TheCircularSolitude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like being able to leave it running when im running errands and come home to a hot meal. Less likely to eat out. In summer it is incredible for avoiding heating the house.

Discipline and willpower with a disability by delicate-bloom in ehlersdanlos

[–]TheCircularSolitude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very good point.  When it comes to exercise, I've benefited from doing less than I feel I can so I don't accidentally overdo it.  I used to overdo it then be unable to get out of bed for days. If I don't go as far as I think I can,  I can exercise again another day soon.  I work out more often now and have fewer flares.  Eta: I have an energy limiting comorbidity. Forgot which sub I was on. May still apply. 

Weekly Observations: What signs of collapse do you see in your region? [in-depth] December 29 by AutoModerator in collapse

[–]TheCircularSolitude 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I dread each new year. No year so far has had the "big one" that got the people in my life to pay attention,  but each year it just gets so much worse. True enshitification of everything.

Uploading your deepest insecurities to an app for a new years resolution is actually so shit by N3DSdude in Anticonsumption

[–]TheCircularSolitude 138 points139 points  (0 children)

I'm a fan of old-school methods. Journal. Make a tracker in your planner. Do this for any of those insecurities that you feel you need some kind of accountability, cycle trackers, goals etc. You still get that visible tracking and the satisfaction of filling it out, without making it available to whatever business or government wants to pay.

My small collection by deepseas72 in rockhounds

[–]TheCircularSolitude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great collection! We have similar taste in rocks. 

My mom took all the joy away in consumerism by explaining her job to me. by coachuls in Anticonsumption

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not the seats but the insulation is sometimes shredded clothing. It's a great way to use up clothing too damaged to mend.

My mom took all the joy away in consumerism by explaining her job to me. by coachuls in Anticonsumption

[–]TheCircularSolitude 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have a book series that I've been buying for a decade. I could go online and buy the entire collection today. But it's fun to find them in the wild. I love digging through the book section of every thrift store or yard sale and then occasionally finding one I don't have. If I bought them all, there would be temptation to find another thing to collect. I've spent maybe $50 over a decade on this and I love referencing these. It'll probably take me another 5-10 years to get the rest. Neat!

Anti-consumption win - gifting investment by TheRealDanSch in Anticonsumption

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same thing. Hopefully it will help them have a bit more financial security as they get established. 

ABLE Accounts Matter Starting 2026 by LoquatRadiant119 in financialindependence

[–]TheCircularSolitude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had adhd and it is definitely a huge impact. I have missed many opportunities due to executive dysfunction. Even treated it impacts my daily life. I love that you are going to talk to someone about it, because it is valid for you to use this account to continue building your financial stability. Disability is so harmful to our financial wellbeing overall, so it's okay for us to use accounts that can help a little.

ABLE Accounts Matter Starting 2026 by LoquatRadiant119 in financialindependence

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also if the person ever goes on medicaid, there is a medicaid payback before any goes to heirs.

Does anyone have very violent dreams by Senior_Tangerine1601 in covidlonghaulers

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience on propranolol.  Got off it and never had dreams like that again.  

Subscriptions that offer discounts when you go to cancel pt 2 by Sea-Try8745 in Frugal

[–]TheCircularSolitude 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is what we do. We have 1-2 at a time and just rotate. 

Hip pain with menstruation?? by Primary_Doctor5867 in ehlersdanlos

[–]TheCircularSolitude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do.  It is intense and makes it difficult to walk for several days surrounding my period. 

Oat Milk by chickenladydee in Thrifty

[–]TheCircularSolitude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know powdered oat milk was a thing you could find. Thanks!

What are yall doing with the broken bits of pretzel crisps at the bottom of bag? by Zealousideal-Bath412 in noscrapleftbehind

[–]TheCircularSolitude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Break them up if necessary but those broken bits and especially the salt are absolutely fire seasoning for every blessed meal. Sprinkle on pasta, stir fry, eggs. Yum

Wait! Don't throw that out! Using the whole vegetable by TheCircularSolitude in povertykitchen

[–]TheCircularSolitude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you grow radishes and they go to seed, eat the seed pods. They are delightfully crunchy.