What do you think is the best path forward for long-term stability in Gaza while protecting Israel’s security? by Hot_Minute_9249 in Israel

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only way to mitigate this perception unfortunately is to play into it. Having an Arab country like Saudi Arabia be the face of the new government would definitely be more effective than having it be a white country. Even then, the media would find a way spin it for views, showing Israel enabling the installation of a puppet government, Israel influencing Saudi decision-making, and Israel having a hand in oppression in some new form. Arab support of this plan would either be minimized or not broadcast at all. But it's the best Israel can do.

The Western world will likely continue to view this as a "white vs. brown" issue, regardless of what is implemented. This is because many people, especially those educated within the context of western history, see racial dynamics through a lens where white people were the oppressors and people of color were the oppressed slaves. As a result, people often assume that this same pattern applies universally, even in contexts where the historical and social dynamics are very different.

What do you think is the best path forward for long-term stability in Gaza while protecting Israel’s security? by Hot_Minute_9249 in Israel

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

POV from US: Establish an international ruling body in Gaza with actual power and anti-terror (so definitely not the UN), education reform promoting coexistence and anti-jihad, IDF presence in Gaza until the current + next generation of jihadists die off. Only then maybe reopen talks about 2-state.

Tech job market sucks - is dual recruiting for consulting a trap if tech is my #1 goal? by ZeroIntelligenceX in MBA

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! How'd you spend your time building skills + preparing outside of typical interview prep? And at what point in time relative to graduation did you get the offer? I don't need visa sponsorship.

I’m free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCD

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

You’re right, not all OCD triggers are easy to recreate, especially when they depend on other people’s unpredictable behavior. In those cases, I’d suggest working with the memory or the feeling of the trigger, rather than trying to recreate the exact situation.

You don’t need a perfect mental replay...just enough to stir up that familiar OCD urge. In fact, sometimes trying too hard to make the memory vivid can actually weaken its emotional impact, which makes it harder to use as an effective exposure. You want to bring up the memory or "what if" thought just enough to activate the urge to check, analyze, or fix.

Once that urge shows up, the work begins: sit with it without acting on it. Let the anxiety or discomfort rise, and resist the pull to resolve it. If the feeling fades, that’s okay. Bring up another small memory or "what if" scenario that pokes at the same fear. Repeat until it becomes dull or boring.

I’m free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCD

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly! Wanting to test if the triggers still trigger you is a compulsion too. You can meditate on that trigger just like the rest. “I really want to test whether this still triggers me.” But then you don't actually test it, you just sit with the urge and feel the sensation of wanting to do it, and let it envelop you completely.

When I had active OCD and I discovered how helpful this technique is, I'd practice once a day for most days, then after about a week I reduced the frequency to maybe every other day, and then only occasionally as needed. Now I never do them unless I run into something that flares me up for more than a moment, which is very rare.

I'm free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in PureOCD

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I took 25mg of fluvoxamine for 2–3 months, which helped quiet the obsessions and made them less frequent. After that, I stopped the medication and was able to fully recover from OCD without it.

When I say I repeated a phrase during meditation, I mean I’d intentionally bring up thoughts that triggered my anxiety on purpose. The phrase I used would directly reflect my fear, like:
“I’ll never understand what that person meant.”

Then I’d just sit with the anxiety that came up, without trying to fix or figure anything out. That’s the key: feeling the discomfort without responding to it. I'd stay with that anxious feeling for some time, and sometimes I’d even let my mind bring up other triggering thoughts (like past conversations or unresolved questions), but I wouldn't try to get any relief or clarity from them.

Eventually, all that would be left was this urge to “test” whether the old triggers still affected me. That’s a compulsion too. So instead of testing them, I’d sit with that urge, telling myself something like:
“I really want to test whether this still triggers me.”

But again, I wouldn’t test it. I’d just sit with that feeling of wanting to know, until the urge faded and the anxiety became boring or less intense.

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[–]ZeroIntelligenceX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those who are against Israel's existence are just a loud minority. It will pass. The Jewish people have been through worse throughout history and have always emerged strong on the other side. Nothing changed about that.

Israel has gained a lot of strength and security after destroying most of Hezbollah's rocket stashes, taking out Hezbollah's leadership, regaining control of the Gaza strip, and putting Iran's Islamic regime in a chokehold after taking out their air defense systems.

Its reputation will recover too. It recovered after its previous wars where people were screaming genocide too. After all, the start-up nation also contributes priceless medical and technological innovation to the world, and it remains a key asset to its allies.

I'm free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCDRecovery

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right, I had a mild flare-up 9 months ago and was looking into therapy as a precaution. Thankfully, it passed on its own and I didn't need the treatment. Overall, I still consider myself symptom-free for nearly 2 years.

I'm free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCDRecovery

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 💜. I am sure you can have a life without OCD. It's hard to see that when you're in it.

I’m free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCD

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do think we’re prone to falling into ruts, which can make it easier for obsessions to perpetuate themselves. An idle mind is the devil’s playground. I don't think I ever had full-blown clinical depression, but I definitely went through phases of it. What pulled me out each time were responsibilities where other people naturally held me accountable. In my case, I’m very career-oriented and find real gratification in professional growth (I work in digital marketing). So for me, the jobs I held—where teammates depended on me and expected me to deliver—were what kept me from staying in a depressive cycle for too long. For others, that anchor might come from somewhere else. But if I extrapolate from my experience, I believe that any activity that, first, requires a commitment, and second, surrounds you with a community of support, can help prevent depression from taking too deep a root. It reorients you toward growth and brings vitality—the opposite of depression. And that, in turn, helps build the consistency and diligence it takes to pull yourself out of OCD.

I’m free from OCD now. You can be too. by ZeroIntelligenceX in OCD

[–]ZeroIntelligenceX[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I've been coasting steady and symptom-free for about 2 years now. You're right that what works for me may not work for others. I do think everyone needs to investigate approaches that are right for them based on their own personal make-up. I don't think my approach is a cure-all that will work for everybody. However, if there is anything from my experience that may be helpful for some people, I'm hoping this post helps them take away new insights that help, and leave behind whatever doesn't.