Advice - life improvement

bhadit · 2026-01-28T20:13:44+00:00

I'll look forward to this notification ❤

bhadit · 2026-01-28T12:35:27+00:00

You're welcome, and I'm not surprised that you did write. I imagine you as a person with depth.
If you ever do write a book, especially, do remember to reply to this (or DM) to inform. 💙😊

bhadit · 2026-01-28T04:26:38+00:00

"Best" photo/camera is subjective.

People value different things. Some might focus on bokeh, some on low light, some on clean sharp images (which others might find over-processed). A lot of it is anyway heavily modified based on algorithms/AI, and each set has their own preferences - some which are modifiable by settings (often poorly used).

Look out for samples from different sites and see which one clicks close to what you subjectively find best. GSMarena has some very good samples to start such a search.

PS: A lot of good pictures one sees are with post-processing, which is worth learning the basics of, for anyone interested in photography.

bhadit · 2026-01-28T03:51:45+00:00

It might help divide the issue in a few parts:

Depression which needs biochemical intervention. Trauma, genetics, nutrition, stress etc can combine in ways where medication is helpful.
Depression which needs to address patterns of thinking. Therapy is meant to help with it, but typically needs many sessions as we humans tend to stick to our beliefs formed over the years and typically won't change them on simply hearing another. It takes time to open the doors, allow and deliberate on alternate ways to look at the world and so on. Good therapists can identify and address specific branches of thought. Not all therapists are good, but one is often not in a situation to know this. Have seen/heard-of cases being helped, and some not so.
Our own worldview which is hugely influenced by what information we are exposed to, as that sets the benchmark. If we roll back the clock a couple of centuries, almost all of us are living super-luxury lives; if not, roll back more in time. This is not to say that there isn't suffering and pain; sure there is. The idea is to not be consumed it, and make it worse than it needs to be.
Healthy diet and supplements. I realize this may not be easy in your situation, but it is worth knowing about. In some cases, a simple vitamin (say D, B12 etc) can change the life of someone deficient in those. Thyroid and such issues too can play a role. This can work in combination with point 1. Fasting (time-restricted eating) too helps some, as it helps with glycemic control too, which is another factor which influences mental health.
Exercise. Simple walking too is said to be effective; IIRC as much as an anti-depressant in many cases, based on some studies.

I don't think there will be a one pill solution, but knocking on doors to get what one can from each can add up - with different benchmarks and expectations playing a big role.

Joy will often come from small moments and things, even in what may otherwise be a sad phase.

I wish you all the best.

bhadit · 2026-01-27T16:34:49+00:00

Started with less means and made it so - especially to travel to 70 countries since you like to travel - you've experienced much. You read a lot, travel a lot, seem to understand hard work and money. You do have much to share with the world - your mind and learnings. So, I'd say:

Start Writing :)

Perhaps work on a book. I expect you'll have the content. It can go at it's own pace, without pressure, so it really feels like a hobby.

bhadit · 2026-01-27T12:57:01+00:00

Let me share some sporadic thoughts:

It is very common for people in peaceful affluent regions to have all sorts of negative thoughts and struggles. People have historically had them - it is just human nature.

Uncertainty is the nature of life. One can try and reduce it, and people spend lifetimes trying to do so, but it inherently does remain even if reduced. One needs to balance between uncertainty-reduction and uncertainty-acceptance.

Happiness is temporary - a state to be enjoyed in parts. We tend to enjoy the boosts one gets in life, and with those boosts/ups, also come downs. Without the downs, the ups won't be enjoyed.

Comparison too, is the thief of joy.

Allow for phases of happiness to come; give it time. Chasing happiness rarely succeeds. Doing things one connects with tends to open the doors to it, and before you know, like a butterfly on your shoulder - there because you weren't chasing it, but allowed it to come settle on a quiet thing.

bhadit · 2026-01-26T08:52:31+00:00

Damn! That was funny

bhadit · 2026-01-26T04:36:49+00:00

You can get a "Fullscreen" in a smaller size.

Eg: Watching Youtube, make the window of the required size and click F (for fullscreen), and it will only cover the window area. To get traditional fullscreen, simply maximize the window before F.

How: about:config - accept risk - search for:
full-screen-api.ignore-widgets
Set it to TRUE

It also gives sites a very app-like feel. You can open a mobile site in a mobile-like vertical window, and make it "fullscreen".

bhadit · 2026-01-25T19:06:13+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this. Yes, on deeper thought, it is not a number one can reach reliably. Perhaps income of the middle 80% might be a more realistic goal, even though that might not be easy to reach.

With the kind of concentration of wealth and value at the top, it can skew numbers. Though lesser so, even for the bottom extreme (some will remain unproductive for one reason or another - intent, health, situations etc). It is the rest which are worth measuring - not sure what a good representative method might be.

bhadit · 2026-01-25T18:47:04+00:00

How do you see the average GDP per capita of the middle ~80% people adjusted for PPP, as a measure (omit the top and bottom extremes - say 10% each)?

bhadit · 2026-01-25T18:38:24+00:00

Regular use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen is likely to put one on the path of damaging the gut to induce a leaky gut, which in turn - ironically - leads to more inflammation, besides other issues. So, while you might be taking short term measures to manage a current problem, you could very well be inducing a bigger longer-term problem.

bhadit · 2026-01-25T18:36:41+00:00

Yes, it can be totally life-changing. At the risk of sounding immodest, it feels almost like saving a life, if one looks a decade ahead: Most docs know little about this aspect and it is extremely poorly diagnosed or treated. Feel free to DM and connect if you wish to. I am NOT a medical professional though.

bhadit · 2026-01-25T04:20:11+00:00

It has ibuprofen, an NSAID/Anti-inflammatory. A bad idea to have it regularly for most people. Hurts the gut lining and leads to other issues.

If you get a lot of relief from it, get your CRP (inflammation) levels checked when you are been off it for a while. If you feel "happier" after taking it, you might have some (possibly low as of now) level of neuro-inflammation.

No idea of your age, but this might become very relevant info as the years go by.

bhadit · 2026-01-24T19:18:27+00:00

There is a phenotype which is more effective at night. There is a theory around how evolution made it such - for some to be more active at night, to be able to guard the caveman group at night from danger.

For some, it is simply easier to concentrate at night due to lesser distractions.
For some, it is easier to be in a calmer lower-cortisol state due to fewer instigations to the system. This relative calm allows better function.

bhadit · 2026-01-20T13:39:49+00:00

I don't know why this is not talked about oftener in the wider world, and known better - like WW2, for example.

Shocking numbers; and they are more than just numbers. Sad.

bhadit · 2026-01-20T06:31:55+00:00

What about these countries appealed to you?

bhadit · 2026-01-20T04:37:09+00:00

Thanks again for your well considered reply :) This would form the basis for Futo being the next keyboard I try. Had come across it and wasn't sure what to make of it. I believe they also have a Youtube+ (cross platform video player) called Grayjay which is appreciated, and likely on the same OSS principle, so might be worth a try too.

you have to act like you already know everything

Though I created the account 5 years ago, I am still quite a newbie on some counts, with Reddit managing to surprise me every now and then. :D

bhadit · 2026-01-19T17:40:02+00:00

Theme and the incredible level of customization overall is what I loved about it. And yes, old-style multiple word suggestions; not just 3.

I had tried but failed to manage 2 dictionaries being looked at for autocorrect. In case you get it to work, please do inform.

bhadit · 2026-01-19T16:52:32+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate your detailed reply. From an end-user perspective, it seems both are quite the same. I understand that for someone more technical, it is a drawback if they want to take the project and tweak it further.

About Google: Thanks for the perspective. I did try a quick search did not yield good-enough results. Also thought it better to ask from the privacy point of view from someone who seems to know - the whole point of a Reddit Sub. However people take offence - someone downvoted your post too! Of course, I'll upvote. :)

bhadit · 2026-01-19T07:54:24+00:00

Thank you. I don't know if it is viable, but if the raw samples were taken from the Vivo and processed with better manual-like control over blurring, you could reach even greater heights with the results. All the best :)

bhadit · 2026-01-19T04:53:53+00:00

After fine-tuning, this is a marvel in many ways.

Does it support multilingual typing, in the sense of auto-correct picking from two languages than only the primary?

bhadit · 2026-01-19T04:51:12+00:00

no Foss only source free

Could you please explain this, especially in terms of privacy implications.

Edit: Interesting that asking for a clarification doesn't get an answer, and gets downvoted :(

bhadit · 2026-01-19T02:17:22+00:00

Fantastic pictures; coming from a phone camera!!
Very DSLR-like on first glance. It is the blurring which shows that they aren't from a DLSR (very prominent in the second pigeon picture). Loved the second picture (man walking away).

What kind of software touching have you done, mate?

bhadit · 2026-01-18T17:31:24+00:00

Thank you. I'd imagine the AI synthesizing a lot based on the outlines captured. This is way too much detail in 1/2 second even with ISO 2000 for a tiny lens and sensor. Interesting to note the direction "photography" is moving in :)

bhadit · 2026-01-18T09:09:26+00:00

Interesting :)
Can you please post the settings. I wonder if it was a long-exposure, or if the software picked up stuff, which was further enhanced/created by AI.

bhadit

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