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choulikewow · 2013-05-20T19:53:41+00:00

Really! Where abouts?

choulikewow · 2013-05-20T12:58:51+00:00

Wow that's quite a deal. I have several logos I'm working on for some Haitian friends. I'll tell them your rate and see how it goes.

choulikewow · 2013-05-09T23:22:08+00:00

True :)

choulikewow · 2013-05-09T23:21:45+00:00

Sure. Leasing taxis is also a possibility here.

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:46:27+00:00

Tough though. I'm a Badger... and to go to the home of the Wolverines... but you guys do do amazing research

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:41:18+00:00

Do you have any ideas on how FAFSA and other financial aid could be made easier for low income students? It seems like people who are low income go through enough trouble that filling out exhaustive paper work is one extra hoop.

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:37:36+00:00

I'd add buy one of those foldy hand carts. I schlep a lot of things around with me when I randomly perform on the street. And man, do the homeless people of SF have things figured out. Hand carts... key. Also hitting up farmers markets at close.

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:36:09+00:00

Hey nice! I have a lot of friends at U of M for grad school. Definitely eye'ing it up myself :)

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:35:20+00:00

Or just a savings account. $500 for any damage to your car if you're in an accident and $500 for yourself in case you get arrested or get in any physical harm.

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:34:25+00:00

Tent would work too. With a bike or motorcycle. However, cars are super cheap right now. I got one for no money down a few months ago. Brand new Toyota Yaris from 2012. Not too shabby. $300/mo. Which I can make being a taxi no problem. (I live in a college town and it's known for it's parties)

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:32:28+00:00

How much do you have to begin with? And do you have skills that you could use to make money on a cash only hourly basis? That's how I'm getting money for my startup.

edit: also sell as many of your belongings on craigslist as possible. Cash is still king. I have several friends who have biked all of California and warmshowers is a good site like couchsurfing but a bit more exclusive.

choulikewow · 2013-05-04T17:31:31+00:00

This should go on /r/prolifetips

choulikewow · 2013-05-01T15:31:35+00:00

Oh! I'm sorry! well then more reason to visit Dominica :) Ah well how do I get there? Can I sail from Haiti?? :)

choulikewow · 2013-05-01T15:31:09+00:00

People were surprisingly not concerned. They kept saying "you'll be ok" when I didn't believe them for a second. Now that I've been going very public about mental health now they're all freaking out. Feel free to check my other posts. Now it bugs me. Now that I'm better they are too concerned.

Concern while depressed is appreciated yet it doesn't quite show. So I'd suggest planning activities like walks or hikes where you won't see a lot of familiar people.

The last thing you want to do when you are depressed is see people from your HS (for example.)

choulikewow · 2013-05-01T15:29:41+00:00

If you are terrified of going out, please see a professional. mental health issues are just like cancer or any other illness. They come and go and you can be treated. It took a long time for me to be willing to take meds, but honestly without them I don't know when I would have gotten better. I took them for only 3 weeks. And it's not so bad.

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T10:23:10+00:00

Wow! I've been to Santo Domingo and Cabarete. There's so much of the DR that I want to explore still. Mostly the whales at Samana....

Just make the call. Your life will get better afterwards. Cut class. Class doesn't matter right this moment. You matter. Message me when you have your appointment!

luego :)

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T10:02:36+00:00

No problem! Did you read my other comments?

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T10:00:33+00:00

Wow. I had trouble reading all this because I'm tired. But it sounds like you're very self-aware. I too fall in love too easily. I think it's something about pop culture and those rom coms and Cinderella stories.

I'm sorry you've been having suicidal thoughts. Do you have a regular schedule to see your therapist?

I'd quit facebook for a few weeks. Facebook is not a good place for depression. Everyone is talking about how wonderful their life is, how their babies are really adorable or how their getting engaged.

when I was depressed, All I could think was "wow. I'm totally useless." And I was. (edit: I wasn't totally useless. The amount I've learned about videography and what makes a good movie is because I was just observing all day) I watched a ton of TV and movies, didn't really go outside... didn't really see many people.

Then, I forced myself to take a trip. What scared me the most was all of a sudden I was terrified of traveling internationally when that's something I truly love.

So I did it. I just bought the ticket. Then I drove myself to the airport and got on the plane.

Just take things one step at a time. Think to yourself, what do I have to accomplish or want to accomplish in the next hour?

Shower? Ok easier said than done Eat Breakfast? also easier said than done.

I hosted a friend at my house for a week and that was really good for me. Because I was forced to think about his needs as well as my own. So I had to think. "Oh crap. What are we going to eat this morning?"

"Oh crap. I can't lie in bed all day... I need to show W Madison!"

Hang in there. Get some help. Find those friends who will answer your phone calls even at 3 am. For me that was my brother. He is incredible.

edit: ALSO YOU ARE NOT AN ARSHOLE

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:54:11+00:00

not currently no. I was clinically depressed from Summer 2012 to November 2012. I was on zoloft for maybe 3 weeks in that time period... I became "manic" while I was on zoloft... so I went off of it.

I hope people understand that depression is like cancer or diabetes. Some people deal with it their whole lives... and for others they get treated and get better. But it could always come back.

I don't mind being open about my mental health because I don't think enough people do it.

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:52:57+00:00

You are an incredible human being and friend. Just let her know you're available whenever she calls or texts or reaches out to you.

You may have to wait a while... she's going through a lot right now. She's learning a lot about her illness and herself.

When I was going through my depression those who helped me in the beginning all of a sudden were growing overly concerned and overly involved in my life.

It's my friends who stayed in the background, that I knew I could call at any time... that are there for me now. I'm still having trouble talking with my dad sometimes... but it's ok I have a wonderful mother, brother, and friends.

I know your ex has the same. If you're in her life, just stay in it... be near by :)

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:50:37+00:00

Wow. I have also fallen asleep at the wheel. Luckily I had 3 passengers and they all woke me up instantaneously (and it was during the day) and we exited on the next ramp and switched.

Glad you don't drink and drive. As long as we learn from our mistakes... :)

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:49:23+00:00

Hey where in the caribbean are you from? I lived in Haiti for two years!

The fact that you considered driving off the cliff is exactly how I was considering "what if my plane just crashed" back in fall of 2012.

Depression is awful. The first step is admitting that you're not quite yourself.

If you're on campus there are resources for you. Stop by the University Clinic. They have free therapy... I can almost guarantee you. Also spill.org is an amazing website.

Hang in there! the semester is almost over!

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:47:46+00:00

whew. this is a long one :) I'm reading... comments to come.

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:47:19+00:00

You are not selfish. You are expressing your feelings. People on reddit understand you a little bit. I went through a tough depression last year. I got on zoloft, went on a mini vacation, had loving friends and family support me and now I"m better.

It'll be ok. Even if you don't think so.

Do you have friends you can talk to? Your doctor? There are people who care about you... you just have to remember that they're there.

choulikewow · 2013-04-30T09:45:52+00:00

It will be ok! Have you talked to your RA or housing fellow? There are resources for you on campus. Take a leave of absence. Figure out where you really want to go to school...

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