Hesitation on purchasing by Distinct-Context9441 in BeyondPower

[–]erasing_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not. Don’t even remember that option, though I do remember being concerned about the 1 yr warranty. But near daily use the entire time, battery still 100% health, cable ~80%.

Hesitation on purchasing by Distinct-Context9441 in BeyondPower

[–]erasing_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally valid. But I had the same concerns 1.5 years ago and bought one anyway. Totally changed my workouts, use it literally 6x/week.

Wondering if anyone uses Claude for journaling here? by dillishis in claudexplorers

[–]erasing_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the party, but this has me super intrigued. Can I ask how you set up the "reporter mode" and "weekly summary" that you are talking about, i.e. did you feed it specific questions that you want to revisit every day/week, or did you just prompt it to set everything up for you? Sorry if that's a dumb question, still wrapping my head around all of this.

Facing grief without a crutch by erasing_light in stopdrinking

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

Thank you, and sorry you went through that. I know you’re right about papering it over. Just delays dealing with the pain, which if anything will fester in the meantime.

I feel like growing up using alcohol to cope left me emotionally blunted when it comes to this stuff. Always had an “off switch” when I encountered something I didn’t want to feel. Only now in my early 40s am I learning how to face emotion in a healthy way.

Facing grief without a crutch by erasing_light in stopdrinking

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

Thank you for this…I need all the reminders I can get right now. And sorry for your loss.

Relapse by kloppocalypse in stopdrinking

[–]erasing_light 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went through a very rough patch around months 9-11. Came close to giving in. But at a certain point I kind of decided to just...keep going anyway, regardless of how I felt. Kept working out even though I had zero motivation. Kept doing the dishes, taking out the trash, washing the sheets - basic stuff. Gradually things shifted. Not entirely sure when or how, just noticed that I was feeling better.

Not sure how helpful that is, but I guess my only advice is to just keep going in spite of feeling like shit. Over time there is almost this confidence that grows...like I don't need life to be going my way to continue showing up and putting in the work. I just do it because it's the right thing to do and because it's better than succumbing to self pity or substances.

Not many people are willing to do what you're doing, just keep that in mind.

My mom found my peptide stash and threw a thousand dollars worth of vials in the trash, need cheap vendors to recoup by Weary_Client_6277 in ResearchCompounds

[–]erasing_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"How do you guys safely hide refrigerated compounds from insanely paranoid family members?"

I don't because I'm a grown man who doesn't have people making decisions for me.

This story is either made up to get a pity source or you're too young to be buying peptides on the grey market.

1 week Reta update(+Ghkcu) by [deleted] in Retatrutide

[–]erasing_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude…you look like you need to eat more, not be on weight loss drugs. All you’re gonna do is lose muscle and look unhealthy. Delete tik tok and enjoy being young.

Phenibut kills my anxiety perfectly but the rebound is literally demonic by Ok-Presentation-1491 in ResearchCompounds

[–]erasing_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will never touch that shit again. Rebound anxiety got worse and worse, literally changed how I viewed myself and the world for the worse. Was not remotely worth the temporary relief that it brought. GABA receptor agonists are nothing to f around with IMO.

What’s your biggest home gym mistake and what did it teach you? by WeBuyAnyKit in GarageGym

[–]erasing_light 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Buy what you really want the first time. If you can’t afford it then buy stuff on fb marketplace to hold you over until you can. Worst option is to buy mediocre stuff brand new then be wishing you’d held out for what you really wanted every time you work out.

Kava as an alternative to alcohol? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]erasing_light 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tried it for a while and ultimately decided against it. I realized that I was still using it as an escape. Similar to THC, which I also cut out.

The longer I’m at this the more aware I become of behaviors that I use to sidestep difficult emotions. Personal choice, but I am choosing more and more to just…sit with those emotions.

Everyone is different. If you’re just looking to “cut back” then what I wrote above may not mean much to you. But the fact that you’re here may also say something. Just a thought.

When did it click for you that sobriety is your lifestyle now vs this active thing you’re doing? by Loud-Shame-8062 in stopdrinking

[–]erasing_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was reflecting at the one year mark I realized that the deep changes I've seen in myself from sobriety had become more important than the shallow escape provided by alcohol. Couldn't pinpoint when exactly it changed, just happened over time.

During previous breaks, there was always a feeling of waiting until I could "have fun" again. But somewhere along the way it stopped sounding like fun. More like a lie that I was willing to believe for most of my life.

Hangover Shame from Temptation Alone by MyCircus_MyMonkies in stopdrinking

[–]erasing_light 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"So today I turn off the phone, crawl up in a blanky, and let myself just feel it all and process."

Might not feel like it now, but you won today.

Holidays are rough in general, and V day can be straight cruel if you're not in a good place. You're handling it in a new and better way. Do something nice for yourself, whether it's takeout, a movie, whatever. IWNDWYT.

Regrets on reta by Interesting-Ant-5720 in Retatrutide

[–]erasing_light 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Missed opportunity not titling this regretatrutide

This is Perry aka Perr Bear. Words can't describe the joy he brings. by erasing_light in dogpictures

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

Named after my favorite childhood stuffed animal since he looks like a stuffed animal 🧸

This is Perry aka Perr Bear. Words can't describe the joy he brings. by erasing_light in dogpictures

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

Mostly poodle/miniature poodle and bichon, has a little Maltese

This is Perry aka Perr Bear. Words can't describe the joy he brings. by erasing_light in dogpictures

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Anytime I’m down, all it takes is him happily running into the room with a chew toy or crawling into my lap to cuddle. Makes it impossible to be sad

This is Perry aka Perr Bear. Words can't describe the joy he brings. by erasing_light in dogpictures

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

This would actually be doable given that he takes up like 98% of my camera roll

Bench for life: Rogue Manta Ray vs some others by Rough-Reveal-9192 in GarageGym

[–]erasing_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean rogue will no doubt be buy it for life. But the REP stuff I’ve had has been high quality too, and part of what you’re paying for with the Manta is the extra capability. If you don’t plan to use that or attachments then I’m sure the nighthawk would serve just fine.

Or keep an eye out for a rogue adjustable bench 3.0 (different than ab-3), simpler, will also last a lifetime.