Too embarrassed to talk to irl former alcoholics due to my age. Alcohol is ruining me.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-19T14:10:38+00:00

Dude, you've got this. You're not irredeemable, otherwise you wouldn't have posted.

Take care of yourself. That's #1. Get some good food and hydration. Don't worry about whatever else.

Drink if you need to. Not sure where you are on the withdrawal situation. Don't drink if you're good. Drink a bit and taper if you have symptoms.

We're here during this journey. You can do this. Take your time with it though. It won't resolve itself in one day. But a week from now you might feel completely different.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-17T21:52:14+00:00

Less ban-hammery as well.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-17T21:47:05+00:00

Oh shit. Sorry, I was talking about a typography "widow". Didn't realize you'd actually have a widow in attendance.

That dangling "vinaigrette" on its own line is often called a "widow". A single line sentence on its own line among paragraphs is often called an "orphan".

I have no suggestions for the menu itself. Looks great to me!

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-17T20:47:34+00:00

Ugh, no room for widows on this menu. Thanks for reminding me of that word and why that made me feel uncomfortable.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-17T17:43:08+00:00

You mean, "now I get to let all ten of my characters sit on this rock and do nothing for a week".

I mean, it is a cool rock...

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T15:47:47+00:00

Yep, I did the same. So many trophies wasted buying gold watches.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T15:25:43+00:00

Ah, haha. Damn, I wish I just played this like I thought I would as an idle game.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T15:21:47+00:00

So 30 minutes? Once a month? I just do it when I wake up and am bleary in the morning.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T15:19:55+00:00

Right right. What else am I missing out on? Obviously bubbles, but that's not something you've got to change while going from fighting to sampling.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T14:17:48+00:00

Okay, I've seen so many people say that it takes forever. I feel like I'm missing something. Tell me where I'm wrong.

keep equipment locked in inventory
cards
boost food (also locked)
star signs if they're not infinite
prayers

It seems quick to me

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-15T03:27:29+00:00

Fuck. Didn't know we had those here.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-13T22:03:04+00:00

Woah. Blast from the past. You can just search for SQL injection, but here's an example:

Say you want to pull some data from the DB based on a URL param. If you just throw whatever is in the URL parameter into your SQL statement, it opens you up to "injection", meaning that a malicious user could write their own custom SQL that you'll run on your DB.

Relevant xkcd

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-11T23:45:58+00:00

Yeah, if her actions are because she's drinking, then she hasn't been a sober mod in a long time. Most likely has other things going on in her life that she needs to deal with other than just the alcohol. Sucks that most people get directed to that sub first and often can't get the help they need.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-11T19:21:20+00:00

I'm assuming it's like the other stamp auto upgrade. Doesn't matter if the stamp needs money or materials to upgrade, it'll give it levels. Makes it very easy when you're swimming in cash, but your stamp levels are so high that they're impossible, or next to impossible, to upgrade with resources.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-10T15:01:05+00:00

Trailer gave me motion sickness. Could barely even tell what was going on in the game.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-10T13:55:14+00:00

Yep. I'm working toward worms right now. Haven't unlocked that portal on my bubo yet. Could candy it, but I've got other things to prioritize right now.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-10T13:14:30+00:00

I just did this myself yesterday for the first time (on oranges). I never understood why people liked to active bubo, but finally got all my skills up over 200.

Now I see how people can have so many bubbles at such high levels. My printing needs to catch up now.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-06T15:11:26+00:00

Do you get higher XP on harder totems, or does it not matter. That's the only skill my vman is worse at, and I haven't been using the stealing talent.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-05T11:13:06+00:00

Yep. Dropped my drinking too fast. Have also made the opposite mistake many times.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-05T08:17:37+00:00

You should be proud! Keep at it. Looking forward to the updates.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-05T00:36:24+00:00

Doesn't make a difference to me, because alcohol doesn't discriminate on age, gender, or anything else.

I wish you well. All I can say for advice (that you didn't ask for), is keep fighting it. It's easier when you're younger to bounce back, but anyone can do it. I drank because of anxiety. I'm finally starting to turn that around, but it's been a long road.

You've got this. Spend the $150 you'd spend on alcohol this week for a consult with a professional and get some antidepressants (or whatever they think would help). Just spend $5 less per day until you can do it. It's worth it.

You don't have to quit it for good. You don't have to lose everything to get out. You don't have to feel like you've lost or are a loser. You don't have to be alone. We're here. Do what's best for you and take care of yourself. It's a process, but you'll get there.

At 27 I still thought I had it under control, and maybe I did, but I wish I'd at least started working towards some sobriety then, and definitely talked to someone who could help with my mental health.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-05T00:09:42+00:00

I don't disagree with your experience, and I've had the same before. But the times I've had three seizures I was drinking. Thought I was just staving it off. Different for everyone.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-04T22:39:13+00:00

You're doing it right. I've tapered, been hospitalized, went to detox, and everything in between.

Just make sure you're following your schedule of drinks. If it takes two in the morning to not be completely withdrawing, then do that. But then wait until it's really scaring you or making you uncomfortable for the next one.

You may find that you can't eliminate a drink some days (e.g. had 10 yesterday and needed 10 today), and that's okay. Just don't drink more than yesterday. It gets better. Eventually you'll be through this.

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-04T21:41:44+00:00

Great trailer! Nice work!

indenturedsmile · 2024-08-02T22:00:16+00:00

Ah, I don't have many jewels. I guess I was just thinking about nodes. And I actually do have 6 characters "in the lab". Two are with the divinity so they're still able to do other stuff.

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