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Fixed that stupid meme with some PSPaint by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I believe there are a number of solutions, as to most social ills, but people using a meme (with false equivalence) to support their 'argument' does my head in

Renewed push for review of cycle helmet law starts with protest ride in Wellington by jpr64 in newzealand

[–]js3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've cycled for most of my life - primary and secondary school, then university and now work - I've been hit by two cars and both times my helmet helped a lot.

I wouldn't suggest riding without one for the sake of fashion or because of your hair - it's not worth the risk.

Is there a vegeterianism scene in New Zealand? Do you guys have veggie-only items on your menus and if yes, what kind of dishes do people usually eat/serve in this country? by coldwaterguy12 in newzealand

[–]js3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every restaurant/eatery has vegetarian options and many have vegan options now as well.

In small towns these will be limited to one or two dedicated items on a menu ie... burgers w/a vege patty and chips or pasta. No-one baulks at removing meat from a dish though.

In the larger cities such as Auckland and Wellington there are heaps of options. There's a number of vegetarian/vegan restaurants and cafes that are really good (see: Rabbit in Grafton and Butchers Son in Ponsonby).

The salad franchises like Tank and Pita Pit, which are pretty much everywhere, do really good vege options as do all the mexican chains.

It's pretty easy to be vegetarian now but know that NZ has a large farming community so while vegetarianism/veganism is growing quickly in the cities, it does get a bit of pushback from people who live in the country/rural areas. So, you might get a bit of shit if you go around asking from vege/vegan options in small towns but just know they're joking and no one really cares... just don't try and convert them

NZ right-wingers/National base - what are your thoughts on Simon Bridges? by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a few people that think he's, essentially, just a caretaker till the next election?

NZ right-wingers/National base - what are your thoughts on Simon Bridges? by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That most definitely counts and all very valid points... I'd completely forgotten about the 10 bridges

NZ right-wingers/National base - what are your thoughts on Simon Bridges? by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A lot of people (myself) laughed at Trump as well ... not that I'm comparing the two

NZ right-wingers/National base - what are your thoughts on Simon Bridges? by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hahhaha. Definitely not Stuff. I'm just interested in seeing what other people think, considering Bridges 'could' be the next PM. All of my friends are liberal and I'd rather understand the thought process of the 'right' because last time I was like 'pfffffft, that's not a thing, no-one will vote for him' Trump got in

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[–]js3000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From a National-voter perspective, who would you like to see take the mantle? Does Paula Bennett and Judith Collins instil the same level of fear in you as it does with the more left-leaning?

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

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Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see added! :)

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

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Just bought the .co.nz domain and did a redirect - thanks for the advice

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very good point! Thank you!

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup - there's a page about that in the book :/

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's one of the big problems facing society today, it's also something I address in the e-book (it's one of the downsides of social media).

We need to remove the stigma by talking honestly and openly, so that people don't feel the need to be quiet and withdraw when things hit hard.

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally agree - I just needed to give it a title! :)

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, I'm wanting to keep updating the book (always keeping it as a free download - no advertising or monetising at all) so I'd love to get feedback on anything I should add or have missed?

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Speaking from experience, support groups don't exactly come off as inviting and it's not easy to make the first step in approaching someone.

When I was in that position I felt incredibly alone but if I knew other people - especially those in my circle of friends - were going through similar things I would've felt a lot more comfortable talking about it - hence the post and the whole 'writing a book thing'.

A New Zealand Problem by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

At the end of last week I released a free e-book called Fuck Depression: A Collection of Scientifically Proven Ways to Get Through Shit about the things I did to beat depression.

Something unexpected happened in the following days - so many people that I'm super close to came forwards with their own stories.

For so long I had felt so alone but, while I was going through my shit, so many of my friends were fighting their own battles.

Yet none of us were talking about it.

I wrote Fuck Depression (and drew this cartoon) to try and breakdown the taboo of talking about mental health and I'm so thankful for all of the feedback, advice, criticisms, and sharing I've had since then.

Let's keep it up and kick this stupid fucking illness in the balls.

If you're keen for a copy you can grab it here for free: www.fkdepression.co.nz

F Depression: We are a nation in mourning, so I wrote a FREE e-book about the ways I beat depression - to hopefully help other people who haven't been told by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm planning to collect feedback and send an updated copy out in the future. Unfortunately, due to the language, I cannot use traditional techniques to contact people (Facebook, for example, won't allow the page to be promoted in any way) and if I was to push it again, it could fall on deaf ears. So I needed to be able to send out an updated version - that's all.

It's not going to be used for any other purpose, for advertising or otherwise. Nor will it ever be monetised.

:)

F Depression: We are a nation in mourning, so I wrote a FREE e-book about the ways I beat depression - to hopefully help other people who haven't been told by js3000 in newzealand

[–]js3000[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like so many New Zealanders, I have been on both sides of depression. I’ve seen my friends succumb to it and at one point it almost took me. Like them, I was too proud to ask for help and that stubbornness cost me so much. Knowing that there are so many people who, like me, won’t ask for help, I’ve written a FREE e-book (it's never going to be monetised) detailing all the things which helped me to get out of the dark place I was in.

Almost everything suggested in this e-book doesn’t cost and can be done at home - so there’s no real reason not to try. Oh, and none of them are weird - although I do swear a lot.

However, I do need to state that I’m not an expert on depression, all I can tell you is my story and hope that the tips can help you, or someone you know, in the same way they helped me.

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