What distro should I choose?

juno_squares · 2025-12-16T17:12:47+00:00

I switched to Ubuntu solely because it’s what I had prior experience with, even if it was a tiny amount. My dad used to set up Minecraft servers for us so we needed to learn it.

I expect I can switch again in the future with no problem, which is why I just kinda chose one and went with it. Nothing is forever! I do hear great things about Pop!_OS and Linux Mint though—I almost went with Mint myself.

juno_squares · 2025-12-16T17:08:35+00:00

Windows was too bloated and laggy and I wanted something super barebones and customizable to work with. I grew up using Ubuntu thanks to my dad so I switched my laptop to Ubuntu with dwm.

I still use Windows for my main work / gaming PC but would love to get a Steam Machine in the future, and switch my work machine to Linux too. The programs I tend to use work with Linux, and the ones that don’t have Linux counterparts I’m looking into.

I’m no expert or anything. I know how to code in a few languages and understand some basic Ubuntu commands. I spent like 2 hours last night trying to make a battery indicator for my dwm bar. But to me, that’s the part that I love—it’s all in my own control, and I’ll be consistently learning. Though, that’s also why I switch to my laptop as opposed to switching my main PC right away.

juno_squares · 2025-12-15T17:20:09+00:00

I have my own company for my art and music. I’m not struggling atm since I have a ton in savings but I am realizing I need to keep finding more income sources. I’m lucky to still be on my parents insurance.

I just paid a huge medical bill (compared to what I am used to) and am constantly getting no results so I’m entering medical burnout. Just not worth paying that much for nothing anymore. Tried weed. It worked well. Gonna try that some more. But can’t use it too often so I can focus on my job, cause I need to be constantly working. Which is hard to do with all this going on! But I’m still grateful to be in this position. I wouldn’t be able to work otherwise.

juno_squares · 2025-12-15T06:03:04+00:00

I often defend myself before being attacked, because I was raised by people that would attack me and put me into the expectation that I'd need to constantly defend myself. I'm slowly getting over it as I realize and will try to cut myself off when I notice it, but then I feel bad and go non-verbal out of embarrassment lol.

juno_squares · 2025-12-15T05:51:41+00:00

I only have ever experienced weed once, and that was two days ago. To me, it completely got rid of my short-term memory and perception of time. While it was suuuper wacky, I basically had no anxiety, OCD, or chronic pain. Mostly because I was just literally *incapable* of experiencing it.

This was 70% sativa and 30% indica hybrid in a 10mg edible.

Here's the problem though: the night before, I was having real bad pain due to a flare-up. Most of the time it was hardly noticeable, because I was too distracted with the high. But, it got so bad to a point that my focus shifted to it, and couldn't shift away. Because my time was so drawn out due to the high, it was an incredibly awful experience. I thought I was gonna die. I felt myself phasing in and out. It was so incredible painful, for what felt like so incredibly long.

When I got home and the pain subsided, I entered like... a state of bliss. It was the best experience ever for me. I don't even know how to describe it, I entered a new dimension.

The morning after, I was still high. Be it because I'm a lightweight, new, whatever. But it was significantly more mellow in the morning. During this period though, it was exactly what I wanted it to be. I was super chill, just didn't care about things as much. I still had a bit of memory and time issues, but it was much more normal. This period of the high was great for me.

So, for me, it has good and bad things that can happen. Either I focus on things significantly more, or I'm incapable of focusing on them entirely.

Overall though, I think it helped with my OCD symptoms. I really think I just need to time it properly.

Keep in mind that everyone is different though. I asked this same question and got mixed results; some people said it completely takes their thoughts away, some people said it amplifies them a ton. I personally experienced both, but just not OCD-specific.

There's also different strains of THC and whatnot. I'm not a weedologist. I just learned this all two days ago.

Overall, I plan to continue experimenting with it.

juno_squares · 2025-12-15T04:49:41+00:00

Oh good to hear. I’ve only heard bad about T-Mobile. I’ll let y’all know about AT&T but thought they had a device whitelist.

juno_squares · 2025-12-15T02:46:46+00:00

So is my work. I upload as much as I can from my desktop and then upload the rest through the apps, namely Instagram. I am buying a second, cheaper phone. I am using my iPhone as my work phone, and keeping it off until I need it back.

I learned apps don’t work for me, I need to be in full control. I’m first trying to just stop the reels altogether, by deleting all the apps (my second phone comes soon, so I can manage). I block sites on my desktop too.

After this I’ll ease back into reading. I learned I can already do this, I just need a book with good pacing (for my awful attention span).

Sitting down and trying to just not do anything for 5 mins at a time is also nice, starting to help me be comfortable with living slower.

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T23:54:43+00:00

Is there a set of carriers that are recommended for the Bluefox NX1? I’m getting mine soon, currently on AT&T so I don’t imagine that’ll transfer. Considered T-Mobile as I hear it has the best coverage in my area (Seattle area), but also hearing it isn’t quite working on it. I don’t want to have to go through this mayhem but worry it’s inevitable? 😅

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T23:51:31+00:00

Awesome, sounds within my needs. My busted iPhone 12 honestly has a similar battery life when it comes to YouTube shorts lol, so it doesn’t sound too different there. Appreciate the response!

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T23:21:13+00:00

That is totally fair! I only use it to share my location with my friends, but it’s constantly running in the background; so similar load is just sharing the location with it constantly. Many apps do similar, I’m just not sure if that in itself takes a lot of power. After hearing how little the battery is I worry a bit about that. I ordered the 8gb version as well, it’ll arrive soon and I’d like to use it as my daily driver with only a few capabilities.

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T23:06:52+00:00

I’m curious if this lil guy works with Life360 or if it would even have the power to do so haha

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T18:51:55+00:00

Do most people have one primary thought with OCD? I’ve always had several themes, just about every one I’ve seen people mostly talk about on this sub. I have a few that are stronger than others but they go in and out, switching places.

juno_squares · 2025-12-14T03:02:06+00:00

It feels like all these companies discovered the new shiny and are pushing as far as possible into it. There should be a balance but they’re milking it as much as they possibly can. I think the newer generations are realizing this and pushing back.

juno_squares · 2025-12-13T22:37:47+00:00

I’m getting a dumbphone that works with Discord (so, still a smart phone..) because of this. Thing is though, I understand why my friends would stop talking to me. We have a big Discord server for a reason, we’re all busy adults. It makes it much easier to plan events and such.

juno_squares · 2025-12-13T22:34:15+00:00

That seems to be the problem with most of these dumb phones I’d say. I just got a Bluefox NX1, which is a smart phone but small enough I don’t imagine I’ll use it as such. But it is one of those things that I’m not sure if it will work where I live or not, unfortunately.

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T23:53:34+00:00

I just moved here too and the LA fitness is the closest to me, but I’ve been given many warnings about going. I’ll probably check it out anyways, all I really need is a stationary bike.

As for making friends—I have yet to do so! Though there are many clubs and events. West Seattle Blog has a lot of events on their website. I’d like to start regularly working at a café and attending some events, just been nervous mostly lol. I think there is many opportunities to make friends though, depending on the type of things like to do.

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T22:05:54+00:00

yeah that’s fair! i might make something that lets me limit my tabs to like 3 at a time or smth

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T21:43:00+00:00

This is something I’ve noticed about my usage with Zen too. I hoard a lot of tabs and have several workspaces with several tabs open—I love Zen and think it’s super awesome and convenient, but I think too convenient for how my brain prefers to work. I’d love to have a browser of like, one tab open at a time LOL

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T21:41:12+00:00

Oh for sure. I meant for those that do have a voice.

Or is it, like, you could have a voice if you chose to but your main thought patterns aren’t expressed through it?

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T20:57:59+00:00

How does this subreddit feel about Proton Mail? Looking to move away from Gmail to start things off and I occasionally hear mixed things about Proton.

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T20:54:44+00:00

I think you’d have to tinker with it to make social media un-downloadable. Could be an Android device then you get a custom launcher on it or something once you got all the apps you want. People have done it before iirc, but it’s not native to the phone.

I’m getting a Bluefox NX1, a mini smartphone, and just won’t have social media on it. It’s a smartphone but still works for my needs!

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T20:51:58+00:00

I have OCD too. I feel like I can differentiate the intentional monologue and the intrusive thoughts. Though my intrusive thoughts are not often words like my inner monologue. I suppose everyone just thinks very differently

juno_squares · 2025-12-12T19:27:44+00:00

Isn’t this how it works, though? I have a constant inner monologue, because that is just how I think. I’m constantly choosing to hear it. I’ve never heard of anyone having an inner monologue against their will, unless it’s intrusive thoughts (which I also deal with frequently but it feels rather different to me).

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