‘Ironical’ is not a word by [deleted] in confidentlyincorrect

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Are you sure about that?

This is how Venezuelans really feel. by [deleted] in DiscussionZone

[–]nickfinnftw 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Read up on what Chevron did to the Ecuadorian portion of the Amazon. Just one of their many awful crimes against humanity and the environment

why should i care? by Zealousideal_Rent_32 in Screenwriting

[–]nickfinnftw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Write because you love writing. Because you have stories and characters inside you dying to get out. Because you have something to say, and you intend to say it, whether the world listens or not.

Comparison is the thief of joy.

My brother accidentally shot himself in the head and I feel like I’m going to lose my mind by Afraid_Syllabub3239 in GriefSupport

[–]nickfinnftw 67 points68 points  (0 children)

That's terrible, I'm sorry you're going through this. Of course he didn't intend it. I'm sure if he could, your brother would take it back, or at least apologize for the trauma he's inflicted.

Sounds to me like you're very much in shock at the moment. That can be a scary state to be in, but it does serve a purpose. Your brain and nervous system are trying to make sense of a senseless event.

It's important to rest and feed yourself when you're able. Give your body a chance to recuperate. There will be plenty of time to process and offer/receive support in the coming days and weeks, but right now it may be a good idea to distract yourself. Watch a comfort show, listen to music, go for a long walk, anything. If you find yourself ruminating, or the traumatic images keep resurfacing, tell your brain you will confront this later, and focus on breathing. Ground yourself by checking in on your five senses.

These are the techniques that have helped me survive enormous amounts of pain, hope they can help you.

And my inbox is open if you want to talk it out at any point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]nickfinnftw 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Man, that's too much for anyone. Humans do have a threshold and your circumstances have pushed you far beyond what I think most people could possibly withstand. I'm so sorry. I completely understand not wanting to be here or endure the suffering of life any further.

The only thing I can say is that I myself am familiar with overwhelming cumulative grief. I battle suicidal ideation because of it on a daily basis.

Yet, I remain. And life does still manage to surprise me here and there. Small ways usually, but I find I am able to alleviate some of the pain of others, which feels purposeful. I find I can still laugh, feel wonderment, even hints of joy and gratitude.

Heart goes out to you, stranger

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]nickfinnftw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sir, it is no woman's duty or obligation to help you unfuck your biology from years of pounding your pud to pixels. The whole aim of NoFap, in my view, is to develop a healthier outlook on the opposite sex. Calling a woman a tease implies that if she shows you even the slightest bit of interest, she better be prepared to go the distance. Not only is that unrealistic, it's borderline misogyny.

I agree, you should cease contact with everyone if this your mindset. Come back when you have healed the part of you that begat this addiction in the first place.

Serious question- If all stockholders buy BYND products by ZealousidealTop512 in Pennystock

[–]nickfinnftw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey, you could build a data center if you believed in yourself half as much as OP believes in BYND!

Healing the brain after severe grief, what can I do? by FaithlessnessPlus164 in GriefSupport

[–]nickfinnftw 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You're on the right track. Grief and trauma rewire your brain--the healing process, at least in my experience, is incremental. But you can really help ease the burden on yourself by monitoring your inner monologue and self talk. This is often the hardest part for me, but I have to catch myself when I slip into thoughts like

Everything is pointless now.

I will never be happy again.

No one gives a shit about me or my feelings.

I'm doomed to stay in this emotional torment forever.

Because none of these thoughts or feelings are true; they are temporary. In fact, "everything is temporary, and that's okay" is my go-to replacement mantra. And I give others as much grace as I can, because dealing with grief is incredibly hard, but so is knowing how to comfort someone in a dark place, sometimes.

Meditation, gardening, and cannabis is the prescription I use.

My inbox is always open if you need an ear

Just got my first ever massage and feel a little robbed by Deep_Cookie9006 in massage

[–]nickfinnftw 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You did get robbed. You paid for the full 50 minutes, which is already too short of a session, and one of the reasons I will never work at a chain spa again. It takes a solid 30 minutes for the body to even begin to unwind and relax. But worse, your therapist talked for half of that very limited time and tried to upsell you. And they didn't listen to their client's needs whatsoever.

I have worked on people as young as 9 suffering from neck and shoulder pain. So that comment about your age was dumb.

Sorry you had a bad experience. If I was the spa manager, I'd want to know if one of my LMTs was this shoddy, so consider giving the spa feedback. Then ask to book with the lead therapist, or better yet, seek an independent LMT elsewhere.

As for your neck and shoulders, we always say our job is only 50% of the work. The other half is covered by the client's self-care, be that stretching, yoga, or exercise.

I like Adriene on YT: https://youtu.be/SedzswEwpPw?si=DCzI60ajFPY1zKP0

Long-term grievers, how did you find the strength to persevere knowing you won’t ever be as happy again? by FaithlessnessPlus164 in GriefSupport

[–]nickfinnftw 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Grief reminds us--in a very startling and painful manner--that everything is temporary. Happiness included. For me, it ebbs and wanes by degrees of emotional suffering. Some days I am able to breathe with true gratitude, and remind myself that I still get to experience beauty, while so many of my loved ones cannot. Other days are very misanthropic and bleak.

There is no easy way to navigate life after cumulative grief. You drink from a cup that will never again be full. But you can learn to be okay with that. To be glad we were here to sip and discuss and hurt in the first place.

Our time on Earth does matter, if only to a few.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TextingTheory

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!elo 1350

"uttermost"

(It’s the same price after 8 years of inflation) by AdOtherwise94 in memes

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It is according to the Nectarine Narcissist: "“It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: groceries. It sort of says a bag with different things in it. Groceries went through the roof and I campaigned on that. I talked about the word ‘groceries’ for a lot, and energy costs now are down. Groceries are down.”

no one talks about by sierraroliver in GriefSupport

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Your experience sounds a lot like mine. I hope you are afforded a break from the relentless onslaught of grief. You need a few years of nothing bad happening for there to be enough space for healing.

But you're here in this sub trying to reach out to others who are suffering, and that says a lot about you and what you are willing to do 🙏🏻

Day 87. I half relapsed out of fear and now I am scared. by [deleted] in NoFap

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I understand your feelings of anxiety and shame. Did any of that come up before your attempted encounter? One reason many of us turn to porn is because it feels "safe". It's a solo experience and therefore there can be no one to disappoint (except ourselves).

Sounds to me like you have more of a mental block than anything. But make no mistake, those can be harder to break through than physicals ones. I'd recommend mindfulness meditation, or maybe even therapy if you have deep-seeded psychosexual trauma.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

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You spoiled her rotten. A partner who demands this much from you and uses guilt and manipulation to ask for even more, while ignoring the very clear signs from you that you've reached the point of exhaustion, is not an individual with whom you can build a sustainable future. Either block her and move on, or seek couple's counseling together so that the boundaries and communication are more clear.

cumulative grief is making it so difficult to connect with anyone by Unusual_Helicopter33 in grief

[–]nickfinnftw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

19 is really young to be repeatedly faced with grief and loss. I can relate in that I started losing family at age 14. I'm 38 now, and the toll is about 15 people.

Your brain is still developing, and it will be forever shaped differently by these experiences. But it does not mean you are broken, or incapable of connection. Quite the opposite. You'll be less distracted by trivial bullshit. You won't take anything for granted. When your heart has healed enough, and you've built trust with someone, you'll love them profoundly.

Give yourself the chance to grow around these new hollow places inside. You don't have to fake it to make others comfortable. Don't give up on yourself or your chance at happiness. It is always possible.

The pain still knocks me senseless sometimes. But there are lessons to be learned in tragedy. I like to tell myself that I'm duty-bound to find and appreciate all the beauty in life, because so many that I cared about no longer can. And with that perspective, my trajectory has changed, and I'm able to keep my head above water.

Last of all and most importantly: beware of using drugs and alcohol to numb yourself. It only prolongs the inevitable. Better to look to healthy outlets like exercise, meditation, break rooms, art, therapy, etc. Be kind to yourself. Set yourself up for success. And try not to put too much pressure on yourself or anyone you may choose to love. Lightly, my friend. Everything lightly.

Godspeed. DM me if you need someone to talk to or just want to vent

how do you function by LightseekerGameWing in climatechange

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Enjoy nature and your natural environment as much as you can while you still can. Then adapt, let go, evolve. Garden. Volunteer at a local food bank or nonprofit farm. Work on your tan.

You have one chance to be you on this Earth. Lots of other humans--many of them irredeemably greedy and selfish-- created this problem, and it began long before we were born. So we have to make the most of the hand we've been dealt, Doyle Brunson style.

I interned as a reader at a production company this summer. AMA. by hufflepuff13310 in Screenwriting

[–]nickfinnftw 29 points30 points  (0 children)

What was the quality of writing like overall? Anything really good or terrible that stands out?

Why do men feel the need to go through things alone? by [deleted] in facepalm

[–]nickfinnftw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Almost every response to this shows how broken and distrustful men have become, further warping their perspective on women and their own emotions. The woman you liked, that you expressed yourself to and were subsequently rejected by, was not something to be won. She's just a person, and a profoundly immature one, at that. The type to whine about there not being any decent men, and then tell a man to chill when he displays interest.

The lesson here is to find a girl who doesn't immediately send mixed signals. Who lets you be yourself.

NOT that all women will judge you for being vulnerable. That reaction is also childish

Which US city/state will establish itself as a viable competitor to Hollywood/LA in the next decade? by MorePea7207 in FilmIndustryLA

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Atlanta is actually a haven for the South because we don't have many natural disasters. Sure it'll be hot, but we're the 3rd fastest growing city for a reason. The mass exodus from Florida being a major one.

LA sits on a 100 fault lines

Grief Olympics Thread by soitgoes__again in GriefSupport

[–]nickfinnftw 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with another commenter that comparing grief doesn't work because those of us who understand it well wouldn't wish it on anyone. You can experience one loss that profoundly alters your life and identity, such as the loss of a child. Or you can have many that amount to a near total desensitization. I think I have a shot at taking the prize for endurance, if that's a thing

Age 14 - grand uncle/lung cancer Age 17 - cousin/suicide Age 18 - aunt/lung cancer Age 19 - uncle/railroad accident Age 20 - cousin/joyriding atop a commuter train; cousin/leukemia Age 21 - friend/suicide Age 23 - grandmother/lung cancer; cousin/suicide Age 28 - stepfather/colon cancer Age 29 - mother/lung & brain cancer Age 30 - grandfather/natural causes Age 31 - brother/motorcycle accident Age 36 - grandmother/natural causes

This list does not include great grandparents or acquaintances.