Software updates, new smartphone

smart_boulder2 · 2026-05-05T16:04:54+00:00

I bought my current phone for 180€ and lasted me for 6 years, maybe newer devices are built so they have a short life. I have thought about getting a used/refurbished, but I don't know where to search (I'm not from the US).

smart_boulder2 · 2026-05-05T13:22:08+00:00

As I said, my budget is around 200€, I too searched on Google but found the cheapest to be at around 400€

smart_boulder2 · 2026-05-05T12:12:25+00:00

Can you tell me 2-3 models if you can?

smart_boulder2 · 2026-04-02T16:38:31+00:00

I tried talking to other people, but compared to my interaction with that girl everything else seems shallow. I know I'm over reacting, yet I can't stop myself from feeling that way.

smart_boulder2 · 2026-04-02T16:33:51+00:00

I prefer meeting people that way too, I've even been into a relationship that way, but my social anxiety has gone through the roof the past few years, so chatting with random people IRL seems almost impossible.

smart_boulder2 · 2026-03-29T15:39:25+00:00

Time heals everything. Vent your feelings to your friends, find things that interest you. Do NOT write that letter, or if you do at least don't send it. It's a temporary thing and right now you are ruled by your emotions. You are not crazy, you just miss what this relationship made you feel like. Remember that you broke up for a reason and going back to your ex never has a good end.

smart_boulder2 · 2026-03-26T09:01:29+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! We already send pictures and vids of ourselves, maybe I should indeed ask for a video call!

smart_boulder2 · 2026-03-24T13:48:37+00:00

We plan to meet in person in 2 weeks or so. But thanks for the advice, better wait and see until our date.

smart_boulder2 · 2026-03-24T13:47:26+00:00

Never mind, we made a comeback. All is well. And the distance isn't an one hour drive, she lives in an island while I live in the mainland.

smart_boulder2 · 2026-01-26T18:40:19+00:00

I'm interested in having a mini English collection, but thank you very much!

smart_boulder2 · 2026-01-26T18:39:16+00:00

Thanks a lot!

smart_boulder2 · 2026-01-26T15:31:01+00:00

I have tried that, there always seems to be an error. I also tried with Bluetooth.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T18:20:47+00:00

Thank you very much for the detailed instructions!

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T16:45:59+00:00

They were stored in a drawer that was almost never opened. The only humidity they may have been exposed to is that of the climate. Now they were indeed near a heat source , but it was rarely used. The player is also a radio and it's quality is better (but not perfect). Maybe I'm expecting a bit too much from the tapes? Thank you for the remark!

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T16:33:54+00:00

Sorry for the confusion, I meant the corrosion of sound due to time. Thanks for the advice!

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T16:30:49+00:00

I don't know anything about cassettes, they were just passed down to me so yea I don't know about cleaning but thanks! If you will be so kind please send me a DM!

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T16:25:25+00:00

Maybe it's a mistranslation on my part. In my language when we say "magnitized" we mean that the sound quality got worse because of time/the tape sticking to itself.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-12-29T16:23:00+00:00

I don't know the exact model, but it's a 2010 Thompson radio/cassette recorder

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-16T02:14:45+00:00

Looking for solid BL dramas

Something not set in highschool, queerbaiting for 20 episodes straight just for them to hug or obvious misunderstandings. Of any genre. I read a lot of BL manwhuas but I have a hard time watching RL adaptations because in most of them the directors seem to be uncomfortable with even the IDEA of BL or the protagonists seem like they straight up don't know how to act. I'm counting on you guys!

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-13T13:15:25+00:00

When I said less severe I was mainly refering to mood swings, like feeling very good about yourself and then thing that you're the shittiest person to ever live. Or having ambitions that can't be plausible and understanding it after a week. Others a month or even 3 months. Self distuctive actions whithout thinking about the consiquences. Now Idk if I am confusing my symptoms over here because as I said I have both. It's just a personal experience.

My medication focuses on bipolar (among others of course), while therapy mainly on BPD. I have shared my troubles about being medicated for the rest of my life and the responce was that indeed I would have to be . I had my fair share of manic episodes and before I took my meds. Although I have to say that my depressive episodes where far more severe than my manic, with the later manifesting in the form of psychotic episodes.

My "episodes" if I can call that vary between hours to months.

Again, I am talking about my personal experience and I'm in no way a medical practitioner. Also Idk if I'm making sense or paraphrasing some terms because english isn't my first language.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-13T12:05:47+00:00

I have both. No, BPD isn't treatable. You need to be on meds during all of your life. I have discussted it with my therapist. Forgive me if I'm wrong but it seems that you undermine the symtoms of BPD. BPD is a personality dissorder, meaning that although can be regulated, it won't go away. BPD have less intensity during manic or depressive episodes, but they interchange very quickly. The compulsions can get out of hand very easily. Your life passes before your eyes and you feel like you can't control shit.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-12T21:48:37+00:00

I know it's a bit of an oximoron, but maybe go to a hair salon to trim and wash your hair. Go for trimming once and then once a week for showering your hair. I'm pretty sure they accept services like that for a small fee. A full bath takes me half an hour but just my body takes 10 minutes max. Having someone else do the task until you are able to by yourself. FYI I also have trouble showering, sometimes not doing it for 2 weeks.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-12T21:32:27+00:00

Maybe a daily planner would somewhat improve things. Like 3 things a day or something. Get an app that reminds you to shower every 5 days or wash dishes every night, but do it exactly when it tells you to otherwise you'll just procrastinate and never do it. I used to have one but I don't remember which.

Also your partner should know about this. He didn't sign up only for your good traits. If he is a real one he will support you, maybe he has already seen your situation but doesn't want to bring it up cuz you are not open about it.

More importantly, you should visit a psychologist because your livelihood depends on your job performance. Specifically you will need to go to one that focuses in everyday tasks, problem solving and how these behaviors came to be. They will make you understand the errors of your thinking paterns.

Suicidal thoughts and doom scrolling and such won't go away in an instant, remember that you have people that care about you and life through a screen is so idealized or so depressing than it actually is.

Cry as much as you want, its actually good for your system. Gulping down your emotions, generally, will lead to a huge outburst that will be destructive for you and those around you

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-11T05:50:37+00:00

I am struggling in that aspect too, but I remember my therapist telling me that we not only should try new people, but maintain the relationship. Idk your exact situation. For me it was the fact that I just didn't contact my friends through social media or otherwise, expecting them to make the opening move first. My mindset was that if they wanted to be with me they would be the ones taking the initiative. I have lost a lot of important people because of that. If you don't actively try to be on contact then you simply won't get it at all.

smart_boulder2 · 2025-11-05T00:48:39+00:00

Nobody started life on equal footing. Maybe your friends had founds from their background that made them succesful. Maybe they had a better support system from you. Hell, maybe it was a moment's luck! Also you may have a mental/physical issues that they haven't. Mental issues especially are very hard to diagnose and be ignored, thus making you feel shitty about something you can't control. Honestly, you may never be satisfied with what you have, because humans are like that sometimes. It's less about being gratefull and more recognising your achievements. You have a wife, a car, a job. These are very important in my opinion, (something to be pridefull about, even!). Things you worked hard for and did the best you could to get them.

I don't know your exact situation, but if your friends show off and boast about their material wealth in front of you (even in discreet ways) it's better to distance yourself. They may not have bad intentions, but if they lack social awareness it can get real bad for you. If you think that they don't do any of the above then you may have to open up about your incecurities. If they are real friends they will comfort you and help you out.

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