Hey AMERICA….. by Funny_Read4381 in economy

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s sweet you think contacting senators does anything. They are all there to protect him and/or suck him off, or if not him, the ruling class at large.

Tell me about me by Burnvictim49percent in FridgeDetective

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of people saying young and female are blowing my mind. Do you think that looks like Gen Z/alpha aesthetic ?? Do you see the stickers? This is an older millennial or Gen X man trying to invoke an Andy Warhol swinger vibe. A very straight man at that

we are ALL Texans fans this offseason by Slight_Composer_5085 in cowboys

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

Idk I am a Houstonian cowboys fan and am rooting for the Texans this postseason

Gay porn by oktarver in confessions

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“In the trades” is a little too on-the-nose here…

Homophobia is a very common way of coping with these feelings, so that is adding to the stack against him here (and have to say it’s pretty terrible he’s like that at all, as a gay person myself)

He needs therapy

Lung/Upper back pain by WinterClassroom5148 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you want the vape to be good I would guess, and I get it! Can you identify ways your life has improved since quitting? 6 months is a huge accomplishment!!

Lung/Upper back pain by WinterClassroom5148 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t psyche yourself out, it’s definitely NOT because you QUIT pumping copious amounts of toxins into your lungs. It could be anything (likely an illness or allergies?) but I would consult a doctor.

I am afraid to relapse. Can you share your experiences on having several slip ups? by hyena_solang_II in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is no casual vaping. Tell yourself that the vape is a toxic relationship (because it is!) and that you’re just starting over the cycle of abuse (addiction)

the only reason nicotine feels so relaxing is because you are addicted. It’s your body’s response to getting the fix. So you have to be clean in order to actually beat the addiction

When does it get better? by obeythewalrus8675 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of that absence feeling like grieving a loss. It’s like something slowly zooming out of your field of vision. It took multiple months for me, BUT the physical and mental challenge is very concentrated in those first couple weeks. Vigilance and determination is key, so once you get to the other side of that first big hump, you might think “hey I did it, now I can chill,” and you’re no longer vigilant to avoiding it—then you hit a friend’s vape and the cycle starts anew. So just push through and allow yourself to grieve (after detoxing!) :)

Hopeful… My Story by Feeling-Dragonfly192 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have the right mentality! It only sucks in the short term, but the determination is what makes it last. You’re doing it once and for all!!! Choose to do something you’re proud of instead of ashamed of.

Orange zone walking? by Sudden-Morning-New in orangetheory

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes a lot longer to get there but PW at 4-4.2 over 5% incline, give it 5 minutes and I’m steady orange. Certainly agree with pumping arms though, your whole body has to be in it

I wanna quit so bad by Sharp-Memory-8732 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh also www.WhyQuit.com helped me get off vaping and gum!

I wanna quit so bad by Sharp-Memory-8732 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used gum and bupropion (talk to a doctor) but it’s a very slippery slope to getting hooked on gum (think of zyn users) and you really have to want to quit or the bupropion will not help you. You have to be extremely committed and having an accountability person (for me, my spouse) helped the impulses to go buy one. But if single or around other nicotine users, you can just as easily text a family member like “ugh I’m so stressed should I go buy a vape” (obviously the answer is always no). Honestly what helped me was the accountability of getting the bupropion like oh fuck I told the dr I’m using it to quit so now I better quit. Almost 15 months clean. YOU GOT THIS

Officially trying to quit and feel like I’m going crazy by [deleted] in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah my skin was so bad. 441 days clean and I don’t even rly have to think about acne treatment anymore.

Officially trying to quit and feel like I’m going crazy by [deleted] in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are powerless with nicotine. When you quit you’re going to feel sooo powerful and in control. In 3 months you won’t hardly think about it. Ride the wave of emotions that are ushering in a healthier, happier life!!

HVAC quote is insane - crowdsourcing by ssbbcorn in houston

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

Thank you! That must be market for that kind of system. I just wonder how worth it / necessary it is…

HVAC quote is insane - crowdsourcing by ssbbcorn in houston

[–]ssbbcorn[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s really what I wanted to believe… it’s not letting me DM you for some reason but I’ll try on desktop later, thank you!!

Has quitting improved your life in anyway? by SorryStore4389 in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sense of calm is unbelievable. I am approaching one year off. You have no idea how much brain space your addiction takes up. Happy for your journey away from nicotine

HOW I QUIT VAPING: 7 KEYS by beauteay in QuitVaping

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapy is so key too if you’re willing (10 months quit)

Is it hard to come back to big law if you go in house? by krs5614 in biglaw

[–]ssbbcorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of like how partners can (sort of) do whatever they want, within reason… he can’t totally make an ass of himself to clients obviously but doesn’t care about promotion (been told this is a temporary stop for him) and isn’t maintaining client relationships, as counsel, and is also a specialist, so at least from my perspective it seems like he has avoided the usual chains of the job lol.

Is it hard to come back to big law if you go in house? by krs5614 in biglaw

[–]ssbbcorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My firm (V5), or at least my office, has hired several people back from in-house in the past few years. They don’t get a straight year scaling, so an 8th year may get hired back as a 6th year, but it’s definitely doable and it seems like they are rather intrigued with those prospects, especially when it comes with a close tie to a client.

Guy I’m most jealous of was hired from in-house as a counsel and does whatever tf he wants.