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Comment on US Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform in ~tech
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Comment on What we learned about the publishing industry from Penguin vs. US Department of Justice in ~books
slothywaffle Link ParentThat's the #1 reason it's on my list. Jeannette seems cool, but I wouldn't read about her life if we didn't have narcissistic moms. How did you like the book? I usually read to relax, and reading...That's the #1 reason it's on my list. Jeannette seems cool, but I wouldn't read about her life if we didn't have narcissistic moms.
How did you like the book? I usually read to relax, and reading about my mom doesn't sound relaxing so I've been putting it off. -
Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle Link ParentNot diabetes! Just slightly elevated blood sugar. Doc said nothing to worry about since my number was perfect 6 months ago. So now... I need to bring this panic up in therapy. I know I have...Not diabetes! Just slightly elevated blood sugar. Doc said nothing to worry about since my number was perfect 6 months ago.
So now... I need to bring this panic up in therapy. I know I have medical anxiety, but I didn't realize how strong it can be.
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Comment on Insurers use aerial photos to check out roofs or to spot yard debris and undeclared trampolines in ~finance
slothywaffle LinkI know someone who got one of these with State Farm. She had a ton of clean up to do around the yard before they would renew the policy. I think they gave her a month. Then she had to upload...I know someone who got one of these with State Farm. She had a ton of clean up to do around the yard before they would renew the policy. I think they gave her a month. Then she had to upload videos and pictures to prove the work was done.
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Comment on What AI tools are you actually using? in ~tech
slothywaffle Link ParentThe Goblin Tools app is also a good one to mix in when doing tasks. It helps break them down into smaller steps so things don't seem as overwhelming and gives you a place to start.The Goblin Tools app is also a good one to mix in when doing tasks. It helps break them down into smaller steps so things don't seem as overwhelming and gives you a place to start.
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Comment on I bought a house, now what? in ~life.home_improvement
slothywaffle LinkHomestead! It's been a while since I worked with realtors, but I'm pretty sure that's what it's called. Let the state know this is your primary residence for a tax credit. They don't assume...Homestead! It's been a while since I worked with realtors, but I'm pretty sure that's what it's called. Let the state know this is your primary residence for a tax credit. They don't assume though, so you have to register. I think you have a year(?), but do it right away so you don't miss out on the credit.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle Link ParentThank you so much for your kindness! I definitely neglect my physical health when my mental health isn't great. I think I've mentally prepared myself for hearing it and figuring out next steps....Thank you so much for your kindness!
I definitely neglect my physical health when my mental health isn't great. I think I've mentally prepared myself for hearing it and figuring out next steps. The logical side. But I need to also make space this weekend to cry and feel all the feelings. The part I usually just shove down until I think it's gone away. -
Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle Link ParentThank you. Truly! I spent last night preparing myself to hear the news. But your comment reminds me I need to focus more on the manageability. It's 2024. Medicine is always advancing. I'm going to...Thank you. Truly!
I spent last night preparing myself to hear the news. But your comment reminds me I need to focus more on the manageability. It's 2024. Medicine is always advancing. I'm going to be ok!I'll definitely check back tomorrow if I need into that discord server. It's funny because one of my first thoughts was ,"What's going to happen to my feet?!" Lol I'm very much a worst case scenario thinker.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle LinkI got my blood work back yesterday for my doctor's appointment on Friday and I'm in an absolute panic that I might be diabetic. I've been so focused on my mental health and now I'm worried about...I got my blood work back yesterday for my doctor's appointment on Friday and I'm in an absolute panic that I might be diabetic. I've been so focused on my mental health and now I'm worried about my physical health.
I can't win. If it's not a new medication for my ADHD or anxiety, it's another medication for some body part not working correctly.I'm frustrated and scared and feel entirely alone in it all. I'm not great at expressing myself so I don't feel understood. I'm hyper independent (yay neglect) so reaching out or leaning on someone is wildly uncomfortable. I'm stuck and I just don't want to do it anymore. I wish I could sleep it all away or somehow start over.
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Comment on Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms in ~tech
slothywaffle Link ParentI don't see Facebook spending the money to build a whole new age checking website just for Florida. I have a feeling they'll just leave the way PornHub has left Texas.I don't see Facebook spending the money to build a whole new age checking website just for Florida. I have a feeling they'll just leave the way PornHub has left Texas.
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Comment on State Farm shedding 72,000 home insurance policies in California in ~finance
slothywaffle Link ParentThis is great! Thank you so much. I moved back from FL so I know I'll need different coverage and the price will change, but I also don't know what's fair. This really helps.This is great! Thank you so much. I moved back from FL so I know I'll need different coverage and the price will change, but I also don't know what's fair. This really helps.
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Comment on State Farm shedding 72,000 home insurance policies in California in ~finance
slothywaffle Link ParentWho are you using for car insurance? I need to change from FL insurance. I have Progressive and they're fine. Just wondering if there are cheaper/better options.Who are you using for car insurance? I need to change from FL insurance. I have Progressive and they're fine. Just wondering if there are cheaper/better options.
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Comment on US libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books and seek new state laws in fight with publishers in ~books
slothywaffle LinkNow I feel really guilty for not finishing books I've checked out. I'll be much more mindful of what I have on hold from now on!Now I feel really guilty for not finishing books I've checked out. I'll be much more mindful of what I have on hold from now on!
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Comment on What's something about your lived experience you wished people understood, but rarely do? in ~talk
slothywaffle Link ParentAnd then the guilt and depression because you're struggling to do simple things no one else bats an eye at. I'm 1 day shy of brushing my teeth every day this week. Tomorrow I celebrate! I'm so...And then the guilt and depression because you're struggling to do simple things no one else bats an eye at.
I'm 1 day shy of brushing my teeth every day this week. Tomorrow I celebrate! I'm so proud! And then I think, "What a stupid thing to be proud of. I'm not 2 years old." I have to remind myself my brain is different and I struggle with things others don't struggle with. It's ok to be proud of what other people might find easy.
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Comment on A man who crashed a snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter is suing the government for $9.5M in ~transport
slothywaffle Link ParentSince it's a private airstrip, I see the landowner as air traffic control. It's their job to notify the other parties and make sure accidents don't happen. But I also understand they aren't air...Since it's a private airstrip, I see the landowner as air traffic control. It's their job to notify the other parties and make sure accidents don't happen. But I also understand they aren't air traffic control and might not actually be liable.
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Comment on A man who crashed a snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter is suing the government for $9.5M in ~transport
slothywaffle Link ParentI think 95% of the blame is on the air strip owner. He told both parties they could use the land without informing either party about it being used in some other fashion. I'd bet Smith is only...I think 95% of the blame is on the air strip owner. He told both parties they could use the land without informing either party about it being used in some other fashion. I'd bet Smith is only going after the military because the owner can't afford to pay.
At least 5% is Smith's fault too. He saw something dark and didn't slow down. He just kept on at that dangerous speed headed right for it. Not a smart choice.
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Comment on One in four school-starters in England and Wales not toilet-trained, say teachers in ~life
slothywaffle Link ParentI read on my Kindle too much. I've definitely tapped on a real book to get the definition of a word before.I read on my Kindle too much. I've definitely tapped on a real book to get the definition of a word before.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (March 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle LinkI had a few days of bad thoughts again. I sobbed in the shower thinking I was spiraling into depression again. Thankfully I'm feeling better now. Switching birth control helped tremendously for...I had a few days of bad thoughts again. I sobbed in the shower thinking I was spiraling into depression again. Thankfully I'm feeling better now.
Switching birth control helped tremendously for the last few months but I wonder if it's not 100% controlling my PMDD again. I use Dalio to track my daily mood, so I need to see if there's a pattern or if it was just a onetime mood swing. Fingers crossed for a onetime mood swing.
I'm sure y'all don't need to know all of that, but my therapist is on a break, so it's nice to dump it all somewhere. -
Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (March 2024) in ~health.mental
slothywaffle Link ParentI'm so sorry you're feeling that way. I hope therapy helps. It's helped me a ton! If you can, maybe find a psychiatrist as well. I know not everyone wants to take meds, but it's also helped me a...I'm so sorry you're feeling that way. I hope therapy helps. It's helped me a ton! If you can, maybe find a psychiatrist as well. I know not everyone wants to take meds, but it's also helped me a lot. I'm finally on a good combo and my life has turned around since October. I'm still not 100%, but I'm not suicidal anymore and that's a big win.
Be more gentle with yourself. Everyone is on their own path. You're surviving and that's more than enough. I hope you keep going.
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Comment on Reddit is letting power users in on its IPO in ~tech
slothywaffle LinkOh wow! I got the email for it this morning. No thank you.Oh wow! I got the email for it this morning. No thank you.
I'm curious to see what kind of impact this has on the economy when all that income stops. That's a lot of side-hustles, main jobs, and advertising for small businesses that's just going to disappear.