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mattsprofile t1_jbmfxya wrote

Reply to comment by realsmartfun in [Image] This photo has helped me greatly with my low self esteem and social anxiety by meteoricBolbitis

Sure, a large impact can take out an institution, but it needs to be a large impact. One squirrel biting the institution's leg won't take it down, it would need to be a million squirrels who used to be working for the institution that suddenly decide to work against it. Which isn't an easy thing to achieve if you are interested in taking down any particular institution.

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Xia_00 t1_jbmf3ja wrote

Reply to [TEXT] I feel stupid constantly by [deleted]

I think your overthinking and you have to understand everyone’s mind thinks differently doesn’t mean your not smart, you seem too hard on yourself and sometimes it’s life experience that make people seem more wiser etc.

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nlikelyReaction t1_jbme9u2 wrote

Reply to comment by DBProxy in [Image] This photo has helped me greatly with my low self esteem and social anxiety by meteoricBolbitis

Yeah that's my point regardless the option is possible if you guys really want to and have the time to lol it's not like there won't ever be a small window to take the chance its just up to the people involved

I also understand the need for a more physically close relationship so yeah but not everyone operates on that level so that's why I said it's enough for some

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JahVer t1_jbmdj8z wrote

Reply to Embrace being a noob [Discussion] by TreatThompson

Thank you for this. I mean honestly it all sounds reasonable, relatable and coherent. Anyone can feel so lost and alone until something crosses your path and it speaks to you. These kinds of posts are definitely worth taking the time to read. Much respect

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Prestigious-A-hole t1_jbmcmca wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

Although I never smoked cigarettes, I did vape for awhile. I was vaping menthol flavored juice, and when I was in the process of quitting, anytime I wanted to take a hit, I’d suck on a menthol flavored cough drop instead. Did this for about about 2 months until the cravings weren’t there as much. Threw all my pens away so I didn’t have the option to hit them after that anyway.

Also, I’m in respiratory therapy school, and seeing old people with respiratory diseases like COPD that probably could’ve been prevented if they hadn’t smoked for 20 yrs is really heartbreaking. Being on oxygen all the time, wearing a CPAP/ BIPAP continuously is not a good way to live.

Hope this helps and good luck, quitting is absolutely the best thing for you mentally and physically :)))

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DaLiftingDead t1_jbmbpx6 wrote

Reply to comment by Snaab in Hi there — I don’t know you, but I am grateful you’re alive, happy to have reached you, and wanna throw some positivity your way. [Discussion] by Snaab

That and "Comparison is the thief of joy" which is a phrase that hit so hard that I got rid of Facebook and social media except reddit; together they got me through the worst of it.

Best of luck, and feel free to DM if you even need someone to vent to!

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dandle t1_jbmb98q wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

I had smoked for almost 20 years when I decided to quit. I used the patch. Be sure to follow the directions. Start with the right amount of nicotine based on your daily habit. Taper down as directed. Done properly, it will kick you of the habit.

The other thing to keep in mind are the non-addiction contributors to the habit. Identify and eliminate social triggers. If there are situations where you typically smoke, avoid them for at least 3 months. If there are friends who smoke with whom you usually hang out, avoid them for at least 3 months. That 3 month thing is pretty naturally ingrained in us. Making a habit or breaking a habit generally takes 3 months.

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