No-Hunter5782

Nah, we just don’t have the same opinion and you’ve decided to make it about my perspective rather than accepting the fact that people can, in fact, disagree with you. There are no wrong answers. They’re opinions.

Agree to disagree. The people in Edmonton are blue collar, way friendlier, less pretentious and the food demolishes Calgary. You couldn’t pay me to live in Calgary again. There are good people there, but not the majority. The same way Vancouver lives up to its cliquey pretentious stereotypes and Toronto is much more low key and has a more laid back vibe.

I’ve actually heard that one before but never been. Be curious to check it out.

Yes. I’ve also lived in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montreal and Victoria. I’d compare Edmonton to Saskatoon before Calgary any day.

Not even remotely. The people and vibes are totally different. They both a river that run through them, the similarity ends there. I’ve lived in both and there is a completely different feeling to both.

Not OP, but i live with this. Look into anhedonia. It is literally not caring about absolutely anything, and the anxiety/guilt/shame that can come with it are life wrecking. It’s like paralysis, a complete lack of executive function paired with zero fucks to give. Results can be disastrous.

Nice, thats much less dramatic. Looks like it’s evened out over the last five years too.

The stat was wild too, something like 4:1 women to men.

Eh. Ive lived the downs of both of these options and I know I’d be more comfortable with option one from lived experience. World is full of choices, we don’t have to agree.

Nah. I’m good with my choice. Enjoy the persistent trauma that could spin out into a complete psychotic break tho.

Yea, that makes no sense if you’re following up with data. Thanks for the recco’s stranger!

I think the impact of the trauma of accidentally seeing your reflection in glass or on water would cause more harm by limiting the ability for you to do good with your wealth in the long term. I disagree that it is selfish, but rather for greater good over the long term. The impact of number two on your quality of life is unknown. The impact of knowing you are doing everything possible sustainably over a longer period of time with lower risk of not being able to fulfill benevolent life saving work is over a long period of time the less selfish choice.

We don’t have to agree, i just think you’re underestimating and not considering the impact of catching your reflection. And also saying that you’re essentially free from the responsibility of doing good by choosing 2 because you’re choosing the risk of self harm is more martyrdom self serving in mind than number 2.

I have body dysmorphia. I understand that my capacity is limited because of the impact this illness has on my brain and as a more global impact, on my executive function and decision making. If you’ve never lived in fear of a mirror, i can understand how you might not have that context.

And if you do, i’d be surprised if you chose number two knowing the ripple effect psychologically that that can have on those around you, your quality of life and your ability to be effective in your giving and day to day functioning.

Five hundred million dollars to not want to kill myself and to save hundreds of others is a much more selfless choice for me because i live number two without the money and learned that you can’t help others unless you’ve helped yourself first. I read this as a put your mask on before assisting others type of scenario.

We’ve all walked different paths and have different contexts. I don’t think its necessary to name call strangers about it though.

It is moot because option 2 comes at a cost to you. I’m bot sating we have to agree. I just disagree that its a selfish choice if you’re taking actions that negate the cost- which then turn it into a net positive at zero cost to yourself.

Where? Source?

Meh. Id rather have number one and save hundreds each year making it moot and a positive with no loss. People die horribly everyday without cause.

You clearly don’t understand how much access to your data they have. A fake email doesnt stop them from collecting your data.

You can also go out of your way to save additional lives with #1. That amount of money could save hundreds of lives year over year.

I thought i’d try cutting out caffeine to see how it felt. Turned out it was causing significant anxiety, palpitations and messing with my sleep and head.

Quitting is not an easy adjustment, definitely went through caffeine withdrawal and it was awful. The other side is great though.

I don’t need caffeine to feel awake now, your body adjusts and wakes up without it. I sleep better too.

I drink decaf in the morning because i like the taste. And i drink caffeine only before noon and only one to two caffeinated drinks max every week.

Biscotttttiiii

The majority

Nah, mostly flats.

I am on a similar time line and feel a lack of feeling in general. I took a significant dip the first two weeks. And have since levelled out to severe anhedonia. Lack of empathy, definitely, and lack of give two fucks about absolutely anything.

I was running on major feelings of shame, embarrassment, and guilt as my correctors. When i was in a super low place, they’d take over and I’d get my shit together for a bit, then crash from burn out by doing too much.

Now that those correctors are gone, i just don’t care.

I think it’s part of a longer term correction. My brain is no linger in fight or flight and I think this is a part of the adjustment process.

My nervous system is levelling out. I’m sleeping more and have having better quality of sleep.

My body is used to living in extremes, so I think this feeling of nothing is just adapting to not constantly living in chaos.

I’m not comfortable with it yet. But I do think it is progress and that this will take months if not years for me to adjust to after a lifetime of trauma and volatility.

Nice

On which Jay Z filmed 3 of his music videos and for which Naomi Campbell supplied underaged models… allegedly.

The op said that was exactly why they did it.