Pratai

Anything by Sigur Ros.

It means “potato” in Irish.

Well done! Thanks.

I’ve no doubt.

Such edge! I’ll bet you wear sunglasses during all of your classes and all the other nerds want to be you.

I do. That’s why I read the article. That’s how this works. You see… It may seem strange or scary when you first realize you’re not the only one that exists, and that’s okay- it’s normal when selfish people come to terms with their disability, but people- or, other entities that aren’t you, oftentimes find themselves interested in topics that you might not be interested in.

Crazy, right?

I accept the fact that like every era before us, the news tends to sensationalize shit. it’s how they make money. As long as you’re outraged, (the left) or terrified (the right), you’re tuned in. And if you’re tuned in- they’re banking.

But… unlike previous eras, we have the internet where people like to spread the sensationalized bullshit polarized views to the four corners of the world.

I like to think that life exists within the grey areas between the polarized black-and-white idealist bullshit. And that while things aren’t great- things are not all that bad.

…. And then I feel much better.

Not a hobby, but I would love to see more mental health communities that address things like anxiety, ADHD, ASD or for the ones that exist to get more traction. The lack of these things is the only reason I return to Reddit from time to time.

Yes.

Not directed at OP, but to anyone trying to quit, here’s my story:

essentially quit both last march. I had been a cig smoker for over 30 years then switched to vaping. Don’t let anyone tell you vaping is a way to quit. It’s not. Or, at least- it’s not for everyone. If you’re looking to quit- quit. Don’t crutch yourself into continuing to smoke by lying to your self that vaping isn’t smoking.

It is.

Having said that. My experience is this:

I got on Wellbutrin and it didn’t take the first time. This would have been around January. Though while on it- I could see how it would work. I just didn’t stick with it.

2nd try was successful. And the reason how I know it’s successful, is that since I quit- I lost my best friend in July, and my 15 year old dog on Halloween night. Not once through the grief of either, did I turn to smokes or even think about them once.

If you’re looking to quit- you can quit. Whatever method works best is the correct method. But there will be no guarantee that at of them work work for you.

Willingly turning from bullshit and negativity is not sticking one’s head in the sand.

Or do you feel Buddhists are sticking their heads in the sand?

One needs not gorge themselves on the negativity happening around them in order to get along.

Stop reading the news.

I’m serious. Just stop. It’s ALL biased to one side or the other so whether you’re on the left, or the right- you’re going to get hate and negativity thrown at you. Also, know that it has ALWAYS been this way. It’s just that it’s difficult to not see it all happening because of the internet- which brings me back to my original point.

STOP READING THE NEWS. Nothing good comes from it and your mental health isn’t a fair trade for staying up to date with the current dumbassery in politics.