Gave up alcohol & went vegetarian.
Laser eye surgery and sterilisation.
I still use sunglasses and condoms for protection, but can gladly go without on overcast days and in steady relationships, and I panic way less if they break when I need them the most.
I recently splurged on an expensive oled monitor and I must say I wish I had done this much sooner.
I’m nearsighted and the contrast really helps keep my eyes from feeling tired.
With small font I can notice an halo effect but it’s much better than the glowing black light of my old ips screen.
Biking to work
How far is work? No one steals your bike?
Instructions unclear
One of those is a baby, you should never listen to babies, they’re dumb af
Source: I’m a baby
Marrying and having kids.
Sure the baby year fucks you up. But once they can go to daycare, life starts to normalise again.
Turns out, caring for other people gives you purpose and makes you happy.
Mental healthcare provider hopping. You don’t really know what a good one is like until you’ve had one. A lot of people try one, work really hard and get nowhere, either because their therapist is a crank, or maybe they’re a competent professional that just doesn’t work for them for whatever reason, so they conclude that therapy is a sham and they stop pursuing it.
I think it’s good practice to evaluate whether what you’re doing in therapy is helping at regular intervals. If it ain’t, talk about it with your provider and if y’all can’t fix it, hit the bricks and find someone who can. If your therapist is worth their salt they’ll be happy to provide you with a reference if you ask. If they aren’t, all the more reason to find someone better.
Sailing the high seas again.
Made an effort to say “yes” when people invite me or are making plans. It’s meant I get more invites, and have done and seen many things that I would’ve have otherwise. Picked up some new fun hobbies along the way too!
More drugs
What a coincidence, I just found drugs while cleaning at work.
Jerked myself to that chick that I absolutely knew was trouble, then she proved it by the very next guy she was with.
Less drugs
Adopted cats
Start working out. Seriously. A little cardio and a little strength training will go a long long way to improving your quality of life, even if you’re not getting jacked.
Agree, and I’m someone who hates working out. Someone recently commented on exercising like “why would I choose to be miserable to 30 minutes a day”, and I can honestly say it’s because it makes you feel so much better the other 23 1/2 hours day. The smallest bit of cardio will make you more energetic, you don’t get winded going up stairs, you can move easier, it’s such a win. Yes it’s miserable, but it is worth it.
Quick question please : what kind of workout do you do ?
I mainly run, but running more than 3 times a week tires me and my knees start to hurt
I’m so jealous. I have pots and now that I’m old, high intensity exercise is impossible. I bought a bike, if that doesn’t work out, I’m out of ideas. I have pretty severe depression and I long to feel that feeling every day.
Good news! Exercise helps against depression! Biking is a very good way to get moving if you have other health issues. I’d also look into swimming if you have access to a pool (or a lake or ocean where it’s safe to swim).
It’s amazing that I’m older yet I have significantly less back pain just from working out semi regularly.
This is the way. I’m fitter, stronger, and look better in my mid 40s than I did for most of my 30s. I hurt less, I’m more capable, and I look at the future with a lot more interest and less trepidation.
Split from my abusive wife.
Glad you got away, nobody deserves toxic people in their lives
Respect. Sometimes ya gotta take stock and make the tough call for your sanity. Hardest transition you made, though, I bet.
