u/Distinct_Bluejay_470

More and more the phrase 'That's just how it is' seems to wait on the lips. Who gets me?

Go-to methods? Successes? Challenges?

Is anybody using Ozempic and seeing results? I started a month ago and apparently lost 6 pounds without really trying and I'm still at a lower dosage. My doctor really loves it because it hits so many health problems including alcohol cravings, apparently. I used to drink to excess until I got sober for a number of years before returning to infrequent and minimal drinking. Now the very idea is totally unappealing.

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The simple phrase "I could be wrong about this but..." makes nearly any following statement true. Am I right? I mean, I may not be...

Being an educated, well-informed critical thinker does not draw people to me in search of meaningful conversation and personal connection, I find. In fact, I think these are repellent to most people I encounter, with the exception of a very few friends. It's just human nature--nobody wants to feel ignorant and very few are interested in having their own ideas and assumptions challenged, even gently.

I don't have to be the smartest person in the room by any stretch, but at this age our knowledge, perspective and wisdom are what we rely on and relate to. If anyone would like to share and compare their experiences around this, please do. I'm also willing to chat in message form about more personal stuff, like the emotional side to having controversial view-points.