u/This_Bench8121

Lately I've just been feeling very tired of both apps. It feels like the goal of Facebook is to keep us as divided as possible. Instagram is all ads and random people you don't even follow. I've noticed (many times, actually) that when I open Instagram or Facebook, I just feel...angry. Overwhelmed. Like I'm scattered in fifty different directions. They are both dumpster fires and people showing off. Social media is not, for me at least, fun. It's all politics, the earth is burning, people are starving, this rich celeb got married. Yet I keep going back. And yes I know they're made to be addictive but I still berate myself for being weak. I just feel this strong need to get off these apps and never return. I've left before and I've seen how much easier, calmer, and smaller (in a good way) it makes life seem. Not sure what the point of this post is, other than maybe to feel less alone.

Just wanted to say I'm going to her show on 9/19 (first time) and I am SO EXCITED. It feels like her music was made for me. Dark and haunting yet beautiful. Carrion Flowers live would make me happy!

I was shocked when I saw the poster and the tour date for Salem. Is anyone going? Date is 9/19.

Putting this in all caps because it pisses me off to know idiots still do this.

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE DOGS IN HOT CARS. PLEASE STOP THINKING THAT CRACKING THE WINDOWS WILL KEEP YOUR DOG COOL WHEN IT'S 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE. EVEN ON A COOLER DAY, LIKE THE LOW 70s, CARS CAN GET TOO HOT. IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DOG ENOUGH TO NOT LEAVE THEM IN YOUR OVERHEATED CAR, YOU DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE A DOG. AND THE PEOPLE WHO SAY "IT'S MY DOG I CAN DO WHAT I WANT" ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST PIECES OF GARBAGE.

Hello everyone. I know these kinds of posts are probably common but I need some help.

A bit of background: I keep telling myself I need to make a change. I'm 36, have been on bp medication for almost a year, which I'm kind of ashamed about. I'm 5'6" and weigh close to 205 pounds. I remember feeling shocked when my previous doctor added "Class 1 Obesity" to my chart at 155 pounds around four years ago.

Fifty pounds later and I keep eating the same crap. Every day. I'll eat something like tofu with veggies and then I'll go to Taco Bell and get a large Pepsi and two burritos, which equals 1,180 calories. For one meal! And then wonder why nothing changes. And it's not like I'm not aware of this. There's a voice in my head saying "choose something better" but I admittedly say screw it and choose the cake and soda and pizza anyway. I feel terrible after but during, it feels great.

I'm already getting winded and very worn out from simple things like playing with my dog. I know I have no one to blame but myself for my health. I've outgrown so many clothes and have trouble finding stuff I like in my size. I have trouble walking up stairs and when I get to the top,I feel like I just ran a marathon.

Sorry for the long post. I'd like to know...what TRULY made you decide to make the change? I feel like at this point, I need to be scared straight.

For reference, we have a seven month old puppy. Been thinking about getting insurance for him, mostly for some peace of mind. There are SO many companies though. I'm looking for recommendations and maybe which ones to avoid. Thanks!