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Getting rid of my phone entirely. Although now I cannot do this because I have on-call for work. Does anyone have recommendations for a phone that is as well-manufactured and reliable as an iPhone but without data capabilities?
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That is a loaded and oversimplified question. Addiction and dependence are not matters of how much drugs someone has in their bloodstream; they are matters of why there is drugs in the bloodstream. A terminal pain patient could be having a daily dose of morphine equal to an opioid abuser’s, but we usually don’t consider them addicts, because they have a reason to use opioids for pain management. An opioid addict coul…
The only “loaded and oversimplified” rhetoric here is your refusal to consider even the simplest facts of the matter beyond “ opioid receptors are activated at all!” The only “doublethink” is how you claim not to be opposed to exercise in one comment while denigrating the very thought of going to the gym in another, in spite of clear evidence that lack of exercise is broadly detrimental to one’s mental state, rather…
It is a fact that power lifting can be addictive, for the very reasons I’ve mentioned. It is not for all people. Those with genetic and psychiatric predispositions (work stress included) are much more at risk.
The risk, however, is very real, and some don’t realize it before they have made permanent damage to their musculoskeletal system and are forced to deal with serious pain issues—and some turn to opioids. THAT is the real apogee of why ”exercise can be a dangerous drug (for some people)”.
Stopping alcohol and stimulant use almost entirely. The way I see it, psychoactive substances induce different modalities of thinking. The fewer modalities we have, the better preserved are our memories. Unfortunately, I am an obligate coffee drinker. I find that need it to keep pace with work, so I am not running optimally under my own framework, but it's a locally bound sacrifice I make. To try to keep "modalities"…
> The fewer modalities we have, the better preserved are our memories. That's an interesting idea. By this hypothesis, [method] actors should have abysmal memories but is that true?
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Same. Quitting and working on my own small projects are such a joy.
How do you fund your lifestyle, if you don't mind me asking?
Getting rid of my phone entirely. Although now I cannot do this because I have on-call for work. Does anyone have recommendations for a phone that is as well-manufactured and reliable as an iPhone but without data capabilities?
1) exercise. 6 days a week (2 good cardio days, two stretchy (Pilates/yoga), and two sports/outside/weights)
2) eat healthily a) 90% plant no carb plant based (salads etc) 10% whatever you want. Extremely limited drugs (alcohol) (like once a month)
3) adequate sleep ( #1 and # 2 help a lot)
4) spend at least an hour a day outside (bike to work, have lunch in the park, go for a walk)
5) use your calendar to create time for yourself
6) challenge yourself to learn new things that do not come easy I’ll to you (for many of the people that are stem oriented here, that means dancing and watercolors)
7) put your phone away
This is easier said than done, but here goes: 1) exercise. 6 days a week (2 good cardio days, two stretchy (Pilates/yoga), and two sports/outside/weights) 2) eat healthily a) 90% plant no carb plant based (salads etc) 10% whatever you want. Extremely limited drugs (alcohol) (like once a month) 3) adequate sleep ( #1 and # 2 help a lot) 4) spend at least an hour a day outside (bike to work, have lunch in the park, go…
Exercise, specifically following powerlifting programs. It makes me tired so I can sleep without stressing over what I need to accomplish work during the next day. It also makes me crave healthier food. It's a feedback loop, and it makes me sharper mentally. If I skip 1-2 days, I immediately notice the negative effects by the end of the week: cloudy thoughts, less motivation, etc. Powerlifting also gives me goals to…
I second weight resistance training but emphasizing “powerlifting” probably isn’t the best initial or long term approach. Find a good trainer (there are A LOT of bad trainers out there) and start working through a routine with simple movements (literally hinge movements). I’ve been lifting weights for almost my entire life with supervision and coaching by trainers that are former NCAA athletes and Army Special Forces…
That's why I would still recommend CrossFit especially to beginners - the program that works for you is the one you can stick with. After you've built a habit of working out and lifting weights it's much easier to create your own program and stick with that.
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Getting addicted to exercise? Sounds fantastic.
There is a difference between ”exercise” and ”power lifting”. Cardio is definitely good for you, even though it releases the same peptides. In cardio you progress by going longer. Lifting is a different beast. In it you progress by increasing weights, because increasing reps does not gain muscle as fast. Each trip to the gym causes muscle damage, which also releases opioids, and it is completely possible to become de…