POG PUB 2025-2026: About damn time. For a lot of things. But not everything.
Happy New Year, everyone.
I'll let you all mentally fill in the categories in the title.
can't imagine calling ai for anything. I ask ai for directions, answers to trivia, to try to resolve stupid arguments... but that's about it
Diagnose your illness? Drive your car? Check your taxes? Guard your house? Vacuum your floors? Plan your vacation? Sharpen your Poker skills? Learn a new language? Remove SPAM from your email? Keep track of grocery lists/purchases? Learn new things? Be a friend/helpful ear?
It's funny because it is an absurd image. The pitcher winds up breathes through his eyelids and makes his movements toward the plate and somehow in all the excitement he accidentally pitches a baby we don't know where the baby came from and you're there at the plate and the decision before you is whether or not to murder it with a bat.It has nothing to do with mocking any group
I'm more confused lol. I mean it seems to be intentionally written poorly "the game winning hit" and winning money at the end. I assumed that meant something.
I guess this doesn't hit my sense of humor.
Maybe im down to your chess level now at this point in my life btw 😉
I hate cops. I hate snitches. but I also hate neighbors. I don't think i'd turn in my neigbors for anything, no matter how much I hate them. I hate cops that much more.... MAYBE hurting kids. but i'd probably handle try to handle that myself before calling the cops. can't imagine calling ai for anything. I ask ai for directions, answers to trivia, to try to resolve stupid argum
Can we compromise on reporting, spousal abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and idk murder?
I ask so little.
Suspected buggery
AI probably won't give you free Pringles. sorry mark.I don't have a drug/drinking problem. I know people say this who do have one. but people also say this who don't have one.I use them! sometimes a lot. but in my 55 years I've always understood they are incredibly great short term solutions, and horrifically bad long term solutions. I have never, and will never use them long t
Why don't you try a little experiment then. Stop all of it today, don't do any drugs (except prescriptions as prescribed of course) or alcohol for 30 days, see how it goes. Let's include weed in the experiment, why not?
I quit drinking over 20 years ago. No AA no program no relapses nothing.
Someone said, maybe Paul Phillips? there's just always going to be one part of your brain that wants to drink. It's not you, it's not real, it's just a little broken part of your mind that you have to wall off.
So I did that. No issues.
And I have never in my life touched an opiate. The most dangerous thing after that is definitely benzos.
The kindle app on my phone doesn't work. I'm supposed to contact kindle support, but I haven't bothered figuring out how to do that. Basically, this is my weak-ass excuse for the fact that I haven't read a book in a couple years (at least). I listen to audio books on audible, but it's obviously not the same.
So here I am, ready to get back on the horse and buy a few physical books to read the old-fashioned way, and I'm looking for recommendations. Rather than give categories that I like, I'll just ask for a few suggestions of books that really moved you, either emotionally, or from excitement induced adrenaline. Please give a couple of your very favorites.
I'd prefer fiction to non-fiction, but non-fiction is okay as long as it's a story that I can follow along with (for instance, I really enjoyed The Boys in the Boat and Seabiscuit).
What do you mean the app doesn't work? It's an app. Uninstall it and reinstall. What doesn't work? Are you on a t e m u phone?
Books that moved me. No one has ever asked this before. The Orphan Master's Son for sure. It's fiction that takes place in North Korea.
tommy orange is a special writer. he's from oakland and half Cheyenne, half arapaho
his book "there there" is about life in modern Oakland as a native.
it's the kind of book that you can read the first page or two and instantly be like "ok this book is ****ing good as **** and I'm reading the **** out of it" at least for me. not for everyone. but worth the investment of trying the first page.
benzos are the most dangerous for me. I'm very careful with them. that's the only one I got addicted to. it happened in less than a week! I didn't realize it could happen so fast, or else I never would have taken them that many days in a row. I immediately stopped and withdrawal was torture, and dangerous.
I don't really count it as a drug problem, cuz I only did them for a week, and stopped right away.
also doctors are given way too much credit, especially when it comes to drugs. pharmacists know more than doctors about drugs.
general populations are idiots. but if you have half a brain, educate yourself. that way when you talk to a pharmacist and doctor you can have a much more beneficial conversation about your symptoms and needs.
and if you actually have a full brain and do a lot of research, you'll likely have a very good idea of your needs because you'll know more information about your specific situation than you can relay to a pharmacist or doctor in even 20 conversations.
doctors regularly give harmful prescriptions. one time I was given a crippling prescription. dr was terrified I would sue. but he was a really really kind man, and he made a mistake. i've never been letigious.
he was the best psychiatrist I ever had. he was working at the free clinic. we decided to put me back on Wellbutrin(speed) after I had been off it for several months. I initially started on 25mg... but after building up a tolerance i was taking 250mg a day.
but when we restarted me I had no tolerance, and we stupidly started me at 250mg, and I was FUUUUUUUCCCCKED! lmfao
What do you mean the app doesn't work? It's an app. Uninstall it and reinstall. What doesn't work? Did you get your phone on ali express?
Books that moved me. No one has ever asked this before. The Orphan Master's Son for sure. It's fiction that takes place in North Korea.
I got my phone at a T-Mobile retail store. It's a Samsung Galaxy. I went back to the store for help and they told me to contact Kindle support, but as I said, I haven't bothered to do that. I did the uninstall reinstall thing with no success.
Thanks for the recommendation.
xanax is a benzo
btw that free mental health clinic saved my life.
anyone could go in and see psychiatrists and therapists and get free prescriptions. and I was broke AF. I could never afford to pay. everything was all free.
it got closed down cuz of the 2008 theft that stole trillions from us. same with SF free civic theater, where we put on great shows, had hundreds in the audiences. all free.
that was bill Clinton getting rid of glass steagall that let rich people just steal from us. and it was Obama who bailed them out and prosecuted none of them... and both Clinton and Obama were paid millions by them to give speaches
sorry mark. I know you're just trying to help and be nice. and that was rude of me....
I apologize!
it's just that you have very little idea of my situation, so it's hard for you to be helpful.
my situation is bad. I'm doing my best. I been battling this for over 45 years. i've seen around 20 psychiatrists, and maybe 50 therapists. been prescribed maybe 50 different combos of drugs
and even though I'm an internet idiot, I have learned a thing or two about my mental/physical health and needs... and the dangers and how to avoid them. sometimes they aren't always avoidable. sometimes I have to make the least bad decision
my "addiction" was basically a day or two... and that was over 2 years ago. i take them in emergencies now, probably avg 2-3 times a month ever since then
sometimes i'll got months without any. sometimes I'll take 3-4 in a week
this might not be true. but I think my anorexia helps a lot with addiction because like if I can just deny my body food, then I can deny my body drugs too.
idk it's always been relatively easy for me to just deny myself things
All I knoe Filthy is that from the outside looking in... It seems you are on a bad path. I would look for an answer outside of alcohol, drugs and starving yourself
Grok says:
Immediate priority: Encourage your friend to reach out for crisis support right now. This is a serious situation involving depression, substance use (alcohol + Xanax, which can be dangerous together), and an eating disorder. Isolation makes it harder, but free/low-cost help exists in San Diego.1. Call These Right Away (24/7, Free, Confidential)San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240
Master’s-level clinicians for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, mental health referrals, alcohol/drug support, and connections to county services. Best starting point for no-insurance cases.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
24/7 national line that connects locally. Great for immediate emotional support.
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (or text “NAMI” to 62640) for guidance and local resources.
These lines can help assess immediate risk and link to mobile crisis teams if needed. If there's any risk of self-harm or medical emergency (e.g., severe withdrawal, overdose risk, or eating disorder complications), go to an ER—call 911 if necessary. Hospitals must stabilize regardless of insurance.2. County Behavioral Health Services (Best for No Insurance/Low Income)San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) serves people with low or no income (generally under 200% federal poverty level) who have no insurance. They provide mental health care, substance use support, and referrals.
Call the Access & Crisis Line (above) to get assessed and connected.
They offer outpatient services, crisis support, and can help with co-occurring issues like depression + substance use.
Substance Use (Alcohol + Xanax): Benzo withdrawal can be risky—medical supervision is important. County services + programs like Salvation Army ARC (free/long-term recovery with housing) are options.
Eating Disorders: They can refer to appropriate care. National resources like ANAD Helpline (888-375-7767) or NEDA/Project HEAL (financial aid for treatment) can supplement.
3. Practical Steps You Can Suggest/TakeContact a friend or the crisis line together (if he's willing). Offer to help make the call or drive him somewhere.
211 San Diego: Dial 2-1-1 for broad resource navigation (housing, food, etc.).
NAMI San Diego: Local support, warmline, and family resources. Check namisandiego.org.
Sliding-scale or free clinics: Community health centers and county outpatient behavioral health clinics often use ability-to-pay scales.
Daily basics: Food banks, shelters, or support groups can reduce immediate stress. Crisis lines can connect here too.
4. Longer-Term AdviceProfessional help first: Therapy, possible medication management, and integrated treatment for depression + substance use + eating issues work best. Self-medicating worsens the cycle.
Harm reduction: Even small steps like cutting alcohol/Xanax with support, eating regularly, or routines can help stabilize.
Peer support: Groups via NAMI, AA/NA (free), or eating disorder support can combat isolation.
Build some connection: Regular check-ins from you (calls/texts) matter, even from afar. Encourage small social steps locally.
This is treatable—many people recover with the right support. Your friend isn't alone, even if it feels that way. The county system is specifically set up for situations like this.You can't fix it all, but connecting him to the crisis line is the strongest immediate action. If he's open, stay involved by following up on referrals. Take care of your own mental health too while helping.
thanks guys!
appreciate it
I'm doing bad. but I've been much worse, multiple times.
fwiw, today is much better than the last week or so.
I blame capitalism and USA obv :p
buncha buzzkills amirite
filthy, i say this with love, but c'mon man.
you post way too often about not being able to afford basic stuff, keeping your apartment door open to steal heat from the hallway, blacking out before noon, mixing benzos and alcohol, and then turning around and acting like you’ve got all of this completely under control.
and “i only take them for emergencies now, maybe 2-3 times a month” is exactly the kind of addict logic everyone has heard before. “it’s not a habit.” “it’s only when i really need it.” “i can stop whenever.”
except there is no recreational drug emergency. if it’s happening often enough that you already have a category for it called “emergencies,” that kind of says the whole thing.
you can do whatever you want, and for all intents and purposes you actually seem more functional and self-aware than a lot of people with worse habits. but the stuff you post and the story you tell about having it under control do not really line up.
right back at you! :p
but I appreciate the concern. thank you!
and just to be clear, I'm in absolutely zero danger. I had a large meal last night(raisin canes). I had a good night's sleep. i've had 0 drugs/alcohol in 35 hours. I have plans later with the love my life, favorite person on the planet, and her dog who I like better than her. they both love me more than anything.
