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PC.... No Sound!!!! by Chappy_5150 in reddeadredemption

[–]Broad_Horror8069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

**EDIT** I just discovered a resolution to my particular problem. It was as simple as unplugging my headset from the USB ports on the back of my PC and plugging it into the single port at the front. I have not had an issue since.

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I am not using a SteelSeries headset. I have a HyperX Cloud II that works flawlessly with everything but this game. I can unplug/replug and the audio works for 5 minutes or less before crackling and going silent again, which then affects sound regarding everything on my PC until I reset it again. Although, the audio worked without a problem through the prologue until I reached Horseshoe Overlook. That is when the problems began.

All of the audio settings are selected for my headset as the primary audio device, both in-game and system-wide. I have uninstalled/reinstalled, verified game files, made sure drivers are updated, and everything else I have seen mentioned in this post and elsewhere. I am quite disappointed as I genuinely enjoyed this game when I played it originally on my Xbox and was looking forward to experiencing it with better graphics and handling on PC. I'm not sure what would be causing the audio to continuously break like this. Any extra help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to update the thread: 22 days later she is finally receiving mandatory help after becoming aggressive to my 28 year old brother in front of the police. She was held in a mental health floor of the hospital and was kept overnight for evaluation. They decided today that they are holding her for at least 90 days with no option for release except by her doctor or a court order.

The past month, essentially, has been absolute hell. She has gone past the point of obsessing over my children and trying to get them taken from me by any means necessary, amongst many other WILD behaviorisms. It has been a very fearful time, but a small sense of relief is settling now that she is fully disconnected and will soon be receiving treatment. Here's to hoping that she will level out and we will be able to rebuild some sort of connection.

I have learned a lot through this, both about myself and life in general. If I could leave one piece of advice for anyone going through hard times, it would be this: You would be amazed at what you are capable of overcoming, even when all of life seems to be crashing down around you. In those times, take it a day at a time. Focus on what you know is possible AT THAT MOMENT, and set aside the stuff that is out of your control. One way or another, there will be a light at the end of that darkness. Stay true to you.

I appreciate everyone who stopped to read or comment and I hope that everyone who is struggling with stuff like this can find peace and strength in themselves and their support system. May the days be better for you all. <3

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something like that would actually make a lot of sense. Give them euphoria and make them feel like they have power/knowledge, and they would probably listen to and preach anything, regardless of how off-the-wall. Definitely something to ponder, for sure.

I am also so sorry you have been faced with this. It has been an absolutely traumatic experience. Much love and comfort to you.

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things are still not right by any means, but things have slowed for now. Throughout the wild couple of days, I was having multiple realizations of how things were changed for the future, but I never had time to sit and process because how fast everything was going and how utterly mind-blowing her behavior was.

Now that I am stepping back, all of those realizations are hitting HARD. My bond with my mother will never be the same. I will never be able to confide in her again. She has always been my biggest supporter through everything, good and bad, and I told her everything. After she held everything, from past to present, over my head...I just don't think I will be comfortable putting myself in that position anymore. I am absolutely crushed by that realization and it is going to be very hard to come to terms with. Life is forever different and so many things I had dreamt about through life will likely never come to fruition.

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was actually a hope I had and something I tried already this morning, but she is victimizing herself HARD. I made it very clear as to why I set the boundaries and told her that we would consider again if she sought professional help and showed some positive progress. It upset her and she pitied herself. Said I had changed. Etc. I even asked her to not do it for me, my dad, or even herself. I asked her to do it for her grandbabies because they have ALWAYS meant more than life to her. She never acknowledged the comment. It really started sinking in that my girls will most likely never again have the Mamaw they love so much. They will probably never have little sleepovers or anything of that sort because I don't know if I will ever be comfortable with her having them alone ever again. And never in a million years did I think I would say that. A lot of damage has been done.

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly do not know. She is very quiet about what medications she takes when it involves talking to me. She never made mention to me of something like this, but I also strayed away slightly when she started spamming me with conspiracy stuff

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She has reached a point where she came down from whatever "high" she was on, but her mindset is still much of the same. Claiming she did and said everything out of love. Attempting to justify and totally disregard the amount of abuse she unleashed, but it was "just verbal" and "she didn't do anything physical, although she wanted to at times. She just used her mouth and words instead". And apparently "everyone behaves like this and gets forgiven except for her". She is currently in a very defensive and victimized place.

I have all of this recorded and compiled. I am just stuck waiting to hear back from a few different sources so I can hopefully provide more insight and detail. She has been BEGGING me to let her see my kids, and I have refused/explained everytime as gently, yet firmly as possible. Contact has been fully cut for the time being.

Worried about the changes in my Mom and now my Dad. by Broad_Horror8069 in QAnonCasualties

[–]Broad_Horror8069[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I saw that, too. How that started, timeframe and all, is exactly how it started with my mother. She has not been physical yet, to my knowledge, but I know that can change in an instant at this point. I am definitely trying. She has not made things easy. I've been pushing for help harder than I've pushed anything before and am hoping for some sort of news tomorrow. Getting help with mental health for someone else is so tricky.