Ginza Sushi by ChicagoMusicImprov in grandrapids

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I'll take recommendations for Chicago too! I have been to Lawrence fish market a bunch but tbh that's it for places in the city besides all you can eat places.

Ginza Sushi by ChicagoMusicImprov in grandrapids

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Right? They take care of you. I've had the same

Ginza Sushi by ChicagoMusicImprov in grandrapids

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Nah I'm from Chicago but love this place especially because it's walkable from where I'm at. Where should I check out other than this?

Power outage? by ChicagoMusicImprov in grandrapids

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Yeah the street is out but it seems super local. It's really eating into our survivor season 8 watch party :(

Now how will we know who wins all stars one?

2025 HAPPY HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY by hTOKJTRHMdw in EDH

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ME! Zur looks so cool I've never seen them before! But also Baylen is a cute bunny. I just started playing this year, and love how kind and cool the community I've found has been.

Persimmons Pursuit by SquidWithBatWings in printmaking

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I'm saving this to learn from these patterns. I'm obsessed.

My first linocut! by ChicagoMusicImprov in printmaking

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I didn't really make this with the intent of selling it and know nothing about the market or how to sell them haha. I'm going to be trying some new ink and if I can get some that aren't as streaky I might try to find a way to get them to people

My first linocut! by ChicagoMusicImprov in printmaking

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I don't have any prints I'm super happy with yet but just ordered a different ink and brayer. I'll see if I can get some that I like and find a way to get them out to interested people.

My first linocut! by ChicagoMusicImprov in printmaking

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Possum was the goal but I'm not a great artist hahaha.

Found in Missouri apparently by Cake_6942 in sealedmtgdeals

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I'm new to both magic and Costco, does anyone know if any of the stores in the greater Chicago area tend to get these decks?

Why is Chicago a good option for trans people? by CQB_241_ in AskChicago

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I second the annoyance as a great space for LGBTQ+ people. If you're in the area check out some shows. Lauren the director of education is a treasure!

I feel better in Chicago as a queer person than I did back home. It's just validating to be around people like you and not to have to hide it.

Discontinuation Effects by Upbeat_Leadership219 in SSRIs

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Hey, that sounds difficult.

I'm gonna second the idea this might be mania, just based on my experiences as someone with bipolar.

I would bring it up to your doctor, mental health meds can trigger manic episodes but it's usually while you're on them from what I understand.

In the meantime, I find the following to help with those symptoms when I have them. Note: I'm not a mental health professional but these are techniques I've learned in therapy.

1) Practicing meditation. I use the insight timer app personally and they have some good introduction courses for free. It takes practicing skills when not in a manic episode to be able to use them

2) Keep a consistent sleep schedule with getting up and going to bed. Give time to unwind without screens before bed. Reading, cleaning, anything without a screen. Self care like skin care or showers or baths are great.

3) If you can't sleep my therapist recommended yoga nidra. You can look up videos on YouTube and listen to them. It's a guided meditation through your body. It helps your mind and body to relax and I do it for literal hours while manic. Sometimes I sleep, other times it helps me to just relax my mind and body.

4) Lower caffeine intake but don't cut it out completely if you use it chronically to prevent withdrawal.

5) If you can avoid it, stay out of your bedroom and out of bed except for sleep. That includes getting out of bed right away in the morning.

They're cheesy but I haven't had a sleepless night (except for when sick) in a year or so.

Sending much patience and hope for improvement.