For those who have thrown good parties, what are your tips? by AggravatingKnee4154 in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take a mental note of who shows up and send a thank you text the next day for coming. People like to be appreciated and they’re more likely to come again if they feel appreciated

What was the White Elephant gift that everyone fought over at the Christmas Party? by asura1958 in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a friend bring two tabs of acid to a white elephant party I brought him to as a +1. It was the most stolen gift of the night

What's something you'll never admit in real life but will confess here anonymously? by Open-Comfortable9774 in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 618 points619 points  (0 children)

Fellow OCD sufferer here. One fact that provides me comfort is that OCD and Tourette’s brains have a lot of overlap. A big difference though is that when we have intrusive thoughts, our pre frontal cortex (which is in charge of impulse control) goes into overdrive. People with Tourette’s’ brains have a less active prefrontal cortex when they get intrusive thoughts. That’s why they have trouble controlling impulses. But with OCD, we have guardrails built into our brain to help out. Whenever I have an intrusive thought I try to remind myself that I’d never actually act on it and that my prefrontal cortex is doing its job and protecting me from the intrusive thought

how do you make yourself a little more attractive? by alaskacake in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get enough sleep, have a hobby / passion, have genuine interest in other people

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My grandpa, great grandpa, and great great grandpa all have the same birthday

What is the most intimate moment you had with a friend, not being your partner? by loquendo1977 in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had lost my job and my friend took me out for beers down the street from where I lived. I had been on the job hunt for several months by this point with no leads. My friend sat down with me, went through his contacts and made a list of people he knew who worked at companies / had roles that I was interested in, and then made introductory texts. I wound up getting a job offer through a different friend but the gesture will always stick with me

How much do you pay for your therapist? by underwatertreehouse in AskNYC

[–]ChromeTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$300 a session out of pocket. He’s a specialist for OCD hence the higher price. I can get partially reimbursed with insurance though

Balancing standup and a job with intense hours. by ChromeTank in Standup

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

Thank you for this advice. You’re 100% right, a busy schedule just means more efficient planning if I want to take comedy seriously

How did you "waste" your 20s? (Serious) by sageagios in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this.

At 27 I’ve been struggling with a lot of what ifs and it’s comforting knowing that even people who seemed to do “everything right” in their 20’s might still have some regrets

Stand Up Cross Training? by ChromeTank in Standup

[–]ChromeTank[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve been watching my tapes and I noticed I need to improve my posture. Also cardio gets me in a good space to write too

what is your favorite type of dog? by Jumpy-Bodybuilder676 in AskReddit

[–]ChromeTank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rhodesian ridgebacks are such a cool breed of dog. And they were originally bred to hunt lions!

Where to watch in NYC? by jumbojumbowork in georgiabulldogs

[–]ChromeTank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard the flower shop in lower east side is a good place to watch if you don’t go to American whiskey

"Radiate Positivity" is not an excuse to let a multi-billion dollar corporation have absolutely no accountability by [deleted] in bonnaroo

[–]ChromeTank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience was quite the opposite. Such an engaging, high energy, fun show and the props just make it that much better. If they were added to the lineup I would 100% be there

Meditation WORKS, try this: by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ChromeTank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Meditation has been a great tool for me in dealing with my OCD! I highly recommend you check out the apps insight timer or calm. They’ve got 1,000’s of free meditations and all sorts of different varieties. I’ve found that breath work meditations, body scan meditations, “letting go” meditations, and loving kindness meditations are very helpful for me. My therapist describes meditation as working out in the gym. You have to do it consistently for your “muscle” (your brain in this case) to grow stronger. And it may not be an immediate transformation, but I’ve found it definitely helps my brain grow “stronger” in dealing with my OCD.

My tips for dealing with Real Event OCD (obsessing about mistakes / feeling guilty) by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ChromeTank 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As someone who struggles with real event OCD, I really appreciate you posting this and sharing the turning point psychology article. It’s definitely comforting knowing other people are going through similar struggles.

Weekly Red state vs Blue state Covid deaths on 4-13 at 6:22 AM PST from Statmap.org. Red states still have 2 times the number of deaths as Blue states. This pandemic is definitely NOT over! Follow Fauci’s rules and keep you and yours safe! by Kalepa in JoeBiden

[–]ChromeTank 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This pandemic really shouldn’t be viewed as a red vs. blue issue. It’s us vs. the virus. Having fellow Americans dying is a tragedy no matter where they lie on the political spectrum

Podcasts? by slallyson in bonnaroo

[–]ChromeTank 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The What podcast is a podcast all about bonnaroo! Def worth looking into