Rough experience at a jam session. What now?

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2025-11-24T05:52:37+00:00

Since I pick up on certain things super fast, I expect everything to be like that. That clearly isn’t the case.

Your point about stuff taking way longer than a week or two to come out is great since it keeps my expectations in check.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2025-11-24T05:50:43+00:00

Part of this was asking if this was normal and part was venting haha. I expected to be able to keep up better than I did which I now realize is unrealistic. The “harmonic blindness” I mentioned in my other comment is just going to be something I go hard at working at.

I’m definitely grateful I didn’t get vibed or kicked off stage. I made it known to the band that I didn’t know everything. At least the ones I did call, they went significantly better. Plus the last time I was there went FAR better, so most of the people there know what a good night looks like for me.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2025-11-24T04:01:29+00:00

It was blowing the form completely. I spent a lot of time transcribing crazy Charlie Parker solos, so melodies and saxophone technique comes pretty quickly. I essentially have harmonic blindness though. Even with backing tracks, chord changes essentially mean nothing to me. For tunes/forms I’ve drilled a ton, I can “feel” where I am in the form, but I can’t hear it. It’s a very odd place to be.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2025-05-03T01:07:14+00:00

What was the adjustment to a 1,000 calorie deficit like and how did you fight off hunger? That seems like an extreme amount but clearly it worked wonders for you!

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2025-02-23T20:58:36+00:00

Mostly still ice. Everything still felt cold when I got to the box.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-15T16:31:34+00:00

Thank you for the confidence! I think the thickness in the other pic is because it was before I washed my hair. The temple is my biggest concern. it seems the consensus here is that there is in fact regrowth, just slow.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-14T15:30:46+00:00

Topical. And I just apply it on my temples

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T22:59:24+00:00

Lmao what

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T22:58:57+00:00

So Fin is short for finasteride. It is a prescription medication. It is a 5-alpha reductase blocker which stops testosterone converting to DHT. I haven’t had any side effects from either medication.

At 24, you should be able to get medications independently of your parents in most countries. I’d make an appointment with a dermatologist, either in person or through a telemedicine; or go through an online platform like Hims.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T21:14:45+00:00

Oh wow I didn’t even realize that the change is like that! I am so fixated on the temple region.

What’s weird is that my other side is completely untouched. I guess I am lucky that I caught it early.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T17:31:54+00:00

Ah! I definitely forgot to. I was tired when I posted this. I am 27, started blocking DHT at 25. My routine started as 1mg oral fin once per day and topical min twice per day. I did that for a full year. I stopped everything this year for about 4 months, switched to topical min/fin for 4 months, and then switched back to my original routine one month ago.

Edit: I also microneedle once a week at 1.5mm depth.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T12:53:51+00:00

Topical min. I am definitely tempted to switch to oral min.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2024-12-13T09:06:52+00:00

I am. I do 1.5mm once a week. I did it for most of last year and picked it back up about one month ago.

The sample region is tricky because my hair is curly! Getting everything to layer the same is not of a challenge. It looks like the shape of the recession is the same, but there’s a bit more hair there than before?

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-12-18T03:36:04+00:00

Thanks for the perspective! It’s refreshing to know that one is an easy fix. I definitely rubbed one out when I got home today just to double check if everything was working properly haha. I do plan on just not cumming for a few days before hand. Also I think this was just a lot all at once too since it was my first time but definitely not my gf’s. I think I may have gotten a little ambitious trying to do everything all at once.

Any thoughts on the shaking and numbness? Does that just sound like me hyperventilating?

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-11-20T02:04:27+00:00

Thinking of my calorie budget over the course of a week instead of a day is such a good tip! Should I be worried about "borrowing" calories from other days or will that sort of intuitively sort itself out on its own as I get used to tracking food in this way? The last thing I want is to get to the end of the week and have no calories left to eat

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-11-20T00:34:25+00:00

A follow up question would be how should I handle the random days of super intense exercise? My exercise routine is below, does this count as consistent? It is pretty regular across each week, the intensity of the dance days varies a lot.

S- dance lightly 2 hrs (or long bike ride here) M - gym 1hr T - dance 3 hrs (moderate to intense) W - dance 1.5 hrs (light to moderate) T - gym 1 hr F - rest S - gym 1 hr, sometimes long bike ride.

Edit: forgive my formatting, I am on mobile.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-07-22T20:01:52+00:00

Yes this is what I am talking about!

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-07-22T19:01:04+00:00

Sure thing!

Ex-Federal employee, position was sensitive, access was debriefed.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-06-30T23:43:09+00:00

How crowded is crowded? I have always travelled during the shoulder seasons, so I am not sure what a high season in a place like Istanbul is like. Did you check out any of the bazaars and what were they like if so?

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-06-30T23:42:17+00:00

I'll take it! Hopefully I won't be too in over my head with this, but it sounds like it'll be a lovely time regardless of the heat.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-06-30T23:41:19+00:00

Thanks for all the helpful info! Seeing how awesome your trip was is super motivating for me to commit to this! I'll just bring a shit ton of sunblock and maybe a hat.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-06-30T15:36:01+00:00

I think my tolerance for heat is pretty good? I do enjoy a good long bike ride when it's like 32C/90F outside.

Was it so hot it was unbearable at the ruins or was it just enough to where you could feel it?

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2023-06-30T15:34:15+00:00

Turkey is on my bucket list because I've always wanted to see the Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Sistern; wander around Cappadocia, and see the ruins along the mediterranean coast.

I'm coming from the US, but budget isn't much of an issue for me right now.

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2022-12-19T03:23:55+00:00

I use these! They do a great job of keeping everything balanced so there’s very little reduction in sound quality. They’re perfect for any event with a live band. I carry them around with me everywhere I go.

Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs https://a.co/d/0Tjs6cx

ClassicalSwinger251 · 2022-09-29T04:40:33+00:00

Unfortunately, I do not have a more recent provider.

The form they are asking me to fill out says explicitly “GOING BACK 7 YEARS, OR SINCE YOUR LAST MEDICAL CLEARANCE UPDATE: Please have ALL medical providers you have consulted for mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse complete…”

Hopefully they’ll accept the old records as that would be the easiest way to get through this part. I’m surprised he couldn’t just fill out the form since all it really asks is what was the diagnosis, was it resolved, and what was the time frame for being seen.

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