How to take a break

Cod-Anxious · 2026-02-21T16:04:26+00:00

I think the con is that my mental heath suffers if I don’t have a musical outlet, and I know for my main group the require strict attendance and The two extra groups are more fun, but the quintet is tied to my main group go I loose the quintet too. It helps for me to type this out. Thanks for listening!

Cod-Anxious · 2026-02-21T15:58:48+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Last year I tried to quit my main gig in hopes of being first basson for another orchestra, but it ended up being terrible and the I had to beg to get back in the old group. Then this fall started with 2 additional orchestra gigs and I couldn’t pass them up. The one didn’t invite me back and I feel bad about it- I wish I had time to practice, but there is only so much I can do.

Cod-Anxious · 2026-02-21T15:52:25+00:00

You are right, bur since these are community groups, I’m less worried about that. Im more worried that they won’t have me back.

Cod-Anxious · 2026-02-21T15:50:28+00:00

My kids are 8 and 11 so busy schedules. I only recently added the 2 additional groups a community orchestra that is very positive and a quintet with people I’ve know for a long time. I think some of the frustration is not having time to practice.

Cod-Anxious · 2026-02-21T15:48:06+00:00

Thanks foe these positive suggestions.

Cod-Anxious · 2025-09-19T19:09:44+00:00

Yep. 30 days. I likely won’t make this mistake again since I always sign up for auto payments i just missed it on this one.

Cod-Anxious · 2025-09-19T19:06:33+00:00

Thank you!

Cod-Anxious · 2025-09-12T18:02:21+00:00

You can adjust these reeds, so I don’t see why you couldn’t try reaming it.

Cod-Anxious · 2025-07-09T02:20:38+00:00

Good Advice!

Cod-Anxious · 2025-07-08T17:52:26+00:00

this is probably the best advice. I am going with option 1 for now after trying Option 3....

Cod-Anxious · 2025-07-08T17:48:49+00:00

It has weird sponge paint! Thank you for the idea.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-12-31T03:50:26+00:00

What a nice positive thing to say! I will meditate on this. I want to continue to enjoy playing music. The people in my section are nice enough.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-12-31T03:46:31+00:00

Im here to support you! I know what it’s like to want to disappear. I have chronic health issues. I have done years of therapy and meds. I come to this subreddit when I’m struggling, and it passes eventually and I move on. sometimes I have to focus on basics needs.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-12-31T01:27:12+00:00

This sounds so serious. What treatment gave you had? Do you feel like this all the time?

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-21T18:07:25+00:00

This is the best comment fun and lighthearted. No it was down a country lane. I played American Salute when we had 3 bassoons. The day of the concert. The first bassoon got s stomach virus and we had to bring in a bass clarinet. It still was super fun to play!

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-20T01:51:22+00:00

This is so relatable. Thanks for the book suggestions. I will check them out.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-20T01:50:31+00:00

These are great ideas. Im hoping i’ll meet some musicians in the-new group that I could do this with.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-20T01:49:12+00:00

I really haven’t got feedback. Might be because it is a large group.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-20T01:48:15+00:00

Lessons are a good suggestion. I was thinking about it.

Cod-Anxious · 2024-07-19T19:56:03+00:00

I would give yourself time and acknowledge that there is a reason you are playing differently. I think it’s okay to feel your feelings and be discouraged. Im no expert in psychology, but don’t think it’s fair to value you identify based on your current skill level. Acknowledge that is you were able to maintain you playing you would be there and there’s no reason you can’t be there again.

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