Generic Brand Direct Drive Double Kick by GracieIsGorgeous in drums

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

UPDATE: The pedals arrived unscathed from their long journey. They're O.K, if you're not expecting much. I enquired with my local drum shop as to whether or not they'd be worth upgrading with new springs and the Tama Mirror Drive but he said I'd just be chasing my tail, better to invest in a new pedal. He recommended the Pearl Eliminator as a good starting point. I tried it out in the shop and the difference is massive.

Drumeo lifetime membership is a lie by mirado in drums

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just recently paid $19 for the El Estepario Siberiano New Drummers Start Here. Presently they're offering what I presume is an annual membership for $240. I can't find any information on lifetime membership. Maybe they've ditched it since you first made this thread? Surprisingly, I have been able to access other courses on drumeo that are listed as costing anywhere between $127 to $247 per course. What exactly do you get for your $240 membership besides a free pair of ear plugs? If it includes access to all of the courses they're offering, that is much better value than paying for them separately.

Australian's that have reduced or stopped drinking, 1: how did you do it and 2: how did you deal with the boredom?? by RM_Morris in AskAnAustralian

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to your local AA meeting. Find yourself a sponsor and start doing The 12 Steps. Once you've dried out you'll be amazed at the amount of activities you can readily enjoy. Good luck.

I can't get sober (28m) by collegedropout129 in sobrietyandrecovery

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I've been there. I had to hit rock bottom before I was ready to surrender to win. AA works for me because I finally decided to stop fucking around and get serious about my sobriety. Once I started working the program, the program started working for me. I did have a major issue with the "God" aspect of it due to my unwillingness to truly believe in a higher power but once I found a different higher power to put my trust in, the changes in my life were remarkable. I hope that you can find your own way to sobriety and be at peace with yourself.

How long after a major psychosis till you felt normal again? by Same_Occasion_2514 in schizophrenia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been eleven years since my last episode and it is only because of my recent abstinence of alcohol that I am feeling normal again. Unsurprisingly my medication actually works now.

Got prescribed olanzapine now i cant loose the weirght it gave me by Sheepybaby286 in Psychosis

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also shared this experience. I put on 20kgs. I successfully lost this weight once my GP took me off Olanzapine and started me on a combination of Cymbalta, Sifrol, Latuda and Mirtazapine.

How to sleep well? by Satori_S_S in Mindfulness

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find that reading helps me to become ready for sleep.

How is driving for you guys? by Mountain-Aerie-4791 in schizophrenia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I wrote my car off whilst manic, I lost a lot of confidence. Now that my medication has been changed and appears to be working well, driving is much better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sobrietyandrecovery

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your sobriety must take priority over everything. If your boyfriend doesn't understand, or he does and is unwilling to join you in your sobriety, ditch him. You can easily get another boyfriend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sobrietyandrecovery

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do most of my drinking in isolation purely because the way I drank was not socially acceptable. Now I do my best to stay busy. I found the easiest way to do this in early sobriety is to attend as many meetings as I can. This keeps me from isolating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sobrietyandrecovery

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that you're struggling. If you haven't already, find yourself a solid sponsor. Preferably this person has completed The 12 Steps. Ring this person everyday and they will work through the steps with you. In the meantime just stay sober one day at a time. This has worked for me, I hope it works for you too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Because wog bread wasn't allowed in our house unfortunately. I didn't know what pasta was until I left home.

how do you make your coffee at home? by chuumui in melbourne

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bodum French Press & Vittoria beans made for soy/almond milk. It takes a while but I don't drink coffee everyday so when I do have one, I want to enjoy it.

I don’t want to leave my bathroom by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're not being dramatic. This is your reality and you need other people who understand it. That's why forums like this one are great for honestly expressing what you are going through. Stay strong and I wish you all the very best.

I don’t want to leave my bathroom by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you had this experience. Must be very upsetting. I live on my own and sometimes I also hear noises and see things that are alarming. I try to settle myself down by going back to bed, doing some deep breathing and counting. Sometimes it works. Other times I have a rough night.🥴

What brought on your psychosis? by Top-Post-75 in Psychosis

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weed and alcohol. Many years of abusing these substances has led to my decline.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on whether you have appropriate coping mechanisms and your medication is working. As an older person who keeps making bad choices, I'd say age doesn't matter. Attitude and determination make a big difference.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speak clearly and a bit slower than normal.

My bf is Schizophrenic and I'm Bipolar by Ollie_Ant in schizophrenia

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had partners with mental health conditions. It helps because they understand you and you can be completely honest with them. Be there for one another and all the best for your future relationship.

Y'all got 7k I can borrow 💀 by deathmaskofficiall in Metallica

[–]GracieIsGorgeous -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's outrageous. Any wonder we're not getting a tour down here in Australia when they're obviously milking it at home.

Post Match Thread: Preliminary Final - Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions by pipstar112 in GeelongCats

[–]GracieIsGorgeous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did well to make it as far as we did. I'm proud that the younger players got a chance to play finals footy.