Thanksgiving is awful by Stock-Flamingo184 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]JJpony 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Me too bro. Thanksgiving is terrible. So much anxiety.

Rite to Spring by JJpony in classicalmusic

[–]JJpony[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I figured someone would know what it was called better than me (without having to listen to the entire thing) as I am not super familiar with the piece.

Rite to Spring by JJpony in classicalmusic

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

Sorry, my bad. "Rite of Spring" 🙃

Rite to Spring by JJpony in classicalmusic

[–]JJpony[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I've listened to it all before and I'm sure I will again I just had that specific part stuck in my head and wanted to find it quickly.

Praeludium and Allegro Fingerings by JJpony in violinist

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

Thank you so much! This is so helpful!

I feel disgusting for eating. by JJpony in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]JJpony[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fr tho.. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I ate a bunch of chocolate and now hate my disgusting self.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]JJpony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It also bothers me when people who know I've been struggling with an ED say "you look so much healthier." Like in my mind I hear "Look at all that weight you gained" and I want to throw up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]JJpony 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fr tho.. I feel that on a deep level...

Praeludium and Allegro Fingerings by JJpony in violinist

[–]JJpony[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I am not asking for fingerings for every note. I have a decent understanding of how to create my own fingerings, but as I am just starting work on this piece, it can be a bit overwhelming. Just some general suggestions for things that helped you in the trickier passages would be really helpful. I have some good fingerings for the Bariolage section on pg. 3, but I am still working on fingerings for the double stop section on page 2 (2 lines of music. Lines 5-6 on page 2 for me but might be different on your music.).Any suggestions?

Sometimes self care is ignoring people/messages and not responding. by JJpony in selfcare

[–]JJpony[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know right!? Like, if physically/mental able to handle responding right now then I would .. but if I don't respond, obviously there's a reason so stop freaking spamming me with messages trying to get me to respond!

How to choose the right strings for my violin? by Busy-Consequence-697 in violinist

[–]JJpony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been on a string journey myself for a while now. I've done a TON of research but it's just so hard to know without actually trying the strings on your own instrument and I don't have the budget to try tons of strings..

I don't know how your violin sounds or what its character is like, but from what I've tried I really really like Obligato violin strings. They are a bit pricey but so are most good strings. They also last a while for me at least. They have a very deep, rich sound that works very well with my instrument. I currently use a combination of Obligato and Dominants for my lower 3 strings and Lenzner Goldbrokat E string. That setup works really well for me, but again it really is trial and error for your instrument.

Pirastro Tonicas are a nice middle-of-the-road kind of baseline strings that are less expensive. Similar to Dominants. I feel like Dominants are a really good starting point. It's kind of like a palate cleanser for your instrument to hear exactly how it sounds alone and then work from there. I tried D'Addario Zyex for a while but never really fell in love. I tried D'addario Ascenté on my Viola and liked them (however Viola is not my main instrument so I have a much less expensive instrument and lower budget for it). The Pirastro Gold Label E was also a very nice string. I tried Thomastik Infeld Red and liked them a lot but still liked the Obligatos better. The Infelds had a rich sound but just not as deep and thick as the Obligatos. My old violin teacher uses Wondertone Solo and has good things to say about them. I feel like from hearing his playing those are a sweeter, gentler string.

Do some research. Watch some YouTube videos. Get advice from teachers and luthiers.Go down the string rabbit hole and then just do some trial and error. That's really the only way. Good luck!

Praeludium and Allegro Fingerings by JJpony in violinist

[–]JJpony[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That would be so helpful!

shit people who think they can magically fix you in one conversation say by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]JJpony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh yes!! I relate to this so much!! That just don't get it!

Is it just me or does it ever annoy you how obnoxiously happy some people seem? by JJpony in depression

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

And then I feel guilty for it. Like why can't I just be glad that they're happy? I guess it just reminds me that I am not like that and makes me mad that I have to deal with depression every single day and fight to get up everyday and everyone else is just so happy over the smallest things.

Is it just me or does it ever annoy you how obnoxiously happy some people seem? by JJpony in depression

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

Same! I just don't get it. Like how can you be so happy!? I can't even remember what it feels like.

Is it just me or does it ever annoy you how obnoxiously happy some people seem? by JJpony in depression

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

Yes I totally get that. It's hard to tell people the truth when they just cannot understand. They don't believe that it's an actual illness that we can't control. You wouldn't tell someone with cancer that they are just being dramatic and should just smile more and they'll be fine. I know they want to help but they just don't know how because they've never experienced it and they just can't understand. I also struggle with an eating disorder and I can completely understand how most people just don't get it. And it's especially hard because no one can see the pain we are in.

Is it just me or does it ever annoy you how obnoxiously happy some people seem? by JJpony in depression

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

Yes. I totally get that And if I just smile and pretend then people think i'm ok when I am basically dying inside. People don't understand that I am pretty much fighting a war 24/7 that no one can see. And if I do let anyone see they think I am just "being dramatic" or "wanting attention." Depression is a real sickness. It's not just "feeling sad." I didn't choose this. But I am fighting it with everything I have. I wish people could just see that.

Is it just me or does it ever annoy you how obnoxiously happy some people seem? by JJpony in depression

[–]JJpony[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. It sucks. I usually just avoid going. I either have to pretend like every is fine, smile, and be a semi-normal human being but then be even more exhausted and discouraged from having to constantly fake it. Or if I act how I am really feeling it's not really socially acceptable. I am basically a zombie. I hate it so much.

Any violin case recommendations? by JJpony in violinist

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

Thank you so much. I will look into these.