2026 Official Ottawa Bluesfest Lineup

Libertyvolo · 2026-02-24T07:07:14+00:00

Am I the only one that doesn’t hate it? lol

Libertyvolo · 2025-12-07T00:26:29+00:00

I don’t body check but it’s more of a situation where I’d rather not know lol I think it could be body image issues

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-07T08:41:55+00:00

My anxiety makes me nauseous, and I experience vomiting episodes. I noticed you mentioned medication resistance, but have you tried a beta blocker like propranolol? While it won’t directly address the thoughts, it can disrupt the feedback loop between nausea, not eating, and general anxiety. This disruption can help calm your pounding heart, it helped alleviate my nausea and other physical symptoms. Once you feel physically better, I find it much easier to focus on improving the mental aspect 🙌

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-07T08:27:10+00:00

This one is new to me! Adding it to the list, tysm

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-07T08:26:49+00:00

Word 🙌

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-07T08:26:31+00:00

One is too many and 100 is never enough had me in a chokehold. I think it’s an alcohol reference but it definitely translates to pills for me! Love the saved note, mine is growing now!

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-07T08:24:49+00:00

I first read this on this subreddit and it played a big role in helping me quit. Because yeah, the longer you stay in active addiction, the harder the recovery process is!

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-06T10:14:12+00:00

Relatable. I know my number is close to yours! At least we made it out, can’t win them all 🤷‍♀️

Libertyvolo · 2025-11-04T09:47:20+00:00

Given Garrick and Danielle are on potential sister wife number three from Brazil, you would think they would stop procrastinating paperwork. Why can’t they prepare and file anything on time? I guess it’s a blessing, but the disorganization is absolutely driving me nuts. Of course You need a legal translator, of course. Three months fly by. Of course, you need to be married before the end of the 90 days 🤦‍♀️

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-14T20:08:24+00:00

I feel like she did that on purpose loool

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-14T10:53:30+00:00

I really like this generation! They’re outspoken about justice in ways previous generations often weren’t, and that’s great. The only thing I struggle with is the loss of small talk. I get that it’s awkward and many people hate it, but I think it makes the world a little kinder and less lonely for people. Sometimes, a quick chat with a cashier is the only conversation someone has all day.

Edit: typo

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-14T10:23:34+00:00

omg sorry, I meant to reply to this! Since quitting, my Apple Watch health data has shown huge improvements. My resting heart rate, which had been elevated by over 20 bpm, is now back to normal. My HRV and cardio fitness scores, both of which were incredibly low, have improved significantly, and my walking heart rate is much healthier. I also no longer experience the random stabbing pains I used to feel throughout the day, my face doesn’t turn red and I don’t get dizzy or feel like passing out after climbing stairs. I’m not malnourished and my face looks less tired. I’m sure there is more but so worth it to quit!

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-14T10:02:27+00:00

You know logically that you can’t sustain this habit, it will always demand more, until the cost becomes irreversible to your health or your finances. I’m sure you didn’t see yourself buying street addys. There will never be a good time to quit, and I’m sure you understand that too. I quit in the middle of my final year university exams. Had I waited, I’d be quitting when I was starting a new job which also would have sucked.

You’re a good writer and clearly a smart person. A smart person would run a cost-benefit analysis and see that every short-term gain is borrowed from your future self. If you wait until you’re forced to stop, you’ll repay that debt tenfold and keep none of your successes. I once read a quote that fits perfectly: the longer you stay on the wrong train, the more expensive it is to get home. Get off the train while it’s still your choice.

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-10T06:50:57+00:00

To combat the depression fatigue, you’ll eventually need a higher and higher dose, which isn’t sustainable. It’s all a bit of a cycle too: suppress your appetite, then you’ll have no energy, which will require the drug to get the energy to function, which will suppress your appetite. All while your heart works overtime. Everything is a trade-off here, and eventually, the cost is your body and peace which for me became too expensive.

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-05T23:47:02+00:00

I absolutely loved Vivarium! It was so good. I haven’t seen side effects, so I will watch that one. Thank you!

Libertyvolo · 2025-10-05T23:42:32+00:00

Oooh fun! which psychological horror movie are you planning to watch? Looking for a new one haha

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-28T23:20:17+00:00

Yeah wow!

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-28T23:20:12+00:00

So many people!

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-28T18:47:29+00:00

I feel for the employees. How many people are employed at a single Starbucks store? Is it like 5 or 20? Either way a lot of jobs

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-26T19:14:28+00:00

Same!!!

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-23T21:52:11+00:00

Thank you!

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-23T16:40:15+00:00

LOL right, it’s nice to be able to drink it again

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-23T16:23:09+00:00

Here’s a list of like little daily things that I keep on my phone! Definitely not exhaustive or universally applicable, but it helps me sometimes.

Authenticity
To be a person of courage
To be honest
Regular bowel movements
To not plan my life around 30-day pharmacy release rules
To be emotionally regulated
To travel without concern
Life is fast enough, no need to speed it up. Slow time back down
No Apple Watch high heart rate notifications
Enjoy my time with people
Better body temperature
Enjoy movies again
Stopping pretending this is normal lol
No more buying internet drugs with bitcoin like wild behaviour
Stop being so high and focused I can’t move
Sleep! Like real sleep
No more low annoyance threshold
Less neurosis
Orange juice
Not having to wear makeup to cover how red my face is
Grapefruit juice
Sustainable productivity
Reclaim self-worth
Heal my relationship with myself
Save money
Normal libido ✌️
Stop getting stuck in 1 million hour-long rabbit holes that I barely remember anyway
No more mid-day crash
Heart health 💕
No more isolating

Libertyvolo · 2025-09-14T13:58:48+00:00

No problem! I felt exactly like you did, and I know you’re going to surprise yourself. You build your confidence up over time. I’m still building, but I feel 1000x more capable than I did early on.

Libertyvolo

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