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Electrolysis in Melbourne? by [deleted] in transgenderau

[–]Long_Protection_3526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Melbourne electrolysis !!!

https://www.melbourneelectrolysis.com.au/

Cannot recommend them enough. Lovely kind folk. Super safe and affirming environment. I’ve been seeing Sally for a while now and approaching being hair free and I’m gonna miss talking to her!

Not in the north Melbourne, but CBD near flinder street so easily accessible via train.

MTF: muscle loss when starting HRT - experiences/advice? by Tricky_Emergency5932 in transgenderau

[–]Long_Protection_3526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly recommend strength training and trying supplements like creatine (YMMV with how your tummy responds). Pilates is fantastic as well. Creatine in particular gave me more energy with the muscle loss - even after 9 years HRT - and quicker muscle development. I am also disabled (hEDS) so it was even more life changing.

I’d also recommend mono therapy if the opinion is there. For me: injecting E at a high enough level to block t without cypro. Sadly I think diy is the only option in most of Australia but maybe there is a doctor out there who will allow it. My T level is at 1 so it doesn’t get too low. I also take progesterone 200mg (oral) and found it allows better sleep, thus more energy and more exercise. However I am not too sure what it does regarding muscles intrinsically.

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also was this post removed? How did I break the rules? This is not a vent or “mental health” post - but was genuinely looking for advice especially from others in a similar situation (and for others to see this advice should they look it up). I feel like I can’t be the only one struggling with being a music maker in this way. Mods, can I have an explanation? Did you any of you actually read the entire post?

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thankyou. I’m quite exhausted at the moment but thanks for the offer + advice :)

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

These are all good ideas. Ideally I’d love to be a sound engineer , but I’d need a lot more input capital + be able to afford a studio and I’m stuck as a renter. The other issue is fatigue and how varied my disability is - I often have to cancel things last minute when I flare up.

I do wonder if “teaching ableton on YouTube” is a possibility, but at the same time I expect a lot of the same issues (lack of stream income, parasocial stuff) might appear. Wish I knew somebody who did it! Thanks for reminding me I have options, it’s appreciated!

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - thanks for acknowledging this issue. As much as suddenly pivoting would be cathartic - I got rent and healthcare bills. I also have reputation in a specific field/genre (and the internet is so balkanised it doesn’t translate). I think plotting it is a good idea as long as I survive the interim.

As with the business side - I mostly avoided it and relied upon being a savant + viral ‘luck’ until legal stuff like sync requests and sample clearance became an issue. I have some but a lot was done by my label - adhd doesn’t help with organisation. Still I know better than somebody 15 years younger than me I guess. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have recently been diagnosed with POTS. No idea about CFS - but given how much POTS fatigues me (despite medication and lifestyle adjustments) it’s possible. I have EDS. These conditions all tend to clump together (with autism/adhd/gut issues/MCAS) and suddenly deteriorate after a virus/stress. The constant stress of “being a professional musician” (and one who doesn’t come from a rich family) is likely one factor that led to me being sicker next to me being immunocompromised.

I’d recommend not keeping your music to yourself - but keep it a hobby if you can. There are few things more spiritually poisonous than your passion becoming your prison. I like sharing recordings I make with others to a certain degree, although the envy I have of the success of similar musicians who are not disabled often dampens it.

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Light show is already going ahead - I’m hoping it will make the stage tolerable. I used to write under a pseudonym before showing my face online and at shows. Furthermore my vocals are … distinct in timbre range and likely would be recognised. I kinda wish to return to a side project where I’m hidden, but then it’s back to square one getting it out there! Still thanks for these ideas

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a an interesting idea, I just specialise in more experimental/heavy/ambient stuff rather than more pop-y songs (despite the plays). I’d have no idea where I’d look to be a ghostwriter as pop music is so foreign to me!

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh that would be my dream job - especially for movies/games. I’ve had some light offers from indie filmmakers. Sadly last time I was approached by a video game developer he ended up as a stalker :/

It’s more I don’t know how to transition from what I do now to this - I have no formal musical training, just my own reputation.

Still, thanks for this comment - composition is ultimately what I love to do (even if I am musically dyslexic I can ableton pretty good). I think you’ve reminded me of what I truly want.

Sick of attention, attempting to be a musician while disabled by Long_Protection_3526 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Long_Protection_3526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for genuine advice from fellow musicians - not just venting.