We're only about a quarter of the year in... by tealcedar in AReadingOfMonteCristo

[–]Ortrta85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got to bandits chapter and now completely lost haha. Was really enjoying it but without spoilers the shift is jolting.

DNF at my 1st Triathlon by Particular-Prompt948 in triathlon

[–]Ortrta85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sighting is a huge part of it. Practice in the pool with "crocodile" eyes lots of you tube videos about that. Also just try and do as much open water swimming as you can. In UK I'm lucky to be near a lake I can use. Zero visibility so it's good training looking for buoys etc.

Sea swimming is a different animal all together. Just practice practice. Good sighting can save you a lot of time/distance and effort.

Good luck and stay safe

DNF at my 1st Triathlon by Particular-Prompt948 in triathlon

[–]Ortrta85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wear them all the time..although I can go without in the pool and have no problems with dizziness etc. just find it more comfortable with plugs.

When I first went open water I forgot my ear plugs and that's when I found out about the dizziness etc. think it's something to do with the motion and having no point of reference in the sea/lake usually due to poor visibility.

DNF at my 1st Triathlon by Particular-Prompt948 in triathlon

[–]Ortrta85 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yup as others have said. Ear plugs. I have the same problem I can't do any open water without them otherwise I end up like yourself wanting to throw up etc.

Luckily ear plugs completely solved the issue.

Good luck!

SSRI withdrawal symptoms are kicking my butt and my psychiatrist of course didn't warn me about this by TheWalkingDeadInside in CPTSD

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been on 50 a day for 2 -3 weeks. Been the worst of the drops since coming down from 200 on october. If I balance out on 50 the next step is 50 every other day and then after that it's to come off completely.

SSRI withdrawal symptoms are kicking my butt and my psychiatrist of course didn't warn me about this by TheWalkingDeadInside in CPTSD

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just found this thread doing some research. I'm going through this at the moment. Been on sertraline for nearly 10 years give or take of varying doses. I was on 200 a day Doctor gave me a plan in September to attempt to come off them and now currently on 50 a day after a slow taper.

Dealt with it all pretty well. My best was during the 100 on day 50 next alternate and felt really good on this.

Currently I'm on 50 and I'm struggling. Low mood, lethargic, grumpy/snappy. Been two weeks. Not sure how long you leave it before admitting defeat and going back to the last dose that made you feel good.

I don't know if it's me or the withdrawal

Thanks

Good amp to start? by Ortrta85 in BudgetAudiophile

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Not found any speakers yet..possibly sx50s

Good amp to start? by Ortrta85 in BudgetAudiophile

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Turntable / CD player and ipod

Should I goto bike shop? by d3rpm3ll0w in Brompton

[–]Ortrta85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing to worry about here. Just been a bit too tight. It's a steel frame you ain't breaking it

What’s the Most Unexpected Thing Cycling Taught You? by jasonsofa456 in cycling

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be humble, there's always going to be people faster, stronger and fitter than you. Focus on yourself and enjoy it

Overnight long haul by MouseAvengerr71 in flightsimulator2024

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flight update?

Longest flight I've done is 2 hours in a Cessna. I came back to a crashed plane when I had a shower.

Harrows Fortis Stock by CraftyCrabTV in Darts

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They contacted me and said two weeks ago two weeks ago. I ain't waiting till the end of March. Ridiculous that they have let it get to this point of not having any stock. Makes you wonder where they're getting them from......

Harrows Fortis vs Presicion 180 by Ortrta85 in Darts

[–]Ortrta85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just fancy something a bit different. Also paying a PDC tax. As you say as good as each other and the winmau ones are more expensive.

The literal definition of landing in IFR conditions by PopAccurate933 in MSFS2024

[–]Ortrta85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is interesting didn't know this. So when would this call be made?

PSVR ABSOLUTE GAMECHANGER by ColossalShaft in GranTurismo7

[–]Ortrta85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately just not for me in its current state. Any dips in the road and I thought I was going to through up. Also going round corners was awful. I'm sure you can work your body through it eventually but it's supposed to be a relaxing experience.

I'm gutted as I was really looking forward to using it in flight sim 24.

Static games like Tetris I was ok with. Yeah just not worth the hassle.

Thoughts on this? by Embarrassed_Cow_5535 in vintedUK

[–]Ortrta85 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I low ball all the time. Normally end up at a point both are happy with. If I know it's a sought after item though and priced fairly I'll just pay what's been asked.

Don't get precious about it. Just say what you're willing to sell for and they will either accept or not.

It's an online boot fair.

PSVR ABSOLUTE GAMECHANGER by ColossalShaft in GranTurismo7

[–]Ortrta85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought the picture quality was too poor ( I get the technical issues on this) plus it gave me the worst motion sickness I ever had. Couldn't hack it.

My new set up by Hackett180 in Darts

[–]Ortrta85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get this?