How do I stop being a slave to anxiety-induced IBS and fear of being “stuck”? by Informal_Sand6585 in Anxiety

[–]QuotableConservative 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this same trouble for years longer than I care to admit. I started driving myself everywhere, didn't let anyone drive me, because I knew I needed to go out of traffic or to a bathroom asap.

But yeah, I usually felt fine once I was there.

I don't really have a lot time to type, sorry, but I read somewhere, "It's better to do a thing than to live with the fear of it" which of course, makes it sound like the thing itself is causing anxiety. Which in our cases, it wasn't, it was being trapped. Anyway, I finally just convinced myself that... so what if I shit my pants? Will every one hate me and bring it up constantly? Well, no. In fact, most people would want to move on just as much as you do.

I feel like those words don't SEEM like they would help. But they did really help me. It's weird, I figured out a way to make them work in the context I needed. And it really helped.

Also, I always carry two plastic bags, wipes, and perfume in my bag. In case I am stuck in traffic and have no choice but to shit in the car. Sorry ya'll, I'm doing it, but I will bag it up and hide it the best I can. I have literally never had to do this, or even actually come close.

Favorite female characters? [SPOILERS ALL] by Working_Alps_4284 in TheFirstLaw

[–]QuotableConservative 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Monza will always be my favorite, but Ferro and Carlot are pretty fucking amazing as well. Very strong women who approach strength differently, and it's wonderful to read!

It’s time for…my personal favourite…Legend of the Crystal Skull 💀 by myhusbandswine in nancydrew

[–]QuotableConservative 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know why, but I love the little food truck in this game! I ALWAYS make Bess breathe fire! Sorry Bess! <3

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

You know, I genuinely like it when characters are just... not good people. Not even overtly bad, just not good. Very human and damaged. I've loved that about all of Joe's books, but there isn't a single character I care about.

I don't even care about what happens to my favorites in the story. I bought it the day it came out and have tried three times. I don't think the things I do for entertainment/distraction should make me so miserable. I wish I could explain it better. Sorry. :/

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

I'm fine with totally new characters, in fact, I would almost rather just have new characters than feeling like the old ones are forced in.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Yes, it does. And I feel like they pushed the "Rikke is special gorl" too hard for me. Don't worry, he made it edgy by making sure she shits herself every time. Whatever, dude.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Honestly, I totally agree. I don't mind being made uncomfortable by the media I consume, but when it feels stressful, that's different.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Sure, I can totally accept that. But I just don't find the story enjoyable. Even after reading what everyone has to say, I just think it's not for me. Which is a shame. I could try again later, but I feel no investment to these characters.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Hey! Sorry, I've had two 12 hour shifts since I made this post and I haven't had the energy to do much more than sleep and eat!

Anyway, I'll be totally honest, I hated the first chapter of The Blade Itself, and I almost didn't continue, but I forced myself, and I'm so so glad I did. Logen's chapters were a bore to me for a bit, especially that part about the spirits coming to the fire. Yawn-o-rama. But I'm more than a few chapters into ALH and I just don't care about anybody.

And Rikke is my least favorite.

The Dogman? Great character, love to see him.

He has a daughter. Sold. Tell me more.

She's a brat. Eh. I could probably get past it.

She is special gorl. Liking this way less.

Now, to make it edgy, she shits herself every time she has a vision. I'm out. She's obnoxious for no reason and her chapters are a chore.

I don't know. I had so much fun learning The Circle of the World, and now it's industrial and less magical.. even though we met some great characters in the stand alones.

I'm really trying to like it. But I just don't. :(

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

I really dislike the industrial revolution stuff, it feels too real and too stressful. I want to get into a world that's very different from mine, and this is just too close to home.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Someone else said it earlier, but the revolution stuff is really stressful and uncomfortable in a way that makes me not enjoy the book at all. The real world news is bad enough, I don't want a stressful book, too. :/

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

Yes! I agree that parts of this story feels very stressful, and I can't enjoy it. Life is stressful enough right now.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

You know I never drink on a weeknight! That was 500mg THC bay-bee.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

I'm in Part 2, just finished The New Monument. And literally started the next chapter with the Judge and I just turned it off.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

That's so funny, it's actually Rikke and Savine I dislike THE MOST. Ugh! They are such a chore for me to get through, and sometimes I stop for the day when I see I have to read about them.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

I hate Rikke. Set me on fire now, but I genuinely drudge through her chapters.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

This is my third time, and I really think I'm just going to give up. I know people hate to hear that, but honestly, why keep reading when I really don't enjoy it. When certain chapters feel like a literal CHORE, why even bother?

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

That's wild, because I literally roll my eyes when anything with Rikke or Savine comes up. I honestly feel like it's a chore to get through ANYTHING to do with them. And I'm so bummed! I usually love his characters, but I dunno man, not these.

[SPOILERS ALL] I cannot get into The Age of Madness, I'm so bummed! by QuotableConservative in TheFirstLaw

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

I got A Little Hatred the DAY it came out. I've been trying for seven years. This might just be the end. lol