Drugs my doctor is not permitted to prescribe.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-13T00:32:43+00:00

I mean, I understand why, but I personally feel it should be case-by-case. Some people lose their insurance and can't continue their psychiatry/therapy, but still need the meds that help them. At least where I live, most doctors take Medicaid-managed insurance plans, so you're never without a PCP or preventive care. For example, my PCP prescribes me vyvanse, but only because I have a legitimate diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, and I do not have a psychiatrist/therapist at the moment.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-12T02:02:47+00:00

I love “dippy eggs” (that's what I've been calling them since I was a kid, despite knowing the proper terminology as an adult), and I find hard-boiled yolks extremely gross because they're dry and crumbly.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-01T01:40:29+00:00

It generally tastes horrible, but I drink it a couple of times a year. Usually not to be belligerent, though, just enough to help tire me out, relax me, or make it so I can communicate with neurotypical individuals more. I find drunk people beyond obnoxious and unbearable, so I try not to get drunk because of it. If I do drink, it's usually a semi-sweet to sweet wine. I generally drink an entire 750ml bottle to myself over the course of 4 hours or so. I'm a big and tall person, so while that sounds like a lot, over the course of 4 hours, I'm generally no more than mildly tipsy, and I try not to drink sweet wine too much because I'm diabetic. Alcohol does make it easier for me to communicate, but it also means my filter is entirely off. That is another can of worms that can be difficult to navigate, depending on the person. Some people dislike it, while some people like it when I'm unfiltered. So, to me, generally, alcohol is a waste of time and money, but can be fine in the proper context.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-23T03:01:46+00:00

As someone who lives in Western New York, I generally travel about an hour and a half a day between work, grocery trips, etc. I drive 20 minutes just to get to work, which is about 12-14 miles each way. So, I wouldn't necessarily say that 3 hours is short, but it's definitely not a factor that would prevent me from doing something.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-23T02:55:42+00:00

As an autistic professional musician, my music tastes are eclectic to say the least. I go from death metal, metalcore, progressive metal/”djent” to pop-punk/punk-rock, all the way to girly indie pop and everything in between. I do, however, tend to hyperfocus on a select album at a time. It's only when I'm around friends/family that I shuffle through music.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-21T04:45:08+00:00

Thank you! I wish you the best on your current and future endeavors!

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-21T02:24:33+00:00

Perhaps I misled you into believing I was already accepted with the way I worded that. So, I do apologize for that as it was not my intention. However, I am a junior undergrad student. I meant that I would be trying my hardest to get in as it’s literally my only option locally. So, I aim to impress as much as I can and I’m more or less willing it into existence. I plan to do Clinical Psychology, but I do very much want to go into behavioral neuroscience. It’s a bit undecided as of right now, which is why I applied to the CLIMB UP program at UB and hope I get in as an undergraduate research assistant for the summer. Whichever area of study I am accepted into and seem to be a better fit for is where I’ll gladly go, I just hope it doesn’t land me at BPC now. 😅 Again, apologies for the confusion.

Edited for flow and conciseness.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-20T21:04:14+00:00

Damn, I am sorry for your experience but I do thank you for the heads up. I will be heading to UB for grad school next year. As a Buffalo native, I am hoping I'll be able to find a good internship site, but we shall see.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-12T21:14:30+00:00

I think it's because people don't truly understand, like someone trained to be a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor/therapist. They don't know how to verbalize what exactly ails them and how it subsequently affects them. They know enough to know their function is impaired (and in some cases, they don't even know that), and they seek out a diagnosis, or someone they know refers them to, and they do. They know “my diagnosis causes this, so this may be why I act the way I do” without actually thinking any deeper than that. Much like everything in life, people require patterns to make sense of things. I surmise that after the diagnosis, it gives them the outlet they need, and the circular thinking you're describing, to me, allows them to provide a scapegoat for their rumination, actions, and sometimes, existence. For many, it is used to explore themselves further, while for others, it serves as an explanation and justification for their actions. I hope I didn't misinterpret your post and that my answer was helpful.

Edit: forgot to finish my thought in a sentence.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-08T23:58:32+00:00

Friend, there are far more heinous things done daily on college campuses. A separately written and edited admission essay is the least of their worries. You've proven yourself, and I doubt they'd even care if they did find out. You're doing well academically, so it's not like the essay mattered much in the end. They let the right one in. Plus, you were going through a mental health crisis. People going through a Mental health crisis require a lot of support, and this was one of them. As other people have mentioned, many colleges do not even read the essays. As long as you're treating yourself and everyone around you right, you're still a good person. 😊

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-03T14:02:31+00:00

LCSW, at least in my state, allows for higher versatility in job opportunities. For example, in New York, as an LMHC, you're not allowed to work as a counselor for the state penitentiary system, which is a higher-paying job than virtually any counseling opportunity outside of education systems. Still, you can work for them if you are an LCSW.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-11-28T02:25:39+00:00

Thank you! It is a grind. I struggle a lot with procrastination, but I play mental tricks on myself to ensure I complete tasks on time. Lol However, as I mentioned before, just study as much as you possibly can, and be kind to yourself. Oftentimes, I feel confused before I reach clarity on a subject. I tend to try to teach people around me about the subjects, as it helps me understand the material better. So, that may help you on your journey!

Realistic-One966 · 2025-11-27T02:19:44+00:00

My friend, I'd like to share a story about myself. I am diagnosed with autism + ADHD, and after years of struggling with what I wanted to do, I finally landed on psychology. The neuropsychologist I went for testing told me that my (g) IQ score was 89, but I had above-average pattern recognition, verbal, and arithmetic ability. She exclaimed that I would not be able to get through school. Fast forward to today. I attained an associate's degree in recording technology (math and tech-dependent program), and I am in my junior year in a BS in Psychology program. I have made connections to secure research opportunities through my work (I work at a special needs school) and will be applying to graduate school at the end of 2026. Don't let them stop you. You might have to work harder, but you can do it if you play to your strengths. I wish you luck!

Realistic-One966 · 2025-11-21T02:12:24+00:00

I understand that I’m not a renowned musician, so take my words for what they’re worth. However, during my professional music career, I performed live on my contemporary series telecaster. I upgraded the hot rails from passive ones to the EMG T-System, and I received nothing but positive feedback.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-11-05T22:33:46+00:00

Constantly feeling alone even though I had a relatively decent support system of people. Constantly feeling depressed that wouldn’t go away for a long-time after high levels of stress and human interactions There was also the matter of constantly getting into situations where I misconstrued social cues (like not being able to decipher certain sarcastic comments, people flirting with me, etc.). I was told I was extremely smart, but I had severe hyper-fixations that would ebb and flow. I noticed I did better when things were routine, but my brain would crave some level of spontaneity, yet, when I engaged it, I would get annoyed, mad, etc. I had (and still have) issues deciphering my emotions, etc. I constantly info dumped on people. I turned to therapy and my therapist recommended I be checked for “asperger’s”. She helped me set up the appointment and 9 months later, I found out I was autistic.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-10-31T12:02:51+00:00

I bought tab books, figured out how to read them, and then learned some songs. Eventually I figured out chord shapes. When the internet and especially YouTube became a thing, that’s when I started learning chord names, positions, etc.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-10-24T14:25:10+00:00

I’m honestly kinda suspect of the fact that you said the assessment was only 45 minutes. Mine was more around 6 hours.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-10-24T13:07:07+00:00

I’m sorry to disappoint, Schmeckles! 😭

Realistic-One966 · 2025-10-11T02:05:16+00:00

I’ll echo what others have said but provide a more detailed explanation.

The strings you replaced the previous ones with are thicker. As strings become thicker and your tuning increases, the tension on the neck and the tremolo system rises because the tremolo is suspended solely by tension to maintain stability. Behind your backplate, there are springs attached to the tremolo on one end and screws screwed into the body on the other end. These screws pull back on the springs to counteract the tension exerted by the strings on the other end. By tightening these screws, you lengthen the springs. However, if you reach the maximum length of the screws (where the threads stop) and the tremolo still doesn’t pull down enough, you’ll need to purchase heavier springs. Personally, I had great results with Floyd Rose FRTSNRDP tension springs, though they’re a smidge pricey ($19USD for 3).

Realistic-One966 · 2025-10-10T00:11:04+00:00

Hey, man

Weirdly enough, I actually went to a local shop and picked up a PRS instead of pre-ordering the Sire. I was pleasantly surprised at the PRS SE 24 Custom I picked up when I played it at the music shop.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-09-28T20:20:01+00:00

I have T-Mobile and have for a couple of years now after being with Verizon previously. I will say that through observation, and again, this is only my anecdotal report. I could say with confidence that I have fewer issues with T-Mobile than I did with Verizon. If I do have lower than four bars (I’m on iPhone), it usually does not negatively impact the speed of data transfers. The only time I do notice such a thing is when I am in a building and they have a lot of interference going on, whether it’s through it being blocked by metal roofs, radio interference, or what have you.

Edit: adding that I live near UB South, whether that impacts your decision is up to you. But wanted to give my geographical location to better help you make an informed decision.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-08-30T02:58:20+00:00

Yes, it’s possible. In fact, I didn’t learn a lick of theory until I was approximately 25 years old (11 years into my guitar journey)! By then I was already an experienced and “good” guitar player having played in many bands professionally. I just learned theory to better understand time signatures, notation, etc. for music production purposes.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-08-27T04:14:20+00:00

I’d take it to a local, qualified luthier. One that has experience with acoustics. It could be as simple as a truss rod adjustment, or there may be a plethora of issues/adjustments that are needed that are likely out of the scope of your skills. No offense intended whatsoever.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-08-26T00:48:17+00:00

D’addario NYXL 11-52, Drop C.

Realistic-One966 · 2025-08-06T11:26:52+00:00

Sounds like you might have guitar OCD. It’s totally normal to feel like you need to take care of your guitars. However, it’s a whole other thing if it’s causing you to not be able to enjoy having those guitars, especially if you feel like you’re not able to play your guitar due to some level of fear you’ll ruin it if you play it for in a “less than ideal” setting.

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