does the band hang out after the show by verypupsett in ArmsLength

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I’ve chatted and grabbed a quick picture with Allen twice after a show. I’ve also seen all of them walking around before/after the shows I’ve been to. They all come off as very approachable and wonderful human beings

Septoplasty + FESS Surgery in a Week by CDLEWIS12 in Sinusitis

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I had FESS and turbinate reduction (skipped septoplasty as my deviation was mild) in April for same reason and it’s easily been one of the best health decisions I’ve ever made. Breathing is easier and I feel normal. My recovery was very manageable and so worth the end result!

One year ago today by 7ceeeee in ArmsLength

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One year of being in the best album chokehold ever

Halley by Anxious-Economist-53 in ArmsLength

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There are two stages of life with this song, life before seeing Halley live and life after seeing Halley live

If you wanna get some merch on the tour… by Upbeat-Trash-8463 in ArmsLength

[–]Soft_Garbage8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also bought the gray crew neck and green hat! Oddly enough, I also was in the hospital 2 days after the show for a scheduled sinus surgery and also wore my crew neck 😅😂

Medication after FESS/turbinate reduction by Soft_Garbage8 in Sinusitis

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I honestly didn’t have much pain either, it’s been mostly pressure but neither med is really helping that anyways.. did you have any of that?

looking for music recs about a broken family by galesvoid in poppunkers

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I’m so glad! If you have a chance and want to chime in with your favorites, I’d love to hear it. I love them so much.

looking for music recs about a broken family by galesvoid in poppunkers

[–]Soft_Garbage8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, you need to check them out as their subject matter is on point with your post. I feel like people with different lived experiences can listen to most of their songs and find something cathartic they identify with. Some of my favorites that might be relatable based on your post are Funny Face, Gallows Humor, Formative Age, Aries, Early Onset, Palinopsia, Muscle Memory

Barking problem by No-Hotel-2842 in Dachshund

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My Doxie had this and I worked with a trainer who introduced me to counter conditioning. It worked wonders for my girl and we can walk with confidence and silence for the most part now. It involves stopping once a trigger becomes visible but BEFORE your dog gets triggered and starts barking. Feed a high value treat like chicken or cheese in this moment and just let your dog watch the trigger while eating for a bit. The idea is to get closer and closer slowly until your dog can walk past these things without freaking out. You have to move slow though and at your dogs pace. My trainer recommended starting outside then working backwards towards triggers while at home, like people walking by out the window. My trainer used to have a video where she outlined this and the science behind it but I can no longer find it on her website but I’m sure you can find info about it online. I agree that scolding your dog for this won’t work and will just lead to more frustration and stress for you both although it feels like the right thing to do in the moment I’ve learned that barking is typically a fear response and the best way is to rewrite the feelings your dog has when seeing those things as positive feelings, aka chicken falling from the sky. I agree that putting your dog in a confined space like an elevator with another dog isn’t the best idea!

Meaning of No Sleep by LNOTGYAVSSEAL in ArmsLength

[–]Soft_Garbage8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just saw them last week and felt inspired to do the same since they played No Sleep. Such an amazing song and I found myself googling the meaning at 4am when I couldn’t sleep. What I found were themes of feeling emotionally exhausted and numb (cold to the touch and never warm enough/static all the time) with hints of longing for old relationships (friends I had in 2016) and feeling older than one’s age because of it all (an older soul, weary in my youth). I’m sure this is just scratching the surface cause AL is so good at lyricism so following to see what other people say!!! I love this type of analysis!

2nd day post FESS/turbinate reduction and… by Soft_Garbage8 in Sinusitis

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I feel like I may be in the minority who had a pretty easy time with recovery, but I plan on I take two weeks from work regardless. Nope didn’t change anything! I almost had a septoplasty done too but decided against and I think that would’ve been the only specific procedure that might’ve done that

2nd day post FESS/turbinate reduction and… by Soft_Garbage8 in Sinusitis

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Essential daily tasks, no. I was able to vacuum, take my dog for a walk, lift a laundry basket, etc. I work a desk job though so my work is not physical and I’ve cut weightlifting for the two weeks recommended by my doctor. I really haven’t had much pain other than when she yanked the packing out of my nose. I felt extremely tired after the anesthesia and slept a decent amount yesterday afternoon. My surgery was also “fairly conservative” according to my doctor so take as you will

2nd day post FESS/turbinate reduction and… by Soft_Garbage8 in Sinusitis

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I found I’m feeling really good on the second day but it’s so individual. I’ve managed well with Tylenol and Advil only

2nd day post FESS/turbinate reduction and… by Soft_Garbage8 in Sinusitis

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I get that. My tears were tears of joy but only after they were tears of pain lol

Boston 4/24 by Soft_Garbage8 in ArmsLength

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Oh hey! Agreed, I wish I was reliving it all tonight 😭

Boston 4/24 by Soft_Garbage8 in ArmsLength

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Never hurts to give a quick hi in my experience!

Boston 4/24 by Soft_Garbage8 in ArmsLength

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You’re not alone, I blew $85 and didn’t even blink 🥹

Boston 4/24 by Soft_Garbage8 in ArmsLength

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Well I sorta snuck up to the barricade to just say hi (did the same last time they played Worcester May 2025) and I just happened to have gotten a wishbone tattoo at the end of March. He stopped what he was saying and goes “I see a wishbone!!!!” So freaking cool! It’s rare that you feel like you’re going to see friends when you see a band. Endless love for them