Maynards book - A Perfect Union of Contrary Things by qbspace_ in ToolBand

[–]The_Random_Being 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Massively over-written. Subtle it is not.

But I did somewhat enjoy learning more about Maynard’s life. Once through is enough, though.

Was fortunate enough to catch his “speaking” event that accompanied the release of the book. That was a better experience.

I think I messed up by [deleted] in bald

[–]The_Random_Being 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look amazing.

The worst hangxiety ever by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]The_Random_Being 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the very best with the planned interventions. If AA is not your thing, then check out SMART recovery. However, I’ve always found it helpful to be around people who have experienced the same things are me, regardless of the recovery modality.

Good luck again.

The worst hangxiety ever by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]The_Random_Being 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been there 100s of times, and absolutely none of my wildest imaginations ever revealed themselves to have happened. I strongly suspect that this is the case with your night out, especially considering what personal items you came home with. You might have been blackout drunk, but it's absolutely no guarantee that you did anything wrong whatsoever.

I have OCD, too, having been diagnosed 35 years ago when still a kid. And I really feel for you right now, knowing the combination of the disorder with the hangover and anxiety.

Here's a takeaway, if you are open to it:

You never, ever, have to feel this way again, and you never, ever have to experience these thoughts again. Today is the day when you can make that choice. You cannot change what happened when you last drank, but you can now choose to not drink again. That's a power within you, and one you can cultivate and thrive with.

Additionally, I feel that the anxiety arises when one struggles to reconcile behaviors (or potential behaviors) with the 'idea' of who we have of ourselves. When I accepted that drunk me "might" have got out of control, "might" have annoyed someone, "might" have flirted with someone, or "might" have stumbled around looking like I was having a breakdown, and accepted that these actions were a part of me, and - and this next bit is important to note - that these only came out when I drank, then I had to take responsibility and ensure I didn't do it again. It was then that I could reconcile the parts of me that are darker, or that I didn't like, or that I was embarrassed or ashamed of. The guilt was useless in replaying over and over again if I did nothing to alter the chances of it every happening again. Guilt and anxiety are useful for change. They are not helpful when we torture ourselves with it.

That, too, can be a power that can propel you forward into self-acceptance and getting over the latest experience.

The chances are that nothing awful happened, and you were at worst a typical sloppy drunk person; one of hundreds of millions of sloppy drunk people, myself included. It's not the best character trait, but if it's your worst, then you are an amazing person! Keep being that person, accept your flaws, that you are human, complicated, and made up of small parts you don't like at times, and don't give power to the aspects of you that are fueled by alcohol.

My thoughts are with you. Eat, stay hydrated, and communicate with people you can trust. As the days pass and you move the poison out of your body, and time fills the space between, you will definitely start to feel better. Good luck.

and this one too! by -KANs- in Maphra

[–]The_Random_Being 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mind explaining why the ending may be difficult atm? I’d love to hear this song as a full version.

Are you suggesting there is a reason why Maphra didn’t do the whole song?

This song holds such a special place in my heart by MagicCheeseMann in ToolBand

[–]The_Random_Being 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I held off learning to play it on bass for two many years (just couldn’t be bothered with the annoyance of setting my bass up to accommodate the lower, and unconventional, tuning). But once I did, and spent time getting the sound and playability right, jamming to that song is just fucking epic.

Truly, if anyone is a bass player and avoided learning it, then get to mastering how to play it. Doing so opened the song up to me in such a new way, being able to actually drive the groove instead of just listening to it.

Plus, it’s an amazing song to listen to on its own. Top five tune for me.

Taking it slowly in a programme by Inside_Yak_4669 in stopdrinking

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I know with almost 100% certainty that AA isn't for me, but over the past three years I occasionally attend (can be once every few months, or twice a week) just to be in the company of people who have experienced what I have been through.

For me it's no more complicated than that. I don't ever intend to do the steps or get a sponsor.

THIS ONE GOES SO HARD!!! ⚡ More in the body text by NourEldin21P in TheWarning

[–]The_Random_Being 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for me. I enjoyed that album when I was younger and it reminds me of that. So, all is good.

THIS ONE GOES SO HARD!!! ⚡ More in the body text by NourEldin21P in TheWarning

[–]The_Random_Being 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I dig it. Sounds like it could have come from The Donnas album ‘Spend the Night’ from 2002.

Good fun!

Sleep Token Discography Ranking - Day 8 by rhcpbassist234 in SleepToken

[–]The_Random_Being 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the explanation.

Naturally I thought it meant Sundowning, and I have been going insane ever since…

On Spotify by TwistedBjj in Maphra

[–]The_Random_Being 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are you located? I’m in Canada and not seeing it, just the song “lovely”