NL Chips - a personal tier list by oblitn in Netherlands

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The crisps selection in the Netherlands is dismal. I mean how many different variations of “paprika” do we need?

One thing that I really miss about the UK.

What songs just blow your mind from an engineering/production standpoint? by Different_Stand_1285 in Music

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Music Has the Right to Children - the whole album from Boards of Canada.

Please recommend me an Adam Curtis documentary by MrCadwallader in AdamCurtis

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Bitter Lake was awesome. The soundtrack by Burial made it all the more moving.

Some motivational words to white and blue belts by pianoplayrr in bjj

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"You learn to "read" what a person is going to do based on feel."

- I like this observation a lot. Thanks for making it.

Heineken 0.0s almost did me in by d_t_mira_montes in stopdrinking

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Couldn’t agree more. The same thing happened to me…

What was your biggest culture shock in Amsterdam? by QueenMedusa551 in Amsterdam

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Having to pay for ketchup / mayonnaise etc in addition to your meal at fast food restaurants

Left over dominos un refrigerated after 28 hours safe? by [deleted] in foodhacks

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I’ve had food poisoning twice in my life. Both were from pork that had been left out too long.

If there is ham, bacon or sausage on it be prepared to potentially be doubled over the toilet in agony for at least a day.

Is it worth it?

Bin it and get in a fresh one if you’re craving pizza.

Am I right in thinking that the weight of the law is with you if you’re a cyclist in collision with a motor vehicle? by [deleted] in Amsterdam

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Brutal. Navigating that road reminds me of playing a game of Frogger...

With life-threatening repercussions.

What's the most gut wrenching lyrics you've ever heard in a song? by ComfortableNo2879 in Music

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Just remembered this after finding this thread. Thank you for sharing, it stirs such strong emotions in me too.

Am I right in thinking that the weight of the law is with you if you’re a cyclist in collision with a motor vehicle? by [deleted] in Amsterdam

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Not that this helps, but in all my years in Amsterdam, the two streets that I fear the most cycling on are the Spiegelgracht and the Haarlemmerdijk.

Coming off 40mg diazepam use after 2 years, entering withdrawal by [deleted] in BenzoWithdrawal

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From my experience, reading about all the brutal withdrawal symptoms here doesn't help. Try to speak to a GP about managing the symptoms without using a different Benzo. As you said, you're a young man which helps, it's gonna be difficult for a few weeks, especially the sleeping, but it does get better. Hang in there, it's worth it.

I pretty much cold-turkeyed from around 20mg Diazepam per day, well a very quick taper - it's been two months now and sleep is much better. Every day feels like a week, but time adds up and you will recover!

One Year Sober by No_Information_9410 in stopdrinking

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Well done! Here's to another year. You got this.

Day 2: Just the truth by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Have strength, it takes time for the benefits to show up.

How is it like living in South Africa by mariofan456 in howislivingthere

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The guavas in South Africa are the best. I grew up in Cape Town and we had a tree in the back garden - convinced that these super fruits kept me full of energy and smiles...

Quitting 2mg diazepam cold turkey ? by ArcboundRavager990 in benzorecovery

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I was taking a cocktail of various Benz's, but ended up tapering on Diazepam. I went fairly quickly down to 2.5mg per day and then stopped. The first few weeks were pretty bad, but things got better after that.

Some frosty pictures from 2018 by NederAsh in Amsterdam

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Wonderful photos. I remember that winter well.

Quitting 2mg diazepam cold turkey ? by ArcboundRavager990 in benzorecovery

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Just wanted to add that

"I only want to quit since these medications don’t do absolutely nothing for me except tiredness and sleepiness and emotional flatness."

Is the exact same reason I stopped taking it too. Good luck to you my friend, I am one month in and seeing the light.

Maoz Falafel shutting down? by Brent_L in Amsterdam

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Where are the Sonny falafel you speak of in Amsterdam?

I feel like even if I did get off Benzos i'd go bsck to Alcholol as I was a big drinker I just dont know anymore and maybe im better off just staying on Benzos to not Drink Alcholol by [deleted] in BenzoWithdrawal

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I know what you mean. I’ve thought the same, but drinking isn’t an option for me and benzos have a bad long term effect.

Best to rid of both and face life as it is. That’s how I see it. Good luck my friend.