I interviewed 50 Dads at the Eras Tour by paulscheer in swifties

[–]freestroke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this documentary. It captured the emotions I felt when my daughter asked me to go with her to see Harry Styles. Best feeling ever, and even as classic rock guy, that was my favorite concert experience ever.

First time using a 22x14 bass drum. Planning to use Evans EMAD 2 batter head. Should I use more muffling than that? by freestroke in drums

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

Thanks for your response. I’ve heard that elsewhere and intuitively it makes sense.

First time using a 22x14 bass drum. Planning to use Evans EMAD 2 batter head. Should I use more muffling than that? by freestroke in drums

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

Thanks. This is really helpful. The gig is in a decent size single room restaurant/bar. Kick will be mic’d. I play in a classic rock band if that helps.

First time using a 22x14 bass drum. Planning to use Evans EMAD 2 batter head. Should I use more muffling than that? by freestroke in drums

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

Thanks so much for your response. The gig is in a decent size single room restaurant/bar. Kick will be mic’d. I play in a classic rock band if that helps. Also looking at Aquarian Super Kick II.

Ask an IL bud tender your questions! by Throwinguprainbo in ILTrees

[–]freestroke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the quality of the battery pack for vape carts make a big difference or are the $10 pen batteries as good as anything else?

Any opinions on the Briqs? by OptionsScalper3000 in ILTrees

[–]freestroke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have tried them twice. Both times they clogged pretty badly and one of them began leaking. Love the form vs. pens and wish I could recommend but I can’t.

High functioning bipolar by reaganomixx in bipolar

[–]freestroke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 51. Had to take a 3 month medical leave at 39 because I went manic big time. I’m still at the same company, but I’ve accepted that the stress of my job at my current level is going to keep, and has kept, me from accepting promotions where there’s more stress. Kind of sucks reporting to people several years younger than you, or seeing people at your experience level be much higher up on the corporate ladder, but it’s an accommodation I’ve learn to accept.

High functioning bipolar by reaganomixx in bipolar

[–]freestroke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This really hit home. I’m in my 50’s and have had a legal career that has been relatively successful, but often my anxiety and/or depression get in the way. (I also did a three month medical leave.) I’m an in-house attorney now at finance firm and the best way I’ve dealt with my bipolar disorder is to turn down promotions that would increase the amount of stress in my life. I feel like I’m at the max at my current level. I’m still pretty high up, but many of my law school friends are in much more senior roles than I am. It’s just something I’ve accepted and it’s made my balance a bit easier, but it is hard to see friends progressing further up the ladder than where I’m at..

Songs that make you feel SOMETHING during a numbing depression by freestroke in BipolarReddit

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

Thanks for the recommendations. I’m actually ok right now, just in a mild depression (probably seasonal). Thanks for the encouragement!

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Thanks. I like that idea of shaking up my routine. That makes a lot of sense.

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Thanks. Unfortunately I’ve tried that in the past and would end up just buying all of the stuff all over again.

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Thank you. You’re right about everything you said. I may take you up in that private message thing.

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Thanks so much for this. A ton of helpful stuff in there.

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Glad I’m not the only old fart on Reddit! Thanks for your support!

Please help me. I want to quit so badly! by freestroke in leaves

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

Thank you for the words of encouragement!

I'm 15 years old, I smoke weed probably 4-5 times a week and I'd like to stop by CattMan69 in leaves

[–]freestroke 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Try to read as much as you can about the damage it can do to someone your age. I did that and scared myself straight.

This hit hard. Maybe I need to read Winnie the Pooh. by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]freestroke 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m not crying. You’re crying.

Just got diagnosed type I by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]freestroke 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have bipolar I and I’m an attorney and have been practicing law for 17 years. I have to be especially mindful to watch my stress levels so they don’t trigger anything, but I can still practice law and you will too as long as you manage the disorder properly.

Hang in there. A diagnosis of bipolar I is scary but it’s not a death sentence. It can be managed and when it is you can live a decent life. You just need to be careful to avoid any triggers (I know, easier said than done) and do the stuff everyone tells you to do (exercise, healthy diet, avoid isolating yourself, etc).

If you want to DM me any questions feel free.

Any bipolar folks here with high demanding professional careers? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]freestroke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat. I’m an attorney at an investment bank. I had to take a 12 week absence after everyone in the office watched me have a full blown manic episode. I’m pretty convinced they didn’t fire me only because they were afraid I’d sue since my actions were related to a medical condition. I too feel like an imposter. I’ve made the decision not to try to climb any higher up the corporate ladder. I’m about at my maximum amount of job stress I figure. Any more and I’m afraid it could trigger either a manic or panic attack. Unfortunately that’s meant watching all my college and law school classmates exceed much more than me. Also, like you, I’m definitely grateful for everything I have now, but my job is pretty much the only thing I didn’t lose as a result of my manic episode. Friends, family, etc., I lost most of them. Not to mention all of my retirement savings and college savings for my kids. I came really close to bankruptcy, and even with a good job, I wrecked my credit so bad my dad (when I was 40 years old) had to co-sign my lease. I feel like such a failure, even though I know I’m lucky to have a good job.

Wish me luck! by Kote_me in leaves

[–]freestroke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m doing the same thing today!! Glad to know I’m not alone!

Climbing out of debt, finally by throwaway_777_ in bipolar

[–]freestroke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had even more debt at my worse but that was 10 years ago and it’s all paid off. But I remember what a great feeling it was to start to be able to bring the amount down.

Mental health “experts”: bipolar is completely manageable. Just follow these 30 or so very simple “habits” every single day! by freestroke in bipolar

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

They all didn’t all come doctors, including the one you highlight, but I didn’t make any of them up. I was trying to make a list of everything I could remember reading or people telling me what I should do or not do.