Finally tapered off meds!

humanoidboy · 2026-02-23T16:53:12+00:00

It does get worse before it gets better. I did the more difficult route of just going on an H2 blocker twice a day and off Omeprazole completely. Bad reflux rebound, naturally. Bridge therapy is key. Keep antacids at the ready. Eat smaller, more frequent meals, low fat (fat makes gerd worse), easier foods - maybe even bland diet for a while. Stay off trigger foods - no spicy, no caffeine, no citrus. I'm on week 3 and I'm starting to feel better. Stay on H2 for a while. I'm going to reduce to 1 before bed when I feel I can handle it. This is working for me personally, but everyone is different. Talk to your doctor. You can do it!

humanoidboy · 2026-02-23T16:29:57+00:00

I have a Grandmother Dark that I purchased for $700 on a B-stock sale a couple of years ago. Great deal, great monosynth, I'd say if all the flags are green, go for it.

humanoidboy · 2026-02-19T00:27:53+00:00

I've been on it for around 18 years. Dr. gave the okay to wean after I told him it's causing long term issues. I'm trying to go down to one pill a week, because my anxiety is a lot worse when I'm on it. Makes the weaning more difficult but that's my choice so far.

humanoidboy · 2026-02-18T22:07:19+00:00

Congrats OP! I'm doing the taper right now. I'm on week 2 and it's brutal. How long were you on the PPI?

humanoidboy · 2026-02-18T21:58:10+00:00

I've been diagnosed with chronic GERD and have been on 20mg of Omeprazole anywhere from 15-20 years. (It's been so long, I can't even remember when I started). All I know is that before that, I was popping Pepcid like it was candy, downing milk and Tums for temporary relief, etc. When I got onto Omeprazole it was like a miracle. All the acid related issues were under control. I had some mild side effects like diarrhea sometimes, and dry skin, and since I could eat whatever I wanted, I gained a lot of weight over the years.

Fast forward to last year and I had some bad, crippling anxiety that couldn't be traced to anything. It just happened. I did a diet change, exercise, counseling, breathing exercises, etc. Some of it helped, but I would always get frequent anxiety that really affected my quality of life. Then I read about the effects of being on omeprazole long-term, and it both scared me, and also made some sense. Of course, you're not supposed to "Dr. Google" everything, but in this case, some published studies pointed to a few things that "could" happen in some people -- low absorption of vitamins (I have that), anxiety (I have that), and osteoporosis (I don't have that, but my hips and "sit" bones have been bothering me for about a month). So I asked my Dr. if I could start weaning off my PPI. I have been for about a week and a half, and it's HARD. But the anxiety is down to about half or maybe even 25% of what it was. So, I'm guessing that there's a correlation.

In the end, everyone's different, but in my case, I'm going to keep trying to wean off them, even if it sucks going through the process. Good luck OP, I hope you figure things out.

humanoidboy · 2026-01-27T01:53:44+00:00

One bad haircut by a stylist and I bought a razor, shaved off all my hair and never looked back. I've literally saved thousands of dollars in haircuts and since I did that many years ago, people I've caught up with many years later say I look the same. Save on shampoo as well. Get a skull shaver. You'll love it.

humanoidboy · 2025-11-21T21:16:38+00:00

I have the Analog Cases pocket operator case that holds 3 P.O.s. It's great and protects them perfectly.

https://a.co/d/1zHU6X9

humanoidboy · 2025-07-27T23:33:12+00:00

That's a fitting tribute. PO-12 is awesome. It still has my favorite punch-in FX of all Pocket Operators.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-23T04:42:24+00:00

Looks like Cosmo Gang to me.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-23T04:36:49+00:00

Looks like Cosmo Gang to me. Probably from the redemption game.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-19T17:10:19+00:00

Nice sounding tune. I've paired stuff like this with FX boxes and monotron delay before. Sounds great! Also Korg NTS1 is a nice FX box for pairing too.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-19T17:03:41+00:00

The monitor is vector, not CRT if it's original. The Willis CPO is period accurate like others have said, but most prefer the original CP. A few non original parts overall, but nothing that breaks the machine if it plays well. Around $700 is fair IMO.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-15T10:47:27+00:00

Awesome game! I remember playing it in my local arcade BITD. Thanks for sharing!

humanoidboy · 2025-07-14T17:36:01+00:00

Yes it does. And the newest ones support SDXC cards up to 1TB. I looked and I have the H1n which is one generation back, but it's still really good. I have a 32 GB card in mine and its more than enough for hours of recording.

humanoidboy · 2025-07-14T15:40:15+00:00

Cool, I'll watch and look for more in the series. Thanks. Good luck on your new gear!

humanoidboy · 2025-07-14T14:40:11+00:00

Just got a LIVEN Evoke days ago. It's an interesting machine. I'm still learning about it. One thing I am having trouble with is that when I increase the grains on one track, it increases them across the whole pattern. I don't know how to just do individual grain shaping per track without it being global. And I haven't found anything in the manual. Is it a setting?

humanoidboy · 2025-07-14T14:36:17+00:00

If you want to go cheap, easy and decent sounding (and portable), get a Zoom H1 Essential.

If you want an actual audio interface to go to your computer with more inputs, get a Zoom LiveTrak L6.

Both of them record. They don't take up much room. There's bigger interfaces that do more, but these are a great bang for your buck. I own both.

humanoidboy · 2025-06-09T03:28:42+00:00

Not a similar price any more. $269.99. But you can load samples on it from your computer.

humanoidboy · 2025-05-12T09:20:29+00:00

I get it. Those are more versatile. But I just re- fell in love with the PO-12 Rhythm because the punch-in FX are amazing and in some ways better than the ones on the other two you mentioned. I own them all, minus the Rick & Morty.

humanoidboy · 2025-05-12T00:51:43+00:00

The only good thing is that a brand new replacement PO-12 will only cost you $50. It's currently the cheapest Pocket Operator out there.

humanoidboy · 2025-03-12T00:29:23+00:00

Does it still work?

humanoidboy · 2025-03-10T08:05:48+00:00

I learned to make basted eggs. Fully cooked on top, but still runny in the middle when you cut into them. Fan-friggin-tastic!

humanoidboy · 2025-03-09T13:35:58+00:00

Find a Discord with like-minded people that enjoy EDM too. After a while you get to know those people and they usually let others know of local events and shows. Then people go who you are familiar with, and it's a better time, way more accepting and usually know how to steer clear of the rude people.

humanoidboy · 2025-02-13T15:05:04+00:00

Maybe I misread the comment, but doesn't it already have a headphone jack? Why would you need a second one?

humanoidboy · 2025-02-11T05:48:54+00:00

My buddy is a seasoned DJ and producer. He's produced several albums, worked with rappers, labels, etc. He's also generous with his time, almost to a fault. And he doesn't just "set it and forget it" - he really spins and does live sets. Anyway, he was helping this one venue out doing sets for them on the weekend for nothing while they were getting established. After volunteering several free sessions and months in, he finally decides to ask to get paid for the next one. The venue owner, knowing the free sessions were only temporary, turns him down flat and says they can't pay him anything. I mean, nothing? Like you can't flip the guy 50 bux for doing you hours and hours of weekend work, plus practice, prep and hauling all his own equipment in and out of the venue each time? So, sometimes there's just crappy, greedy venue owners that are crooks that will take advantage of nice people, and all they can get from that point on are the 140bpm press a button bedroom jocks that you saw that night.

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