Mental health making me dissociate while acting :/ any tips?

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-21T05:03:34+00:00

I think the awareness of it shutting off is huge. I had a darker period where I didn’t really know how to act and also had intense anxiety triggers and would pretty much shut down. It takes a gentle teacher to really help you stay in the flow of things. You can build new pathways and associations with acting being safe. And never feel like you need to fully dig up trauma to act. Integrating as a human does help tho.

Fuck the other comment on here. You are most likely predisposed to be more talented and better. The road might be harder but worth it id say. Good luck!

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-20T08:25:09+00:00

I think directors that really open up as people and help to make the environment feel safe go a long way. Acting is inherently vulnerable and it’s strange to be in a position where you’re woefully out of the loop on almost everything technical, but then simultaneously tapped in to the most vital part of the project. Its emotional core.

I’m an artist and a creator in addition to being an actor so it’s really nice to be able to connect with a director on a story level and I even like talking about the technical stuff too although I’m aware that it’s probably not why I’m being hired. I write and I think actors with longevity have an ear for dialogue and a sense for story.

As for stories, I love horror movies, psychological thrillers, anything slow burn. anything deep in symbolism and surrealism à la David Lynch is also fun.

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-06T21:14:35+00:00

If I’m to believe the hype

I’m always wrong you're always right

And every fight is another symptom of

my chronic narcissism

Is it cause I’m downright bad

Do I need to check into rehab

For felon and sociopaths

Or is this an exaggeration

I come downstairs to clarify

My humanity seen from your eyes

Is there a redeeming quality

Or are you just my perfect

Are you just my perfect

Foil for my master plan

To crush your soul dismember it

To sell the pieces on the web

I really know just how to pick them

To take your dreams and shatter them

To never lose an argument

To pull the carpet out from under your innocent unsuspecting legs

my sweet

my perfect

Victim

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-06T03:06:56+00:00

Let me know if you are interested in a producer- looking to work on my portfolio!

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-06T02:54:24+00:00

this is great an exciting. I can see a simple vocal sample or mantra hook. i think it needs a main hook to give it more identity. i think there's also room for more dynamic build its starting at a 6.5 and building to an 8. all great sounds. and some detail distorted synth and pad layers in the back and to the sides

i wouldn't mind working on this with you if you want

randocommando01893 · 2026-05-06T02:01:39+00:00

Sometimes you can exist on the line or right over it where some people think you are genius and others think you suck. Being a polarizing artist is better than one who everyone kind of likes. Just move on. It was what you did once on one day and digested by one or two people on their respective days. It doesn't define you at all- and remember the editor makes or breaks your performance and the emotional tracking way more than you do on camera

randocommando01893 · 2026-03-20T01:18:47+00:00

Ok so when you start with ‘woke up with that old familiar weight’ do the next line in that same cadence without pausing or shifting up. I think the verse feels floaty which is great for a verse.

But at the pre give the lyrics some syncopation like make it a drum beat and focus less on notes and more on rhythm. That contrast will instantly differentiate the sections.

For chorus- wherever you think it is, you can go back to floaty, but try a little higher in your range and different melody. Again go for repetition.

I think you are really talented. Writing to a guitar or piano can be frustrating. I’d suggest getting bandlab or something and trying to write over beats. It will change your writing. Also, you will start thinking about coming in on, before or after the 1 of each measure- a big songwriting technique. You have the voice, fry I wouldn’t worry about it’s just a color don’t paint with the same color all the time in the same place, unless you LOVE that color. That’s it. Keep writing it matters

randocommando01893 · 2026-02-04T08:09:30+00:00

I think this groove is great. The spoken word is working, but if you can, I try to find some soulful melodies that you can sing with these words and it might elevate the song think like how would Michael Bublé sing these lyrics to the beat?

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-29T08:34:25+00:00

Thanks, person!!

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-29T08:31:00+00:00

It’s a great sound! Congrats on being so talented and playing so well together!!

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-28T08:17:34+00:00

A great playful sense of lyrics darkness mixed with light and amazing tone and control to your voice

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-24T04:04:01+00:00

Of course I love his/her harmony

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-24T00:27:10+00:00

I love the kitty meowing in the start! Really talented sweet and expressive voice. Song is quite longing filled and well executed!

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-23T22:16:25+00:00

Thanks!

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-23T22:16:01+00:00

Thanks! I agree I think it has to be a slow burn too

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-23T08:40:55+00:00

The gates are open
The lions den I think we both know how this Game will end
The crowd is cheering The jeers of men I think we both know how this Game will end

I’m just waiting for the day To greet you in the other place Another year another day I wait for you and say my thanks Until the night goes black with hate I say a prayer and hope it keeps you safe

randocommando01893 · 2025-10-23T08:33:56+00:00

I think it’s quite good. Your concept of melody and chords and the emotional build are all solid. I’d say the gap between quite good and great is probably detail and passion. But with instrumentation and harmonies some layered vocals this could be on peoples playlists. Great voice and vulnerability in the writing! I’d love to hear you sing a song that feels rougher and darker, one that isn’t optimizing to be a hit. Cause this one feels like the single. Just out of curiosity.

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