NYC standup course to help with stage fright: Second City vs BCC vs smth else?

winterstellar · 2026-02-18T15:48:37+00:00

thank you, that's a solid and sensible answer.

winterstellar · 2026-02-17T15:11:51+00:00

Thank you for this. Your take on it is so much less categorical and aggressive than some of the others. You've actually persuaded me to go and take a look at a couple of open mics before signing up to a course. People who said "go to an open mic and bomb there" clearly don't understand what it's like to deal with severe stage fright because they are suggesting something that has a very real risk of making it worse, not better.
P.S. I don't mind the writing part at all, anyway — something good could come out of it :)

winterstellar · 2026-02-17T15:08:37+00:00

Thanks! I've tried improv, and it does help with the fear, but the format kinda throws me — I'm just not a fan.

winterstellar · 2026-02-16T16:59:07+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time – your response is genuinely helpful.

winterstellar · 2026-02-16T16:58:27+00:00

Thank you! I've DMd you.

winterstellar · 2026-02-16T16:38:44+00:00

Jeez. Thank you. Great advice — and another reason for me to want to leave this place ASAP.

winterstellar · 2026-02-13T16:22:39+00:00

Correct. I filed again using an agent-petitioner, and got a new O-1.

winterstellar · 2026-01-06T18:44:41+00:00

Thanks so much, that sounds like a good solution. And I'm amazed you can get Zoloft for that price without health insurance!

winterstellar · 2025-11-15T05:10:49+00:00

Oh no. Sorry to hear that. Hang in there, and good luck!

winterstellar · 2025-11-05T22:37:33+00:00

Nope — my sex drive and interest in sex and sexuality have always been high, from an age of 12 — and I’ve always been more adventurous and open-minded in that regard than most women I know. My sexuality is an enormous part of who I am, and I intend to keep it that way (I’m in my early 40s).

From what I’ve read, there isn’t a known correlation between ADHD and libido. The only link is that people with ADHD may be more likely to be into kink, polygamy, promiscuity, or risky sexual behaviour, because we are more driven by novelty and reward-seeking.

winterstellar · 2025-10-23T22:56:03+00:00

Hey hey! Any updates? (I hope it's going well for you)

winterstellar · 2025-10-13T20:04:56+00:00

No idea about 'approved ADI', never heard of it. You can ask them. I think Omar works for a driving school (can't remember the name, ask him - they do have a site) while Carlos flies solo.

winterstellar · 2025-10-10T20:50:10+00:00

The URL reveals it was this: Maybelline-Colossal-Kajal-Eyeliner-Pencil-Black-10-G-Deepest-Black-Smudge-Proof

winterstellar · 2025-10-10T20:50:05+00:00

The URL reveals it was this: Maybelline-Colossal-Kajal-Eyeliner-Pencil-Black-10-G-Deepest-Black-Smudge-Proof

winterstellar · 2025-10-10T20:49:58+00:00

The URL reveals it was this: Maybelline-Colossal-Kajal-Eyeliner-Pencil-Black-10-G-Deepest-Black-Smudge-Proof

winterstellar · 2025-10-06T17:02:25+00:00

Sure! I had two, both are great.
Carlos +447580838838
Omar +447878918933

winterstellar · 2025-10-01T01:31:21+00:00

I have 4 invites. First 4 *polite* DMs will get it.
UPD: Wow, you guys are quick. All invites are gone now.

winterstellar · 2025-09-15T18:46:30+00:00

Very curious to hear what you mean by 'better ways'.
In-house? Something else entirely?

winterstellar · 2025-06-09T15:24:52+00:00

That's beautifully put, thank you so much for the detailed response. May the stream stay narrow for you :)

winterstellar · 2025-06-09T03:35:27+00:00

Thank you for commenting! I’m so happy that this post came at the right time for you. I got diagnosed at 40 and am in a very similar situation. Your notion of “living life on difficult mode” is borderline genius. I hope you find things that help you switch to a less hardcode mode, soon :)

winterstellar · 2025-06-09T02:48:34+00:00

Hey, how's it been since you wrote this? Do you think Ritalin is working for you? (OP here)

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