Thanks team. I have come down from that panic. Had a little catch up with workmates and we have some plans for the next week to help with workload and I am not actively panicking now. Thanks for being a safe place to scream. ♥️♥️
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Force_majeure123 - 2mon
Fancy foccacia sandwhich for breakfast:
Mushroom duxelle, mild salami, lots of soft fresh cheese, rocket, olive oil and balsamic
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tombruzzo - 2mon
Dealing with two miserable kids to then have to be like, "Okay, time to go to work." I felt like I needed a sit down and some Time On Phone after everything in the morning.
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Pilk - 2mon
2025 is Googling minor health questions (about vitamins or whatever) and skipping over any US government-funded advice because it can't be trusted any more.
9
SaneMartigan - 2mon
examine.com was started by one of the early big fitness redditors.
"Nutrition and supplement information you can trust"
6
Seagoon_ - 2mon
cdc was always a bit political but they never told factual lies. Not like now.
2
Rusty Raven - 2mon
I recently received a $60 credit from The Good Guys after an ACCC ruling (they'd had a promotion with some dodgy terms). I decided to get a new toaster, and fortuititously the toaster and delivery came to exactly $60. Can't complain about an unexpected free toaster.
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SaneMartigan - 2mon
Dammit, I've got $20 tgg credit if anyone wants it.
4
Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
Landlord is installing split system in every room next week. Summer will suck a lot less.
Also I’m done with vaping this time for real lol. Almost out of juice and it’s all going in the bin. I don’t want to be smoking by my birthday in 3 weeks.
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PeelerSheila - 2mon
Fuck yeah! Quitting is hard but it's the gift you give to yourself!
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SituationCake - 2mon
Good luck! A worthy goal!
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Force_majeure123 - 2mon
Hooray for last minute offers to taking annual leave on Friday
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
Anyone got any go to meditations/music/actions for dealing with panic attacks? My go tos are not working.
::: spoiler Title
Am having a really bad mental health day today. Have a bunch of things at home and work that are just overwhelming me and had to deal with snappy mcsnappheads this morning venting and correcting me while I was trying to do a simple handover to another staff member. Really fighting the urge to go and hide literally and figuratively. Come on brain. Just do something.
Can't face doing the GP and psych referral dance. I am hoping this is all externally caused and will pass. Just feeling very alone and panicked.
No I can't escalate the work stuff..I am where the buck stops for this particular stuff. I am just so sick of being a grown up.
:::
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
Not alone, we are here. So many hugs.
Sometimes brain is stuck and needs a little rest. Maybe walk around the block once?
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Eagle - 2mon
I use an app called Insight Timer. There are guided meditations and you can choose by the time you have available. There's plenty available on the free side of it, you don't need to purchase anything.
Do you have access to an EAP?
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
I actually did a breathing exercise on there just before.
No no EAP. Should look into suggesting we get one though
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Eagle - 2mon
Its worth pursuing the EAP.
And I'm glad you're feeling better. 🩷
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Mert - 2mon
Valium.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time.
There’s an album called () by a band called Sigur ros You’ll know it’s the right one if all the tracks are called untitled 1, 2 etc.
Always helps when I’m feeling bad.
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
I will try that. I have had Tales Under The Oak' new album on repeat - it's like dreamy old PC game music and little stories.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
That album is my number 2 of all time. Number 1 is Jeff Buckley- Grace
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
It's awesome. I had it in all afternoon. Thanks. Very calming
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
Glad you liked it! Untitled 3 gives me chills every time.
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melbaboutown - 2mon
I heard that you can tighten all of your muscles really hard and relax a couple of times to release the fight or flight.
Brisk exercise.
Allowing yourself to shake and tremble.
Dipping or splashing your face with cold water for the diving reflex.
There’s deep abdominal breathing.
Breathing into a bag didn’t do much but get that Centaurworld song tauntingly stuck in my head
Or even holding your breath until it subsides (something about carbon dioxide balance in your bloodstream)
I also heard antihistamines such as Benadryl can be used to calm you.
You can try chamomile tea made with two bags or valerian pills from the supermarket I guess. Or magnesium. Rescue remedy.
There are also options like beta blockers.
YMMV
Not much of that works for me to be honest.
Usually if it’s a bad one I get in a hot shower, take prescribed medication and/or suffer through it. Maybe calling a friend if they’re free or a hotline. Try and get the regular professional appointment sooner.
When and if you can - I strongly suggest seeing a gp for valium and maybe a psych referral when and if you can face it, and getting tf out of the environment causing it or at least taking leave if possible.
Right now I suggest getting somewhere people leave you alone and maybe put something soothing in the background or call Lifeline.
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
Thanks. Saved that list to use when I need to pick something in a hurry again. I get panic attacks really rarely. I am trying a few old trick right now and will get to the doctor if I can't get through this patch.
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
I'm sorry to hear you're feeling shit. Is there any kind of music that makes you go good crazy? Campy pop music?
Sleep music can be good. Also Sigur Ros like Gibson mentioned.
Don't forget to be kind to yourself. It does sound like that person contributed to your anxiety.
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Rusty Raven - 2mon
Ooh, day shift are starting to trickle in. I am so looking forward to bed and being horizontal.
Edit: 🛌💤
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Alamutjones - 2mon
Well. That’s interesting.
The lock on my mailbox is gone.
I’m reasonably certain nothing of value or interest was taken - it was empty when I left this morning, and I don’t get THAT much post - but the local ferals are getting bold
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melbaboutown - 2mon
Melbcat spluttering and spitting out purple cranberry medicine on white sheets: I am particularly inspired by the works of Jackson Pollock 🎨🖼️
::: spoiler spoiler
This is a supplement that contains cranberry extract and probiotics to accompany the antibiotic treatment and help relieve symptoms
Also idc as it washes out
:::
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
poor sweety,
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melbaboutown - 2mon
She’s still an absolute trooper though. Still eating, drinking, walking over to visitors to check them out. Still trying to convince me to let her outside
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
Tomorrow I start my new PT routine. 🤞 Hope it goes well. It's just 4 exercises to help make my spine more stable and strengthen my legs.
Good night everyone and sweet dreams. 😗
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SaneMartigan - 2mon
dead bug, bird dog, bridge and squat?
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
One of my goals for this year was to run 5k and build 5kg of muscle to help with my low muscle tone and improve my physical and mental health. It's been very slow going, and I'm finding it hard to become motivated to do the things. I know motivation is bullshit when it comes to this kind of stuff. Got my Fitbit to work again, so I might start wearing it for a bit of a boost. I want to be able to move my body for as long as I can. Even though I'm really uncoordinated, I can still move!
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
even Mohammad Ali had a trainer/personal cheer squad
it's smart and successful to get outside encouragement and support
you can do it :)
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Thank you 😊😊
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melbaboutown - 2mon
Even if you don’t leave the house or get out of bed you can still do leg extensions with a resistance band for your butt and abs.
I’m probably not going to though -_-
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Hahaha what butt or abs 😂 my resistance band is thrown somewhere in my car from when I used to go to the gym!
I feel you!!!
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melbaboutown - 2mon
You’d be surprised. It took two years of regular effort but there was eventually something there.
Then came the pandemic and intensified health issues and I lost it all.
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
That goes to show that something can be there, if it has been there before
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melbaboutown - 2mon
You can also do glute bridges or heel slides (no band) without getting out of bed but I don’t wanna.
If you’re out of condition or there’s the risk of hurting your back try single heel slides first rather than double. This will help support and stabilise your lower back rather than abruptly jerking both legs up at once and potentially pulling an abdominal muscle or spasmodically arching your back. It also can help isolate the muscles more.
Either way just make sure your abs are very slightly tensed and your tailbone is comfortably dropped down so your back is flat on the mat or the bed.
If the flat legs are hard, it’s tiring to tense or your lower back is twinging you can bend the non-working leg and put your foot flat on the bed for more stability.
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SpinMeRound - 2mon
I've been restacking things in the warehouse today and I am SORE. Looking forward to going to the pool tonight so I can get in the spa.
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
Up early again, it's becoming a habit.
From the 2nd story kitchen window I look at the train to the city go by, 5.04 and it already has some passengers on their way to work. The train coming the other way has workers going home.
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Force_majeure123 - 2mon
It is Cheers o'clock for me, hopefully for some of you too 🍻🍻🍻
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CEOofmyhouse56 - 2mon
It could be but I'm choosing tomorrow. Lucky duck. 'ave a good one.
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Rusty Raven - 2mon
Missing: YarraByte. May have been blown away . If seen please tell Mr Byte to report to the daily thread. Do not report sightings to 000 unless you want to really confuse an emergency calltaker.
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TheWitchofThornbury2 - 2mon
Nah, he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again. Not an emergency fortunately, just a baaaad habit. We may have to start a gofundme to secure an adequate supply of beroccas.
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
I have been listening to back episodes of a podcast about Terry Pratchett (Pratchat -its fun) but I just listened to one from Jan 2020 and they comment in passing on the bushfires and Trump round 1 and mention some stuff coming up on the next few months and it's like "oh no! You don't know yet...."
Weird feeling. It's really been a big five years hasn't it?
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
it's been terrible
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melbaboutown - 2mon
Someone has stolen my bin now. People are literally stealing anything that isn’t nailed down -_-
I’ve reported it and am going to have to just keep garbage bags on the doorstep while I wait for the replacement.
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anotherspringchicken - 2mon
Someone stole our recycling bin once, then it came back a couple of weeks later. Maybe a case of mistaken identity.
Bins also get tipped into the truck occasionally
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melbaboutown - 2mon
I want to do art, to exercise, to UNKAOS…
But it all takes energy and feels pointless
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
I spent many years of my life not doing things that could benefit me because of all the self-talk. Everything feels too hard or pointless or overwhelming or I won't enjoy it. I don't know about your situation, but it's tricky to recognise that sometimes your brain can be bullshitting you. Put on a five minute timer and start with something that can be done from where you are now! Like Zen Colour or something. I personally like doing the wordle.
Edit: I feel like the miserable has to outweigh the not wanting to do things. Takes time. Think of your values. I should too.
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
For me that self talk was introjects, me repeating what I had been taught or bullied into thinking and doing.
and yes on the brain bs, emotion especially. All that talk you hear about , your emotions are valid and real, that's bs. That's what abusers want us to to react to. We need to listen to good sense.
The truly hard part is realising the origin of the negative self talk comes from other people, people we trusted and who we thought had our best interest at heart.
Think about what people say to you, does it make you feel stronger, does it make you happy.
I'm older now and still fighting bs in my head every single day.
But I am totes winning. I have the Seagoons now who I trust . I have some more wisdom too.
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
You go, Seagoon!!
I think all emotions are valid, but it's what you do with them that matters. E.g. feeling jealous or angry, people shame others for it. What they should be shaming is the behaviour that comes in response to those emotions. I'm a big fan of responding over reacting.
It's also important to remember that just because you feel a certain way, doesn't mean everything is that way. I constantly feel like I'm doomed. Or in social situations, if I feel awkward, I must be awkward and unlikeable. But then I remember I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a beautiful dog sleeping somewhere in the next room. I have had some successful social interactions and made some good connections. That doesn't invalidate the shitty feelings, but it helps to put things in perspective for me.
Oh also with the negative self-talk coming from other people, it makes me think about how young kids don't really have any of that at first, but then they're socialised to loathe themselves. I wonder if it's nature or nurture here. I think it has to do with our need to belong as well.
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
No. Not all emotions are valid. Many are stupid and useless. I say this as someone who had severe crippling PTSD, emotions can suck, they can be based on insane ideas in your head , they can be destructive.
Note your emotions, question your emotions. Even good emotions.
Are your emotions coming from your true self, are they informing you?
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Rusty Raven - 2mon
I believe the "your emotions are valid" idea has some merit, but only in the context of not being critical of yourself for feeling them. Accepting that you are feeling something can be an important part in the process of then stepping back and questioning why you are feeling it and whether it is appropriate for the situation you are in.
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Yep, this is exactly what I meant. Thanks for articulating it so well.
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
young kids don’t really have any of that at first,
sadly they can learn negative talk in infancy
Infants that are not nurtured, whose emotional health is neglected don't learn emotional regulation and they learn that people aren't to be trusted, not even mothers.
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SaneMartigan - 2mon
Do a tiny bit of each, the pointless feeling is the resistance. 3 x 10 push ups against the kitchen counter and same squats sitting into a chair, you've got all day. Do the dishes. Draw a bird or some faces or a scene for a few minutes. If you don't have a lot of energy, aim to only spend a little lest your cup run empty.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
Got a cold from getting stuck in the rain yesterday. Lame.
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
This is an interesting line of thinking. I was told as a child that if I go out in the cold, I will get a cold. Have since heard it's a myth. Is it more the symptoms that come from cold exposure, like a "headcold" or the virus itself?
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Thornburywitch - 2mon
Reduced immune system response if you get chilled I reckon. Also airborne viruses survive much longer in the cold due to a fatty outer layer that evaporates in hot weather and sunshine. Also UV kills viruses and there's less of that in cold weather.
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
TIL
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
I think it's exposure to cold can make us run down and more suspectable, if we are already fighting cold viruses we might succumb
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 2mon
Maybe when you’re cold your immune system is a little less robust? Then again I was at the gym yesterday and those places are Petri dish of illnesses sometimes lol
Vegemite and fried egg on toast with an avocado smoothie please
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bacon - 2mon
🍯🍳
🍞🥑🔨
🍹
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Rusty Raven - 2mon
A pile of marshmallows big enough to lie down and have a nap on please.
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bacon - 2mon
☁️☁️☁️☁️
☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️
☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️
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TheWitchofThornbury2 - 2mon
Looks like I'd better get brekkie quick smart this morning. Could I have porridge with cream and honey and a cup of tea please chef.
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bacon - 2mon
🌾🥛🍯☕️
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Thornburywitch - 2mon
Thanks chef!
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
UNKAOS sounds a bit like a submarine operation. How do we go about UNKAOSing? Any specific principles to follow, or is it just a matter of making shitty things better?
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
just organise your day in big blocks of time
then organise those blocks
make lists,
create habits
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melbaboutown - 2mon
You start with KAOS and work against entropy to undo it
And usually you have to first invent the universe an organisational system
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
For me it's a way I can stop wasting time , also can stop fretting about not doing things
I am also embracing a "good enough" philosophy", good enough is better than not doing something at all. And I can improve next time a task comes up on my schedule, until then, I don't worry.
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melbaboutown - 2mon
I’ve managed to get almost all the art supplies into a plastic tub and off the bench
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
excellent :)
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tombruzzo - 2mon
STALKER is on at CInema Nova next week but what are these session times?
Who the fuck goes to the movies at 1:30pm on a Tuesday lol
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tombruzzo - 2mon
Can't wait until I'm retired so I can make the weekly pilgrimage to Nova and Brunetti's Carlton to watch some esoteric film or 50th anniversary of some exploitation B movie at lunchtime on a weekday
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
I lived a 5 minute walk yet the movies they had on never inspired me 🤷
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
retirees
students
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Rusty Raven - 2mon
I have joined the up and awake club for the day. Today's To Do List includes checking the back yard and hunting down the things which blew off my potting table in yesterday's wind and clearing out the fridge in preparation for tomorrow's grocery delivery.
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melbaboutown - 2mon
🤖🏃♂️
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Alamutjones - 2mon
Okay. Up we get
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
beach :)
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Hello again, I need a movie recommendation. My brain has gone to mush so nothing too intellectual please
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Catfish - 2mon
Dark Crystal, because Fizgig
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imoldgreeeg - 2mon
Princess Bride
Any of the early marvel movies
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Seagoon_ - 2mon
You've come to the right place then.
How about some Sherlock Holmes movies? They are entertaining and not too intellectual at all
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SaneMartigan - 2mon
Labyrinth, Willow, Matilda.
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SituationCake - 2mon
The new superman is brainless fun. Also K-pop demon hunters, Happy Gilmore 1, any minions movie. Most comedy movies will fit the request. Hope you watched something fun!
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Thank you! I ended up watching About Time, which was not the most fun movie compared to the ones you listed! Was beautiful though. I might rewatch K-Pop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore again at some point!
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LowExperience2368 - 2mon
Thanks for the movie recommendations, have added them to the list! I ended up watching About Time because I remembered back to last week where I heard some people talking about it. Beautiful movie.
LowExperience2368 in melbourne
Discussion Thread 🌬 Thursday, October 23, 2025
Where art thou, YarraByte?
Thanks team. I have come down from that panic. Had a little catch up with workmates and we have some plans for the next week to help with workload and I am not actively panicking now. Thanks for being a safe place to scream. ♥️♥️
Fancy foccacia sandwhich for breakfast:
Mushroom duxelle, mild salami, lots of soft fresh cheese, rocket, olive oil and balsamic
Dealing with two miserable kids to then have to be like, "Okay, time to go to work." I felt like I needed a sit down and some Time On Phone after everything in the morning.
2025 is Googling minor health questions (about vitamins or whatever) and skipping over any US government-funded advice because it can't be trusted any more.
examine.com was started by one of the early big fitness redditors.
"Nutrition and supplement information you can trust"
cdc was always a bit political but they never told factual lies. Not like now.
I recently received a $60 credit from The Good Guys after an ACCC ruling (they'd had a promotion with some dodgy terms). I decided to get a new toaster, and fortuititously the toaster and delivery came to exactly $60. Can't complain about an unexpected free toaster.
Dammit, I've got $20 tgg credit if anyone wants it.
Landlord is installing split system in every room next week. Summer will suck a lot less.
Also I’m done with vaping this time for real lol. Almost out of juice and it’s all going in the bin. I don’t want to be smoking by my birthday in 3 weeks.
Fuck yeah! Quitting is hard but it's the gift you give to yourself!
Good luck! A worthy goal!
Hooray for last minute offers to taking annual leave on Friday
Anyone got any go to meditations/music/actions for dealing with panic attacks? My go tos are not working.
::: spoiler Title Am having a really bad mental health day today. Have a bunch of things at home and work that are just overwhelming me and had to deal with snappy mcsnappheads this morning venting and correcting me while I was trying to do a simple handover to another staff member. Really fighting the urge to go and hide literally and figuratively. Come on brain. Just do something.
Can't face doing the GP and psych referral dance. I am hoping this is all externally caused and will pass. Just feeling very alone and panicked.
No I can't escalate the work stuff..I am where the buck stops for this particular stuff. I am just so sick of being a grown up.
:::
Not alone, we are here. So many hugs.
Sometimes brain is stuck and needs a little rest. Maybe walk around the block once?
I use an app called Insight Timer. There are guided meditations and you can choose by the time you have available. There's plenty available on the free side of it, you don't need to purchase anything. Do you have access to an EAP?
I actually did a breathing exercise on there just before.
No no EAP. Should look into suggesting we get one though
Its worth pursuing the EAP. And I'm glad you're feeling better. 🩷
Valium.
I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time.
There’s an album called () by a band called Sigur ros You’ll know it’s the right one if all the tracks are called untitled 1, 2 etc.
Always helps when I’m feeling bad.
I will try that. I have had Tales Under The Oak' new album on repeat - it's like dreamy old PC game music and little stories.
That album is my number 2 of all time. Number 1 is Jeff Buckley- Grace
It's awesome. I had it in all afternoon. Thanks. Very calming
Glad you liked it! Untitled 3 gives me chills every time.
I heard that you can tighten all of your muscles really hard and relax a couple of times to release the fight or flight.
Brisk exercise.
Allowing yourself to shake and tremble.
Dipping or splashing your face with cold water for the diving reflex.
There’s deep abdominal breathing.
Breathing into a bag didn’t do much but get that Centaurworld song tauntingly stuck in my head
Or even holding your breath until it subsides (something about carbon dioxide balance in your bloodstream)
I also heard antihistamines such as Benadryl can be used to calm you.
You can try chamomile tea made with two bags or valerian pills from the supermarket I guess. Or magnesium. Rescue remedy.
There are also options like beta blockers.
YMMV
Not much of that works for me to be honest.
Usually if it’s a bad one I get in a hot shower, take prescribed medication and/or suffer through it. Maybe calling a friend if they’re free or a hotline. Try and get the regular professional appointment sooner.
When and if you can - I strongly suggest seeing a gp for valium and maybe a psych referral when and if you can face it, and getting tf out of the environment causing it or at least taking leave if possible.
Right now I suggest getting somewhere people leave you alone and maybe put something soothing in the background or call Lifeline.
Thanks. Saved that list to use when I need to pick something in a hurry again. I get panic attacks really rarely. I am trying a few old trick right now and will get to the doctor if I can't get through this patch.
I'm sorry to hear you're feeling shit. Is there any kind of music that makes you go good crazy? Campy pop music?
Sleep music can be good. Also Sigur Ros like Gibson mentioned.
I was using this playlist for a while
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NFhQ4w21QT7tUzl820QrC?
Don't forget to be kind to yourself. It does sound like that person contributed to your anxiety.
Ooh, day shift are starting to trickle in. I am so looking forward to bed and being horizontal.
Edit: 🛌💤
Well. That’s interesting.
The lock on my mailbox is gone.
I’m reasonably certain nothing of value or interest was taken - it was empty when I left this morning, and I don’t get THAT much post - but the local ferals are getting bold
Melbcat spluttering and spitting out purple cranberry medicine on white sheets: I am particularly inspired by the works of Jackson Pollock 🎨🖼️
::: spoiler spoiler This is a supplement that contains cranberry extract and probiotics to accompany the antibiotic treatment and help relieve symptoms
Also idc as it washes out :::
poor sweety,
She’s still an absolute trooper though. Still eating, drinking, walking over to visitors to check them out. Still trying to convince me to let her outside
Tomorrow I start my new PT routine. 🤞 Hope it goes well. It's just 4 exercises to help make my spine more stable and strengthen my legs.
Good night everyone and sweet dreams. 😗
dead bug, bird dog, bridge and squat?
One of my goals for this year was to run 5k and build 5kg of muscle to help with my low muscle tone and improve my physical and mental health. It's been very slow going, and I'm finding it hard to become motivated to do the things. I know motivation is bullshit when it comes to this kind of stuff. Got my Fitbit to work again, so I might start wearing it for a bit of a boost. I want to be able to move my body for as long as I can. Even though I'm really uncoordinated, I can still move!
even Mohammad Ali had a trainer/personal cheer squad
it's smart and successful to get outside encouragement and support
you can do it :)
Thank you 😊😊
Even if you don’t leave the house or get out of bed you can still do leg extensions with a resistance band for your butt and abs.
I’m probably not going to though -_-
Hahaha what butt or abs 😂 my resistance band is thrown somewhere in my car from when I used to go to the gym!
I feel you!!!
You’d be surprised. It took two years of regular effort but there was eventually something there.
Then came the pandemic and intensified health issues and I lost it all.
That goes to show that something can be there, if it has been there before
You can also do glute bridges or heel slides (no band) without getting out of bed but I don’t wanna.
Edit:
https://youtu.be/6-anByqnKp8
If you’re out of condition or there’s the risk of hurting your back try single heel slides first rather than double. This will help support and stabilise your lower back rather than abruptly jerking both legs up at once and potentially pulling an abdominal muscle or spasmodically arching your back. It also can help isolate the muscles more.
Either way just make sure your abs are very slightly tensed and your tailbone is comfortably dropped down so your back is flat on the mat or the bed.
If the flat legs are hard, it’s tiring to tense or your lower back is twinging you can bend the non-working leg and put your foot flat on the bed for more stability.
I've been restacking things in the warehouse today and I am SORE. Looking forward to going to the pool tonight so I can get in the spa.
Up early again, it's becoming a habit.
From the 2nd story kitchen window I look at the train to the city go by, 5.04 and it already has some passengers on their way to work. The train coming the other way has workers going home.
It is Cheers o'clock for me, hopefully for some of you too 🍻🍻🍻
It could be but I'm choosing tomorrow. Lucky duck. 'ave a good one.
Missing: YarraByte. May have been blown away . If seen please tell Mr Byte to report to the daily thread. Do not report sightings to 000 unless you want to really confuse an emergency calltaker.
Nah, he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again. Not an emergency fortunately, just a baaaad habit. We may have to start a gofundme to secure an adequate supply of beroccas.
I have been listening to back episodes of a podcast about Terry Pratchett (Pratchat -its fun) but I just listened to one from Jan 2020 and they comment in passing on the bushfires and Trump round 1 and mention some stuff coming up on the next few months and it's like "oh no! You don't know yet...."
Weird feeling. It's really been a big five years hasn't it?
it's been terrible
Someone has stolen my bin now. People are literally stealing anything that isn’t nailed down -_-
I’ve reported it and am going to have to just keep garbage bags on the doorstep while I wait for the replacement.
Someone stole our recycling bin once, then it came back a couple of weeks later. Maybe a case of mistaken identity.
Bins also get tipped into the truck occasionally
I want to do art, to exercise, to UNKAOS…
But it all takes energy and feels pointless
I spent many years of my life not doing things that could benefit me because of all the self-talk. Everything feels too hard or pointless or overwhelming or I won't enjoy it. I don't know about your situation, but it's tricky to recognise that sometimes your brain can be bullshitting you. Put on a five minute timer and start with something that can be done from where you are now! Like Zen Colour or something. I personally like doing the wordle.
Edit: I feel like the miserable has to outweigh the not wanting to do things. Takes time. Think of your values. I should too.
For me that self talk was introjects, me repeating what I had been taught or bullied into thinking and doing.
and yes on the brain bs, emotion especially. All that talk you hear about , your emotions are valid and real, that's bs. That's what abusers want us to to react to. We need to listen to good sense.
The truly hard part is realising the origin of the negative self talk comes from other people, people we trusted and who we thought had our best interest at heart.
Think about what people say to you, does it make you feel stronger, does it make you happy.
I'm older now and still fighting bs in my head every single day.
But I am totes winning. I have the Seagoons now who I trust . I have some more wisdom too.
You go, Seagoon!!
I think all emotions are valid, but it's what you do with them that matters. E.g. feeling jealous or angry, people shame others for it. What they should be shaming is the behaviour that comes in response to those emotions. I'm a big fan of responding over reacting.
It's also important to remember that just because you feel a certain way, doesn't mean everything is that way. I constantly feel like I'm doomed. Or in social situations, if I feel awkward, I must be awkward and unlikeable. But then I remember I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a beautiful dog sleeping somewhere in the next room. I have had some successful social interactions and made some good connections. That doesn't invalidate the shitty feelings, but it helps to put things in perspective for me.
Oh also with the negative self-talk coming from other people, it makes me think about how young kids don't really have any of that at first, but then they're socialised to loathe themselves. I wonder if it's nature or nurture here. I think it has to do with our need to belong as well.
No. Not all emotions are valid. Many are stupid and useless. I say this as someone who had severe crippling PTSD, emotions can suck, they can be based on insane ideas in your head , they can be destructive.
Note your emotions, question your emotions. Even good emotions.
Are your emotions coming from your true self, are they informing you?
I believe the "your emotions are valid" idea has some merit, but only in the context of not being critical of yourself for feeling them. Accepting that you are feeling something can be an important part in the process of then stepping back and questioning why you are feeling it and whether it is appropriate for the situation you are in.
Yep, this is exactly what I meant. Thanks for articulating it so well.
sadly they can learn negative talk in infancy
Infants that are not nurtured, whose emotional health is neglected don't learn emotional regulation and they learn that people aren't to be trusted, not even mothers.
Do a tiny bit of each, the pointless feeling is the resistance. 3 x 10 push ups against the kitchen counter and same squats sitting into a chair, you've got all day. Do the dishes. Draw a bird or some faces or a scene for a few minutes. If you don't have a lot of energy, aim to only spend a little lest your cup run empty.
Got a cold from getting stuck in the rain yesterday. Lame.
This is an interesting line of thinking. I was told as a child that if I go out in the cold, I will get a cold. Have since heard it's a myth. Is it more the symptoms that come from cold exposure, like a "headcold" or the virus itself?
Reduced immune system response if you get chilled I reckon. Also airborne viruses survive much longer in the cold due to a fatty outer layer that evaporates in hot weather and sunshine. Also UV kills viruses and there's less of that in cold weather.
TIL
I think it's exposure to cold can make us run down and more suspectable, if we are already fighting cold viruses we might succumb
Maybe when you’re cold your immune system is a little less robust? Then again I was at the gym yesterday and those places are Petri dish of illnesses sometimes lol
How does that work
No idea but it sucks lol
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Looks like I'd better get brekkie quick smart this morning. Could I have porridge with cream and honey and a cup of tea please chef.
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Thanks chef!
UNKAOS sounds a bit like a submarine operation. How do we go about UNKAOSing? Any specific principles to follow, or is it just a matter of making shitty things better?
just organise your day in big blocks of time
then organise those blocks
make lists,
create habits
You start with KAOS and work against entropy to undo it
And usually you have to first invent
the universean organisational systemFor me it's a way I can stop wasting time , also can stop fretting about not doing things
I am also embracing a "good enough" philosophy", good enough is better than not doing something at all. And I can improve next time a task comes up on my schedule, until then, I don't worry.
I’ve managed to get almost all the art supplies into a plastic tub and off the bench
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STALKER is on at CInema Nova next week but what are these session times?
https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/stalker
Who the fuck goes to the movies at 1:30pm on a Tuesday lol
Can't wait until I'm retired so I can make the weekly pilgrimage to Nova and Brunetti's Carlton to watch some esoteric film or 50th anniversary of some exploitation B movie at lunchtime on a weekday
I lived a 5 minute walk yet the movies they had on never inspired me 🤷
retirees
students
I have joined the up and awake club for the day. Today's To Do List includes checking the back yard and hunting down the things which blew off my potting table in yesterday's wind and clearing out the fridge in preparation for tomorrow's grocery delivery.
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Okay. Up we get
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Hello again, I need a movie recommendation. My brain has gone to mush so nothing too intellectual please
Dark Crystal, because Fizgig
Princess Bride
Any of the early marvel movies
You've come to the right place then.
How about some Sherlock Holmes movies? They are entertaining and not too intellectual at all
Labyrinth, Willow, Matilda.
The new superman is brainless fun. Also K-pop demon hunters, Happy Gilmore 1, any minions movie. Most comedy movies will fit the request. Hope you watched something fun!
Thank you! I ended up watching About Time, which was not the most fun movie compared to the ones you listed! Was beautiful though. I might rewatch K-Pop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore again at some point!
Thanks for the movie recommendations, have added them to the list! I ended up watching About Time because I remembered back to last week where I heard some people talking about it. Beautiful movie.