Have you tried rescue remedy? My mother swears by the stuff.
I have no clue what rescue remedies are, actually. Care to fill me in?
The panic attacks though were a few years ago, before I ever joined these forums. They were violent and very painful, my heart hurt (at first I thought it was heart attacks) as well as my throat and lungs from the erratic breathing. And once one had started it didn't seem to want to stop. The problem is that I'm not sure what exactly was triggering them, sometimes it was obvious, sometimes it was out of the blue.
That's why at the time I developed agoraphobia: the phobia of getting a panic attack in public, and the resulting avoidance of public places or even going out altogether.
This time I'm not having panic attacks but nervous breakdowns. It's a bit different. I get overwhelmed and freeze at the same time, like I feel I have thousands of things to do but don't know where to start, and then I start crying. While my heart beats super fast it doesn't really hurt, and it's all much more emotional and much less physical. I also crave human contact rather than trying to isolate myself, because rather than provoke an attack, being around someone else actually soothes me. And I was fine walking through a crowded market yesterday.
I compared the two because that's the closest thing I've ever experienced, but they're pretty different.
I think a therapist might help because I noticed that talking about my problems (that are causing my stress) is making it better rather than worse (talking about things made it worse when it was panic attacks). So I figure having a regular outlet to talk would probably be helpful, and if I need mild stress relief medication I can get that prescribed too since psychiatrists are doctors.
Oh, another difference is that I barely sleep. I also only eat one meal a day but that's not due to stress but to money. Still, if not a consequence, it might be a source of the stress. Anyway, a few years back I can't remember having any such sleeping issues.
Talking of classic FPS games, I decided to replay Half Life (and expansions) for the first time in a very long time. I really hope it holds up... at least until the Xen levels, at which point I will stop my run of the main game. I remember Xen just fine, thank you, and I have no desire to relive that.
Update: Up to the part with the missile silo... wow, I had forgotten what a platformy-ass game this was, and not just in Xen. It's still quite fun, but I do NOT miss a number of aspects of late 90s shooter design.
I just noticed your avatar. It really made me lol.
It's pretty cool And now, I must stop wasting time on the net. Flying to the UK tomorrow afternoon, and I'll be going with no clothes if I don't get a move on (a sight no-one wants to see, trust me).
So by your logic, the cheaper the booze, the greater its healing properties?
Actually, it's more of an ABV thing. Vodka is about 35-50% ABV (if you're a hard-ass thug like me, you drink it 50%, dawg) whilst preliminary and half assed research reveals that strongest brandy is a paltry 40% to 45% ABV.
On average, vodka is the better cure on average. However, individual results may vary depending on what's at hand. You could just drain a case of beer though, if you're in a pinch.
No thanks for the booze, but yesterday I sipped a glass of coke and it was nice. Sadly I fear it might have been foolish to do so when I've been having trouble sleeping already.
No thanks for the booze, but yesterday I sipped a glass of coke and it was nice. Sadly I fear it might have been foolish to do so when I've been having trouble sleeping already.
Rescue remedies are homeopathic. You know, overpriced water. In other words...
No, they are not homeopathetic ... they are a different alternative therapy method. Great difference in the reason for ineffectiveness. But great placebo effect.
Also: Faeces bovis D30 could be a remedy that raises intelligence
I have no clue what rescue remedies are, actually. Care to fill me in?
The panic attacks though were a few years ago, before I ever joined these forums. They were violent and very painful, my heart hurt (at first I thought it was heart attacks) as well as my throat and lungs from the erratic breathing. And once one had started it didn't seem to want to stop. The problem is that I'm not sure what exactly was triggering them, sometimes it was obvious, sometimes it was out of the blue.
That's why at the time I developed agoraphobia: the phobia of getting a panic attack in public, and the resulting avoidance of public places or even going out altogether.
This time I'm not having panic attacks but nervous breakdowns. It's a bit different. I get overwhelmed and freeze at the same time, like I feel I have thousands of things to do but don't know where to start, and then I start crying. While my heart beats super fast it doesn't really hurt, and it's all much more emotional and much less physical. I also crave human contact rather than trying to isolate myself, because rather than provoke an attack, being around someone else actually soothes me. And I was fine walking through a crowded market yesterday.
I compared the two because that's the closest thing I've ever experienced, but they're pretty different.
I think a therapist might help because I noticed that talking about my problems (that are causing my stress) is making it better rather than worse (talking about things made it worse when it was panic attacks). So I figure having a regular outlet to talk would probably be helpful, and if I need mild stress relief medication I can get that prescribed too since psychiatrists are doctors.
Oh, another difference is that I barely sleep. I also only eat one meal a day but that's not due to stress but to money. Still, if not a consequence, it might be a source of the stress. Anyway, a few years back I can't remember having any such sleeping issues.
That sounds pretty bad. I think group counselling as well as pyschiatric would help in those circumstances. It shows that there are others with similar symptons which could help. Especially the fear of having an attack in public.
As for rescue remedy, it's basically a herbal/alcoholic (sometimes non-alcoholic) concoction that you pipette/spray into your mouth, and it's supposed to calm you. I think it's effect is probably placebo (as has already been mentioned) but that's not to say it wouldn't've worked. Afterall with psychological issues, if you think you're going to be less anxious, you almost certainly will. Of course, knowing it's a placebo ruins that, as part of you believes it won't work. *glares at comrade pants*
But then again, my mum suspects that it's a placebo and still swears it works. And we had a behaviourist out for our dogs separation anxiety, and she prescribed some for the dog! It's worth a shot anyway. You should be able to find it in a pharmacist/chemist or even on amazon.
Since I decided to do some work on that grim reaper sprite I did a while back, I'm trying to get some animations down.
Now that wouldn't be so bad, but what makes it tough is the perspective, (which I decided is sort of Mega-man ish, since I love those games! ), and the weapon (a scythe).
Re-doing the head to about 2x the size was no problem.
(I had already done it before, but looking back on it, making it look more like a real skull kind of made it odd-looking, so I decided to simply upscale and tweak the original)
I actually decided, from looking at a few reference sprites, that it might be better if the scythe was facing the opposite direction of the player.
(since it may make platforming animations easier)
And this sprite at least, looks pretty good.
However, the toughest challenge has to be the attack animation.
How does one animate a scythe swing quick enough for it to be smooth, but also be in that retro style.
It put's the lotion on the skin! Or it gets the hose again!
Once a relative stranger mentioned eating liver and I did this. He didn't get it. He must've thought I was the biggest weirdo on the face of the planet.
Once a relative stranger mentioned eating liver and I did this. He didn't get it. He must've thought I was the biggest weirdo on the face of the planet.
Pfft, I would have thought that he was a cultural ignoramus far sooner than judging your good self as a weirdo.
No, they are not homeopathetic ... they are a different alternative therapy method. Great difference in the reason for ineffectiveness. But great placebo effect.
Also: Faeces bovis D30 could be a remedy that raises intelligence
Ugh. Without a mile long chemical name... or alcohol... or THC... it's probably not effective medicine.
Artistic integreity means diddly squat, when ratings come into play.
(And lets be honest here. Only a handful of quality shows ever get good rating)
In the end of the day, Seth knows how to bring people in, and how to keep things working.
Sure he's doing the same sort show about 3 times (maybe 4), but lets be honest here, when it was just Family Guy, the show was always on the chopping block.
I guess the network people are greedy, and keep wanting more and more, and expect constant pitches and that.
I personally like Family Guy and American Dad.
(Cleveland Show... not very good really...)
Both are pretty different to each other really in the actual execution.
American Dad is pretty much a self-contained series, and Family Guy is more of a satire mixed with goofy slapstick.
Artistic integreity means diddly squat, when ratings come into play.
(And lets be honest here. Only a handful of quality shows ever get good rating)
In the end of the day, Seth knows how to bring people in, and how to keep things working.
Sure he's doing the same sort show about 3 times (maybe 4), but lets be honest here, when it was just Family Guy, the show was always on the chopping block.
I guess the network people are greedy, and keep wanting more and more, and expect constant pitches and that.
I personally like Family Guy and American Dad.
(Cleveland Show... not very good really...)
Both are pretty different to each other really in the actual execution.
American Dad is pretty much a self-contained series, and Family Guy is more of a satire mixed with goofy slapstick.
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I just noticed your avatar. It really made me lol.
Wasn't me. I left to eat dinner. Vainamoinen is the only mod who deletes tags with any frequency.
By the way, I left the pony spin going while I was gone. It's over 8000.
Then Vainamoinen is my new enemy. Gurry? You're officially alright now.
Also, obligatory:
I have no clue what rescue remedies are, actually. Care to fill me in?
The panic attacks though were a few years ago, before I ever joined these forums. They were violent and very painful, my heart hurt (at first I thought it was heart attacks) as well as my throat and lungs from the erratic breathing. And once one had started it didn't seem to want to stop. The problem is that I'm not sure what exactly was triggering them, sometimes it was obvious, sometimes it was out of the blue.
That's why at the time I developed agoraphobia: the phobia of getting a panic attack in public, and the resulting avoidance of public places or even going out altogether.
This time I'm not having panic attacks but nervous breakdowns. It's a bit different. I get overwhelmed and freeze at the same time, like I feel I have thousands of things to do but don't know where to start, and then I start crying. While my heart beats super fast it doesn't really hurt, and it's all much more emotional and much less physical. I also crave human contact rather than trying to isolate myself, because rather than provoke an attack, being around someone else actually soothes me. And I was fine walking through a crowded market yesterday.
I compared the two because that's the closest thing I've ever experienced, but they're pretty different.
I think a therapist might help because I noticed that talking about my problems (that are causing my stress) is making it better rather than worse (talking about things made it worse when it was panic attacks). So I figure having a regular outlet to talk would probably be helpful, and if I need mild stress relief medication I can get that prescribed too since psychiatrists are doctors.
Oh, another difference is that I barely sleep. I also only eat one meal a day but that's not due to stress but to money. Still, if not a consequence, it might be a source of the stress. Anyway, a few years back I can't remember having any such sleeping issues.
NINJA: Citations: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_Remedy
Update: Up to the part with the missile silo... wow, I had forgotten what a platformy-ass game this was, and not just in Xen. It's still quite fun, but I do NOT miss a number of aspects of late 90s shooter design.
It's pretty cool
Hey, according to Wikipedia, "The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a 8:7 solution of brandy and water."
About half brandy, half water?
If booze be the cure then, well...
Why water it down?
Or better yet...
Actually, it's more of an ABV thing. Vodka is about 35-50% ABV (if you're a hard-ass thug like me, you drink it 50%, dawg) whilst preliminary and half assed research reveals that strongest brandy is a paltry 40% to 45% ABV.
On average, vodka is the better cure on average. However, individual results may vary depending on what's at hand. You could just drain a case of beer though, if you're in a pinch.
Yeah, Ikea Porn Instructions can do that.
A nice bottle of vodka will even that out~
No, they are not homeopathetic ... they are a different alternative therapy method. Great difference in the reason for ineffectiveness. But great placebo effect.
Also: Faeces bovis D30 could be a remedy that raises intelligence
A little about where I am at too...
Someone told me this was one of the greatest warriors ever.
Also i've bene off cigarettes for like six days now. Mini-yay!
Edit: And then I saw this pic. Sunday's been shit
That sounds pretty bad. I think group counselling as well as pyschiatric would help in those circumstances. It shows that there are others with similar symptons which could help. Especially the fear of having an attack in public.
As for rescue remedy, it's basically a herbal/alcoholic (sometimes non-alcoholic) concoction that you pipette/spray into your mouth, and it's supposed to calm you. I think it's effect is probably placebo (as has already been mentioned) but that's not to say it wouldn't've worked. Afterall with psychological issues, if you think you're going to be less anxious, you almost certainly will. Of course, knowing it's a placebo ruins that, as part of you believes it won't work. *glares at comrade pants*
But then again, my mum suspects that it's a placebo and still swears it works. And we had a behaviourist out for our dogs separation anxiety, and she prescribed some for the dog! It's worth a shot anyway. You should be able to find it in a pharmacist/chemist or even on amazon.
:eek: I just felt a disturbance in the force of humanity.
Since I decided to do some work on that grim reaper sprite I did a while back, I'm trying to get some animations down.
Now that wouldn't be so bad, but what makes it tough is the perspective, (which I decided is sort of Mega-man ish, since I love those games!
Re-doing the head to about 2x the size was no problem.
(I had already done it before, but looking back on it, making it look more like a real skull kind of made it odd-looking, so I decided to simply upscale and tweak the original)
I actually decided, from looking at a few reference sprites, that it might be better if the scythe was facing the opposite direction of the player.
(since it may make platforming animations easier)
And this sprite at least, looks pretty good.
However, the toughest challenge has to be the attack animation.
How does one animate a scythe swing quick enough for it to be smooth, but also be in that retro style.
Hmmm....
Ugh. And that work of "art" is available to have in your home, staring you in the face every morning, for just $45,000!
It's like a cross between an inflatable doll and Lady Cassandra, the bitchy trampoline.
It put's the lotion on the skin! Or it gets the hose again!
Once a relative stranger mentioned eating liver and I did this. He didn't get it. He must've thought I was the biggest weirdo on the face of the planet.
Pfft, I would have thought that he was a cultural ignoramus far sooner than judging your good self as a weirdo.
Ugh. Without a mile long chemical name... or alcohol... or THC... it's probably not effective medicine.
Which would mean that all that talk about laughter being the best medicine is pure bullshit.
Laughter IS the best medicine, though! How do you think THC gains its efficacy? Highgigglin.
Only 150? Such a feeble power level.
John who?
Because Ren & Stimpy sucks balls?
(And lets be honest here. Only a handful of quality shows ever get good rating)
In the end of the day, Seth knows how to bring people in, and how to keep things working.
Sure he's doing the same sort show about 3 times (maybe 4), but lets be honest here, when it was just Family Guy, the show was always on the chopping block.
I guess the network people are greedy, and keep wanting more and more, and expect constant pitches and that.
I personally like Family Guy and American Dad.
(Cleveland Show... not very good really...)
Both are pretty different to each other really in the actual execution.
American Dad is pretty much a self-contained series, and Family Guy is more of a satire mixed with goofy slapstick.
This is the answer I was looking for. Good on ya.
You, however, have made my list.
You, too.
What? What did I do?
You can't blame me if I don't know who people are. That would be like if I blasted you for not knowing who Edward Gould is.
Sure I can. I just did. Porblem?
Okay, from now on, "Pants" is synonymous with "Porblem."
PS: You don't know who Ed Gould is, do you?