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  1. is mayonnaise an instrument?

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    2. ambermonk

      ambermonk

      It can be a single-use instrument if you think about it

    3. Kavinsky

      Kavinsky

      if you could sampel the taste then n´yes

    4. arachnopus

      arachnopus

      mayo squidge

  2. this soundcloud upload sounds better than the mp3, which seems to clip or something at times https://soundcloud.com/lampevening/autechre-nts-radio-05042018 ^^^^
  3. my aunt is a psychiatrist specialized on psychoanalysis based on C.G. Jung (super weird stuff btw) that means a lot of talking. I visited here yesterday cause i had an emergency anxiety problem and she asked me if i can recall something negative from before i was 1 year old and i was like what is this shit but then she made a statement which felt like a sword being pushed threw me and i went total calm and that whole conversation took about 15 min. My current therapist cant do shit like that lol Kattin did you ever went to a support group or group based session cause the group practice i´m visiting offers that and i´m not sure to go, any experience ? Just realized I never responded to this. The group sessions I was privy to in the past were a part of that unethical setup I was in, so I'm not the best to comment on the worthiness of that type of setting... nevertheless, I know some people find it worthwhile to share experiences in a group and work through social issues they are experiencing in a safe setting. Some people definitely monopolize group time if it's not led by someone skilled in group dynamics. I think it really depends on the issues you are dealing with, the culture of the group, and what you hope to get out of that kind of situation? I recently found a new therapist (one on one) and am very happy with her so far. The most important thing is to find someone you are ready to open up to about the ugly truths of yourself, and I'm relieved to have that setting to begin with. Of course, there is a lot of uncomfortable work that lies ahead, but I feel good about this partnership.
  4. xxx you are a gentleman and a scholar.
  5. fml the chat moderation is harsh af for no reason - i was restricted from posting for 15 minutes b/c i tried to use two burger emoji in succession during a tasty part
  6. of course, that's the point of spending time and money on therapy. i definitely think there are some practitioners that offer a better fit for certain individuals than others though. different exercises/methods for different brains. it's nice to find someone well versed in a nice range so he/she/they can best offer the help you need, though it's not always the first one you try.
  7. Yes, I know all of this. Some of us need both a psychologist and a psychiatrist, so we have to seek out both. I was stating experiences I have had over the years (since you asked) and have since learned from, as well as thanking those who had offered advice. Quite frankly, if you had led with this list of items instead of attacking my very real experiences, I think I wouldn't feel irritated right now. This is all good advice for anyone new to seeking therapy. what did I attack and how exactly? in the absence of knowing how long you'd been seeking help and what kind of experiences you'd had, since you didn't declare this stuff up front in your initial post, I emphasised the need to control your expectations to ensure that you didn't have an unhelpful experience which you would write off as "bad". furthermore I asked you to define "bad", since there is a considerable amount of responsibility on your part as the patient to ensure you don't have what you might consider a "bad" experience. I learnt this stuff on my own going into therapy and not having been prepared for it beforehand made therapy harder, so what you're calling an attack is basic diligence to me. Hey, I definitely misread your tone and apologize. I suppose I found your initial response unhelpful because I read it as you jumping to conclusions about me while calling into question my experiences. Of course, I know I tend to be extremely defensive about accepting advice regarding my mental health... which of course is ridiculous since I was the one asking in the first place. At any rate, I genuinely am grateful for the responses to my query and sorry we got off on the wrong foot.
  8. Yes, I know all of this. Some of us need both a psychologist and a psychiatrist, so we have to seek out both. I was stating experiences I have had over the years (since you asked) and have since learned from, as well as thanking those who had offered advice. Quite frankly, if you had led with this list of items instead of attacking my very real experiences, I think I wouldn't feel irritated right now. This is all good advice for anyone new to seeking therapy.
  9. lol Hey, yes I'm aware of that Kavinsky - willing and able to do the work with the right kind of support. An example of a bad experience is sitting in a waiting room for 3 hours to end up talking to a psychiatrist who immediately tries to change your medication without having a respectful dialogue about your medical history. Another bad experience would be your family encouraging you as a teenager to go see their friend who is a therapist, who already thinks they know everything about you and you can't accomplish anything because an ethical line has clearly been breached and there's no actual confidentiality afterall. Thanks cwmbrancity - I'm glad you pointed me back to CBT. Some of my friends have had success with it, and yes it does relate to my diagnosis. I appreciate the link, too. no psychiatrists in the us? Obviously you didn't read my post. You should ask people around you where you live. It's a people thing. There's no process besides talking to people. Or asking psychologists for their advice (read: ask them about finding a suitable therapist, instead of managing your depression). In any case, your best off asking people in the area you live. Apart from this, I can't help you, I'm afraid. I do have experience with mental workers though. And not all of them good. So I can relate to the importance of your question. I was between 13-16 at the time, so basically dependent on what others decided for me. At that age I certainly didn't have any idea what a right fit would be. Or even the importance of it. So all I can tell you, is that it can realy help if you at least have an idea about what that right fitting therapist would look like. It's nice to have a bit of validation re: bad experiences - thanks for that, goDel. I've asked for a referral a few times now, and either the therapist I was referred to wasn't taking new patients or the referring psychologist/psychiatrist was too busy to give me much help. BUT, you are right - talking to others in the area about this is important. It's just like asking your friends about any other doctor they go to... assuming you have friends who don't stigmatize mental illness. Happily, I have good friends. my perspective is that it may well depend on your level of insight - i find many are geared towards dealing with people currently in the grips of something distressing which is causing prolonged periods of depression, and they provide relief from that distress. for me, although anxious and depressed (at quite low levels, but chronic enough to be complicating) i understand and have continued to do stuff because my depression started at a time where i couldn't avoid activities preventing me from finding space to consider everything. i personally find someone who will have a conversation much more preferable, as they'll clarify my ideas or provide new ones that add to my ability to know what i am managing and how i might go about it. the lack of dialogue from most, i find only frustrating. totally with you there, logboy. I hate feeling like I am in the driver's seat the whole time - dialogue is important to me. Feeling like I'm under observation has always felt creepy to me. The lack of dialogue can also happen when a therapist is unfamiliar with alternative lifestyles - they're so blown away by how different you are from them it takes them awhile to understand where you're coming from. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
  10. Wondering if this post will reach those of you who have struggled with and learned to manage your depression. I need to find a new psychologist and this causes me a lot of anxiety - I'm sure several of you, like me, have bad memories of mental health workers who were not the right fit for you. For anyone who has a strategy for weeding out the riff raff and finding the right kind of care for you, I'd love to hear your suggestions.
  11. do the best you can with what you've got.

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    2. ambermonk

      ambermonk

      tide pods and spaghet

    3. Kavinsky

      Kavinsky

      I love Existentialism too

    4. barbu

      barbu

      you either got it or you ain't

  12. DfN Afterparties 2017

  13. lol i love you whit i'm crying with laughter over here <3 #youknowyoureoldwhen
  14. WATD eating the Naughty burgers & Pimped Sweet Potato Fries at Naughty Burgr - "Perhaps the best burger joint in Finland." Highly recommended!
  15. Hasn't daddy1 commented on the store that he's going to upload the DFN tracks when he gets back from this mini-tour? TECH004 are tracks he already shared for free on Soundcloud. several of the fuji rock tracks also appear to be from the syrobonkers interview trax originally on soundclown. Yes, and? and i'd like to give him money for these tracks and hope they all make it to the store. that is all.
  16. letters for the rich

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    2. Real Human Bean
    3. usagi

      usagi

      masonic boom: the new generation

    4. arachnopus

      arachnopus

      it was a thank you letter. i sent them out to everyone who helped me complete my masters degree, and since i listened to saw2 a lot during that time i sent one to rich. that's literally it. you guys need another hobby.

  17. Hasn't daddy1 commented on the store that he's going to upload the DFN tracks when he gets back from this mini-tour? TECH004 are tracks he already shared for free on Soundcloud. several of the fuji rock tracks also appear to be from the syrobonkers interview trax originally on soundclown.
  18. interesting conversation, here - what is everyone's take on ripping analog formats? in this day and age, what is the purpose in releasing these formats, and does this intrinsically mean something about those who share the content digitally? has this been discussed elsewhere on the forum? just curious as to the general perception of this community. hopefully rich will put the fuji tracks on the store like he did with field day, but he hasn't put the dfn or tech004 releases there so... ?
  19. a fine example of humanity, ain't it.
  20. I considered it! thanks Leon. RIP to Sam Panopoulos, inventor of the most controversial pizza topping combination of the modern age. The Hawaiian pizza was piloted in Toronto and Detroit, then seeped its horrible juices worldwide, infecting the hearts and minds of thousands, possibly millions, though of course millions of people could not possibly go for such flavors. Anyway RIP Sir, you surely made your mark.
  21. Also, my local sources confirm this release is legit, Richie-approved. Take my word for it or leave it. Picked up the record today. Technical Equipment Supply is an awesome little record shop in Depot Town, Ypsilanti.
  22. a dramatic reading of inscription on inner ring of record: https://soundcloud.com/veronica-brossington/new-recording-28
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