stupid first world problems you're dealing with

  On 9/18/2013 at 6:53 AM, pattern recognition said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 6:44 AM, LimpyLoo said:

On page 4 of 120-page MPC manual.

do you want to know how it ends?

 

The big twist...

turns out the MPC4000 was unsupported all along!

(also, the MIDI clock was a metaphor for the universe's indifference to our inevitable mortality)

Woke up with my left ear and sinus blocked. Then sneezed alot.

Think I'm getting ill. :(

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

Yeah it's selfish.

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

 

Yeah it's selfish.

I don't think it's selfish. I said this in some other thread but if that would make you happy then--barring certain types of responsibilities (e.g. kids or whatever)--I think that would be completely fine to do. And anyone who would call you selfish would themselves (theirself?) be the selfish one for wanting to keep you in a situation in which you're unhappy for their own benefit.

This MPC4000 is making me feel really dumb.

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

he has a wife though, it would be irresponsible.

Slave n one that is completely subservient to a dominating influence.

Couldn't get out of bed this morning as I was so tired. I'm now heading in late. Fuck you society! If my boss asks me why I'm late I'm tempted to say "because it's Wednesday!".

I had a musquito bit me on the lip. THE LIP. And my tooth was feeling itchy. A FUCKING ITCHY TOOTH? YOU CAN'T EVEN SCRATCH THAT WTF

I should be playing GTA V right now, but I'm not.

I had the intro to Autechre's track Inhake2 as a ringtone for so long that I can't listen to it anymore without thinking my phone is ringing. I still love the track, just the intro is a little ruined for me now, augh!

  On 9/18/2013 at 8:20 AM, LimpyLoo said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

 

Yeah it's selfish.

 

I don't think it's selfish. I said this in some other thread but if that would make you happy then--barring certain types of responsibilities (e.g. kids or whatever)--I think that would be completely fine to do. And anyone who would call you selfish would themselves (theirself?) be the selfish one for wanting to keep you in a situation in which you're unhappy for their own benefit.

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 9:10 AM, tauboo said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

what's the point of all that wealth if you're unhappy and don't do what you want? if you think it would be awesome then do it

 

I doubt I would be happier or anything wherever I ended up. I think it's just the anxiety acting up... I kind of get like this when I stop drinking (which I have, largely).

Sometimes I just wonder what it would be like to walk away from all the responsibility and be a vagrant or something lol. Imagine being homeless in Hawaii? crazy meth problem among the homeless aside, it couldn't be that bad.

Fruit off the trees. Beaches. Warm weather. It's like a homeless utopia.

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

why not take a holiday? a few weeks soaking up another culture, sitting by the sea and relaxing and you'll be right as rain (maybe).

  On 9/18/2013 at 3:40 PM, MadameChaos said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

 

why not take a holiday? a few weeks soaking up another culture, sitting by the sea and relaxing and you'll be right as rain (maybe).

 

I'm out of holidays for this year. I spend 20 days in Thailand and felt great after that. (Peru next year!) Maybe I just haven't learned to cope with my stress adequately. I'm going to look into some stress and anxiety management methods/techniques or whatever.

side note... in my anxiety fueled episode yesterday I looked at a lot of London real estate. Some beautiful areas!

  On 9/18/2013 at 3:43 PM, StephenG said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 3:40 PM, MadameChaos said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

 

why not take a holiday? a few weeks soaking up another culture, sitting by the sea and relaxing and you'll be right as rain (maybe).

 

I'm out of holidays for this year. I spend 20 days in Thailand and felt great after that. (Peru next year!) Maybe I just haven't learned to cope with my stress adequately. I'm going to look into some stress and anxiety management methods/techniques or whatever.

 

side note... in my anxiety fueled episode yesterday I looked at a lot of London real estate. Some beautiful areas!

there are lots of things you can do, and you'll be surprised how much small changes can give you big results. here's a few:

Be Active

If you have a stress-related problem, physical activity can get you in the right state of mind to be able to identify the causes of your stress and find a solution. “To deal with stress effectively, you need to feel robust and you need to feel strong mentally. Exercise does that,” says Cooper. Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it will reduce some of the emotional intensity that you’re feeling, clearing your thoughts and enabling you to deal with your problems more calmly.

Take control

There’s a solution to any problem. “If you remain passive, thinking, ‘I can’t do anything about my problem’, your stress will get worse,” says Professor Cooper. “That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing.” The act of taking control is in itself empowering, and it's a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else. Read tips about how to manage your time.

Connect with people

A problem shared is a problem halved. A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way. “If you don’t connect with people, you won’t have support to turn to when you need help,” says Professor Cooper. The activities we do with friends help us relax and we often have a good laugh with them, which is an excellent stress reliever. “Talking things through with a friend will also help you find solutions to your problems,” says Professor Cooper.

Have some ‘me time’

The UK workforce works the longest hours in Europe. The extra hours in the workplace mean that people aren’t spending enough time doing things that they really enjoy. “We all need to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise,” says Professor Cooper. He recommends setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality "me time" away from work. "By earmarking those two days, it means you won’t be tempted to work overtime on those days," he says.

Challenge yourself

Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, helps to build confidence. That in turn will help you deal with stress. “By constantly challenging yourself you’re being proactive and taking charge of your life,” says Professor Cooper. “By continuing to learn, you become more emotionally resilient as a person. It arms you with knowledge and makes you want to do things rather than be passive, such as watching TV all the time.”

Avoid unhealthy habits

Don't rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping. "Men more than women are likely to do this. We call this avoidance behaviour," says Professor Cooper. "Women are better at seeking support from their social circle." Over the long term, these crutches won’t solve your problems. They’ll just create new ones. "It’s like putting your head in the sand," says Professor Cooper. "It might provide temporary relief but it won’t make the problems disappear. You need to tackle the cause of your stress."

Do volunteer work

Cooper says evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, become more resilient. “Helping people who are often in situations worse than yours will help you put your problems into perspective,” says Professor Cooper. “The more you give, the more resilient and happy you feel.” On a more basic level, do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone to cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues. Favours cost nothing to do, and you’ll feel better.

Work smarter, not harder

Good time management means quality work rather than quantity. Our long-hours culture is a well-known cause of workplace illness. “You have to get a work-life balance that suits you,” says Professor Cooper. Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that will make a real difference to your work. “Leave the least important tasks to last,” says Cooper. “Accept that your in-tray will always be full. Don’t expect it to be empty at the end of the day.”

Be positive

Look for the positives in life, and things for which you're grateful. Write down three things at the end of every day which went well or for which you're grateful. “People don’t always appreciate what they have,” says Professor Cooper. “Try to be glass half full instead of glass half empty,” he says. This requires a shift in perspective for those who are more naturally pessimistic. “It can be done,” he says. “By making a conscious effort you can train yourself to be more positive about life. Problems are often a question of perspective. If you change your perspective, you may see your situation from a more positive point of view.”

Accept the things you can't change

Changing a difficult situation isn't always possible. If this proves to be the case, recognise and accept things as they are and concentrate on everything that you do have control over. “If your company is going under and is making redundancies, there’s nothing you can do about it,” says Professor Cooper. “There’s no point fighting it. In such a situation, you need to focus on the things that you can control, such as looking for a new job.”

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

What normally triggers your anxiety? What patterns of behaviour start when you become anxious? (sorry if I've missed a post earlier in the thread that explained this, I don't have time to read it all right now)

Check out as much of Maria Bamford's comedy, interviews etc. as you can btw, she might help you (she won't hurt you anyway) :)

maria bamford is awesome.

  On 9/18/2013 at 4:18 PM, hoggy said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

What normally triggers your anxiety? What patterns of behaviour start when you become anxious? (sorry if I've missed a post earlier in the thread that explained this, I don't have time to read it all right now)

 

Check out as much of Maria Bamford's comedy, interviews etc. as you can btw, she might help you (she won't hurt you anyway) :)

 

It acts up when I don't drink.

I'll check out her stuff when I get home tonight, thanks for the tip! =)

  On 9/18/2013 at 6:37 PM, disparaissant said:

maria bamford is awesome.

Bamfoo ftw! And also Adventure Time ftw!

  On 9/18/2013 at 6:39 PM, StephenG said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 4:18 PM, hoggy said:

 

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:35 AM, StephenG said:

I'm having mega anxiety suddenly, again... and thinking how awesome it would be to just pick up everything and disappear to another country and start my life over, not saying a word to anyone I know.

 

Yeah it's selfish.

What normally triggers your anxiety? What patterns of behaviour start when you become anxious? (sorry if I've missed a post earlier in the thread that explained this, I don't have time to read it all right now)

 

Check out as much of Maria Bamford's comedy, interviews etc. as you can btw, she might help you (she won't hurt you anyway) :)

 

 

It acts up when I don't drink.

 

I'll check out her stuff when I get home tonight, thanks for the tip! =)

 

Oh you're a drinker huh, well people numb down in different ways - but were you anxious a lot before you started drinking?

I don't know about anxious, but I had ADD and stuff =(

I'm sure they're all linked

  On 9/18/2013 at 7:01 PM, StephenG said:

I don't know about anxious, but I had ADD and stuff =(

 

I'm sure they're all linked

How did your ADD manifest?

I just upgraded to ios 7 and it looks amazing except that half my app icons still have the bubbly ios 6 look and it's really inconsistent and off-putting.

  On 9/18/2013 at 8:50 PM, disparaissant said:

I just upgraded to ios 7 and it looks amazing except that half my app icons still have the bubbly ios 6 look and it's really inconsistent and off-putting.

pic? i'm debating upgrading my ipod and am curious what it'll look like (in an actual photo, not an apple promo shot)

I love it. Apple knocked it out of the park.