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Our Lady of The Two Towers

17:26 / 22.09.02

ANYONE CAN DO THIS TITLE SHIT!

Ahem. Sorry. Don't know what it is but feeling a bit anxious at the moment, manifesting itself as a general need to get into really stupid arguments with people in here for no readily apparent reason. Arsecakes.

I don't know why this would be so, things are generally good, and I have enough self-delusion that the prospect of Bush fucking up the world for a laugh doesn't begin to match the trauma of realising I've run out of Flora.

Maybe it's the comedown from a generally fun summer. Maybe it's reality flu. I just want to slow down. Yet sitting in my room for hours not doing anything doesn't seem to help.

It's not panic attacks. There are no physical symptoms at all. It's more the kind of thing you wish would get worse so you can actually go and see someone about it. It comes and goes.

Work helps. It distracts me and that's what probably is keeping me safe at the moment. But occasionally I do get the urge to shout at a customer which is probably not a good thing.

Calm down, calm down.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

17:41 / 22.09.02

Probably not the best advice ever, but-

chill.

If you're getting stressed, then make sure you take time out to do AS LITTLE AS FUCKING POSSIBLE SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN YOUR HOUSE. Or get out to the countryside. Or something like that. Just taking a break from the everyday sorts you out good an' proper.

Just a couple of days'll do the trick. Honest. (says a man on medication, failing to see the irony inherent in what he says).

17:47 / 22.09.02

Watch a movie and pick one that absolutely does NOT suit your mood right now. The movie you LEAST wish to see at this moment.

Sounds weird. But this lil' trick never fails for me. And it goes for every type of mood, sad, anxious, angry, depressed, restless, you name it.
Worth a try?

17:56 / 22.09.02

I think possibly shopping, even the window kind, can be very therapeutic. Brent Cross?

17:57 / 22.09.02

Watch 'Clerks' - take 'shouting at customer' tips from Randall, who does it with style. Then get into stupid arguments on here about Kevin Smith.

Seriously though, Stoatie is right... be nice to yourself, do something you wouldn't normally do but that you'll really enjoy. Give yourself a treat, doesn't matter what, and let yourself enjoy it. Then rinse, and repeat as required.

Don't take too much notice of me though. I also am on medication.

18:02 / 22.09.02

More advice from the already medicated: take a bath, light some candles and a little incense (I prefer sandalwood), and take some time away from all input.

18:08 / 22.09.02

Massage.

My back is giving me grief at the moment, and it's especially bad when I'm tense; it reflects the state of my head quite well. I went last week for my first session, therapeutic back massage... it's going somewhere, I think. The bits that were fine felt great, I'm now aware of the bad bits, and they got a little relief; but it cleared my head wonderfully. It's also very pleasant to just be, well, treated that nicely. I'm going again this week before I return to university. It's not cheap unless you know a friend who (properly) practices, but one session might just lighten your head for a day or so. And you definitely don't need to go weekly, or anything. It made me feel good, anyhow. And I'm in a pretty tense boat at the moment.

18:54 / 22.09.02

Right, something I know about!
Sod relaxation, especially if it only leaves you sitting on your backside with nothing to do but think about how crap life is. No, if you have the time, do things instead, particularly things you've been putting off for a while even if it means a bit hard work - get them done and it'll make you feel better about yourself, your life and your capabilities.
Well, no guaruntees.

Our Lady of The Two Towers

20:00 / 22.09.02

The advice is much appreciated guys, and I intend to act on it soon.

Lilith- Ready when you are...

Goodness Gracious Meme

20:40 / 22.09.02

babe. hugs. if you want a slow weekend by the sea (wrap up warm now) you know where to come...

22:47 / 22.09.02

I'm always ready to shop, especially when it's other people's money. PM me (please). I read my friend's children some stupid story about manners this afternoon and no feel inclined to say please and thank you at the end of every sentence. It's very annoying.

The Return Of Rothkoid

00:44 / 23.09.02

Listen to Oxbow. Particularly, An Evil Heat. And attempt to sing along. I know of what I speak. I spent some of yesterday driving down the highway in a ute, screaming "Man... does not live... by flesh alone... but it's a fucking start!" along with it, and found it quite relaxing. The North Shore mothers in those never-been-offroad 4WDs thought I was Satan. So we were all happy. Hmm.

By that logic, Steve Albini should be the most relaxed man on the planet.

Our Lady of The Two Towers

15:48 / 23.09.02

Rothkoid- Arse. No copies in the music library.

Lilith- Will PM you when I've got my act together. You should try reading them 'Not Now, Bernard' by the guy who did the drawings for King Rollo. Top book in which a nice little boy gets eaten by a monster. More Jungian wossnames than Grant Morrison's entire career and a clear influence on the relationship between Robin and Quimper. OK, I've started to babble again...

B.i.P- Mmmm, seaside weekend!

16:08 / 23.09.02

I totally agree, shopping is the best ever therapy.