Are you taking SSRIs or similar to help you stop? If not, it might be moodswings manifesting as a side-effect of your body giving up on the nicotine dependency. IIRC it takes something like 3 months for your body to flush nicotine completely so it may just be that it's still working on you.
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Are you taking SSRIs or similar to help you stop? If not, it might be moodswings manifesting as a side-effect of your body giving up on the nicotine dependency. IIRC it takes something like 3 months for your body to flush nicotine completely so it may just be that it's still working on you.
Goddamn, what shallow tripe. It's like Blind Date but a lot more..worse.
You should've seen Baggage. That was Take Me Out but camper.
NinjaBoiX
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daps, I think I know what you mean.
Nicotine calms your nerves, so when your body is deprived of it, a little anxiety is to be expected. Keep going man, it'll subside.
Did anyone ever try that Alka-Seltzer ice cube thing? It's pretty cool...
Nicotine calms your nerves, so when your body is deprived of it, a little anxiety is to be expected. Keep going man, it'll subside.
Haha, this is the best collection of words posted today. I'm stealing that.
Did anyone ever try that Alka-Seltzer ice cube thing? It's pretty cool...
phisheep
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All that means is it is too complicated. And yes, I think a whole bunch of that complication needs to be dismantled - whether it is within the tax system, the employment system. the education system etc etc
For example, there is a "sink" estate about 2 miles away from me, and I would dearly love to put some of my import/warehouse business there - I know a bunch of people who live there and would welcome it. But the planning laws say I can't, the employment laws say I can't selectively discriminate in favour of people who live there (which would be to their benefit), the tax laws give me a disadvantage, the insurance bill would be massive, the local council has no power to incentivise such a move and the valuation office does not want to play.
That's just way too many burdens to surmount for something that would be both socially progressive and beneficial, and profitable.
And yes, the "minimum wage" is a pest as well. As is, from the other side, the marginal tax rate for the un- or under-employed on benefits.
Yes, maybe. But that comes with the game. If politicians claim their power and influence on the basis of popular votes, then it should damn well be their job to make sure the public understand it.
I'd rather set a quick quiz for the politicians to see whether they are capable of understanding, compassion and letting the other man live his own life than subject the entire population to this sort of institutional crap.
Yes actually I do. I talk and listen a lot to a whole load of different people who all have different opinions. Almost unfailingly they are interested in listening to the other side, to considering the upsides and downsides, to looking at the bigger picture. And I talk to anybody - millionaires, unemployed, farmers, professionals, single parents etc etc. They are all, in general, much more sensible than they are made out to be.
dapperbandit
Banned
No I'm going cold turkey. So you're probably right it's just mood swings.
Thankfully I consider myself fairly adept at spotting negative mental phases and dealing with them. Knowing it's there and not just assuming that's your life is half the battle I think.
As for the referendum discussion, I think these kind of things really highlight the weaknesses of democracy: it's the best we've got but it's definitely got problems. The independence vote is a perfect example of this; it's just going to be hearts not brains voting YES. I think Alex Salmond swinging it so 16 year olds in Scotland could vote speaks volumes: they're young, they're idealistic, they're less informed, they're exactly the demographic the SNP can succeed with.
Yeah that's what I'm like. I'm surprised at myself though, as a fair few people in my family smoke. I'd have at least expected myself to have one out of curiosity.
I think you need to quit the cigarettes too chap
Musha_Soturi
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I do now.
Cos Skrillex is da bomb
Is this the first time you'll be seeing it?
Good for you! And good luck.
No. In general it shouldn't be at all. I never suffered from it, nor did anyone else I know who has quit.
No it doesn't. Nicotine is a stimulant, increasing blood pressure and heart rate.
The brain is tricked in to thinking it calms you because you are brainwashed from a young age to believe this.
dapperbandit
Banned
Now it is you who has the paranoids
NinjaBoiX
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Well shit, I did not know that!
I just did a bit of reading, apparently it can act as a relaxant due to increasing levels of dopamine in the brain. Also, the relaxed feeling mainly comes from quelling your cravings rather than any physiological effect.
Well there you go, my new thing for today.
Edit: Still, it does calm your nerves. It doesn't really matter why.
I just did a bit of reading, apparently it can act as a relaxant due to increasing levels of dopamine in the brain. Also, the relaxed feeling mainly comes from quelling your cravings rather than any physiological effect.
Well there you go, my new thing for today.
Edit: Still, it does calm your nerves. It doesn't really matter why.
It is, yeah, she's looking forward to it but, honestly, I'm probably more excited than her. I was going to just wait for it to be released on Blu-Ray and pick up a copy, but it's not the same as seeing it in the cinema. I can't wait, aha.
boo at folk quitting smoking here. What's up with that? Smoking makes you look so badass like James Dean...and did he die from lung cancer or a stroke? Like fuck he did! Be proud of your "0 fucks given" attitude to life and be a rebel! If you're that concerned about your health then at least quit driving. That shit is lethal. If James Dean was smoking instead of driving he'd probably be still alive today...smokin' a smooth, rich tasty Marlboro light while on life support.
- Message brought to you by a smug, narrrow-minded non-smoker
brb, off to cash some cheques.
- Message brought to you by a smug, narrrow-minded non-smoker
brb, off to cash some cheques.
Musha_Soturi
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No you have to see it in the cinema, it's so awesome. I went to see it on my own and I was just sat there full of emotion all the way through. I think you'll love it.
I can really relate to paranoia. I think I might be the world's most paranoid woman. Not helped by titanic skunk / alcohol intake in late teens / early twenties and hereditary bipolar. So I'm sorry to say it, but they probably are plotting. They're all watching you too. You're best off smoking.
In fact that's my advice to all the quitters. Keep smoking! What the hell are you all playing at? You've made a commitment and you really should see it through. What is the world coming to?!?!
dapperbandit
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Anyobody else ever do this?
In my time I've gone to see maybe 3-4 movies by myself. Mostly because I couldn't persuade friends of mine to see something only I was interested in but last time I did it I was just hungover and thought "fuck it" and watched Pacific Rim.
It's quite a refreshing experience actually, well it's certainly different anyway. Certain things I wouldn't do it for like a comedy where having friends laughing at the film improves the experience. But overall it's not a bad way to see a film.
First time I did it I thought the ticket person would be really awkward about it but it wasn't an issue. The couple that ended up sitting next to me may have thought I was a murderer but that's not my problem.
I probably would if there was something desperate I wanted to see. I'm always surprised when people don't go to concerts by themselves. I prefer it since I can stand where I want and don't have to worry about people not enjoying it. I've been clubbing by myself a few times as well. Its good when you pull but when you don't I end up getting very subconscious.
Jedeye Sniv
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Only ever saw one film by myself, it was a Tuesday in 1997 and I wanted to see Starship Troopers but nobody else was about so I went on my tod. Went into school next day with stories about bugs, amazing cg and copious shower boobies.
Musha_Soturi
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I've been to gigs by myself, gone clubbing by myself, hell I've even been on holiday by myself. It helps that I'm a sociable person. I just don't see the point on missing out on something I want to do just because there isn't someone to do it with. Plus it's a great way to meet new people.
I've done it for the final Harry Potter film, Skyfall, Man of Steel and, most recently, the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who. It honestly doesn't bother me as I don't have people talking throughout the film like my friends do, for some reason. The screening of Doctor Who was particularly great as the screen as packed with people dressed up and I got talking to a couple of people about Who and stuff, it was pretty cool.
Doing things without other people is awesome, but I'm a social creature by nature (I think shorty called me the most sociable introvert he's ever met) and I get paranoid thinking people are judging me for being on my tod.
It's all mental bullshit though, movies alone makes so much sense.
It's all mental bullshit though, movies alone makes so much sense.
When I've been looking around Universities I've been thinking of going to I've been out. Birmingham and Canterbury were fun, unfortunately all the students had gone home when I visited York so nothing was really open on a Tuesday. These past few months since I broke up with my girlfriend I've just wanted to go out and have fun but a lot of the time my mates have bailed or don't want to go out so I ended up going out by myself anyway.
Got my first solo gig in April when I go to see FFaF in Cardiff. I can't wait but I'm a little bit nervous at the same time. Cinema alone is one thing, going to a gig alone is another...
NinjaBoiX
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I haven't done either, but I think I'd go to the flicks on my own. It's sitting in silence in a large room watching a screen, why not? I suppose I'd go to a gig on my own too, but I'd have to really want to go. It also totally depends on the gig.
Not so sure about going on a night out on my own though, that seems a bit depressing to me. It's all about having a bit of crack with your mates, I'd feel totally out of place and a bit sad standing there on my own!
It's great mingling and all that, but it's the kind of thing that works better with a group mingling with another, rather than some lonely looking dude walking around a club trying to find some people to talk to.
Not so sure about going on a night out on my own though, that seems a bit depressing to me. It's all about having a bit of crack with your mates, I'd feel totally out of place and a bit sad standing there on my own!
It's great mingling and all that, but it's the kind of thing that works better with a group mingling with another, rather than some lonely looking dude walking around a club trying to find some people to talk to.
I normally wouldn't go to a gig on my own but none of my mates are into Funeral, and it's been waaaaay too long since I've seen them live or even been to a gig for that matter, so I thought fuck it. It's in the student union, too, so gonna be plenty of people to mingle with.
Musha_Soturi
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Obviously its each to their own and depends on your sociability, but Ive had some cracking nights out on my own.
My Mum and I went to stay with my Uncle in Brighton many years ago, and he just happened to live next door to a rock club. We got back to his from having a nice meal out, I saw the queue and heard the music and told them Id see them later! Chatted and danced with loads of people, had a brilliant night.
When I was living in S Wales Id head out on my own to Newport quite often, but I knew there would always be people I knew out.
TetraxShards
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Got my exam results. Crushed it. YEAHHHHHHHHHHH! Feeling very relaxed and happy right now.
My Pathfinder books came today, so I'm going to dig into those over the weekend. Also ordered the Doctor Who: Dark Eyes 2 set and subscribed to Pathfinder Legends audio dramas.
My Pathfinder books came today, so I'm going to dig into those over the weekend. Also ordered the Doctor Who: Dark Eyes 2 set and subscribed to Pathfinder Legends audio dramas.
dapperbandit
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In some ways going clubbing or seeing a gig has lone elements to it as well. I have a lot of guy friends and none of them have my level of skill on the dancefloor so I'm often on my own there, usually have a good time, meet people sometimes. It's fun. But I wouldn't do that for a whole night, I enjoy cutting loose with people I know too, it's fun to get drunk with mates. Plus there's the group recollections, stuff like that.
Going to a gig alone makes more sense since the likelihood is you'll lose each other anyway and, sort of like the cinema, everyone is focused on the stage, whereas nightclubs are essentially really loud places to mingle.
Going to a gig alone makes more sense since the likelihood is you'll lose each other anyway and, sort of like the cinema, everyone is focused on the stage, whereas nightclubs are essentially really loud places to mingle.
NinjaBoiX
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Congrats Textrax Shards!
And besides all that, an attractive, outgoing female is always going to be received better in that situation than, well, me. :/
Once I'm in a club, I'll often just disappear for a while and mingle, as long as I know that I have some pals to go and see if I lose interest/crash and burn horribly. It's the thought of having to stand there alone in between meeting people and dancing that puts me off. I need a safety net damn it! Plus I'd hate to have to answer the inevitable question of "so, who are you out with?"
And besides all that, an attractive, outgoing female is always going to be received better in that situation than, well, me. :/
Oh, I'm well up for doing this. As long as I know people are out, I don't mind just catching up with them in there.
Musha_Soturi
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Congrats Tetrax! That's awesome
That's what I generally prefer if I'm out clubbing losing my mates for a bit then finding them once I get bored. If I've gone out alone drinking then I don't really care what other people think and just spend the night dancing anyway. If I've ever done it sober then I tend to go in somewhere busy and if I haven't met anyone I know or mingled with anyone else I'll bail.
But when it comes to gigs and the cinema like you said people's attention should be on the screen/stage not on you. And if their attention is on you then that's more their problem than yours.
I do a lot of things on my own but one thing I couldn't see myself doing is going to a pub or club by myself. Being as shy as I am doesn't help and for the most part I could imagine that I'd just be standing or sitting in a corner feeling uncomfortable or something. That and seeing a group of people having fun together whilst on my own would make me feel worse.
Musha_Soturi
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It's one of those things where it does help to build confidence, but you have to have a little to begin with to get going. If someone approached you in a pub or club and started talking to you, would you talk back or would you go all shy and quiet?
Musha_Soturi
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Congrats dude!
Blimey there's a lot of good stuff happening to BritGaf at the mo, I think this is our year guys!
On the topic of riding solo, I've got a random day's holiday on Monday 10th Feb and fancy spending the day in London, probably mostly on my lonesome. Does anyone have any particularly good recommendations of things to do on your own in London?
I know it's a bit of a frustrating question with London having such broad appeal, but I'm very open minded. The last time I was in London on my own for the day I went to see Boxpark (disappointing), laid in Regents Park for a while (nice, but the weather was a lot better then) and mooched around Forbidden Planet for a bit.
Oh and congratulations to those with good exam/interview news today.
I know it's a bit of a frustrating question with London having such broad appeal, but I'm very open minded. The last time I was in London on my own for the day I went to see Boxpark (disappointing), laid in Regents Park for a while (nice, but the weather was a lot better then) and mooched around Forbidden Planet for a bit.
Oh and congratulations to those with good exam/interview news today.
I'd talk back. Probably trip over my words a bit or speak in short sentences though.
CHEEZMO
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The only good Skrillex song. I blast that shit all the time.
Musha_Soturi
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Walking around seeing the sights is always good to do. If its a bit chilly head over to South Bank by the London Eye, and pop in to Namco for some arcade gaming fun.
If you like Forbidden Planet try some other Comic Shops, like Orbital on St Martins Lane near the bottom of Charing Cross Road.
Well its a start!
I fucking told you guys! 2014 is the year of BritGAF.
Congratulations Lirlond !!!
Musha_Soturi
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Babies and girlfriends and jobs, oh my!
Deaf Spacker
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I just winced and crossed my legs.
Musha_Soturi
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I feel your pain, man.
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