How the hell do you stop it?

Synopsis: Eight strangers from cities around the globe begin having experiences that defy explanation.

I'm reading a book called 'Not the Price of Admission' (it's taking a while, I have two chapters left). Have withdrawn from socializing for a while because I keep repeating not so great patterns and I'm not sure what to do.

It turns out that the people I 'click with' or have 'limbic resonance' are the wrong people. And lIkely, people who don't click or enter my radar as 'familiar' are probably healthy, but I'm not certain how to be sure they're ok, because also they make me feel weird, unsure, and uncomfortable. That to me would signal something 'wrong', which is might not be. Yet at the same time I want to be careful and make sure I don't disown my feelings or gut or reactions that might warn me when someone is toxic. Argh. I guess it makes total sesnw that I'm unsure what healthy people are and how to interact with them, since that was not modeled for me by my parents.

Basically from infancy there is a reciprocal relationship between infant and caregiver that kicks off the forming of our brains and nervous systems.

Through limbic resonance we become accustomed to certain patterns of emotional and physical arousal. This includes the arousal patterns created by abusive or neglectful early relationships. We learn, in these less-than-ok and less-than-aedequate attachment experiences, to resonate to the vibrations of withdrawal, rejection, and shame. When we enter a relationship later in life that has a similar set of dynamics, it feels right to our nervous system, even if we can see that something is very wrong....

*...Being involved in a relationship today that mirrors the dynamics of your childhood attachment experiences may stimulate your limbic resonances to the degree that, * although you consciously feel horrible about being in this relationship because you're feeling scared or mad or sad so much of the time, your brain is responding as if all is right with the world...

...Conversely, when you break out of familiar patterns and refuse to pay the prices of admission imposed upon you by your failed or impaired caregivers, things feel odd, wrong, or out of place.

Well, crap.

Harville Hendrix, the author of many popular books about couple relationships, said something very similar in his Imago theory. He argued that in our most intimate relationships we unconsciously pick people who have characteristics -- both good and difficult -- of the people who raised us... What's familiar feels right even when it hurts.

The rest of the chapter

The last episodes show Kira's sort of limbic resonance more often. It puzzles me since it haven't yet played a greater part in the plot of previous seasons.

I'd like to hear theories about what could this actually be and how it could affect the clones saga.

Limbic resonance is probably the best way I know of to describe the concept of empathy to someone. Limbic resonance is the theory of your limbic system (the section of your brain primarily responsible for emotions) emitting a wave field of energy correlating to the emotion you're experiencing. In this theory, emotions are pure energy, or, frequencies. Negative emotions are long period waves while positive emotions are more condensed. As Empaths, we are able to connect with these vibrations, and interpret them ourselves. As for physical Empaths, this is closer to mirror synesthesia. A similar theory applies, however this involves our physical senses such as site, smell, touch, taste, etc.

I am both a mental and physical empath. I feel others physical pain as if it were a lesser version of my own. I know whenever it's that time of the month again for my girlfriend--it feels like a condensed pressure in my left kidney whenever there's any cramping

The crazy thing is I experience limbic resonance not only through people, but from objects as well. A persons pillow holds so much energy about this persons experiences and emotions. I will walk into a house or building and feel the general consensus of how others feel when they are in here themselves.

This universe is filled with vast possibilities and wonders we may only dream of discovering. Let's take it one step at a time. What has being an empath taught you about your understanding of the universe? To me it's opened my eyes to a realm of energy beyond our normal senses--a "fourth dimension", if you will, of energy passing through undetected. Only those open to resonating with this wave field of energy can experience it for themselves. What a magnificent place we live in, it almost saddens me to see all the ignorance of this massive part of our world

Hey y'all,

alright, I've decided to make this post, after reading dozens of pessimistic posts/comments in this sub, first of all, guys stop it, no one should talk about duration, cause, or mechanisms behind tinnitus without having clinical data, medical theories, studies etc..

- Note, this information is based on my own experience as an neurologist (still studying btw..)

Alright, I've gathered alot of information about pathophysiology and mechanisms behind tinnitus, from talking to experts, researchers, neurologists, neurotologists etc...

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The neuropathophysiological mechanism behind tinnitus is very complex and is still "theoretic" in some parts, but I've tried my best to evaluate and educate everyone about it. (As best as I can).

Alright let's start.

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The model and pathophysiology in terms of development of tinnitus is based on a framework called Thalamocortical dysrhythmia, I'll explain in detail rn, it's an ex-inhibition problem within your thalamus (thalamic area), so first of all we need to understand how we process nerve signals, this is purely based on neurochemical-electrical impulses that arrive and get (s) transmitted with 250MpH/400KmH, this happens with the help of various neurotransmitters that are controlling the ex-inhibition threshold aka action potential.

Alright let's move on,

Our Thalamus is basically an relay station, that receives and controls all information (nerve input) arriving into primary cortical areas, aswell as it transmits information down the spinal cord, this is why it's called the "gatekeeper of the brain"

Quote: "Thalamocortical dysrhythmia (TCD) is a theoretical framework in which neuroscientists try to explain the positive and negative symptoms induced by neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's Disease, neurogenic pain, tinnitus, visual snow syndrome, [schizophrenia](https://en

Three years ago I was scared to try another AD for my depression/dysthimia after a failure and a horrible WD with Effexor/Venlafaxine, so I started with such a small dose of Fluoxetine that was 5 times lower than the smallest dose prescribed. Looks like this occasion led me to find a completely different mechanism of action of this drug that's only prominent at sub-SSRI doses.

The original post: Microdosing Prozac works instantly? Your thoughts?

Over the years I've received a dozen DMs from people wanting to know more about my experience and asking if it still worked for me. In this post I'll try my best to describe what I found out about microdosing Prozac on and off for 3 years.

Background/My Condition

I suffer from dysthymia which is a chronic form of mior depression, from time to time I get episodes of major depression which basically makes it double depression. Depression itself seems to be a secondary issue of my ADHD-PI and probably comes from multiple academic and career failures.I'm from Russia, so pursuing treatment for ADHD is pointless because it's almost non-existent as a diagnosis here. It's not recognized by the majority of doctors and even if you're diagnosed only Straterra, Phenibut and Piracetam can be prescribed. There is no single stimulant on the market and even Modafinil is Schedule 1. However, this post is not about ADHD.

Dosage

The effective dose range for me is 2-6 mg, around 4 being the sweetspot. Anything below that doesn't work, anything above seems to cancel out the positive effects I get from it, likely due to entering into SSRI's mechanism of action threshhold and SSRI's never worked for me at typical doses, usually only made it worse. I tried Prozac at therapeutic doses 20-40 mg but at that dose there are no benefits which I get from microdosing it, let alone side effects.

Subjective Effects

The effects I get from start to show up around 3 hours after taking it with a peak of 2-3 hours and around 5 hours of after-effects. This is the list of effects that I've experienced:

• Mood elevation - a general mood boost which is nothing like anything I can compare other than MDMA and Phenibut. It's somewhat similar in terms of its clean-headed nature, though of course by no means it's as powerful. Maybe like 15%.
• Cognitive stimulation - mentally stimulating likely because of alleviating brain fog, thoug

EDIT: It's clear that this post has been triggering to some and polarizing to others. I understand that the perspective I shared in how I wrote this post only tells a part of the picture, but I stand by my telling of it. For those who were critical of my chosen characterization of this experience, my actions, or my behavior, I would invite you to share more on these topics. I am not as self-assured or ego-maniacal as some have suggested. I am acutely aware of my flaws, often riddled with self-doubt, and care deeply for the personal and emotional experiences of everyone who is close to me in my life. I am also aware that I do not know what I don't know, which is why I would greatly appreciate shared resources on some of the new concepts people have shared (e.g. spiritual narcissism, spiritual bypassing, etc). No matter your tone or perspective, everyone's opinions are welcome in this thread, but I believe that meaningful resources (academic papers, books, podcasts, etc.) on these topics could be more beneficial for me or anyone else who resonates with any part of this story.

Last week in couples therapy my partner (26F) shared that she wanted to move out. We've been dating for 3.5 years, and first moved in together in January 2020. COVID was tough on the relationship. She had just quit her job and I was laid off due to COVID reductions. The life we'd imagined we would have with our own respective lives, traveling, and all of our plans evaporated, and we became very co-dependent. It was over a year before I accepted a new offer for a full-time job. I needed a break from work after a year and a half of working full-time while pursuing a part-time MBA. Financially I was OK with that time off, but a "short break" turned into a few months, which turned into a full year. My social anxiety exploded and my self-worth plummeted. I became really dependent on her.

She shared that she felt like living apart would be the best thing for our relationship. She said, at 26, that she didn't know who she was or what she wanted. She also shared that she had been feeling this way for "over a year." While I was saddened by the fact that she thought she couldn't share this with me, I felt an even deeper sadness for the experience she must have been going through.

She was 22 when we started dating. I've always been very mindful about our age difference, avoiding offering unsolicited advice when she encountered challenges I'd already experienced so she could learn her own lesso

This post is a quick review of Attachment Theory and then an explanation of how to apply nervous system regulating techniques to build trust with your partner and get out of the anxious-avoidant attachment cycle. It’s almost 3,000 words. Sounds like a fun way to spend a Wednesday morning, no? Here’s the thing: I’m writing it to help you but also to help myself. I’m in the process of healing and my unique background of having a master’s in psychology and being a life and leadership coach puts me in a good place to cognitively understand and be able to teach others about the science behind our relationships. Personally, I’m still learning to cultivate a healthy sense of self and embody the skills it takes to be fully secure. Please drop questions or comments that will start a healing dialogue, below!

Attachment Theory, Put Simply

Attachment is the term used for the strong emotional connection we form with others. Anxiously Preoccupied (AP) and Avoidantly (DA or FA) Attached people make up around half of the population and are often drawn to each other in romantic relationships. Avoidants, despite the name, desire to be loved and are often drawn to the open-hearted nature of the AP. APs desire to be part of a loving, safe bond and are often drawn to the steady strength of the Avoidant.

The tendencies of a Dismissive Avoidant that don’t sit well with the AP are the fierce desire to protect their independence and a disdain for needing others or for others needing them. The tendencies of a Fearful Avoidant that don’t sit well with the AP are initial intense feelings and attention showered towards the new partner that are later stripped away as things get more serious, which is then followed by a constant search for reasons why the relationship could never work. The tendencies of an AP that don’t sit well with a DA are insecurities about the relationship that cause them to over-analyze things and seek constant reassurance, plus a desire to enmesh (blur boundaries) to feel more secure (such as spending a lot of time together or having a lot of contact). This makes the DA feel like their independence, time, and space (which they value highly) will be dwindled away to meet their partner’s needs. The tendencies of an AP that don’t sit well with an FA are insecurities about the relationship that when brought up, feel to the FA partner like demands and criticism. The FA partner fears that they will never be able to make the other person happy without feeling d

I wanted to write a long spoiler-heavy book reader review of Dune 2021 so here goes. This review contains massive spoilers for not just the movie but all 6 books (yes I said 6).

Firstly, my Dune bona fides: I’ve read the original novel perhaps 12 times, and the entire series 3 or 4 times. My three favourite books are Dune, God Emperor and Heretics. Each novel has something different to offer and when I heard Denis was actually making Dune happen, I’ve been beside myself with anticipation for a very long time.

Things I loved, in no particular order:

The sonic blast-opening “Dreams are messages from the deep” was incredible. It was like the Adab (demanding memory) being thrust upon the viewer immediately. It felt like what I would imagine ancient voices sounded to Alia inside her head. What an incredible way to start a film. In some ways I think we have David Lynch to thank for this. Yes he took “sound” far too literally, but Dune afterall is a highly poetic, highly sonic book and Denis and Zimmer treat the material with incredible respect in this regard. But more on Zimmer later.

The scale of things is amazing. My jaw hit the floor multiple times. When you read Dune you are also thrust into a world of scale. Paul’s complex at Arrakeen, The Heighliners, The Worms, the Funeral Plain, Harko, the Emperor’s massive fucking landing party on Arrakis....it’s all there on the page. And then you get taken from these dizzying heights directly into the mind of the character with their inner voices in italics...how does one convey this sense of scale and logarithmic movement on screen? I think Denis actually pulled it off. Palaces are empty. Cities are huge and dead. No one is anywhere, everyone is consumed by space and openness. Horizons go on forever. Whole oceans looked drained as these moth-balled carry-alls rise from the dead on Caladan. It makes for a wonderful cognitive dissonance: humans made all this, and yet are also almost overrun by their own creations...the exact position many characters find themselves in in Dune time and time again (Bene Gesserit, The Guild, etc). I found myself holding my breath so many times while watching this movie just awed by the scale.

I expected to like Timothy Chalamet and I very much did. He is a perfect Paul and perhaps not much more can be said. However I was really blown away by Rebecca Fergeson. She was an amazing Jessica. Emotionally resonate (not a robot), strong, thoughtful, smart and conveyed one of the mo

I’m here because I’m trying to escape my porn addiction using the hack book. I have used Allen Carr’s method to quit various other addictions but porn just seemed to have a stronger hold on me for some reason. After relapsing on Friday I thought I’d write down what I understood about porn addiction based on my knowledge of addiction in general. I’m sharing it here in case it resonates with anyone else.

The cycle of porn addiction

The first time we use porn, we don’t enjoy it, just like the first dose of any drug. Any excitement we feel is merely the psychological boost of rebellion or shock value. We are deluded that because we don’t enjoy it or are even repelled by it, we’re not in danger of getting hooked, and curiosity drives us to return. Now, due to desensitisation, we find we are not as shocked by what we see and naturally begin to find porn to be sexually arousing. This, coupled with the ability to access endless amounts of novel videos depicting different virtual sexual partners, causes our brains’ natural dopamine levels in the limbic system to become depleted. Dopamine was initially released in response to the arousal and its role is to motivate us to repeat the arousing act. However, when repeatedly released in response to novel stimuli, our natural levels of dopamine are depleted to compensate for the increasing amounts being released unnaturally in response to the endless novelties of internet porn. As a result, porn actually causes a DECREASE in dopamine in our brains. Consequentially, we are left feeling increasingly dissatisfied and empty over time. Simultaneously, the unnatural ‘supernormal’ stimulus of porn increasingly becomes the only thing which appears to fill this growing void. What we don’t see is that the void was in fact created by porn and is never truly filled by it. In fact, the more we use porn in an attempt to satisfy this void, the BIGGER the void grows and the MORE we feel we need to use porn to feel any sense of relief and satisfaction. Herein, porn has hijacked our most fundamental survival drives and instincts, explaining why, in spite of our rational judgement and the growing presence of negative consequences, we are driven to continue to use porn. In fact, as the negative consequences of our porn use mount up, we are driven to use porn even more. This is because as long as we are in the trap, porn appears to act like a crutch, providing temporary satisfaction in an ever-increasing void of insecurity and dissatisfac

Basically, the title.

I remember struggling severely throughout my childhood to maintain friendships, even when I was really young in nursery, throughout school and into adulthood.

I've been learning about early childhood experiences and attachment from the book 'The Emotionally Absent Mother: How to Heal the Invisible Effects of Childhood Trauma' and it seems to suggest that the moods and mental states of mothers very quickly get picked up by their child and that, if distress or emotional unavailability is detected by the child, the child will assume adversity in the environment. The book also states the importance for verbal mirroring for emotional regulation or modulation and secure attachment, which makes me wonder about the impacts of my parents trauma on my trauma.

My mother had war trauma and possibly undiagniosed PTSD. She never recieved any help for her trauma or undiagnosed mental health condition(s) and my father certainly didn't advocate for her to recieve psychotherapy. Consequently, my mother would act in volatile ways in the family home, always expressing a distrust of the world, being very argumentative with others, emotionally closed off and highly hypervigilant and defensive. She was very isolated and similarly struggled to maintain social connections. She was also hypercritical of myself as a child, she didn't seem capable of using a reassuring, calm voice or tone to help reassure me or help me learn how to self-regulate my emotions. I remember never being able to emotionally connect with her. Its not my mothers fault she experienced this, but I can definitely say that it heavily influenced the family social environment, which was very volatile and generally very emotionally unavailable.

My father, even though he was there physically, was not emotionally available enough to help me learn that we actually were safe, that my mother just had a mental illness and that she was not well and that she needed help and support. He never sat me down to say that Mum was like this because of the war and conflict she experienced, that this is how it affected her, that this was the reality we were living in and that Mum would always be like this. So I spent the majority of my childhood in hypervigilance mode, always looking out for how my parents felt (rather than the other way around) and for the danger in the world, always looking to see how 'I' could help the family, which often involved stuffing down my emotional needs and feelings. My pa

Do your worst!

It really does, I swear!

For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.

I said "hey look, an escaPEA"

No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!

Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂

They’re on standbi

Pilot on me!!

Buenosdillas

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General of the Copper (1-Star) P'Kank had been in charge of the 3283rd Infantry Horde less than twenty-four hours before, largely tasked with defending the eastern flank of the capital city of Hesstla.

Now he was in charge of the whole damn planet.

The big Treana'ad warrior turned slowly, shuffling his feet, and he nervously puffed on a cigarette. The damage from three Enraged humans attacking each other was largely repaired, just slagged and carbonized pathways on some of the walls from where one of them had thrown lighting at everything that had caught his attention and ire.

His command staff, if you could call it that, consisted of almost every species in the Terran Confederacy, barring the Terrans themselves. There was exactly zero Terrans in the command center, as the highest ranking Terran on the planet still alive was the Mosizlak of the Hesstlan Diplomatic Liaison Team and he wasn't exactly an officer.

The Atrekna were engaged with Space Force across the system, huge ships larger than even a Goliath Class Harvester were going toe to toe with the major capital ships of 52nd Task Force. For the first few hours everything had been under control, with the heavy guns of the 52nd destroying Atrekna ships as they made translation to real space inside the resonance zone.

Then the ships started going dead, no longer responding to communications.

Then the Terrans groundside started dropping dead.

P'Kank breathed a sigh of relief as he dropped the cigarette but in the disposal and lit another one. Thankfully, Terran Confederate Military regulations stated that at least 35% of all ship crews not on special duty were to be non-Terran officers, enlisted, and crewmen.

The Atrekna had ignored the Terran ships long enough for the TCM to regain control of the ships.

In the meantime, the Atrekna had started making landfall and P'Kank had been forced to take the lives of several longtime friends as they succumbed to Enragement.

Finally, P'Kank turned and looked at the gathered members of his 'command staff.'

"How bad is it?" P'Kank asked.

A Rigellian stood up, her right arm marked with paler skin from a lightning graze that had been quikhealed. "It's bad. As you know the Terran

Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.

This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.

If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.

Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.

When I got home, they were still there.