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DarkoKavinsky

DarkoKavinsky

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So yes I'm the type of bastard who when I dress how I want goths adore me and one time had a person try to sell me a hearse, coffin included license plate Dracula.

It was really tempting
 
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Massan Otter

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It occurs to me I've really toned down my clothing since my early 20s, without really thinking about it. I was looking through some old band pictures where I've got patchwork velvet trousers, cuban heeled boots with a buckle, a Swiss army greatcoat over a waistcoat and a racoon-tail hat. On other days it was bright purple trousers, army boots and a lace-up Swanndri bush shirt, with a pointed wool hat if it was cold. I should wear more daft stuff really, it was fun.
 
DivinePrince

DivinePrince

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It really upsets me to know that skirts and shirts that fit me just half a year before no longer fit me now. I've been set back to having only about 3 skirts and half a dozen shirts that fit me.

Also it's like day 3 now of 'no more unnecessary snacking.' Going okay. My new job is really helping to distract me from unwanted eating. ( For reference, I am an compulsive/ impulsive overeater.)

I've been referred to therapy to help cope with my eating problems, and I'm also going to a therapeutic class for an unrelated issue (anxiety disorders.) I'll also be stopping at the next city over in a few days to check out the book store for some good self-help books. I really want to do this.

Unrelated, but you know how they say Canada has free healthcare and psych care? Well they kinda do - until you turn into an adult. I used to have free therapy and visits to a psychiatrist for years, so I was shocked when I (22 now) went to discuss therapy with the psychological unit of my clinic and they told me they could only give me 5-6 sessions for free and that if I was looking for long term, I'd have to pay/ look for a private therapist. wtf. As someone with lifelong chronic mental illness, I never knew this. It's fairly... upsetting.


(Also, FA forums think me trying to correct small typing errors is spam and won't let me do it :C )
 
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backpawscratcher

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Massan Otter said:
It occurs to me I've really toned down my clothing since my early 20s, without really thinking about it. I was looking through some old band pictures where I've got patchwork velvet trousers, cuban heeled boots with a buckle, a Swiss army greatcoat over a waistcoat and a racoon-tail hat. On other days it was bright purple trousers, army boots and a lace-up Swanndri bush shirt, with a pointed wool hat if it was cold. I should wear more daft stuff really, it was fun.
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Yeah. Best thing about being young. I used to look like an explosion in a charity shop some days :D You of course can still get away with it. Lucky bugger.
 
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backpawscratcher

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DivinePrince said:
It really upsets me to know that skirts and shirts that fit me just half a year before no longer fit me now. I've been set back to having only about 3 skirts and half a dozen shirts that fit me.

Also it's like day 3 now of 'no more unnecessary snacking.' Going okay. My new job is really helping to distract me from unwanted eating. ( For reference, I am an compulsive/ impulsive overeater.)

I've been referred to therapy to help cope with my eating problems, and I'm also going to a therapeutic class for an unrelated issue (anxiety disorders.) I'll also be stopping at the next city over in a few days to check out the book store for some good self-help books. I really want to do this.

Unrelated, but you know how they say Canada has free healthcare and psych care? Well they kinda do - until you turn into an adult. I used to have free therapy and visits to a psychiatrist for years, so I was shocked when I (22 now) went to discuss therapy with the psychological unit of my clinic and they told me they could only give me 5-6 sessions for free and that if I was looking for long term, I'd have to pay/ look for a private therapist. wtf. As someone with lifelong chronic mental illness, I never knew this. It's fairly... upsetting.


(Also, FA forums think me trying to correct small typing errors is spam and won't let me do it :C )
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Do you have a regular exercise routine? Can really help for everything you’re describing.
 
DivinePrince

DivinePrince

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backpawscratcher said:
Do you have a regular exercise routine? Can really help for everything you’re describing.
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I do. During my other 'attempts' at losing weight. I would start with 20 minutes on the treadmill and 20 crunches every day - and eventually move up to about 40 minutes on the treadmill, and 40-50 crunches a day. I would also take a walk around the block. The problem lies with my brain and impulsiveness.

Right now, I am starting slow. I think that what I should do first is really tackle the issues that are going on in my psychology that is making me lose control over my eating. And then once I have established a solid psychological support system, I'll start exercising again. It's just that I do not want to do too many things at once which will make all of my effort fall apart again. I want to try easing into it slowly and making sure I' supported this time. I know what I should be doing diet and exercise wise, it's this issue with motivation and impulsiveness behaviour that is the issue for me.
 
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backpawscratcher

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DivinePrince said:
I do. During my other 'attempts' at losing weight. I would start with 20 minutes on the treadmill and 20 crunches every day - and eventually move up to about 40 minutes on the treadmill, and 40-50 crunches a day. I would also take a walk around the block. The problem lies with my brain and impulsiveness.

Right now, I am starting slow. I think that what I should do first is really tackle the issues that are going on in my psychology that is making me lose control over my eating. And then once I have established a solid psychological support system, I'll start exercising again. It's just that I do not want to do too many things at once which will make all of my effort fall apart again. I want to try easing into it slowly and making sure I' supported this time. I know what I should be doing diet and exercise wise, it's this issue with motivation and impulsiveness behaviour that is the issue for me.
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Sounds tough, but there’s a vibe about that response that makes me certain you can do this. Small steps in the right direction, gradually building to something more. Don’t be too scared to combine new things into the routine though. Whatever happens there will be setbacks, there always is. Might be easier to deal with a setback if you’ve achieved something on another front at the same time. How much sleep are you getting too? That’s really important.
 
DarkoKavinsky

DarkoKavinsky

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backpawscratcher said:
I hope you at least took pics you can post here :)
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Unfortunately no.

However next time I have a chance I'll take some photos of the get up.

Here's a photo of a similar hearse. The one offered to me for 3200$ had white walls
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DarkoKavinsky

DarkoKavinsky

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I should get back into sewing. Once I get my room in order I should be able to move in the 1898 sewing machine I have. That should be delightful.


However the prices of fabric aren't so soddin delightful.

Always have wanted to make a greatcoat/ frock coat hybrid. Also need to see about getting more vests. Now my hair is long enough to be tied back maybe I can finally get one of these.
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backpawscratcher

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Massan Otter said:
Sadly my last flat had a moth infestation, and the wee powdery radges ate large chunks of my old wardrobe, as well as the magnificent badly taxidermied ferret we used to have on the mantelpiece!
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Damn. That’s annoying. Clothes like that are more expensive now. We have a lot of “vintage” stalls just up the road in Camden. Always worth a look, although I can’t pull off the more colourful stuff these days.

I’d say moths are evil, but round here that would probably offend someone :D
 
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