I’m not in Spain or Portugal, but Pittsburgh in the US was hit by massive storms yesterday. 40% of the city and outskirts lost power. We’re at about 20% down now, including myself. Power will likely be out for 3-5 more days.

I just wanna play Oblivion and it’s killing me.

It’s course and rough and gets everywhere.

When panicking, use a grounding technique. My favorite is to look around you and pick five items, then imagine what it would be like to lick them. What would it taste like? Feel like? Smell like? Would it make a sound?

It’s stupid but it has worked for me many times.

Plot twist: he was actually looking for 177013.

I was diagnosed with PTSD but my doctor never went into detail about what it means or offered any support beyond antidepressants. I experience every single issue laid out on this board, and it’s helpful to see that it’s “normal” for folks like me.

Saving for a new car. My ex wrecked mine, and it still drives but it brings too many bad memories.

Oblivion

This is why I always buy electronics on my Amex card. They add an additional year of warranty past the manufacturer’s expiration.

I gave up in the first episode when a pair of cops drew their firearms, and the one said to the other “safeties off”. And the other cop just brushes the slide release because he was holding a Glock, which famously does not have a safety. I just couldn’t take it seriously after that.

Exactly the same for me.

I got HSV-2 after my longtime partner cheated on me, and it’s absolutely miserable. I wouldn’t recommend anyone take it as lightly as some people do. During the first outbreak I couldn’t pee at all because it was blocking my urinary tract, and it felt like I had a horrible flu. I get outbreaks constantly and they’re so painful that it’s hard to sit at my computer at work. The daily pills are massive and give me a stomach ache, and only reduce the frequency of the outbreaks but don’t prevent them entirely.

I never asked for this, I was never promiscuous, I only did not use protection because we were in a monogamous relationship for 4 years. Dating is hard enough because I’m trans and ugly, so I’ve resigned myself to just never having sex again.

In the past month I’ve read The Fault In Our Stars, and Thinking in Pictures. I gave up on The Book of God. I’m working on the AA big book, and the new Hunger Games prequel. Every now and then I’ll pick up Buckland’s Blue Book.

Wake up around 6 and start the day with a few hours of FFXI, since I’m only able to play on weekends.

Once the dog wakes up we go for a walk and have playtime, feed him and the cats. Then household cleaning and other chores.

It’s around noon by then, and plans can differ. Grab lunch, hit the library, go fishing, shopping, whatever. On Sundays I meal prep for the week. If the weather is crappy I might do some more gaming or watch a movie.

Hit an AA meeting then have dinner. Walk the dog again after dinner.

Usually end the day with an hour of reading or journaling.

My first house was an 800 sq ft cottage - smaller than most apartments. The bedrooms could only fit a Full bed, not a Queen. It had the same number of rooms OP listed and was the perfect size for me. I’m not familiar with a “bungalow” but that’s what I’m imagining.

I like the lack of downvotes on blahaj. It helped me break the karma-dopamine loop of Reddit, while still giving the satisfaction of socializing on a board.

As someone in a similar boat, I hope you find the answers you’re looking for.

Take a vacation and see if that improves things. If so, burnout. If not, look for other reasons that you’re lacking motivation.

I watched Inventing Anna, a dramatized true crime miniseries. It was pretty decent.

I’m making ham and bean soup now. It’s super simple - toss a ham hock and chopped ham into a slow cooker with 8C of chicken broth, add a finely chopped onion and a couple cloves of minced garlic, toss in a can of petite diced tomatoes, add a bag of 15 bean mix (soaked overnight), cook on low for 8-12 hours. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze in the juice from a lemon for brightness. Tastes best after resting for a night in the fridge.

Yeah, you hit the nail on the head. Serbian Film isn’t scary, it’s just gross and controversial.