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[Boris Zubov]

Losing pets is rough. I lost both of my Parents in a 4 year span, but taking my last dog in to have him put to sleep was by far the toughest day of my life.

 

[Zibanejbread]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but figure it might work here… I recently moved to the northern Jersey area and found out the other night that Rangers games are blacked out on ESPN+. I don’t have cable here, so to get past this, is getting a VPN the simplest solution? MSG+ is way too expensive when I already have other streaming services. Sorry if a dumb question, but wanted to make sure I had this sorted out before the season starts. Thanks.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I was just thinking I really enjoy this board. There are a lot of good people on this board. Its cool to hear about peoples work, relationships, food, ,movies, cars, etc. Sometimes I read everything but the hockey stuff lol.

 

[Ben Grimm]

I was just thinking I really enjoy this board. There are a lot of good people on this board. Its cool to hear about peoples work, relationships, food, ,movies, cars, etc. Sometimes I read everything but the hockey stuff lol.

That's what I do. I got Igor and Mika on my only fantasy team!

 

[Baby Punisher]

In a span of a week, I had to put my beloved 15-year-old Rat Terrier to sleep and then unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery.

 

[savebyrichter94]

In a span of a week, I had to put my beloved 15-year-old Rat Terrier to sleep and then unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery.

So sorry for your loss and hope you’re doing well after surgery, hang in there!

 

[Boris Zubov]

In a span of a week, I had to put my beloved 15-year-old Rat Terrier to sleep and then unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery.

Hang in there, man. We're rooting for ya.

 

[NickyFotiu]

In a span of a week, I had to put my beloved 15-year-old Rat Terrier to sleep and then unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery.

My dad went through the same combination years ago. Many people feel a bit down after heart surgery so to deal with a pets death at the same time is rough. Really hope you are okay and heal up fast.

 

[Cmox]

Any Milton path people here? Stay safe, friends

 

[tlk]

Any Milton path people here? Stay safe, friends

Guess I've played The Long Dark too much

 

[eco's bones]

Any Milton path people here? Stay safe, friends

Wonder where this one is going to end up.

 

[RempireStateBuilding]

In a span of a week, I had to put my beloved 15-year-old Rat Terrier to sleep and then unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery.

Damn, that's a tough stretch to deal with all at once. I'm sorry you're going through it. Hope you're well on the road to recovery.

I recently decided to start researching psychiatrists to possibly get a diagnosis. When I came across the term for what I suspect I might have and saw the symptoms/usual traits, I almost cried because I never realized there was an actual diagnosis/name for this specific group of traits. I was excited to tell some close friends because holy f***, what I've been feeling for 20-25 years hasn't been bullshit and "bad habits" (entirely). Their responses have been off-putting to say the least, and it has come from people I've known for nearly my entire life. It's made me reconsider sharing anything more serious with a few of them anymore. Lots of "Nah I don't think you are", "Bro you seem pretty level-headed to me!", "What even makes you think you have that? I don't see it", "Ahh, good old self-diagnosis". One person responded with compassion and understanding. I'd like to think I'm pretty rational and honest with my self-evaluation, and with nearly a quarter century of data collection I feel like I have accurate descriptions of what I've lived with. Either way I'm excited to be able to see a doctor and start working toward feeling like a functioning, productive human for once in my adult life. Next hurdle is just making the call.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Damn, that's a tough stretch to deal with all at once. I'm sorry you're going through it. Hope you're well on the road to recovery.

I recently decided to start researching psychiatrists to possibly get a diagnosis. When I came across the term for what I suspect I might have and saw the symptoms/usual traits, I almost cried because I never realized there was an actual diagnosis/name for this specific group of traits. I was excited to tell some close friends because holy f***, what I've been feeling for 20-25 years hasn't been bullshit and "bad habits" (entirely). Their responses have been off-putting to say the least, and it has come from people I've known for nearly my entire life. It's made me reconsider sharing anything more serious with a few of them anymore. Lots of "Nah I don't think you are", "Bro you seem pretty level-headed to me!", "What even makes you think you have that? I don't see it", "Ahh, good old self-diagnosis". One person responded with compassion and understanding. I'd like to think I'm pretty rational and honest with my self-evaluation, and with nearly a quarter century of data collection I feel like I have accurate descriptions of what I've lived with. Either way I'm excited to be able to see a doctor and start working toward feeling like a functioning, productive human for once in my adult life. Next hurdle is just making the call.

Good on you for seeking out help.

As far telling people in your inner circle, that's a sticky wicket. I had similar feelings when I began evolving mentally in my late 20s, early 30s. I was excited to share my enthusiasm with close friends & family members, not realizing they weren't experiencing the awakening I was going through. You soon realize who you can talk to about this stuff & who it's wasted on. Don't let it deter you, brother.

 

[RempireStateBuilding]

Good on you for seeking out help.

As far telling people in your inner circle, that's a sticky wicket. I had similar feelings when I began evolving mentally in my late 20s, early 30s. I was excited to share my enthusiasm with close friends & family members, not realizing they weren't experiencing the awakening I was going through. You soon realize who you can talk to about this stuff & who it's wasted on. Don't let it deter you, brother.

Honestly it encouraged me even more to follow through. In days past I would end up feeling more dejected after the responses I got, but my internal feeling/thought each time was "What do you know?" I wasn't expecting an outpouring of sympathy or anything, but I did think I would get even some light support/acknowledgement from people I've known for decades and like to say they're "there" for their friends. But I think those conversations made me realize that I can give myself that support by finally getting some help on my own.

 

[Ben Grimm]

My wife is spending the first two weeks of October in Europe while I'm here in the US. This has not affected our sex life.

 

[Boris Zubov]

My wife is spending the first two weeks of October in Europe while I'm here in the US. This has not affected our sex life.

Who knew Rodney Dangerfield was one of us?

 

[bernmeister]

Who knew Rodney Dangerfield was one of us?

take my [his] wife
please

 

[Ben Grimm]

My wife is spending the first two weeks of October in Europe while I'm here in the US. This has not affected our sex life.

She's embarrassing the crap out of my son in Italy. In Venice she asked the front desk if the street lights come on at night. I shit you not. Never marry just for looks.

 

[Boris Zubov]

She's embarrassing the crap out of my son in Italy. In Venice she asked the front desk if the street lights come on at night. I shit you not. Never marry just for looks.

Venetians aren't the friendliest to begin with, so they must've rolled their eyes hard.

 

[Ben Grimm]

Venetians aren't the friendliest to begin with, so they must've rolled their eyes hard.

I have not been there but I lived in London and Paris for 2 years.

 

[Boris Zubov]

I have not been there but I lived in London and Paris for 2 years.

Picture a tourist asking a local NYer on 42nd street for directions to Times Sq. That's what every local in Venice is like.

I just got back from the Amalfi coast about 2 weeks ago. Was exactly the same. I hate traveling to tourist traps.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Tell me if Im wrong. I think the Internet has added a lot of great stuff to the world. However I see so much hate and fighting online. Has social media really amplified that? So much anger online.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Tell me if Im wrong. I think the Internet has added a lot of great stuff to the world. However I see so much hate and fighting online. Has social media really amplified that? So much anger online.

Feels like it's all part of a larger plan to divide & conquer. Hell, there's a ton of fighting & hate on these boards & this is just a hockey site. I got called a rape apologist, then the same dude told me I was probably a rapist myself when I tried telling folks on the main boards not to rush to judgement about Ian Cole & his anonymous online accuser. Remember how that one turned out?

The internet is just a cesspool. I don't do FB, Twitter, Instagram or Tiktok. Wade into those waters at your own risk....

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Tell me if Im wrong. I think the Internet has added a lot of great stuff to the world. However I see so much hate and fighting online. Has social media really amplified that? So much anger online.

Pretty much the best and worst invention in the history of mankind

 

[NickyFotiu]

Feels like it's all part of a larger plan to divide & conquer. Hell, there's a ton of fighting & hate on these boards & this is just a hockey site. I got called a rape apologist, then the same dude told me I was probably a rapist myself when I tried telling folks on the main boards not to rush to judgement about Ian Cole & his anonymous online accuser. Remember how that one turned out?

The internet is just a cesspool. I don't do FB, Twitter, Instagram or Tiktok. Wade into those waters at your own risk....

It is a shame because social media can be so helpful in some ways but it is probably bad at least 60% of the time. Sorry you got that nonsense thrown at you. I see people say some of the dumbest stuff about people they don't even know.