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I’d really value some expert insight here.
Last night, I had one of those episodes that honestly spooked me. I used to get these back when I was hitting puberty, but since then, they just stopped—so having it resurface now has me pretty worried. Basically, while I'm dreaming or right as I'm drifting off, my whole body suddenly goes numb out of nowhere. At the same time, I get this intense, almost unbearable ringing in my ears and a weird sensation in my body—it isn't exactly pain, but more like an overwhelming pressure, especially in my chest. My entire body locks up, and I can't move a muscle. My breathing gets shallow and rapid, and I can barely keep my eyes open. I can only wiggle my fingers and toes, and the whole thing lasts maybe ten seconds, give or take. The scary part is that I’m fully conscious the whole time, but I'm completely helpless—I couldn't even yell out to my girlfriend sleeping next to me if I wanted to. Once it passes, everything feels totally normal. My blood pressure is fine, and since I'm only 23, relatively fit, and in good shape, I don't deal with dizziness or headaches afterward. It’s like it never happened, but because this is happening again after years of nothing, I'm starting to freak out a bit.
Could this be an epileptic seizure? A heart attack? A stroke?

I’d appreciate any thoughts or advice you guys might have.😕

Where can I grab a copy of that movie?

rakocy said:Sorry if I’m jumping into this conversation (between you and Delta Air Lines), but I honestly think things are starting to go downhill at the school...

No apologies necessary for weighing in... 😉I’m actually really glad you’re here—you have a great way with words. 🙂Especially that part about the school...

swiftcobra15 said:

It’s funny looking back. When I first encountered the idea of death as a kid, it all seemed perfectly "obvious" to me, without any hesitation at all:
Sure, people die, but I, obviously, am not going to die.
And naturally, I never stopped to ask WHO or WHAT this "I" actually was.
It was just a given: I am me. 😉

Exactly. It’s just a given—this concept of me. Me versus the world. Or rather, me as the world.

From that viewpoint, I sometimes wonder when we lost that sense of belonging to everything—that feeling of being part of the whole. Back then, there was no need to search because I was already part of everything, or everything was inside me. It was just... understood. Integrated. Purposeful.

So, where does the disconnect happen?

What is it that actually separates us from the totality—from the wholeness of life itself? 🙂

Mr. Pes said:I’m definitely not the romantic type. 😁
To me, "sometimes" and "never" are basically two sides of the same coin. The only thing that makes them feel different is the "moment."
"Sometimes," you seize the moment. "Never," you let it slip away... 😁

🙂 It's more invasive and pinpoint accurate when it comes to diagnosis. 🙂 If it were my patient, they’d leave the clinic totally confused about why they even made the appointment in the first place. 😉 But with you? They’d be left scratching their heads, wondering how they missed what was right in front of them! 🙂 Well, if you say so...

This isn't some minor issue we can just brush off. 🙂

swiftcobra15... I'll circle back to your post in a bit... 🙂

Jack Harris3 said:Just stay strong. 🙂
Don't run for the hills just because you get hit with a nasty comment. Even the best of us take a hit now and then... 😉

Don't worry, I'm not exactly made of sugar. 🙂 What I meant earlier was about paying enough attention to ensure what we write actually makes sense and holds water.

Jack Harris3 said:But how do you personally define "someday"?

To me, "someday" is full of hope; it’s a projection into timelessness, an endless expanse... It represents both a goodbye and a reunion at once—a meeting where even as things part ways, there's this openness that never truly ends... like an ocean without a shoreline... 🙂

"Someday" carries within it a finitude that allows the infinite to shine through; the word someday acts as a promise without any guarantees, which is exactly why it feels so liberating. Or perhaps it holds an infinity where the finite finds peace, settling into a frequency where everything just aligns.

I wish "someday" were the word I used to say goodbye to the world.

"Someday" is a warm, human word. "Never" is cold and hollow.

What about you? 🙂 How do you interpret that word? (I think I might have gone a bit too deep down the rabbit hole with it 🙂 )

1. Michael Schumacher
2. Fernando Alonso
3. Kimi Raikkonen
4. Juan Pablo Montoya
5. Jenson Button
6. Felipe Massa
7. Rubens Barrichello
8. Ralf Schumacher

Pole position: Michael Schumacher
Fastest lap: Michael Schumacher
First retirement: Speed

Daniel Chase83 said:How high can I push the clock speeds before I start running into issues?

I’m getting stable performance at 550 (core) / 700 (memory).
I started seeing artifacts once I hit 560/720.

HIS

I’m here, lurking in the shadows, but I don't always feel brave enough to jump in and post. 🙂 Thanks for having me! 🙂

The Atlantic coast. said:

What does it actually mean to crave immortality? It’s one of those heavy, existential questions that keeps you staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. Is it a genuine desire to live forever, or is it just a deep-seated fear of being forgotten? When we talk about the drive for eternal life, we aren't just talking about science fiction or some futuristic Silicon Valley obsession with longevity drugs. We're talking about the fundamental human urge to leave a mark—to ensure that our existence wasn't just a blink in the eyes of time. It’s that restless feeling that there is still more to see, more to do, and more to become. Is it ego? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just our way of protesting against the sheer unfairness of how fleeting everything feels. Whether it's through art, legacy, or the literal pursuit of biological permanence, we are all essentially trying to outrun the clock.

I still remember being a little girl and getting lost in that same loop of thought: just once, and then never again... I’d sit there trying to wrap my head around that idea of something so fleeting, so absolute, and completely irreversible. Never. If I actually tried to wrap my head around that, I’d probably just bail on the whole idea. I'd end up spiraling into this endless loop of overthinking, convinced that something like that is just straight-up impossible. Never. We’re all just drifting through this vast expanse of time and space, desperately trying to find even the smallest crack of logic—some tiny glimmer of purpose that might eventually lead us to a light at the end of the tunnel. Honestly, it's almost impossible to wrap your head around.

Not a single crack in sight.

Looking back at what you asked about that deep-seated human craving for immortality, I can still see my younger self. Back then, I’d just shrug it off, bounce right back into the flow of things, and run down the stairs to go play, completely unbothered by the concept of forever. But the person I am today? I see life through a much sharper lens. There's this profound ache within me—this sense of being perpetually unfinished. It’s like I’m constantly reaching for something more, trying to grasp the essence of existence before that feeling of incompleteness eventually fades away. Right now, I’m holding onto that thread with everything I've got. I just hope it stays strong enough to keep me tethered, as long as I still have that restless hunger to keep starting over, time and time again. 🙂

If you're only skeptical about the afterlife, you're missing out on a much bigger picture. I keep coming back to this one piece of wisdom. It’s one of those quotes that stays with you long after the author is gone, and honestly, it feels like the perfect thing to share right here, right now.

A new wakeboarding lift just went up on Maui

Fatigue, irritability, mood swings, heaviness, lethargy...

Look, you can't just pick up a trumpet and expect to be band-ready within a year...
It’s a long-term grind, much like training for a marathon. You have to build up those specific lip muscles just to hit the right notes. If you want a consistent, beautiful tone, you're looking at putting in at least two hours of practice every single day...

I’d honestly suggest checking out some instruments that don't require as much breath control; you might see progress a lot faster. But if you’re dead set on wind instruments, maybe try something with a reed, like a sax or a clarinet. You'll likely find the learning curve a bit more forgiving...

(I’ve been playing trumpet for years now, so trust me, I know how brutal it can be)😛

Yesterday, I, swiftcobra15, drafted a post two or three times before hitting delete... 🙂 I kept wondering why (and obviously, I’m just talking about myself 🙂)—why bother putting words down when the meaning feels out of reach? What stays behind just looks like empty noise on a screen. But... I decided to try anyway. 🙂

The other day, while walking through town, I passed a tree where someone had posted an obituary, and I was struck by this sudden feeling that death doesn't actually exist. It was such a small detail—just a marker on a tree signifying a boundary someone crossed on their life's journey. But as an outsider looking in, I noticed that boundary, a uniquely human signifier that doesn't carry nearly as much weight in the grand scheme of existence as we tend to give it.
Of course, losing people you love is gut-wrenching; I get that... but in that moment, something inside me felt touched by the idea that death isn't "real." Or rather, that mortality isn't the same thing as death—it isn't that abrupt, final severance we think we know from watching others pass away.

p.s. As for everything else, I'm sure the folks here who actually study philosophy will be able to explain things way better and more deeply than I can. 🙂 I hope to keep writing and asking questions here... that's all for now. Take care. 🙂

I deal with astigmatism too. My first pair of glasses was perfect, but after I lost them somewhere, I had to go out and get a new set. I went to this high-end specialist who acted like she was some kind of expert, and it turned out to be an absolute disaster—every time I took a step, I felt like I was "sinking" or losing my balance. I put up with it for a few months because they kept giving me the same old excuse: "you just need to get used to them." Eventually, I just gave up and walked around without any glasses at all. It really discouraged me from seeing anyone else, but I finally bit the bullet and visited a different clinic. This time, they nailed it. I’ve been wearing them for three years now and everything is great; my prescription hasn't even changed. I'm mentioning that because those bad glasses from before actually ended up straining my eyes.

cros said:Yeah, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor paired with some decent V-data on a P4C800 motherboard..

If you're working with V-data, pushing it up to 486 is actually a solid move. If you're looking to squeeze out a bit more FSB, maybe try setting the CL to 3.0 and see if it can handle the extra juice. Just make sure to run some Super Pi tests—hit it with the 1M standard test for performance and the 32M version to check for stability. That'll help you nail down the sweet spot between your FSB and latency...

I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that I keep getting these red patches popping up on my face, my ears, and my joints—specifically my wrists, elbows, and knees. My skin gets all flushed, starts stinging, and it actually feels warm to the touch in those spots. It usually lasts for about half an hour and then just clears up. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any idea what might be causing it?

McAfee
works perfectly fine for me

If you're looking to switch primary care doctors, I can't recommend Maja Matijašević enough—she’s based over at the clinic in Skurinje. I’ve been seeing her since I was in elementary school, and she is honestly phenomenal. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, will get you whatever prescription or specialist referral you need, and is just a genuinely kind person. I think they've updated the rules so you can keep your medical records active year-round now, though I'm not 100% certain on the specifics. Best of luck!🙂

Safari rules........

bake it and let me know