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Hello, I am 35yo male, with no health issues and in pretty good shape. I am eating healthy but last couple of years i have terrible insomnia.. Well, it started 5 years ago after some time and some advices I got antidepressant druh (mirtazapine) which helps and I was sleeping pretty good last 2,5 years. but.. Mirtazapine is drug that changes your metabolism and makes pus*y from you.. Gaining weights despite a lot of training, crazy gaining of fat in abdominal area by just looking on some sugar etc.. Well i tappered it off few months ago. So insomnia comes back.
I have tried EVERYTHING in various doses - Theanine, glycine, all forms of Magnesium, melatonin, valerian root, apigenin, chamomile, tryptophan, bacopa, 5-htp, ZMA, taurine, B1, B6, B complex, C, E, D, well all vits.., Ashwagandha, PSerine, Lemon Balm, Omega 3, emodin, cortisol blockers and many many more..
I still use some of these in my sleep stack but it mostly works only to get me calm and helps with initial falling into sleep, it also has problems with tolerance/cycling or saturation where it after some time actually makes other thing (excitement instead of sedation), because inbalance in some vits etc.. So it is not that reliable unfortunatelly.
one of things that helped me before was Tryptophan, but again it was not reliable, it was possible to get pretty good sleep or does not work at all no matter how high dose i take.
so long story short, I have recently discovered the importance of having high carbs, low fat and low proten meal with tryptophan, ideally complex carbs to work longer. And it somehow works..
I eat (150g) of parboiled rice and kiwi 1-2h before sleep + 500mg to 1 g of Trypto.
these evening carbs seems to work not just with making serotonin (melatonin prec)itself, but even in lowering that high night cortisol which seems to be reason for night waking up.
Unfortunatelly I am not sure about this approach because of higher night insulin - insulin resistence, weight gaining, potential prediabetes etc.
What do you thing about this.

Chapter I: The Covid 727
The school let its aircraft (727-200 cargo) rust out on the tarmac for multiple years (starting with the covid lockdown) without activating anything or mothballing it properly so all the systems died. Originally half the coursework was going to be practical and on the plane, and the big showcase final exercise was to jack it up, turn on hydraulics via GPU, extend/retract the LG and take a photo of the class all smiling and ready to go to the internships. In the cafeteria wall here's still the photos of the classes from before 2020 in their work overalls smiling with their teacher. These photos were what the school used for recruiting. Look at all these students lifting a plane off the ground through the power of teamwork, this could be you! They only stopped using that to recruit recently for reasons that will become apparent.
Now we had no practical courses at all for the entire two years since going on inside is a danger from all the black mold that's covered the plane and the fumes from the clapped-out hydraulic and fuel system. Of course, having a rusted-out hulk and giving your students no practice might go against 147 rules so the EASA auditor told them to get that wreckage off the tarmac or else.
Chapter II: Else:
My country has no aircraft dismantling organizations and flying them in for a job is expensive, so the school figured out a great way to hit two birds with one stone in a traditional Belgian style: slavery. They opened up a brand new course on aircraft dismantling, to be headed by the one poor teacher who is actually licensed to take apart aircraft, helming a "crew" of high school graduates and job-seekers. It was a shitshow and every time the teacher looked away there was someone taking an angle grinder to a titanium part or sawing off a piece of fuselage directly above them. Naturally they did not manage to dismantle the plane but at least the teacher did manage to stop anyone from hurting themselves and he neatly removed all the useful/sensitive components like the instruments, radios and radar.
But in the end they did worse than not doing anything at all, really, since they turned an (at least plane-shaped) wreck into a giant pile of bullshit, and the school is right next to the local international airport's taxiway -that's how the 727 arrived- so every RyanAir is sent off with a nice view of an exploded 727-200 right before takeoff. Happy flying!
So EASA catches wind of Baby's First Slavery Aircraft Dismantling Company and comes down hard on the school and takes away their Part 147 license until they get their shit together (as a side note this is where I rejoined the school to upgrade my Part 66 from A to B1/B2). EASA said no more slavery, so the teacher has to work alone and do full-time weekends sawing this plane apart bit by bit. Dude is in his late 50s and comes every monday to give us 8 hours of M11 for a week straight looking like his skeleton is made of pain. I gotta point out the slavery wasn't his idea, he was just put in charge of it, and I admire him for putting up with so much crap to bail the school out.
Chapter III: It gets worse:
So without EASA's approval, our school is in fact not a school, and legally it's more of a homeless shelter where people gather together to listen to the wise ones give factoids about the 737 and A320. The problem with this is the school receives huge subsidies from the the government and the Air Force for personnel retraining and was already in hot water for their 70%+ failure rate which is somehow higher than a 5-year course in law, engineering or medicine from the universities. Now with their Part 147 approval gone the school was about to serve up a never-seen before 100% failure rate across four AMT classes (two Part-66 A, one Part-66 B and one EMAR-66) and vaporize over a million euros worth of subsidies with nothing to show for it.
Desperate times call for dumb measures, so our school administration rang up a French AMT school with their new genius plan. For a week, our school will officially cosplay as theirs, their teachers come over and make us pass exams, then they go back to France. Of course, the exams will be based on their syllabi, not ours, and we had no access to their syllabus at all until halfway done with our courses. But you know what's cheaper than hiring French teachers for two weeks to make us pass exams? That's right, hiring them for four days and compressing the entire exams session into 4 days, from 8AM to 4PM, with sometimes 4-5 exams per day. The director came to give us some encouraging words like "try to pass half of them lol".
Chapter IV: The Future:
There is a fourth class which I hadn't mentioned before, which is comprised entirely of people from the Air Force. As a requirement for going up in rank, they were sent here to get an EASA-66 license and some extra courses (about weaponry and radar magic, etc.) to get the EMAR-66 on top of it and become proper technicians. They presented their exams ahead of us and word is that they all failed so now the Air Force is also coming down with the hammer on the school that froze its entire ground crew training pipeline. And since these people were already support crew, we have no chance in hell.
The 727 wreckage is still on the tarmac. Supposedly it will be replaced by an ERJ-190, but that's what they've been saying since I signed up, the 190 is nowhere to be seen and I'm 50/50 on whether it exists at all. Even if it does, it's practically guaranteed to end up like the 727 in a few years since nothing has structurally changed.
Exams Begin next tuesday. Wish me luck! And take the train whenever possible.

Hey Reddit,
I wanted to share my thoughts on an activity that's become a crucial part of my daily routine: swimming. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes in the water, swimming every day can offer a multitude of benefits. Here are some of the key advantages I've experienced and learned about:
Swimming engages almost every muscle group in your body. It’s a fantastic cardiovascular exercise that also builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. Whether you're doing freestyle, backstroke, or butterfly, you're working your arms, legs, core, and even your back.
Unlike running or weightlifting, swimming is low-impact, meaning it's easier on your joints and reduces the risk of injury. The buoyancy of the water supports your body, making it an excellent choice for people with arthritis, joint pain, or those recovering from an injury.
Swimming is great for your heart. Regular swimming can improve your cardiovascular fitness, help lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease. It's a fun way to keep your heart in top shape without the high impact of other cardio exercises.
Swimming burns a significant number of calories, which can aid in weight loss or maintenance. An hour of swimming can burn between 400 to 700 calories, depending on the intensity and your body weight. It's a refreshing way to keep those extra pounds at bay.
The rhythmic nature of swimming can be incredibly meditative. It's a great stress-reliever and mood booster. Being in the water can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the release of endorphins during swimming can leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.
Swimming helps improve flexibility by stretching and lengthening muscles with each stroke. The movements involved in swimming, such as reaching, twisting, and pulling, help keep your joints flexible and limber.
Regular physical activity, like swimming, can improve the quality of your sleep. Many swimmers find that they fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restful sleep after a good swim.
Swimming can be a social activity. Joining a swim club, taking a class, or simply swimming with friends or family can provide opportunities for social interaction and community building. It's a great way to meet new people and stay motivated.
Swimming increases your lung capacity and efficiency. The breathing techniques required in swimming, especially during strokes like the butterfly or freestyle, help improve your respiratory health.
Have any of you made swimming a regular part of your routine? I'd love to hear about your experiences and any additional benefits you've noticed!

Last year, and at the beginning of this season, I felt as if we’ve been found out and we needed to adjust. I posted about it on here. You could drive a truck through our midfield which is constantly leaving our back four susceptible, leading to easy goals.
There’s a reason why most teams in Europe don’t play a 4-4-2 diamond. It leaves us way too open with not enough bodies behind the ball to defend and prevent the ball from reaching the back four.
The fact that Curtin doesn’t see this astonishes me. We need to remove one of our strikers, play another CDM alongside Martinez, and make it harder for other teams to score. If we go to a 4-2-3-1, we’ll have better shape, more guys behind the ball, retain the ball better, and hopefully start winning some games again.
We can complain all we want about not spending the money to upgrade personnel, but these are the guys we have for this season and we need to make the best with what we have. And staying with a 4-4-2 is killing us.
Doop.

I'm in the lucky position to work for a neurodivisity-postive employer that tries their best to accommodate staff and create a positive work environment.
That said, I still have some doubts. For starters I'm in a management position and my role is centred partly around communications and being present at events etc. Now I know they know I'm more of an introverted person, and my manager has acknowledged before that I need time to process things before contributing to meetings. But I'm a bit worried that in my particular role, in a climate where we need to fire on all cylinders, that disclosure might make them see me differently or have doubts about my ability to do my job. I think at the moment they think some things will improve with my progression.
I'd love to hear others experiences. In previous roles I would point blank never consider disclosing as my previous employers have been toxic. But part of me thinks maybe I can help shape the culture for other colleagues.

The past few months I've really struggled, with living on my own, working a random part time job to pay my rent while keeping as much time as possibile free to ser my friends and to work on my passions. I was lost, unable to actually make a plan, mind foggy when I tried to see what that was all for. Only moments when I was happy were when I was hanging out with my friends or dancing (ideally a little drunk or high). But being on my own, creating in my room, working on my projects and on my art, those things I didn't see the point of. Then I started figuring out that part of my issue was not having a routine. I've never been the organized type, but having a job where every week you do different hours was getting to me. One particularly bad week I decided to quit it. I'm still working there, but only until June (don't worry I'm already looking for other ventures but I do have savings). Then, one day, I woke up realizing that I wasn't actually doing anything that was just for myself and my enrichment. I had money but I had been spending it into momentary bliss and on my projects, but not to learn something I wanted to learn, separate from my projects (which are still work in a way) that would make me feel good.
That's when rugby came back to mind. I used to play before the pandemic, a lot. 3 times a week I was running for 2 hours in a field, be it sun or rain, and getting all of my repressed energy out playing with people who at the time became my closest friends. Life was simpler for me back then, but I can't remember feeling happier than in that period. I didn't think I could get that feeling back. Well, I'm pretty close to it again. A couple of weeks ago I joined a local rugby team in my city, which also operates with feminist and antiracist politics (very important to me), and the fog cleared up a little.
Since the trainings are late at night I've been waking up way earlier still pumping with adrenaline and ready to tackle (eheh) the day. I wake up around 9, have a full breakfast -and my hunger cues are way clearer now that I'm doing regular movement again-, read something, and then am ready and excited to work on my projects and immerse myself fully into them. I think rugby helps me with mindfulness, cause I have to be fully present when I play, and that mindset translates into the rest.
Idk, it's only been 2 weeks but I feel so optimistic again. I see again the point of working, of eating well, of stretching, of sleeping, of alone time, and of doing and sharing what you love to take care of people in a way. I also have found a new apprecciation for my body, and can spend more time admiring how powerful it can be and how far it takes me, rather than wish all the time that it was smaller and prettier. Also you really learn to love and take care of your body and its needs when it goes through 2 rounds of tackles every week and you only have a few days to get it in shape again in order to play again the following week (which means: eating right and enough, sleeping enough, stretching...)
This was a ramble, but I really suggest anybody who feels a bit lost to try playing rugby. There's nothing like it. Probably there's other sports for other people who have this exact effect actually ahah but I've done many many sports just as regularly, and none have been so complete for my physical and mental health like rugby.

I've been a guitarist for a few years now, but I've been trying to get into music production and learning keyboard for a minute. I've done quite a bit of research already, but would still like some opinions and suggestions about gear. Apologies if some of my terminology isn't fully accurate, I'm still pretty fresh to this rabbithole.
So, I'm looking for a hardware synth to use with a DAW (most likely Ableton Live), with MIDI functionality as well as live hooked up to an amp or a board. First most important spec for me is that I would prefer a model with 88 keys. I know that, for a beginner, this might seem a little overkill (maybe not idk), but I would really like to use that to try and learn it similar to how I would a piano. Still, if you have good suggestions that have 61 keys, don't hesitate to drop them down as well. The other thing is, of course, the price. My budget is around $600. If you know a good device that might be slightly over, that's still ok. Maybe, I can find a good deal. A good number of preset tones is appreciated, as well as good tools to program my own.
Also, one plus would be the ability to import custom tones made digitally in a DAW. I'm not completely sure if that's a thing and how it works exactly, but I'm pretty sure there are synthesizers made with this in mind.
I'm aware that it's pretty unrealistic for that price I'd find an instrument that satisfies all these criteria. This is just kind of a pointer for what I'm looking for. I'm willing to make compromises as long as I don't end up feeling disadvantaged in some way or another.
If there are any other opinions or suggestions for different specs I should be looking for that I neglected to mention, any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Hello all looking to make new friends. I enjoy video games, anime, manga, cooking and building PCs and keyboards.
I also have discord if anyone wants to message on there. Just looking for people to chat with regularly I work in IT and it's slow right now at work so got time to talk.Message me and send me a little about you and let's see if we click.

I am a year 7 student. There is this kid who we will call Kin who is also year 7 and everyone hates him but he somehow made this gay friend group with some girls and 2 more Boys like him. Anyways we had PE at the end of the day and I and others were leaning on a metal fence with lots of jackets on them. Then Kin says to me " your on my jacket" I tell him oh my bad then he says wow it stinks now. I retaliate and say Shut up you stink. Then we get in an argument over this thing. His gay friends group back him up and that. My friends come and they still want to argue. he make fun of me being fat even through he is a moritbly obese and I am in good shape since I do martial arts. Then I was going to just leave but he keeps rambling on and on trying to body shame me on things io don't even have. Then he says are you a lady and a man me confused tell him are you. He keeps talking and yapping but then we have to get back in the match. The coach then makes us do this game where there are 4 teams named 1 2 3 and 4. I get pissed at him and so do my friends. They tell me are you really gonna take that from him. So I wait till they call both our groups out but here's the thing. The coach says 1 person or 2 people or the whole teams goes on to do a one goal winner game. Every single time his and my groups gets called he doesn't bother to get on. but ones the Coach said both our teams had to get on with all the players he had to get on. I scout the pics looking for him to slide tackle and injure him. But he doesn't try to get the ball. After a few more round of other teams and me and my friends playing. The coach calls out 2 people from my team and 2 people from kins team. Kin gets on the pitch with one of his friends and then I hear for kin"break his shins girl" He said to his friend. Me furious I get the ball and dribble past him multiple time to annoy him then I kick the ball to him waiting for the perfect opputinity to Brexit him. But the whistle is blown for the game taking too long. On the bus back from the soccer pitch for PE he talks to his gay group about me. When the class has to get of the bus I wait in my seat that is a few rows ahead of him (no boys were allowed to sit at the back of the bus). I waited till he was going to walk ahead and just as I was about to shoulder bash him he lets someone infront of him. So I don't do anything. But then pushes that person to get infant and blows a raspberry at me I tell him to shut up, he's only confident since teachers are watching. Ones we get off the bus we get dismissed to go home. I sitting on a bench with my 4 other friends polkaing what we should do now after school to go park or something like that. Then I see him and his group I approach him and start talking telling him r u still gonna talk smack and that. he pushes me and I get pissed he runs his gay ass around the groups saying oh r u burning some cals there HAHA. I get even more angry but leave it. after a few minutes I come back again asking him to apologise. He just ignore me and when I push him with barely any force he ignores me. So I leave at that but I want to get him bak somehow. Something that will ruin him and get him out of these smart classes and everything.
So any suggestion on what should I do to get the most devious resend on him?

I (24M) have been in a relationship for about a year (21F) and have been having thoughts about our compatibility since the whole inital “honeymoon” stage has come to an end.
I have generally had issues cutting my relationships in the past even though they grow toxic for me. My love for the other person usually stops me from breaking up with them and I feel terrible about breaking their heart. I usually try to make things work at all costs.
I’m also aware that no one is perfect and great relationships need commitment and a certain level of compromise from both parties to be successful.
So, with that being said, when do you all think it’s time to move on? What’s your deal breaker? Where do you draw the line between compromising and leaving?
Currently, I have found someone who’s personality I identify with on a level I never thought possible before, but they have a few habits which constantly irritate me with no sign of them stopping. Even when constructive discussions about issues have resolved nothing.
They have almost identical hobbies and interests as me. I have never felt this similacompatible to someone before mentally. They’re curious learners and incredibly passionate and generous. It’s always easy to talk to them and we truly feel like a team together. I can always talk about anything with them even if it risks upsetting them. Oh, and she’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever layed eyes on. I can go on forever listing all the positives…
On the other hand, they’re far too clingy. I feel like my freedoms are limited and I have to justify doing ANYTHING without them. I don’t hang out with friends or colleagues nearly as much anymore and it’s upsetting. They’re also lazy, unmotivated and crippled by ADHD. I’m always eager to go out and explore, and definitely keep in great shape physically. She doesn’t like to exercise and complains about walking for more than 10 minutes. I’ve put on a lot of weight and have stopped exercising regularly.
I also feel a financial burden with them. It’s far from 50/50 and according to them it’s due to their muslim background and thus culturally they feel as if the man must provide. This is a deal breaker for them. It’s so irritating to be stuck paying for groceries and dinner, whilst I watch her blow her money irresponsibly on herself. Generally, despite so many things going for her, she’s pretty stubborn and it feels like I must compromise but she won’t take no for an answer.
What would you do? I’ve been struggling with this for a while so would appreciate any tips beyond the standard “nah bro just move on”. Prior to this I was in a 4 year relationship where I tried all I could to make it work, but ended up in disappointment and heartbreak for me. Although we shared some beautiful memories which wouldn’t have happened if I left as soon as it got hard, I would like to avoid wasting time and possibly risking my mental health unnecessarily.
TLDR: In a romantic relationship, would you stay with your partner if, despite having an amazing personality and many hobbies in common, they have issues with laziness, clinging, and financial demands which are becoming increasingly tiring?
Thanks!

Which of the following species could Ben turn into & couldn’t turn into? I know there’s the Ink Tank video that explains things but I’m still iffy about some & can’t really make answer.
Rules for the Omnimatrix : 1)The being in question must be sapient 2)The being in question must have DNA or an equivalent 3)The being in question must be different enough from an already existing transformation
Species : - Imaginary Friend (Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends) - Watermelon Steven & Animals (Steven Universe) - Pumpkin (Steven Universe) - Shin Godzilla (Shin Godzilla) - Life Fibers (Kill La Kill) - Pillar Men (JOJO) - Ted (Ted) - Stitch & all the other Experiments (Disney) - Titans (Owl House) - Palisman (Owl House) - Ponyo (Ponyo) - Eva Units (Evangelion) - Gru’s Dog (Despicable Me) - Salmonid, more specifically King Salmonids (Splatoon) - Brain (Pinky & the Brain) - Penguins (Penguins of Madagascar) - Perry the Platypus (Phineas & Ferb) - Winston (Overwatch) - Hammond (Overwatch)
Notable things for some species : - Imaginary friends are created through the imagination of a child who desires a friend. Imaginary friends can come in all shapes, sizes, species, etc. and their creation and form don't seem to be limited by anything so long as the child can think it, it can happen. They can be an anthropomorphic object, including a food or something from a fantasy book. - Watermelon Stevens are a species of sentient watermelons accidentally created by Steven. They are fully-formed sentient lifeforms that are capable of feeling emotion and gestural communication. Genetic derivatives like watermelon chickens and dogs exist, presumably from the Watermelon Stevens. - Shin-Godzilla originated as a prehistoric marine animal of some kind, proposed by Professor Goro Maki to be a relative of Paleozoic marine reptiles, which managed to survive into the 20th century. When the United States dumped barrels of nuclear waste into Tokyo Bay in the 1950s, the creature began feeding on this waste, causing him to mutate. - Life Fibers are multi-cellular microorganisms. Life Fibers are parasitic organisms, living off the bio-energy that exists within the cells of the nervous system as well as in the circulatory system. Life Fibers also seem to be self-aware entities, capable of making decisions and thinking. Life Fibers reproduce by influencing a species evolution to become the dominant species. After the species has spread across its planets, it’ll take over the hosts body & rise into the stratosphere to create a massive cocoon of Life Fibers that envelops the entire planet. - Jumba reuses DNA from other experiments as bases/prototypes for other experiments. Each genetic experiments was created with multiple kinds of DNA that Jumba sampled throughout the galaxy so they all age differently. - Palisman are a sentient magical totem that sits at the top of a magic staff. A palisman contains a magical essence and harbors various magical properties, including the ability to switch between wooden and living forms at will. - All Evangelion Units are living creatures that have a number of electronic and mechanical modifications done to them to essentially keeps them from going berserk and allows their pilot to control them. - Kyle (Gru’s dog) is not a dog. The scanner of Anti-Villain League can't recognize which species he belongs to, and his age far exceeds that of regular dogs. - Winston & Hammond are genetically altered and super-intelligent animals that were sent to live in a colony on the moon. - The Omnitrix can scan & transform into lab rats & a dolphins.

Hi, I'm starting a hobby project - custom MIDI "keyboard" with per-key volume and pitch control (using joysticks like on gamepads).
So far I managed to connect Raspberry PI Pico to one joystick and emit MIDI messages for note on, note off and pitch bend and connect it to FluidSynth on my computer to play one note and bend the pitch. I have a plan to connect lots of joysticks and how to program it, I'm having problems with choosing the correct MIDI message for changing the volume of a note.
I can emit the aftertouch key pressure message 0xA0, but by default with the soundfonts I found it just makes the vibrato effect strongeweaker depending on the pressure.
I'm pretty new to MIDI protocol, I don't even know where to search for changing the mapping from "key pressure->vibrato strength" to "key pressure->note volume". Is this part of soundfount file? Is this something in the synthesizer settings (i'm using QSynth GUI with Fluidsynth synthesizer running on my computer).
Another idea I had was to use Channel Pressure (0xD0) message or to change the instrument envelope and do Note OFF/Note ON with different velocity, but that will probably sound bad.
What do you think would be the best way to achieve that mapping? Maybe I'm missing some other core MIDI concept that would help?

Hi all. Sorry to post this technical question here, the Arturia subreddit has an error when trying to make a post.
I have a Keylab Essential mk3 for about 3 months now.
As of today I'm noticing increasing trouble with the keys, half of the time they just don't respond while playing. Had this occur before but only very briefly and seldom. Right now it's suddenly gotten much worse to the point it's not really playable.
Already tried all first-aid solutions such as unplugging, restarting, resetting the user default, switching velocity settings from lineair to log to exponential and back, taking a look inside the midi control center (default arturia app for the keyboard setup). No solution.
Anyone here familiar with this problem? Thank you.