BuckWylde's recent activity
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Comment on The one-and-done pen? in ~hobbies
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Comment on Trelldom – By The Word (2026) in ~music
BuckWylde LinkOh nice. I'm going to purchase this one when I get home.Oh nice. I'm going to purchase this one when I get home.
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Comment on Any tips for stopping long term SSRIs? in ~health.mental
BuckWylde LinkI can give you a breakdown of my current "journey". I started taking fluoxetine around late 2020 I think then switched to duloxetine about 2 years later. I've also been taking lamotrigine for...I can give you a breakdown of my current "journey".
I started taking fluoxetine around late 2020 I think then switched to duloxetine about 2 years later. I've also been taking lamotrigine for about 1.5 years and Adderall for maybe 5 months. My psych and I decided to get me off of the duloxetine earlier this year, so I began the process of weaning down from my 60mg daily dose.Bumping down to 50mg I felt no difference after a little over week or so. I decided to go rogue and went down to 40 right after. I played it safe and rode that dose for a month. My mood still felt fine but I did experience some nausea.
Reducing to 30mg and then to 20mg took a few months in total. I was going through nausea basically every day for the first 4-6 hours. It sucked really bad even though my mood overall was fine and stable. Of course my mood wouldn't be all that awesome when I was nauseated lol. I was also experiencing brain zaps/shivers sometimes in waves what felt like all day some of the days. So yeah, at that point I wasn't having the greatest time but my stubbornness was my guiding force. Oh yeah, there were a few times when after I dropped my dose I would alternate the new dose and old dose, then spread out the frequency till I could hang.
Since they don't make 10mg pills I dropped to zero after 20mg. I'm now on the beginning of week 3 of zero mg of duloxetine. In this last phase fortunately I haven't had any nausea issues but the brain zaps are the main issue. The frequency and intensity is much lower overall but certain days it's still kinda shitty. Mood still pretty good, though I've noticed that the range of emotions I've been having has a much wider scope. Anger and frustration are the current big ones. I've been going to my therapist every single week for all of this - that's been extremely helpful.
The biggest takeaway? It can be done but it can really test your tolerance for things. You might also have a much easier time. Be aware of what you're experiencing and try to understand that you can learn how to not identify with the unpleasantness you might do through. Check in with your medical team as much as possible and report all of your experiences.
I wish you luck on your ride!
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Comment on Colorado approves balcony solar, requires utilities to accept meter collars in ~enviro
BuckWylde Link ParentI'm hoping that Oregon will soon follow Colorado with this. The possibility of this warms my dirty, radical left heart.I'm hoping that Oregon will soon follow Colorado with this. The possibility of this warms my dirty, radical left heart.
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Comment on What's your favorite personal gaming memory? in ~games
BuckWylde Link ParentAt that time (I was in 3rd grade - '87 or '88) my only other exposure to video games was the Atari 2600 and a tiny bit with the Apple IIE. Sure, games like the first Super Mario and the like were...At that time (I was in 3rd grade - '87 or '88) my only other exposure to video games was the Atari 2600 and a tiny bit with the Apple IIE. Sure, games like the first Super Mario and the like were massive compared to anything on the 2600, but Zelda was fucking huge and revolutionary to my young brain. The inventory system was a new concept. The lack of the usual linear progression was new and liberating. The feeling of danger was there when you entered an area you knew you shouldn't be in yet. There were inaccessible rooms until you had the power bracelet for example. I could go on but for me it laid the blueprint for open world games. Sure, I know that there were games that came out before that that had similar mechanics but this was my first.
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Comment on What's your favorite personal gaming memory? in ~games
BuckWylde LinkOne in the last 10 years is the feeling of awe is seeing my first walking mausoleum in Elden Ring. Leading up to it I could hear the foreboding bell chime and was thinking, "What the hell is this...One in the last 10 years is the feeling of awe is seeing my first walking mausoleum in Elden Ring. Leading up to it I could hear the foreboding bell chime and was thinking, "What the hell is this going to be?" I stood there for a while just taking it in. That game in general is the first one since the original Legend of Zelda that has given me such a feeling.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
BuckWylde LinkI'm about to finish The Fisherman by John Langan, then I'll be onto the second in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach series, Authority.I'm about to finish The Fisherman by John Langan, then I'll be onto the second in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach series, Authority.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
BuckWylde LinkI was converted a few years ago when I had pizza with pepperoni, jalapeños, and pineapple. It may have had mushrooms, too, but I forget that detail. Regardless, that combination is pure 🔥🔥I was converted a few years ago when I had pizza with pepperoni, jalapeños, and pineapple. It may have had mushrooms, too, but I forget that detail. Regardless, that combination is pure 🔥🔥
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
BuckWylde LinkFor months now the only game I've been playing is Minecraft. I don't know why or how it took this long but I just recently got into modding. It's a whole new game! We've been playing with the...For months now the only game I've been playing is Minecraft. I don't know why or how it took this long but I just recently got into modding. It's a whole new game! We've been playing with the Medieval Minecraft modpack with a few tweaks and it's amazing.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
BuckWylde LinkI got a Moto G Play a few months ago after my Pixel 7 Pro's screen died and I found out that a replacement would cost more than the phone itself, but I digress. I've had a couple of Motorolas in...I got a Moto G Play a few months ago after my Pixel 7 Pro's screen died and I found out that a replacement would cost more than the phone itself, but I digress.
I've had a couple of Motorolas in the past because I like that they're cheap, some still have SD card support, and a headphone jack. Sure, it's definitely not a very powerful phone but I don't use it as my sole device. That's what my pc is for.
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Comment on What’s something that didn’t work for you? in ~talk
BuckWylde Link ParentYou're lucky for that. Having to witness others around you get caught by the bug is painful.You're lucky for that. Having to witness others around you get caught by the bug is painful.
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Comment on What's something that you missed out on? in ~talk
BuckWylde Link ParentThat's what happened to me. At one point I had a few full coins but eventually spent them on an offshore seedbox so I could quickly pirate Kitchen Nightmares. Worth it.That's what happened to me. At one point I had a few full coins but eventually spent them on an offshore seedbox so I could quickly pirate Kitchen Nightmares. Worth it.
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Comment on Do you prefer chunky or smooth peanut butter? in ~food
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Comment on Any one use mesh networks like mesh core? in ~tech
BuckWylde LinkI messed with both systems a bit. The idea of the whole thing is very cool. Just like ham radio, though, I got bored pretty quickly. Most of the communication on the mesh is just test messages or...I messed with both systems a bit. The idea of the whole thing is very cool. Just like ham radio, though, I got bored pretty quickly. Most of the communication on the mesh is just test messages or #meshmonday stuff. I don't really know what I was expecting but seeing the upper US West Coast meshcore network is impressive.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
BuckWylde Link ParentThe new Immolation is so good. No surprise.The new Immolation is so good. No surprise.
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Comment on Which Linux distro do you use, and why? in ~tech
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
BuckWylde Link ParentAs a 30-year metal fan and noisemaker I'd like to hear those demo tracks if you're willing to share.As a 30-year metal fan and noisemaker I'd like to hear those demo tracks if you're willing to share.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
BuckWylde LinkThis week I got the second and third parts of the semi-modular synth setup I've been thirsting after. In the last few days I've been slowly somewhat learning how they all interact. I was able to...This week I got the second and third parts of the semi-modular synth setup I've been thirsting after. In the last few days I've been slowly somewhat learning how they all interact. I was able to get some very nice sounding drones with a good amount of sonic movement. I'm looking forward to exploring this puzzle.
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Comment on The Solitude – Ruins Of The Fallen Stars (2026) in ~music
BuckWylde LinkAhh, I saw that title and read In Solitude. One could only wish.Ahh, I saw that title and read In Solitude. One could only wish.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
BuckWylde LinkI've been doing a deeper dive into Krisiun's discography. Jeez, without going into full tech death or prog territory at all these 3 brothers are some of the most skillful players that I've heard....I've been doing a deeper dive into Krisiun's discography. Jeez, without going into full tech death or prog territory at all these 3 brothers are some of the most skillful players that I've heard. I saw them once back in the mid-2000s and was blown away. I've really been enjoying how consistent they are and the sheer intensity has been right up my alley lately.
Oh yeah, also Repugnant's Epitome of Darkness album. It's so good. I wish Tobias could take a break from Ghost to make another good album for once (sorry, I can't stand Ghost).
I bought a similar TWSBI a while back and it's so nice! It feels like one that will last a long time.