Aquemini

Listening to this rk and it happened to begin with c Call of Da Wild by OutKast

@ Sorry to hear about being in separate states to your loved ones. Sometimes it feels like another state might be another country. Just because you might not have it as hard as some doesn't devalidate your individual struggle. Even those with generally strong mental health are starting to see the implications of this pandemic. It is so surreal, no wonder our minds/ bodies are getting overstimulated as they are constantly on alert. If it makes you feel any better, I am usually pretty resilient to difficulties that come my way, but kind of opposite to you I've actually developed insomnia because of the stress. In terms of positivity, I think it is generally a good thing, but it can become toxic when people are made to feel they have failed by not being able to find the silver lining of every situation. Imo, real positivity is in persevering to the best of your ability despite the hardships of life. And I would say you sound like your doing a really good job considering, like taking the initiative to use your art and music as a source of solace. Acknowledging your feelings of fear and sadness can be a good thing, as suppressing them usually leads to more problems and unprocessed trauma down the line. I hope your family stays safe- and I definitely agree Skype/ video calling isn't the same. Try to visualize coming together again when this is all over, and hold that thought close to you when you reach your lowest points. Please don't go to the land of "what if?"- I know it's so tempting but it doesn't serve you and will only add to your anguish. The mind can't differentiate between lucid thought and real experience (there have been psychological studies where candidates admitted to a crime that never even occurred as they had formed false memories), which is what makes our fears feel so real. However, this can be helpful a tool if you imagine experiences of peace and happiness Also, my favorite Roy Orbison song is probably crying (I love Rebekah Del Rio's performance in Mulholland Drive) but maybe that isn't the best one to listen to right now! Keep on taking one day at a time and never feel like your feelings are wrong. It's always good to share and get a different perspective as we can get tunnel vision from being isolated with only our inner critic for company.

@@Venice That’s very kind of you, I just hope it can help someone out and make them feel a tiny bit more comforted <3

I never thought I would find such good advice on coping on a Lana Del Rey forum, lol. It is definitely right to be concerned, but fear can very easily spiral into depression. I hope everyone’s mental health is doing ok. I don’t know any of you personally, but I know the strongest people I know irl are struggling right now. We are all in different situations with a unique set of challenges, so I just wanted to say that however difficult you are finding this, if you can find someone to talk to that you can trust, it really helps so much. 2 friends that I hadn’t spoken to in over a year, I have recently had really meaningful connections with. That small sliver of light in such dark times is powerful to me, and if you feel lonely reaching out might help you feel even 1% better. Everyone had gone through hard times in their life, but hard times make strong people who can see the beauty in a turbulent world. Because the sun still shines, the rain still falls and the grass still grows even though it feels like the world had shut down. And if you don’t have anyone to talk to, maybe message someone you trust on here? Or get lost in art. Escapism makes you really appreciate the depth of art in a way that makes it much more meaningful. Thank you everyone for trying to stay positive:)

I heard a quote along the lines of this which stuck with me: you can revive the economy but you can't revive the dead. True, a recession could plunge hundreds of thousands into poverty, compromise security, basic resources and severely impact people's mental health, leading to many deaths. However, if the house doesn't get its' act together soon the impact will be even more devastating to the American people. It must be beyond frustrating to watch the person who is meant to lead you acting like a floundering fool, his behavior leading to so many innocent deaths in the process.

This house is not a home to you But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference 'Cause I see you're here to stay Should've known to pick my fate

Lol the person I’m quarantined with literally eats a loaf of bread and a pint of milk a day. We’re running out of food and when I ask them to stop eating they say I ate it not them... I don’t know whether to laugh or scream

Since so many public figures have been diagnosed, has anyone heard about this conspiracy theory regarding a drug used by the elite called adrenochrome? I’m not exactly sure as I haven’t looked deep into the rabbit hole, but the drug is allegedly used by world leaders and people high up in Hollywood as it doesn’t have many side effects (compared to other hard drugs)- the controversy is that it is sourced in very unscrupulous ways involving the torture of children (who have been classed as “missing persons). As far as I can gather, one of the main suppliers was a pharmaceutical company in Wuhan and the Coronavirus tainted the supply, which is being attributed by the theorists to the celebrities contracting it. Not saying I believe it- there’s a conspiracy theory for everything, just something intriguing to explore if you have too much time on your hands during social isolation.

Probably because tests are only now becoming properly distributed. Also, there is a lot of travel between states so that would be a common route of transmission- not to mention fights breaking out in densely populated grocery stores.

Somersault

without you sunset or sunrise?

Damn. I definitely do not look the idea of cannibalism from that rat experiment. In the U.K., there are barely any online delivery slots anywhere and the supermarkets are pretty much bare. Some people are really out here viewing this as some kind of novelty bank holiday situation and completely ignoring the self isolation suggestions. Lots of people driving down to the coast (where I am) could infect the high retiree population. In my small town an elderly patient has already died. I’ve kind of just accepted the reality of this situation and gone into survival mode, building bridges with the people I’m self isolated with but I wonder what the psychological impact of such foreign measures will be and whether relationships will crumble/ in some cases, domestic violence becoming more predominant. These are such unpredictable times, I think there’s really no point trying to hypothesise what could come next. Most people definitely didn’t see this pandemic coming. I remember the first reports being around my birthday- what a strange “gift”. Just take each day at a time. If the worst comes to the worst, maybe we’ll just have to learn to ration food and adapt to become less nomadic. We’ve adapted to technology to the extent that most of us can’t inagine life without smartphones. When push comes to shove, there isn’t much choice beyond succumbing to despair or people persevering despite adverse circumstances.

These threads are great distractions rk, such a creative idea! I love: having deep discussions with likeminded people, discovering new music that really speaks to me, cooking, being in the desert and analysing (anything from people’s behaviour to alternate interpretations of a book or film or astrology/ personality types). Also, I really like to help people feel happier or support them in some way. Sometimes I like calling people out too (in a civilised way!). Lol, what can I say? I guess I contain multitudes. Also I always make the worst puns. I hate: how life is intrinsically unfair. Seriously I am too much of an idealist, I always want good people to be treated well by the universe and am heartbroken when I see them suffer. I hate when people abuse their power or psychologically manipulate vulnerable people. I’ve also never understood the point of racism, sexism, classism etc... like I understand why some people look for divisions in order to self aggrandise, but can’t they see that the resultant violence and animosity causes in the long term damages to everyone, even them someday. Finally, I hate how verbose I am. Sometimes I need to stop being so damn existential! Edit: Oops! That was definitely more than 1 thing for each. Social isolation really got me missing getting to know new people irl.

I think I have actually listened to this album over 25 times in the last 2 days. It's an instant classic for me, and I totally agree with @@Venice that the aesthetic choices and also the live performances have been so well aligned with the project. I never really thought much about his relationship with Bella, but the writing feels like some of his most personal to date and makes me feel really emotional for some reason (even though I have never been in a relationship). Idk, this album is a "blinding light" in these dark times for me. Yes I hate myself too for making that pun.

oh say can you see vs heavy hitter

oh say can you see vs ride

I miss the hope of a better life and the freedom to explore. Also, being able to cook a recipe without worrying if the ingredients have completely sold out everywhere. What piece of advice would you give yourself if you could go back in time?

Yayo vs Terrence loves you

Yayo vs mermaid motel

Kill kill vs Yayo