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I'm a 32-year-old man from India.

I've been very quiet since childhood. I rarely talk to people, stay at home most of the time, and often feel like there's no point in talking. Even with relatives, I usually just listen instead of speaking.

Recently, an older family acquaintance mocked me in front of my relatives, saying I never talk, only studied from books, and just stay at home. It really affected me because it confirmed what I've feared for years—that people think I'm weird or dumb because I'm so quiet.

I worry about my future, especially marriage and building relationships.

I'm not looking for motivational quotes. I'm looking for real stories from ordinary people.

• Were you once like me?
• Did people think you were strange or socially awkward?
• What changed your life?
• How long did it take?
• What was the single biggest thing that helped (therapy, CBT, exposure, medication, exercise, a job, marriage, something else)?
• Are you now able to talk normally and enjoy life?

I'd really appreciate honest experiences, especially from people who stayed quiet for many years before changing.

Hi everyone,

I've seen several YouTube channels that convert K-pop songs into Hindi while keeping the melody and rhythm similar to the original. I'm curious about the workflow they use.

Specifically, I'd like to know:

• Which AI or non-AI tools do they use?
• How do they translate Korean lyrics into natural Hindi while matching the original syllables and timing?
• Do they use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or any lyric-writing software?
• How do they create the Hindi vocals? (AI voice models, singing voice conversion, or do they record their own voice?)
• Which software do they use for mixing and syncing the vocals with the instrumental? (FL Studio, Cubase, Logic Pro, etc.)
• If anyone here has made K-pop covers in Hindi or another language, could you share your complete workflow?

I'm interested in learning the process for creating original-language adaptations, not just simple lyric translations.

Thanks!

I'm a 32-year-old male. Since having COVID several years ago, I've had a persistent feeling of tightness and tension in my face and head.

The tightness is mainly around my nose bridge, forehead, scalp, jaw, and sometimes the back of my head/neck. It feels as if the muscles are constantly tense or pulling. I also feel less mentally sharp than before.

Symptoms include:

• Facial and scalp tightness/tension
• Difficulty with active listening and processing conversations
• Slower thinking compared to before
• Attention drifting/daydreaming while listening
• Feeling mentally present but still missing parts of what people say

Before this started, I felt much quicker mentally and had no major issues following conversations.

I've had sinus evaluations and nothing significant was found. Anxiety may be contributing, but the physical tightness feels very real and persistent.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms after COVID, chronic stress, TMJ/jaw tension, neck issues, muscle tension, or anything else? Did you find a cause or anything that helped?

I'm a 32-year-old male. Since having COVID several years ago, I've had a persistent feeling of tightness and tension in my face and head.

The tightness is mainly around my nose bridge, forehead, scalp, jaw, and sometimes the back of my head/neck. It feels as if the muscles are constantly tense or pulling. I also feel less mentally sharp than before.

Symptoms include:

• Facial and scalp tightness/tension
• Difficulty with active listening and processing conversations
• Slower thinking compared to before
• Attention drifting/daydreaming while listening
• Feeling mentally present but still missing parts of what people say

Before this started, I felt much quicker mentally and had no major issues following conversations.

I've had sinus evaluations and nothing significant was found. Anxiety may be contributing, but the physical tightness feels very real and persistent.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms after COVID, chronic stress, TMJ/jaw tension, neck issues, muscle tension, or anything else? Did you find a cause or anything that helped?