u/Pavlov_The_Wizard

Alright so I've read The Hobbit, LOTR, and The Silmarillion. In that order. This summer I want to read ALL of Christopher's stuff he published, all of the lore works. Whats the best reading order? I have a hardback book called The History of Middle Earth Part one which includes Lost Tales 1 + 2, The Lays of Bereliand, The Shaping of Middle Earth, and The Lost Road and Other Writings. Should I start there? I don't even really know what I haven't read. Any and all help would be appreciated. A reading list is also needed.

So I bought Super Mario Wonder today for my Switch Lite as my first 2d Mario, and its easily the most fun I have ever had with a 2d side scroller, the game is beautiful and unique and each level is so interesting and well made, love the enemies, love the powerups, what a wonderful little game. Definitely gonna have to play more 2d Mario after this.

I posted recently about being a immense, unbearable amount of pressure, it finally got to me and I made a deal with myself. I'd try to end it one time, if it succeeded thats that, if it doesn't, it means I have something to continue on for in the future, even if I don't see it now. I failed, and I got in contact with professional help. I'm not doing better and feel extraordinarily guilty. And I'm just really sore. I don't feel like things will be better but I have to try. I just wanted to tell someone. I'm trying to get myself drunk to not think about this anymore. Hopefully posting helps with that.

Is it just me or have matches in the game gotten more intense over the years? I've been playing since the game released, and I feel like more matches have become closer over the years, like battles last longer because the teams spend like 15 minutes contesting a single point. Is it because the average player still playing has been playing for longer? Am I crazy?

The past 7 days have been so exhausting that I'm not capable of functioning anymore. I am barely hanging on. Emotionally devastating, physically exhausting, I'm just so tired. I'm currently ill from the stress of everything, constantly shaking, multiple panic attacks, constantly on the verge of tears, I've thrown up almost every other hour for the past couple days. I haven't eaten since Friday. I've nearly relapsed on both alcohol and other substances from the stress. I just need a break and sleep but I can't take a break and I can't sleep because of everything else. I am so tired. I don't have anyone to tell. Just needed to post this somewhere.

Been sober since August 1st, 2024. Alcohol and smoking. As of late (past month or so) I've been having intense, bordering on unbearable cravings, and I didn't have this problem until very recently. Is this a normal part of being sober? Is something else going on? Any tips on how to handle it? Help is greatly appreciated.