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"psychiatric medication is a drug taken to exert an effect on the mental state and used to treat mental disorders. Usually prescribed in psychiatric settings, these medications are typically made of synthetic chemical compounds..." (from Wikipedia) I only generalize in this (mind altering) meaning. (Also - just to avoid generalization - I only posted on ONE thread that had anything to do with psych drugs.)

The opening thread was asking for input. Definiton of input as per Encarta: "a contribution to something, especially comments or suggestions made" In this regard your opinion is just as much respectable and relevant as anybody else's including mine. One among all the others that can give a different perspective. Yes, I was stupid when I took that, no doubt - I don't have a problem seeing that. Others can learn from it just like I did. I don't go by anecdotal information - I can give you the link where I read it here on dz.com. Her case and opinion is of course different but one could consider it as a valuable INPUT because the subject is very similar. (BTW- Some of the possible side effects of Xanax as per drugs.com: dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; tiredness; trouble concentrating; unsteadiness; depression, irritability, anxiety; suicidal thoughts or actions.)

I don't take psych drugs and don't believe in them. I only took 1 pc of xanax a long time ago, was given to me on a Sat night party. Next day I was feeling really weird, I got so paranoid at work that ended up making a scene with a co-worker and got myself fired. I know about a girl who quit skydiving because she started taking those meds. It does alter your mind. You need a clear one up there. For your and for others' safety. At least this is how I see it.

Matt, that was my thinking too. Then a friend of mine, with a goodly amount of skydiving experience, talked me into some tunnel time, and then a tandem. I can tell you that each of those experiences made my first AFF jump much more enjoyable. I knew I could be stable and fly my body, and I knew what it was like to exit the plane at 13,500 feet, Blue skies! I totally agree with you. I started with 2 tandems than after failing a rejump on AFF3 did some tunnel time which helped me tremendously! I only wished I did that earlier... The confidence you gain and the money you save on rejumps....

Right on, that is brave! I did tandem first and would recommend that to everybody because it gives you the feeling and clue what is going to happen. It really is more like just a hint, doing it on your own is WAY different ... but still... Blue skies, have fun and keep us posted how it went!

Wanna go straight to AFF or do a tandem first?

Hmm I'm 25, do I dare to ask you why you asked?:) I'm glad you did, to bad it is only almost as good as hehe, but probably would be just as good as if the song was named "Hungarian Ladies"?:) *** the question to be asked is then, whether the paper would be based on a qualitative or quantitative study... back to the main focus again, a couple of more answers and experience sharing regarding skydiving would really be appreciated...then I would have enough information for the song... Sorry, we got sidetracked here. My only excuse for that is that I am in bed all day with a lower back injury and have all the time to twist thoughts and words around.

Yepper. I had two tandems before I decided to do AFF and on those I was not nervous at all, was just a really a fun, cool thing. AFF1 though was a WHOLE different ball game ... You are no longer there "just for the ride". Have to act, react and control - all of it at the same time in a situation where you have never been before and nobody really could fully train you for. And it is very freaking loud and windy!!! They will teach you and show you everything they possibly can. And it still is going to be a giant leap to the unknown... LOL Don't want to discourage you, on the contrary! Trying to give you some reality on what to expect. Also I am sure it is different for everybody... I was speechless for hours and in a shock after AFF1. Just could not believe that I was still alive, against all the odds... LOL ... But it was and has been since the most amazing experience of my life. So get ready! And keep us posted!!!

yeah, all those smilies... Can you tell that it is my third month in bed? LOL I still think skydiving gives me a better high than painmeds. I hate taking drugs. First two-three weeks I was ok on some ibuprofen mostly. Nothing after that. Once or twice had to take some Darvocet. One of them gave me a fun afternoon when I forgot that I took it and had two glasses of red wine right after...

Direct comparison testing? We could collect a bunch of data and do a real research paper based strictly on numbers ... Such as doing polls on how many times did you have sex in the past 5 years vs. how many times did you jump in the last 5 years Could call it the s:s ratio. (I wonder how many of us keep a logbook for that ... LOL)

Keep a good arch all the way through freefall. And make sure you go over and over again the landing part - that is just as important as the rest of it! I am talking from experience Keep us posted how it went!

Hm... I was more like comparing the two, not identifying them. Maybe we should start a new thead to find out which one gives more pleasure and see if they are comparable... LOL It is being FULLY and ONLY in the moment and enjoying the hell out of it! Without the spark of any distraction that you normally deal with every minute of your everyday life. In that way yes, a form of freedom - and pleasure for your senses and your mind. I feel like I'm not really there mentally yet to really have the courage to try. All those videos I've watched about skydiving make me dream of that "day" but for the moment those videos are the closest thing I'll ever come to true "freedom", cause in my mind that is one thing I associate with sky diving, or am I wrong? May I ask how old are you? I liked it! Congrats! Gotta say this is pretty darn good! Almost as good as Hungarian hip-hop.

Yeah, specially being on top...

I liked the sex-comparison the best! Skydiving and sex are both the kind of things you wanna do and get the feeling instead of talking about it and describe them in words. Words are the hardest to associate with it - pictures, photos and music I can see easier...If I really had to use words they would be: amazing, liberating, exhilarating, breathtaking. I don't think I would wanna write a song about snow skiing - never tried it. Why don't you challenge yourself and try a tandem for real? It is safe and the closest you can get to the real feeling! Something like sex with a condom

Thank you for the wishes. I shall return! I gave a lengthy and detailed answer to skymama today, that should answer your questions. If there is more please let me know!!! Also wanna know how you are progressing on AFF!!! Blue skies, Sarolta

You are welcome! The desire to skydive again is the one that keeps my spirits up and gives me the willpower to want to live - and that is quite something in my situation. I am sure you will be much better on the AFF than I am - just listen and learn everything they show you and tell you and repeat, repeat, repeat again and again all details and moves!!!! Best wishes, Sarolta

LOL

My name is Sarolta and I was about 8 years old when watching parachuting on tv I knew that one day I would do it myself. Did 2 tandems to start with ('06 and '07) and absolutely loved them - they made me to get started on AFF in Oct 2008. OMG, I will NEVER forget that first jump ever!!! It was just so intense and exhilarating... I was speechless for 3 hours afterwards!!! More jumps, rejumps and tunnel time gave me more confidence after... Without a doubt this is the most amazing thing I have experienced in my life so far and (even though I am taking a big break now due to an injury related to a double landing error... ) I can't wait to get back doing it again! Until than I am wishing the best and the bluest skies to everybody and thanking my instructor, Randy all that he taught me and did for me - as well as everybody who helped me in the dz in Zhills. You guys are the best!!!