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So one of my roommates is basically in the middle of a religiously induced psychotic breakdown, and the other two are pretty much in and out of town throughout June, so it looks like I'm bowing out of Bonnaroo. Major fucking bummer. MAJOR. ACL and Pitchfork will be mere consolation prizes for missing out on the greatness that is Bonnaroo.
But I hope you guys all have a great time and hopefully I'll be there next year.
Sometime I'll post more about said roommate breakdown. It's funny or sad or, more likely, a little of both depending on your viewpoint...
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 31, 2007 12:31:41 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, man. I was in a smilar spot until yesterday. At least you get some festival fun this summer. There's always next year fo Bonnaroo. Good luck with everything.
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We will just all put our energy together and pray for a Bonnaroo miracle! It could happen...hey they happen all the time and more often during the roo than at christmas. TOOL AND THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO...same bill...need I say more? Bonnamiracles to ya daddy o!
if its your roommate.. why don't you get his parents to take care of him? Or someone else? I mean, it sucks that the guy is having trouble.. but we do have some time before the roo, if he can't get out of this breakdown by then he probably needs professional help!
Do you have any other friends to gather up for this? Did your roommates have tickets? Man, if I was you I would try to land someone for the trip......especially if you had tickets........Were they your ride?
I don't think I follow... if it's your roommate - and he is borderline insane - just go. tell him to call his family, a hospital, hell, the freakin church if he needs care.
or take him to roo - thats about as religious an experience that you can get!
if you cant go, and I go to ACL, let's meet up I'll bring you some roo dirt and grasshoppers.
Post by AintNoFreedom on May 31, 2007 14:16:17 GMT -5
Yea, I don't really follow either... But I feel terrible for ya nonetheless. Here's to hoping something breaks and you end up making it to Roo anyways.
Post by augustwest on May 31, 2007 15:52:29 GMT -5
I had a roommate in college lose his marbles, we had the brilliant idea that taking him to mexico for a nite of partying would set him straight (we were in san diego not far from the border). WORST IDEA EVER, no time for the details, but when we found him a few days later, he was such a freaking mess, we had no choice but to call his mom, and he got the help he needed, he has been fine ever since, I think he now takes meds or something. Unless you are a doctor, there is not much you can do for this guy, get him help and come to ROO!!!!
The major issue is the guy's mental state affecting his ability to meet his financial obligations. I live with three guys, one of which is already going to be out of the country. On top of that, if I were to go to Bonnaroo, it'd probably be with the other roommate. Neither of us are comfortable with leaving this guy alone with our stuff and a propensity towards religiously fueled psychotic breaks.
We're just sort of stuck unless the guy gets committed soon, but I'm not so sure that will happen quite yet or in time to make Bonnaroo a possibility.
So basically the problem is primarily financial. The secondary concern is whether or not he could handle being alone in our house for a week...
if its that type of situation, get your valuable stuff out of the house man.. its only a matter of time before it might be gone when you get home from work
Dont let this stop you from going to the roo, get this guy some help and get him out of your house or get your valuables out
hell he might even do it while your in the house if it's that case. Get your valuables locked up and come to bonnaroo!!! you are going to kick yourself in the ass otherwise!!! ...or you should!!! Either way you better do it in time for bonnaroo. the whole bonnaroo thing aside...it needs to be down now anyway. do it....don't think about it....
I had a friend go nutso during college, with paraniod delusions and all that jazz. So me and our other good friend took him to the college psychologist and we explained the situation. He talked to the lady, but she was in way over her head. But it turned out that the simple action of us taking my "crazy" friend to unqualified help, actually knocked him out of his craziness, and he went straight and totally kicked it. Ever since, he has been totally cool and is still a great friend. All I am trying to say is that sometimes just executing that step shows your friend that you care and that he needs help. Its all you can really do, other than calling his parents or committing him, and those are two steps that you dont want to take unless you really have to.
Its worth a shot. And if that does not work, then like everyone else is saying, pack up your stuff and head to Manchester, with the rest of us "crazy" people.
Post by strumntheguitar on May 31, 2007 22:39:30 GMT -5
As much as it sucks to "bail" on a friend like that I really think their family should be the ones looking after them, not the roommates. I know nothing about the situation other than what you've said, so I don't know if the family is capable of providing financial help or guidance or anything while you're at Roo, but I think that you need to look at all options and not feel the need to take him under your wing just because you're a friend. Just my 2 cents worth
Post by easymorningrebel on May 31, 2007 22:46:10 GMT -5
dudezer47 said:
The major issue is the guy's mental state affecting his ability to meet his financial obligations. I live with three guys, one of which is already going to be out of the country. On top of that, if I were to go to Bonnaroo, it'd probably be with the other roommate. Neither of us are comfortable with leaving this guy alone with our stuff and a propensity towards religiously fueled psychotic breaks.
We're just sort of stuck unless the guy gets committed soon, but I'm not so sure that will happen quite yet or in time to make Bonnaroo a possibility.
So basically the problem is primarily financial. The secondary concern is whether or not he could handle being alone in our house for a week...
What financial obligations? If you've got a lease and he's on it, that's his financial obligation, is it not???
...don't know enough to say what you should do, but I do know that friend or not, psychotic or not, trustworthy or not, you should not have to miss anything, ESPECIALLY BONNAROO, because of his problems. If you have bills to pay, mail them. If you have stuff to protect, put it in storage. If he needs professional help you're not going to give it to him, so what does staying home solve? Good luck, hope you make it to roo and your roommate gets the help he needs.
At a time like this there is only one thing to do, CALL HIS PARENTS! They put him here, they can take care of him. I know there is probably some info. I'm missing, but the fact is that he needs to be a responsible adult and take care of himself. If not, it's time to pack up and go back to mom and dad.
To be fair, as much as we all love the "vibe" at Roo, I'm surprised to see such unanimous support for ditching a friend in need.
The parents ARE responsible. It IS unfiar that this has such a terrible affect on our Roo-bound friend. It SUCKS. But sometimes part of being a caring, compassionate, human being is sacrificing things we love. I say HUGE props to you for doing a good thing. Roo will be there next year.
grob - good point, but based on what he is saying, this guy is just a roommate and he has major mental problems. dudezer hanging out for a weekend will not help or improve the situation for the roommate. Care and compassion only goes so far before it's fruitless.
To be fair, as much as we all love the "vibe" at Roo, I'm surprised to see such unanimous support for ditching a friend in need.
The parents ARE responsible. It IS unfiar that this has such a terrible affect on our Roo-bound friend. It SUCKS. But sometimes part of being a caring, compassionate, human being is sacrificing things we love. I say HUGE props to you for doing a good thing. Roo will be there next year.
Way to be a man...man.
Not to change the subject or anything, but I just had to give you karma for that kick A@# avatar! Go Cats!
Post by masshysteria on Jun 1, 2007 10:28:05 GMT -5
Just for the two kentucky fans above me...GO DORES!!!!! We have your number right now in basketball, and it will be like that for the next few years!
But on the subject at hand, I would really try to get the parents involved, or professionals involved because you should not take this burden yourself. Also, if you think he is going to steal something, you need make sure your real valuable stuff is well away from that guy. Hopefully we get to see you at roo!!
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