Obsession questions

[SapphireSister]

I'm changing the questions from Stevie/FM to Stevie...

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie?
No, never. In fact I spend way too much time and energy on her. Sometimes I lay in bed at night thinking about Stevie stuff.

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Steviesites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?

Of couse I could go for any length of time without checking but it would be extremely difficult and why would I want to? I'm totally addicted to The Ledge.

3.Do you put on Stevie music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed?Does it help?

I listen to her music constantly, mostly in my car. Sometimes I'll take a break for a day or 2 but I always go back. There are times though when I'm very emotional and it's too painful to listen to her because it takes me to a place I don't want to go.

Yes, her music has a been a guiding force in my life.

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie related?

I haven't had to but I would in an instant.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie already?

They don't need to, I already know .

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?

Absolutely. Especially days where I'm going to two or more hockey games.

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?

Probably. Obviously, it would depend on what is replacing the time I spend on these boards. I've gone long periods without checking into anything Mac related, so I know it can be done.

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?

Sometimes and sometimes. I also put on other beloved artists during those times. Back in early March, when I pretty much knew I wasn't going to be kept on at my last job, the song that really seemed to help was Alanis Morissette's "One Hand In My Pocket" for some strange reason.

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?

No, but I did modify a plan when I saw that last gig in Detroit. It's no secret that I absolutely love going to Canada, and I had planned on going into Windsor to get a Pizza Pizza before the show. But, traffic was really bad, and I decided that I'd better just get a burger or sub in order to get to the gig at a decent time. Mind you, I had Radio One playing in the car.

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?

YES!!!

[GateandGarden]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?
Not since late 2003. I've been hopelessly obsessed ever since then.

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
I could go a week. After that, I think I'd have to check something, even if it wasn't The Ledge. I'd at least have to talk to someone and ask what's going on.

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
Yes, I do that a lot. Lately a lot of Christine's songs have been helping me. Stevie's and Lindsey's music have really helped me in the past, too.

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
No, but I have spent time on this board or other boards when I should have been doing school work. Plenty of times.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
Many times

[xxxmx]

1. not a single day since 1997. before that, frequent attention was dedicated to ms. nicks from 1994 on. and before that, it was an occasional thing.

2. umm, i wasn't online for two entire months this fall. that sucked. i checked the ledge thrice and felt like i was dying inside. and that makes me sad. now, i could go for a few days. i talk to my ledgie friends offline so i think i could manage.

3. SN/FM is pretty much the only thing i play these days anyway. at least at home. in my car, i have the mp3s and even that is over 50% mac related. so yes, yes, yes, and yes to the actual question.

4. i've passed on lots of things in the name of stevie/mac. namely paying bills, a business seminar, and staying with my gram during a hurricane (shut up, she's fine). if i could snark out of teaching florida's youth this spring, i'd be heading to Oz.

5. obsessed is such an ugly word. it makes me happy, i'm not neglecting other parts of my life, i could be hooked on crack. there you go...

[amber]

That is so sweet. None of my "friends" ever call me. I think I could still go without the ledge for a long time, though. Actually, maybe that's why?
After all, I still have Stevie.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by David

I missed my cousin's wedding because my Fleetwood Mac cover band had a job to do in another state

David...are you still doing this FM cover band? How interesting. Just today I read in the LA Weekly about a gig in Tarzania this past Friday with a FM tribute band. Your band?

[catinthedark]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?
No - I come here everyday. Just doing that rules out the possibility.

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
Well, I have. On vacations and stuff. Do I like it? Not so much. I work in news and I get nervous when I don't know what's going on in the world. Similarly, I get nervous when I don't know the latest news about SN and FM (because there's always the chance they're going to do a surprise tour!)

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
Definitely - and definitely.

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
I've missed my own birthday celebration with my friends because I went to Detroit to Stevie last summer. I moved the celebrating to the night before. And I don't hesitate to ask for days off from work to go to concerts.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
Not really, because I am pretty good at keeping it to myself. I don't try to get my friends to love them. My close friends know I love SN and FM, but they don't know about The Ledge, nor about how many demos and boots I have, and they probably don't really have any concept of how much time I spend listening to them.

[Dark Angel]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?

Yes, many.

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?

Definitely

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?

Only on rare occasions

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?

No

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?

Yes, my husband.

[diamondsnake]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM? No!!!!!!!!!

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? Yes, easily. I do it all the time!

For two weeks? Yes

For a month? Yes

For the rest of your life? I could, but I wouldn't want to.

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Not really. I'm not a very depressed person. I used to be, but then I started exercising. Oh God, now I sound like Tom Cruise! But it seriosuly helps. Ever since I started eating better and exercising, my life is great!

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related? Yes, I've missed school for Stevie concerts. I missed my sister's birthday because a FM concert fell on that day.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already? No. People have asked me if I listen to anything else because I don't play any music but Stevie basically. But I don't really talk about her nonstop, or at least no one has ever told me I do.

I know I can think of more but how obsessed are you? I think I am too obsessed. If there was no Stevie or FM, I think I'd be all f**ked up. Anybody else?

I'm really not that obsessed. I don't think I am at least. I love everything Stevie does and I get all excited when she twirls and I've spent all my money on her concerts, but it's not like an unhealthy obsession. My obsession with soap operas was unhealthy because I didn't even enjoy watching them, but I couldn't stop. That is unhealthy!

[David]

Originally Posted by Dark Angel

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?

Lisa!! Where ya been??!

[Dark Angel]

Originally Posted by David

Lisa!! Where ya been??!

Besides being offline transferring stuff to DVD or CD, I've been doing some reading, working out, cleaning, and some online gaming to de-stress myself, or at least try.

[Karlie]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?
Nope.
2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
Maybe for a week or two, but definitely not for a month.
3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
Yes and yes.
4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
I went to a FM show on a school night in 8th grade and had to miss my first class the next day.
5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
Haha yes, my friends tell me that all the time.

[53yearoldpixie]

Originally Posted By InDreams:
"But I will confess to driving by her house in California recently (I live in Illinois) and blaring "DESTINY RULES" with the my friend. She wouldn't let me drive for fear of me stopping the car and going up to her door."

You mean Stevie's house? A mental image of someone running up and pounding on Stevie's front door has me LMAO.

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?
* Nope.

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the Ledge or any other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
* I've done it for two weeks and I went out of my mind! So that's a big NO.

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
* Totally, to both questions. My grandmother passed away a little over a week ago, and Stevie/FM's music has been really helpful.

4. Have you ever canceled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
* I skipped school to go to an FM concert last year, but that's it. It's a trend I'd continue in a heartbeat if I had any money whatsoever.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
* Only my entire family and quite a few friends.

I'm obsessed, and I admit it, but not in an unhealthy way. And I'm already quite f*cked up as it is, I can't even FATHOM what I'd be like without Stevie/FM.


~*~ Gina ~*~

[Red]

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

Two new threads in one day. Just a few questions coz I want to know if I'm a freak:

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM? Yes

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
A week or two, yes...a month or two, prolly not.

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
Yes, and absolutely!

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
Not yet.

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
Uhhh, yes.

I know I can think of more but how obsessed are you? I think I am too obsessed. If there was no Stevie or FM, I think I'd be all f**ked up. Anybody else?

They've managed to be a pretty big part of my life and the obsession is that much more fun when shared with others!

[JazmenFlowers]

1. Is there ever a day that goes by when you don't think about Stevie/FM?
NO

2. Do you think you could go cold turkey and not check the ledge or other Stevie/FM sites and not get any news at all for a week? For two weeks? For a month? For the rest of your life?
YES - have actually thought about it a few times

3. Do you put on Stevie/FM music when you're feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Does it help?
YES - LORD YES

4. Have you ever cancelled important things like work or school or cancelled dates to do something Stevie/FM related?
UMM, DON'T THINK SO

5. Had anybody ever told you that you were obsessed or to shut up about Stevie/FM already?
YES - LORD YES

I know I can think of more but how obsessed are you? I think I am too obsessed. If there was no Stevie or FM, I think I'd be all f**ked up. Anybody else?
WE'RE ON THE LEDGE - NEED I SAY MORE...OBSESSION IS ABOUT 5 STOPS BACK