I had to google derby - is it where you rollerskate round a track? Very impressive!
Yep! Here's some videos to get you acquainted (if you're curious -- you don't have to watch them, of course!). Not sure if any are region-locked (you're in the UK, yes?):
+ The Basics of Flat Track Roller Derby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2W2b1WBmm4): Just a 2-minute-ish vid that does what it says on the tin.
+ ARG on the News (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ0P1swXzb4): This is a short news-spot on the Atlanta Rollergirls. It's a bit dorky (the newcasters/news-readers make me cringe), but I like seeing our league on the telly. I'm not in it, since I'm just a newbie, but still.
+ Texas Rollergirls: Texas is the Reason (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF7kH78AKW8): Austin, TX is the birthplace of modern roller derby and still the heart of things for many derby rollergirls. I like this short video because it just seems to encapsulate the spirit of the sport.
Your note at the end struck a chord with me, as I suffer a lot from anxiety, and one of my main anxiety symptoms is nausea. It is very crappy indeed. I take anti-nausea drugs when it's bad, but of course the best thing is to control the anxiety (which is easier said then done!)
I didn't realize it was an actual symptom. That makes a lot of sense. I might try to keep some anti-nausea drugs on hand myself. Sorry to hear you also have trouble with anxiety. I wish you well on that, too. *hug*
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Yep! Here's some videos to get you acquainted (if you're curious -- you don't have to watch them, of course!). Not sure if any are region-locked (you're in the UK, yes?):
+ The Basics of Flat Track Roller Derby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2W2b1WBmm4): Just a 2-minute-ish vid that does what it says on the tin.
+ ARG on the News (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ0P1swXzb4): This is a short news-spot on the Atlanta Rollergirls. It's a bit dorky (the newcasters/news-readers make me cringe), but I like seeing our league on the telly. I'm not in it, since I'm just a newbie, but still.
+ Texas Rollergirls: Texas is the Reason (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF7kH78AKW8): Austin, TX is the birthplace of modern roller derby and still the heart of things for many derby rollergirls. I like this short video because it just seems to encapsulate the spirit of the sport.
Your note at the end struck a chord with me, as I suffer a lot from anxiety, and one of my main anxiety symptoms is nausea. It is very crappy indeed. I take anti-nausea drugs when it's bad, but of course the best thing is to control the anxiety (which is easier said then done!)
I didn't realize it was an actual symptom. That makes a lot of sense. I might try to keep some anti-nausea drugs on hand myself. Sorry to hear you also have trouble with anxiety. I wish you well on that, too. *hug*