Has anyone here done adult swimming lessons?
I took lessons from about age 3 to 13, but that was a long time ago. Also, I was stuck on the same level for about three years, never really progressing, probably because of dyspraxia. The last time I went swimming in the ocean, I found it really difficult to keep myself afloat beyond just floating on my back, which is not conducive to activities like snorkelling.
So many people don’t stand up to their MILs/FILs. As a kid, my mum always used to complain to my sister and I about things her MIL would say or do, and my dad would either stick up for his mum, or pretend that nothing was wrong.
We are cats in spirit
I have so many questions.
One qualm I have is the amount of houses I’ve seen with 3+ bedrooms and only one bathroom.
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One more day left of the work week!
I agree with Seagoon - you’ve got a talent for explaining things, as you do so on here :)
I remember when I got the infusion for the first time, the doctor googled in front of me what foods contain phosphate.
He said, “We don’t want you consuming sugary drinks and highly processed fast food, but in this case, it will help those phosphate levels.”
No liberal candidate in your seat? Wow
Based on the questionnaires I filled out, it seems likely, but I haven’t been through the formal diagnostic process.
It can help me understand myself and put a name to some of the struggles I’ve faced. Also how to deal with them.
My psychologist, psychiatrist and someone in my personal life who is not a friend or family member all think I have autism. None of them know each other, and have just told me that coincidentally at the same time. Unfortunately, it would explain a lot. I didn’t even think of it until they said it.
She’s so precious
Meds?
I had a dream a boa constrictor was biting me
Don’t be sorry, thank you for reminding me about this. I have mentioned it to my mother and probably wouldn’t have if it weren’t for you telling me :)
I see, thank you :)
Yep, definitely don’t plan on using them as a placebo in the long term.
That’s the thing, we only put like 3 vitamin D pills in the container. And no melatonin.
Thanks for the link :)
I have an assignment due tomorrow, and this is where my bouncing off the walls energy is going.
My dad hasn’t been able to sleep properly for the past few weeks. He went to the GP, who gave him Belsomra. This made my mum mad, because dad probably drinks three coffees a day, including at night sometimes, and has a glass of wine probably every night. Also is a workaholic. Works Monday to Saturday, probably at least 60 hours a week. Always has to be doing something, unless he’s knocked out because of sleep. I wish I had that work ethic. He also watches the TV with the light on for some reason.
I think and hope it’s just a sleep hygiene thing.
I called him today and he told me that he took two melatonin tablets that my mum got from iHerb when I was having difficulties falling asleep myself (probably due to poor sleep hygiene). Each tablet has 300mg of melatonin. The usual dosage is 200mg. So he’s taken 3x the optimal dose. He was also supposed to follow up with the GP about his blood test results, probably the first one he’s ever done in his life. I’m suspecting he has low iron, because he’s not a huge meat eater, and there wouldn’t be a good absorption rate with the amount of coffee he drinks.
My mum was concerned, so we got her Vitamin D tablets, that look like the melatonin ones, and swapped them out. Bit unethical due to the use of deception, but a fun way to potentially see the placebo effect in action.
It absolutely shits me how many men don’t give a crap about their health. Maybe because I have had health education and value my health, I care about this stuff. I don’t exercise enough or have amazing nutrition habits (I find it difficult to eat three meals a day), but if something’s up physically, I will go to the GP if I feel it’s necessary. Perhaps I’m a borderline hypochondriac. Women tend to care more, I’ve observed, but this is a generalisation.
Considering my dad’s friend’s father just passed away unexpectedly, probably from a lifestyle related condition, it goes to show how generational help-seeking behaviours are. It sucks how my dad’s attitude is, “If I drop dead, I drop dead.”
I think it’s the same with accessing mental healthcare as well, although that is a LOT more stigmatised. My dad says the “woke generation” is too soft and doesn’t want to work, but I know that if I ever raise a child, I might do a better job at validating their emotions, and recognising acting out as being a bad person, rather than someone in need of regulation. I don’t blame him, because he never got the education and the grounding about mental health stuff. Maybe I could talk to his HR people and ask them if they can do a session about mental health stuff.
It’s fun being able to hyperfocus on stuff but not being able to choose what that thing is. I’m starting to get calluses on my fingers from just picking up the guitar, to the detriment of my piano practice and assignments.
Time to drink some water and get a move on.
The salted caramel Lindt bunny intrigues me!
Yay I’m glad you figured out a better dose! How did you do that?
Edit: nvm, kept reading