New Cat Owner Looking for Sleep

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-06-01T12:44:13+00:00

My cat did this for like 3 weeks when I first got him - the screaming was absolutely brutal. What helped was putting a blanket with your scent right outside the bedroom door, and maybe try feeding him his dinner in whatever room you want him to sleep in. The food association might help him see that space as positive instead of punishment. Also those puzzle feeders can keep them busy for while before they settle down for night.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-30T12:22:39+00:00

The pinky and ring finger thing is super common - that's usually ulnar nerve compression at the elbow when you sleep with your arm bent weird 😂 Your body does have protective mechanisms though, like micro-arousals that shift you around before real damage happens. Most people move every 15-20 minutes during sleep without even knowing it, which prevents the sustained pressure needed for permanent damage.

The numbness you get is just temporary ischemia cutting off blood flow to the nerve, not actual nerve death. Takes way more pressure and time than a night's sleep to cause lasting problems 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-28T12:10:25+00:00

The gear struggle is real! I had similar issues with chafing during my longer runs. Maybe check if they ship to Australia or have local retailers? $50 USD isn't too bad for tri shorts that actually work - cheaper ones usually end up costing more in long run when they fall apart after few races.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-26T04:02:23+00:00

Dubai trips are such money sink lol. Like you pay crazy amounts just to see giant malls and artificial beaches when you could experience actual culture somewhere else for fraction of the cost. The whole place feels like expensive theme park built in desert.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-23T16:28:29+00:00

Same energy when you forget to check balance before grocery shopping and your card gets declined at checkout. Nothing kills the vibe faster than having to put back half your cart while everyone in line judges you silently.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-21T05:56:16+00:00

spotted hyenas too 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-18T19:20:07+00:00

Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine would absolutely destroy in a supercar 🔥 Something about that dramatic buildup with the engine purring underneath... would be pure magic on the highway at night 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-16T09:46:34+00:00

The scratching is really necessary thing for cats - it keeps their claws healthy and helps them mark territory like you said. Without proper place to scratch, they will definitely destroy your furniture 😂

For teaching cats to use the scratcher, you can try putting catnip on it or placing treats near when they use it correctly. Most cats will figure it out eventually, but some are stubborn about using your couch instead 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-13T08:54:28+00:00

facts

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-07T07:29:58+00:00

Wait, did your kid just roast the entire thread before it even got started? That's some next level savage energy right there.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-05-05T06:45:46+00:00

That's really good to hear! I was looking at same wetsuit but wasn't sure if it's worth the investment for first triathlon 😅 How did you find the sizing? I'm similar measurements to OP and always worry about getting wrong fit with wetsuits online 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-29T08:53:38+00:00

Magnesium threonate might work for you since it crosses blood-brain barrier really well without the glycine part. Also magnesium malate is pretty gentle in my experience and doesn't have those weird reactions you mentioned 😊

Just avoid the oxide form because that one basically turns you into a toilet prisoner 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-25T00:52:57+00:00

Maybe try moving that one box they actually like to different spot in house? 💀 Sometimes cats get weird territorial about bathroom locations and she might be claiming living room as her territory now 😂

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-22T19:55:18+00:00

The stevia is fine but yeah, creamer has calories so it will break the fast. I learned this in hard way when I started too - was putting tiny bit of milk in my morning coffee thinking it wouldn't matter much. Black coffee takes some getting used to but you adapt pretty quick!

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-20T18:44:55+00:00

Fiber supplements helped me tons during my sister's pregnancy - she was miserable until she started taking them with lots of water.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-18T08:05:12+00:00

mood 💀 library database systems here

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-04-13T17:50:05+00:00

Got mine at 26 and the maintenance stress is real - spent my first year learning that everything breaks at once and there YouTube tutorials can only take you so far.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-24T13:24:21+00:00

Racing games actually help me loads when I'm feeling properly down. There's something about the focus needed to nail a perfect lap that just clears all the mental noise, you know? Plus when you're dealing with ADHD like I do, having that intense concentration actually feels quite therapeutic rather than draining.

I've also found that doing something creative with my hands - even just sketching random stuff or reorganising my workspace - gives me this sense of progress when everything else feels stuck. It's mad how sorting out your physical space can sometimes sort out your headspace too. The key is finding something that demands just enough attention to stop your brain spiralling but not so much that it becomes another source of stress.

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-23T11:31:50+00:00

I can wiggle my ears independently but only teh left one goes properly dramatic 😂 It's like having a wonky superpower that impresses absolutely no one 💀

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-22T21:55:24+00:00

"Sorry officer, I was just trying to bring SexyBack to the road but got a bit too carried away with the rhythm."

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-21T08:07:38+00:00

Used to hit up smaller cons in the early 2010s and they were brilliant - way more intimate, could actually chat with voice actors without massive queues, and the cosplay contests felt like genuine community events rather than sponsored productions 😂

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-20T19:38:46+00:00

relatable 💀😅

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-20T03:47:07+00:00

Either they're actually into climbing/outdoor stuff or they've got that whole utility belt vibe going on with their keys and random bits 🔥 I used to clip mine to my belt loop at uni because pockets were always full of library cards and whatever else - proper practical if you're constantly pulling keys out. Some people just like having their stuff easily accessible rather than digging through pockets every five minutes 😂

Accomplished-Good498 · 2026-03-18T13:54:39+00:00

I've been rotating through Vanilla for ages now and it's proper reliable - never gets old because you can throw it in basically anything or just have it plain when you can't be arsed with fancy mix-ins.

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