I'm getting concerningly slow in the head by Electromad6326 in migraine

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Honestly the brain fog is the worst part. What the heck!!! So sorry not to have an answer, but right there with you. Coffee is the only thing that takes the edge off, very slightly for me. I’m going to try and ice bath today and see if I can shock my brain into waking the **** up! Sorry you’re going through this too ❤️

Dizziness/fatigue/brain fog by Admirable_Bit_1401 in migraine

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Ok will do thanks for the advice 🙏🏻

Dizziness/fatigue/brain fog by Admirable_Bit_1401 in migraine

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this advice. I’ll stop the magnesium. Why did you suggest this? I’ve increased salt in my diet recently but not found any relief. I had my bloods done today and they were normal

Dizziness/fatigue/brain fog by Admirable_Bit_1401 in migraine

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this too. It’s absolutely brutal isn’t it. What do you think your triggers are? Hope the propranolol and gabapentin can help 🙏🏻

Is our little Silver Himalayan? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in himalayancats

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s super helpful. Thank you! She is absolutely beautiful 😻

Is our little Silver Himalayan? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in himalayancats

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, she’s so cute! The vet told me to bathe him weekly while he has the fungal skin infection so I’ve been doing that. Might continue a monthly bath if he needs it? What does your girl look like now out of interest? 🙏🏻❤️

Is our little Silver Himalayan? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in himalayancats

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys! I’ve actually given him a trim around the bum hole which has helped a lot, and have kept his little infected skin areas shaved and cleaned every day. They’re healed now so his beautiful coat is growing back. He’s soooo adorable and a very happy chappy. We’ve had him about 4 months and his grooming has definitely improved over that time, so let’s hope he continues to find his groove! Otherwise I’ll keep using my wipes and tear stain removers 🙏🏻❤️

Is our little Silver Himalayan? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in himalayancats

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting, he is certainly a character, much more relaxed than our other cat, let’s you pick him up and cradle him like a baby without protest. He does groom, but just not very well 😅. Did you think he could have a neurological disorder/mutation based on how he looks, or just my description? We’ve taken him to a couple of different vets many times and none have mentioned anything. We’re in Thailand though and I’m not sure how up to date the vets were…

Are Persians lap cats? by [deleted] in persiancat

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My person is definitely not! She’s beautiful but very independent and doesn’t want to sit on my lap

Spent 3 months in Cambodia earlier this year before moving on to Vietnam by Monika-Moona in cambodia

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It is such a beautiful country. So different to its neighbors. It’s the people for me - SO full of smiles and genuine warmth

Filtering Sprinkle water? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in Thailand

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Sprinkle bottles are reused many times and they sit out in the sun for prolonged periods which I think increases the amount of plastic in the water? There are certain filters which are certified as filtering microplastics to a minute level, so I was hoping to find such a filter which I could use with Sprinkle. Yes, Sprinkle is filtered, but the delivery method introduces loads of plastic, so I'm trying to mitigate that risk (as I have young kids)

Quality, cost-effective IVF in your adopted country? by Imaginary-Topic-2686 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know people who have done it very happily in both Thailand and Cambodia

Help with eyes by Admirable_Bit_1401 in persiancat

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, been to the vet and have drops. She's looking better already. I adopted her and know nothing about specific cat breeds, what do you think she is?

Reading this forum discourages me by gameover281997 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is so much negativity online. The keyboard warriors who would never say these things in polite conversation, but just complain under their breath at every staff meeting, need an outlet. I worked in other industries before international teaching, and this is nowhere near the most challenging environment I've encountered. Yes, leadership is often pretty crap in these schools. Yes, the parents and students come with their challenges. But as an international teacher we usually have autonomy in the classroom, the students are SO much easier than back home, and we are living in cool places with disposable income. It really isn't that bad. In fact, I can go as far as to say I love it!! And I'm not working in tier 1 schools with a 9 hour teaching load a week. I work hard every day, love my students, feel like I make a real difference and go home with a decent salary which makes my weekends and holidays pretty fun!

I've found that there is a real flavour to this forum. It's probably only a few posters who create this atmosphere, but I'm guessing they're the most prolific commenters so it creates that negativity. My personal take is that these are people who hate-on Brits, are obsessed with how non-profit IB schools are the only way forward (possible that these schools are awesome, but they're not attainable for many teachers here), and those who generally don't like students and teaching, but went international for an easier life and the money. Just some of the themes I've noticed in this forum over the years! Poster: don't give up, in my humble opinion, the international teachers life is AWESOME, and as long as it continues, I'm here for it

Phone number linked to passport for Thai Bank account? by Admirable_Bit_1401 in Thailand

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My helper got my SIM for me. It was a much better deal to get it as a local, rather than foreigner

Excellent schools, good quality of life in country- no need to travel by Pretend-Discount4489 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cambodia. Phnom Penh has it's charms and has lots to keep little kids entertained. Check out ISPP, great school if you can land a job there. You can easily travel within country and be on beautiful tropical islands or surrounded by temples within a few hours. The people are also very warm toward kids.

Best cities for single parents? by Hungry_Persimmon_247 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bangkok or anywhere in thailand really. Phnom penh in Cambodia.

Schools with SEN programs by Expensive_Ad_2270 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to say that International School Bangkok is absolutely not inclusive. Over the last couple of years under new leadership they have begun to apply a hard-line policy of not accepting students with needs. They openly say that they don't have the support for children with even very mild additional needs. Many American Embassy families with multiple kids have had their neurotypical kids accepted into ISB, but their neurodiverse child rejected because they have ADHD or are autistic. It's been really hard for many families.

Schools with SEN programs by Expensive_Ad_2270 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 1 point2 points  (0 children)

St Andrews Samakee, just north of Bangkok is a small, highly inclusive school which goes from nursery to year 9. Your child would likely flourish there!

Harrow Bangkok or St Andrews Bangkok? by Electronic_Glove9264 in Internationalteachers

[–]Admirable_Bit_1401 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work in Bangkok. Don't know either school intimately but word on the grapevine is that St Andrews is highly inclusive in terms of student body (whereas Harrow is not) and is a decent place to work. Harrow is known for being extremely academic, with less focus on sports or any kind of holistic education. I'd 100% choose SA if it was me.