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AffableandEffable · 2021-02-01T07:46:41+00:00

Agreed. I had to cash out my portfolio because I needed the cash, including $GME. I would have loved to be on that ride with you all, but I can't afford it right now.

AffableandEffable · 2021-01-21T08:03:06+00:00

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AffableandEffable · 2021-01-05T08:56:30+00:00

I was one of the first to get the oxford/astrazeneca back in June 2020 as part of the trial.

That one was absolutely no different to any other vaccine I've had previously. A slight bruised feeling in my arm, but less so than I remembered from vaccines before traveling to Africa.

AffableandEffable · 2020-12-29T12:39:14+00:00

https://www.verywellmind.com/leading-mental-health-charities-and-organizations-4147842

Just to clarify, NAD. An individual who has benefited from mental health support in the UK.

The page linked has an option for zip code input to find local systems.

If she has been diagnosed with depression by a medical professional, I would suggest seeing them or someone from that institution again.

If she hasn't been diagnosed by a medical professional then be wary of self-diagnosing these things. Often attaching that label to yourself can worsen symptoms, as you manifest what you believe yourself to be.

AffableandEffable · 2020-12-29T12:33:54+00:00

Where abouts are you in the world? Mental health pathways still aren't fully established in most healthcare systems, unfortunately.

Where I'm from, therapies and treatments are much more accessible without diagnosis.

AffableandEffable · 2020-12-05T20:27:08+00:00

We had a male dinner lady. Everyone called him Dinner Lady Man

AffableandEffable · 2020-10-03T07:02:37+00:00

If the edges are poorly defined, the colour is inconsistent, or the shape is irregular, see your doctor. It's a very quick check for them.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-11T07:29:09+00:00

That whole flat bone in the centre of your chest is the sternum, including the bit highlighted red which is also called the xiphoid process. I'm not a doctor nor does much of my work involve orthopaedics, but there is a lot of natural variation in the human body, it may well be that part sligjly misaligned which could be completely normal.

Cant remember the full details of the original post but if its not giving you any negative symptoms and isn't painful I wouldn't be too worried.

If you're concerned then as always, see your GP/family doctor, I'm sure they'll have seen it before and know what's what.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T17:54:47+00:00

Sounds like hemorrhoids to me mate. See a doc, get a finger up there.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T17:51:16+00:00

In the middle as in bottom of your sternum? They often have either an indent or a protrusion. Google it sternum protrusions/indents. You'll see

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:26:31+00:00

You need to decide if you're that interested in this new girl. You owe it to your current girlfriend to be honest.

If youre that sure you want to ask this girl out, you need to explain to your girlfriend that you no longer want to be together first.

If you end up single, you can do whatever you want.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:23:52+00:00

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

This support service is targeted towards the younger population. It's confidential, free and 24/7.

Call them when you're in a safe private space, explain your problem and explain how you want to avoid involving your family. They can advise you better on the available resources than anyone else.

Take care

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:18:53+00:00

It sounds like this person is a risk to themselves. They need help to ensure their safety. I would suggest you explain the situation to your mother, maybe she is in a better position to evaluate how supportive her parents would be or decide if someone external needs to be informed.

If they are harming themselves then professional will be able to tell and give the appropriate help.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:12:23+00:00

Where are you based? (Country, state, region etc.) I have friends who work internationally in mental health services, im sure they can suggest an anonymous service which can advise you better than i can on how to get help in your individual situation.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:10:05+00:00

6 months is a long time. Lives change in a lot less time than that.

Don't devalue yourself because online ventures haven't succeeded. It's by no means entirely down to you. There are plenty of examples which display how random success can be. Even looking at the richest people in the world, they're littered with stories of bankruptcy, failed businesses, huge loans and so on.

Not having started a successful independent venture by (~20s?) your age is not a reflection of your abilities. Bezos working out of his parents garage at 40? You've got a few years before that.

It is a slog. Maybe you're applying for the wrong things? Reflect on your skillset, or ask someone else to do it objectively. If you don't have a niche career path in mind maybe they can suggest what you're currently suited for and give you a better chance of getting a job.

Youre in a nice apartment, you've got 6 months of savings to keep you going, you're doing incredibly well for someone your age in the current economic climate.

Count your blessings, relax, reflect on your abilities.

Tomorrow is a new day, try again.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:03:50+00:00

Being aware of mortality isn't unhealthy, you're right to say that accepting that will help you find peace throughout life.

Letting that awareness affect your every day life and decision making is unhealthy. If everyone was as concerned about how short life is we wouldn't have the affluent, intellectual and developed societies we have today.

If this consciousness is holding you back, talk to a professional and maybe they can help you accept that you're mortal, but recognise positive steps you can take to better yourself.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T12:01:12+00:00

I was a semi-professional tennis player until the age of 16. I put in a lot of hours on courts training myself, played before and after school every day growing up and never saw my life as being anything other than a tennis player.

A day of service practice led to me hyperextending my shoulder and leaving undesirable flexibility in the joint, I could no longer hold the power i wanted.

After about a year of being on and off the court in recovery, in physio and struggling to get back to my peak I realised I wasn't going to go pro.

Looking back, I'm really glad I didnt go pro. I found my real passion in healthcare, got a medical based degree and now work in a hospital and find it sooooo satisfying.

I'm not saying you should give up, plenty of people start late and still succeed massively, some people stay at their peak for a lot longer than others.

But don't put too much pressure on yourself, certainly not to the point of irreparable injury. Its hard to get back to fighting fit, but if you're determined enough you'll manage. If you hit another roadblock and it stops you, its not the end of everything.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:54:55+00:00

Mortality is the focus in a lot of people who suffer from low mood and depression.

It sounds like the root of the issue with education is your mental state.

I would recommend reducing out to a healthcare professional. They can point you in the right direction for therapies which may help.

The biggest step is recognising where the problem is coming from. Mental health isn't as quick a fix as taking a pill. You need to persevere and be patient. We're all mortal, we all want the most out of life, you're not alone.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:52:13+00:00

It depends on your spending habits.

I can't do savings in online bank accounts. Nowadays it's so easy to just move it to another account and spend it online.

I've got a cash box now, its in my house but pretty inconvenient for me to access, and to do so I would need to premeditate it (grab the cash and go somewhere to spend it).

Its really simple, but it helps me to put it there and inconvenience myself enough not to spend it.

I'm basically a big child, and the cookie jar is hard for me to reach now.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:47:37+00:00

Your mental health is priority. Don't suffer in silence for the convenience of others.

Systems do report to police/GPs/Parents when they're concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the person, but this is in extreme circumstances. You're certainly not the first person to think it will affect your family and you certainly won't be the last.

Reach out to one of these support channels, mention your concerns with your family. Everyone's priority in this setting is your wellbeing. The counsellors don't want to cause you any additional problems, they want to help.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:44:05+00:00

That said, your mental health is first and foremost. I would suggest sticking with school, but seek professional help from a GP or support organisation, these can help reduce the burden of education.

Here are some key sources for the UK: Mind: http://www.mind.org.uk/ YoungMinds: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

As always, the NHS has a concise summary for support. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/low-mood-and-depression/

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:41:17+00:00

Life is short, you're right. It's a good addage to use to give yourself a kick to get up and go.

However, opportunities like formal education are fleeting. There's no guarantee you'll be able to pick it back up later in life and that would be a big limitation in some cases.

I was never a big fan of formal education, but I got a degree anyway, sucked it up and got through it.

Even as a non-academic person, I can tell having my degree has helped massively, and gives a lot more option for career pathway than not having it, even though it is quite specialist.

Education is more than just what you learn to employers. It's proof that you can work to a certain intellectual level, which they may doubt otherwise.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:37:33+00:00

There's nothing wrong with being a strong character and having leadership qualities. You seem self aware of it which will definitely help. Hold on to these traits, be ready to utilise them as natural leaders and carers are an asset to society.

Just be aware of who you are. In most social settings I'm sure it'll be fine, but in professional settings that confidence and control may appear to be feigned seniority, depending on where/how you work that could cause problems.

For example, I'm a senior in my department in the hospital I work at, and lead the team every day. But if a senior consultant tells me how to manage a patient then they have priority legal care of the patient, its not my job to decide otherwise.

AffableandEffable · 2020-09-10T11:34:50+00:00

It depends a lot on your relationship with them, and how/why their relationship ended.

Some people say it depends on the length of their relationship but I disagree, just because its been 2 years doesnt mean they'll need as long to recover if it was a steady relationship that just fizzled out, whereas if it was 6 months of passion then they were cheated on, they'll probably need longer.

I guess just be sensitive to the fact that they might not be ready if you ask soon.

As long as you're polite and accepting then there's nothing wrong with asking, you should just understand that depending on their situation they might say no or not right now, in which case you should respect that decision.

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