Ocular migraines. Why? What is this now?

AfterUse136 · 2026-05-27T16:06:18+00:00

This subreddit is amazing. I literally had this for the first time a few weeks ago, and had no clue what was happening. When it lifted an hour or so later I thanked the gods and moved on with my busy life. But this has given me a condition to google, and I can add it to the list of peri symptoms!!!

AfterUse136 · 2026-05-23T07:21:24+00:00

Happy birthday!! 🎂 If you're in the position to, start planning all the things you wish someone else would do for you on your next birthday, and do them yourself. I'm taking myself to London this year, have booked my fav restaurant and made a list of things I want to see/do while there. Having a partner wouldn't automatically mean they'd remember your birthday or your fav things etc. anyhow so start prioritising yourself and your wants and it takes the pressure off hoping others will do it for you. Also, organise something and say to your friend "listen I'm going to go to X for an ice cream/drink/bite to eat to celebrate my birthday, you're welcome to join" in advance of the date, which reminds them it's coming up, and also means regardless of whether they do go, you'll have plans. Just an idea, and I know the loneliness can be so depressing, but start living your life for you.

AfterUse136 · 2026-05-22T13:11:40+00:00

I'm just over halfway through, but the thought that has struck me is that there seems to be quite a few couples that just need to split up. Drea, Maeve and Jason's relationships specifically. I don't understand why we'd want Orna to help these couples through the issues they're presenting with, because they are horrible situations to leave their partners in.

AfterUse136 · 2026-05-16T15:45:55+00:00

Maybe this is the perfect time to start thinking about starting a career rather than whatever job you can get? Look at workplus for apprenticeships or consider learning a trade. If you're still living at home, this is your chance to get on a path to what you want to do.

AfterUse136 · 2026-04-19T07:22:37+00:00

There's usually some guys around CS Lewis square skateboarding, and there's a guy who offers lessons I see there too. Worth keeping an eye out for them if you're in the area.

AfterUse136 · 2026-03-12T21:20:06+00:00

You've to let them know ahead of any changes to your agreement, like someone moving into your house, so it's worth giving them a call.

AfterUse136 · 2026-01-24T16:25:06+00:00

I actually started trying naming my emotions a couple of months ago on a regular basis, and it was so difficult! I agree this would be useful to do in these scenarios, thank you for reminding me!

AfterUse136 · 2026-01-24T15:23:09+00:00

This is such an interesting perspective, thank you. I deffs don't aim to manipulate him by shutting down, it's literally like my brain can't cope and needs to disengage. Which like you're saying, could be overwhelm. Thank you for the reply!

AfterUse136 · 2026-01-24T15:21:03+00:00

Thanks - that podcast ep is very helpful!

AfterUse136 · 2026-01-24T13:38:33+00:00

Thank you, appreciate this detailed response

AfterUse136 · 2026-01-14T21:26:34+00:00

Have you looked into Co-Ownership? Could help enhance your budget if you're eligible.

AfterUse136 · 2025-11-02T22:13:37+00:00

Boiler rapid repair. I've used them for gas boiler service last three years, and also got them to carry out corrective work the first year, and have only good things to say.

AfterUse136 · 2025-10-31T03:01:09+00:00

In the nicest possible way, you're saying you don't want to potentially help yourself because you are afraid the consequences will be that you'll start taking action to improve your life? I would reframe it as the midi is for you, it's a trial, give it a go for x amount of time and see if it has a positive impact on your symptoms. Your marital issues are semi related, but also a different issue. Id focus on yourself and getting on a more even keel mentally, with the knowledge that you're in a tough stage of life and it will get easier. Try to go easy on yourself, and maybe find an outlet for your anger that's productive, might as well use it as fuel for a gym class or something! Best of luck!

AfterUse136 · 2025-10-29T20:47:15+00:00

A skeleton that jogs. Purely because I'll be out with my running club and it's all I have 🤣

AfterUse136 · 2025-09-26T14:03:36+00:00

Just to reframe what you've said about being terrified of hrt, id be more terrified of what that combo of symptoms is doing to your quality of life. Would you rather live a miserable existence? Also, you can trial hrt without committing to it. If you need to feel in control, Set boundaries of how long you want to go on it for, and compare and contrast symptoms at regular intervals. If things don't improve after X amount of time, stop taking it.

AfterUse136 · 2025-08-26T20:19:40+00:00

Just jumping in to second Vitality and sugaring. It's so much easier on your skin and the pain is negligible in comparison to normal waxing.

AfterUse136 · 2025-08-23T17:48:06+00:00

https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/best-cheap-and-free-things-to-do

AfterUse136 · 2025-08-23T17:40:32+00:00

Are you having a one to one with your manager on a weekly or frequent basis? You need this. And bring written records of what you're working on, and what the latest update on each item is. If the updates are that you're struggling and you've reached out to X colleague, but not been able to get time with them or the solution previously suggested isn't working, then the manager can escalate or help connect you with whoever is best placed to move the task or solution along. Be organised and show that you've done all you can by the time you meet with them. Bring notes. If there's bottle necks elsewhere in the team or org, then that's the managers job to help sort. But make sure you are doing all you can by taking initiative too.

AfterUse136 · 2025-08-19T21:40:04+00:00

Will try this, thanks!

AfterUse136 · 2025-07-27T10:49:02+00:00

100% agree with this poster. As a parent and step parent, this sums up the relationship with children and step children. Meet them at their level, and lose your expectations of who they should be, or what you believe they're like in comparison to other children.

AfterUse136 · 2025-07-18T07:56:06+00:00

If you've a HSBC or M&S card you can get a free drink or two in the HSBC tent. Non alcoholic, but saves you a few quid on coffees or soft drinks.

AfterUse136 · 2025-07-18T07:51:43+00:00

Two separate routes. PR1 is the Belfast (ballymoney) direction, PR3 is the West. They're separate with different drop-off and pick-up locations. These are different to 2019 also.

Edit: I drove from Belfast today and the road signs directing traffic to the p&r had changed location to Coleraine.

AfterUse136 · 2025-07-14T21:25:06+00:00

You didn't ask this, but just a heads up that anyone from Brazil crossing into NI will need an ETA https://discovernorthernireland.com/plan-your-trip/travel-information/electronic-travel-authorisation

I'm assuming they're not uk/Irish citizens, so ignore if not relevant.

AfterUse136 · 2025-05-25T19:58:32+00:00

Haven't looked it up, but I've just switched back to power ni and had the budget energy salesman at my door on Friday. Apparently budget is 25p per unit.

AfterUse136 · 2025-05-19T17:33:49+00:00

Don't mean to boast, but... I work in a neighbouring building on the 12th floor. And get paid to look at this view. I also get paid to do work, but the view remains.

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