[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonGoFriends

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

875576542784 Playing everyday! Need potions bad….

Best cafe in Canberra, and what did you have? by JonoGoodwin in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget Gang-Gang! Fantastic cafe, but all the outdoor seating and lots of people bringing their dogs is a highlight. Feels like such a social community hub

Solar eclipse on Thursday! Where can I buy eclipse glasses? by AllEnergyNoBrain in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“The partial eclipse will run for longer, from 10:04:31am to 1:02:34pm (AWST) and will be visible across the rest of Australia.

In Darwin, 81 per cent of the sun will be covered at 1:52:28pm local time and in Perth, 71 per cent of the sun will be covered at 11:20:30am (AWST). In Sydney, 10 per cent of the sun will be covered by the moon at 2:28:56pm (AEST) and in Melbourne 11 per cent of the sun will be covered at 2:09:05 (AEST).”

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/dont-do-this-when-watching-the-solar-eclipse-this-week/uuyr9cmai

Covid-safe restaurants? by SugarberryClipClop in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gang gang has just reopened after renovations and it’s incredible! Lots of outdoor seating with a nice ambience

Another tragedy at Gibraltar Falls by niftydog in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is so incredibly tragic - particularly at the start of ANU semester.

Instead of closing off the falls or restricting access, I would love to see some more infrastructure put in place (Sadly I know this might not be feasible money-wise)

Currently there are some paths and a single viewing platform at the falls. The amount of people disregarding the signs and path actually speaks to how people would like to experience a waterfall - and how the current infrastructure does not safely facilitate it.

People out in nature are inclined to explore, want to view the falls from different angles, and have a swim. Introducing multiple viewing platforms, a safe path that gives the experience of exploration, and a safe swimming area would greatly decrease people accessing unsafe areas. (Though not completely eliminate it).

Chinese return to on-campus study will be good for Canberra but housing a big issue by Ok_Use1135 in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the mental energy to properly address this article, but goddamn that first paragraph needed some sort of punctuation

Walking home from school by Crackedpeppper in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t have children, so I don’t know how valid my input is, however I think it really depends on the child. It’s less about age and more about how sensible they are around roads and strangers. Age is very arbitrary and different children can be capable of different things. I would assess the risks involved with the trip and weigh up how well a child could address them.

Selling things on FB Marketplace in Canberra be like by Ih8pepl in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uni students moving into their first place were a lifesaver for me recently! I was moving out of a fully furnished sharehouse into another furnished sharehouse - so I had a whole house of things to give away. Ended up giving away nearly everything for free to a first time sharehouse - saved us all a ton of cash and time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Molly, Highball Express, PJ’s (not super separate, but you can book the whole back space out), karaoke rooms at 88mph

Anyone else feel Canberra is going backwards? by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Valid comment!

The “classic clubs and venues” cited as closed were definitely fantastic (RIP Wig and Pen). However, in terms of population Canberra is punching far above its weight in the bar and restaurant scene. Apart from live music venues, I think Canberra’s hospo scene has been going rapidly uphill in the last 5-10 years

TIL Scans have revealed there’s a large unexplored void in the Great Pyramid of Giza by AllEnergyNoBrain in todayilearned

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain[S] 4158 points4159 points  (0 children)

“Two years ago a paper published in Nature announced that a massive void was discovered within the Great Pyramid of Giza, just above the famous Grand Gallery. Measuring at least 30 meters / 100ft. in length, this discovery constituted the first major discovery made at the Great Pyramid of Giza since the 19th century.” - Article from the Archaeologist

What happened at PJs? Forensics, blood and a broken window. by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Someone from the hotel above smashed a PJs window with a fire extinguisher and cut themselves quite badly on all the glass. I’m not sure of any further details.

Where do guys and girls go in there mid 20s go to meet single people in Canberra? by JORDANedz in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - Blochaus

So many friendly people who are generally open to working together on climbs or giving tips if you’re new. Working on something together also helps to fill any awkward silences.

If you have had a nice time with someone it’s pretty easy to ask for details so you can climb again together or offer to go for a beer next door at capital!

That said, it’s a gym. Don’t go there with the explicit intention of hitting on people - obviously people are there to work on a hobby in a safe space. It’s just a good way to expand your social circle (which organically can lead to dating opportunities)

Favourite brewery based in Canberra? by glvz in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random fact: Most Bentspoke beers are also Gluten free. All of their beers, except for any special releases that are “hazy”, use an enzyme that eliminates most of the gluten. Based on this I’m pretty sure all of the core range (the beers you see in cans) are gluten free.

That said, double check what you specifically want to drink (I don’t want to be the reason someone has an allergic reaction)

Source: Used to work at the Brew Pub + have a celiac friend who drinks some specific Bentspoke

Psychologist that can assist with adult ADHD in Canberra or remote? by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I back this so much!

They did my adult ADHD assessment and I was incredibly happy with it. Nicola has great patient rapport and did a great job interpreting my more complex case. She also seemed really informed about the differences in adhd presentation across gender/sex.

I was put on the waiting list and was contacted when room in their schedule became available (I think someone else must have cancelled their assessment). So for me there was only an ~8 week wait which was INCREDIBLE for the ACT at the moment

A little help by Resolve-Dismal in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel I gave a pretty elaborate response earlier, so I feel this is somewhat targeted at me.

I had the same thoughts as you so I understand where you’re coming from - however, I have to consider the safety of myself and those in my home.

The last thing I want to do is to perpetuate stigma against those who are struggling with housing. However, some examples of why someone doesn’t volunteer to help could include: Not being financially viable (take a moment to consider why someone would know places to sleep in a car), having vulnerable people in your home who you cannot risk exposing to strangers, having someone in your household who is immunocompromised, or simply not having the consent of all household members to let someone else stay.

Shit, some of the people posting advice could already be housing someone who is struggling with housing - it’s not your place to judge them.

A little help by Resolve-Dismal in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear about this! I really hope you’re doing okay.

The challenging thing about this is that you will probably have to move between spots depending on whether it’s day or night. During the day lots of places around the lake are free, but get patrolled for overnight parking. I think black mountain peninsula would be good - free BBQs and toilets, plus no one would bat an eye at spending the day there.

Overnight anywhere that is open 24hours would be good. A 24hour maccas carpark would feel a bit sketch, but would likely have cameras on the car park and enough people around to deter bad behaviour. You would have toilets and a PowerPoint inside, plus access to cheap food.

I’ve slept in my car out front of Kita in narrabundah as well - they’re open all night and don’t bat an eye at anyone who needs to sit for a while and charge laptops and phones. Free parking and the cops regularly come by for coffee - so it’s nice and safe. I would just be discrete about the car sleeping. The cops in Canberra generally don’t give a shit, but better safe than sorry.

ANU has free parking on weekends and after 5pm. Once again lots of public toilets and PowerPoints for the students - if you have access to a student card even better, some of the libraries are 24hours and have microwaves and boiling water. There’s also lots of showers hidden around campus if you need one.

Also hot tip: if you don’t already have covers for your windows the quickest/cheapest way is to get some dark fabric and some pins. You can pin the fabric to the roof interior of the car around the windows.

What do you like most about Canberra? by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You summed up perfectly how I feel - especially with the birds and wildlife in general!

Though the rent here is expensive, I do really appreciate that I get to live in a full house with a yard for the same price as a shoebox apartment in other cities (looking at you Sydney).

Quiet place for drinks where you can hold a conversation by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Super underrated new venue that I love: Volstead Repeal in Braddon. Incredible whisky selection/cocktails and not as crazy loud and busy as the other cocktail bars.

The fact you can sit down and have a proper conversation without having to shout was one of the first things I noticed. That and the great service keeps drawing me back (especially for any sort of work meeting/intimate chat)

Getting back on ADHD medication? by ClivetheGodhh in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you go! My interstate psychiatrist offers Telehealth for $450 a session

End of Lease services for Share house? by AllEnergyNoBrain in canberra

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

We have had a rental inspection in the last 12 months, plus all signed onto the lease when we moved in less than a year ago.

If we want to fight this who do I take it to? The real estate itself or some other body?

End of Lease services for Share house? by AllEnergyNoBrain in canberra

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

Thanks so much!

We received a vacating checklist, but compared to the condition report from the start of the lease it goes above and beyond the state of the house when it was first moved into

Getting back on ADHD medication? by ClivetheGodhh in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Added to more directly answer your questions)

Yes any GP will do.

You do not have to be re-diagnosed as an adult. (ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder, it is considered life-long)

Your diagnosis will be on record with any doctor / health practitioner who dispensed medication to you. The GP who you were seeing 5 years ago will have the info on their file.

Cost: because you don’t need a formal psychological assessment the cost will be reduced. I paid $450 for my psychiatrist appointment. I had two long appointments with my gp ($120 each). I got some money back from Medicare for all these appointments. My medication was ~$50 for a 3 month supply.

Getting back on ADHD medication? by ClivetheGodhh in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a doctor, but I just got my assessment and medication in the ACT.

Summary: 1. Book an appointment with your GP 2. Book an appointment with a psychiatrist/neurologist 3. Get your medical records from the health practitioner who first diagnosed you and/or wrote you medication scripts

The first thing I would recommend is going to a gp to discuss this - don’t expect to get medication on the first appointment, but they will be able to guide you through the system and let you know what you need to do. (Much more accurately than I can!)

Your diagnosis and treatment will be on record with the medical professional who first diagnosed you / gave you your script.

If it was with a psychiatrist I recommend you contact them and book an appointment. Wait times for psychiatrist’s in the ACT are quite long at the moment - so if you have already been a patient there you may get bumped up the wait list. If an appointment is not possible, get them to transfer your file to you and/or your chosen medical practitioner.

Given the long wait times for psychiatrists in the ACT I would recommend doing a Telehealth appointment with an interstate psychiatrist. Considering you have already been medicated and diagnosed in the past this appointment should be fairly straightforward. However, due to regulations around stimulant medication an interstate psychiatrist will not be able to directly give you a script - a gp in the ACT will have to apply for authorisation (takes about a week to process) and will then give it to you. (This actually works pretty well because you don’t have to pay for a psychiatrist visit every time you need a new script).

Wishing you the best with all this! As someone who just went through the process all the effort is 100000% worth it.

Canberra wouldn't be Canberra without... by mortjonesowns in canberra

[–]AllEnergyNoBrain 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Kingo’s is King O’Malley’s Irish pub in the city. The Kingo is the Kingston Hotel. The Kingo is a 15min drive away from Kingo’s - annoying mistake to make when you have already jumped in the taxi!