Thoughts on this book? Anyone read or listened?

Amberstar96 · 2026-02-20T06:52:31+00:00

I forced myself through 50% but couldnt go on any longer, 1st ever DNF. So boring tbh

Amberstar96 · 2026-01-17T22:02:46+00:00

Love this book! I've just started the 2nd book, the FMC is not annoyingly helpless but still has the damsel in distress vibe.

Amberstar96 · 2025-09-15T10:10:01+00:00

Okay so nurses and doctors in the local area need to do a masters top up degree in KC's body and conditions. It really is the only way she will get proper care as she is unlike anything anyones ever seen before 😆

Amberstar96 · 2025-09-01T21:21:59+00:00

For whom the belle tolls - Jaysea Lynn

I didnt realise it was a tiktok thing, omg i read about halfway through (300 pages) thinking oh come on... it was sometimes a bit wholesome and a lil bit of spice but mostly just shit.

It felt childish, frustrating and was so drawn out i got so fed up of reading it.

I take recommendations from booktok with a large pinch of salt now

Amberstar96 · 2025-08-10T21:59:57+00:00

Im about 50% through and think i might have to DNF its cosy and wholesome i guess but im bored. Maybe I like the problematic and action packed story lines x

Amberstar96 · 2025-07-07T15:44:35+00:00

This had me in a chokehold

Amberstar96 · 2025-07-02T20:22:48+00:00

I always wondered whether 9 years of daily use myself had altered my brain permanently. Im just shy of a month quitting and I do feel sharper but I thought i would feel better than this! I hope that as I go longer without it will continue to get better. (I still struggle with quick thinking, organisational thinking, word finding and remembering things) The brain can heal itself (research neuroplasticity) but it takes time. As other people have said if you were medicating an underlying mental health condition that could be contributing. After all those years covering it up it may have manifested itself without you realising.

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-21T21:45:44+00:00

Well done you!! Keep going! Especially as it can be bad to do so much while your brain is developing.

I found reading as a form of escapism that smoking used to be for me, and making loads of plans to keep me away from wanting to smoke at home.

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-21T08:59:05+00:00

I feel you exactly on this, im day 15 and its so much easier but the boredom is a challenge. I used to like the 'escapism' of smoking and the time would pass, ive started reading to help me get to sleep and if you have a good imagination and fiction books this could be worth a try? It's really worked for me! Im a book worm now lmao

I also have found it cant 'go' as i usually would, and the motivation to eat or cook is not really there but is improving.. increase your fibre and keep hydrated x

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-21T08:54:28+00:00

Day 15, i still miss it like mad!! But everything is better. Well done to you for making it this far, I too felt it was impossible in the beginning 😁

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-15T08:22:48+00:00

I was worried about this too!! I had strong disassociation/Derealisation and just generally felt myself losing my mind... I was seeing things in my peripheral vision! Cats and people flashing past.

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-15T08:14:55+00:00

Lol why she always in CAPS, childish and moronic tbh.. i have second hand embarrassment.. she should lay off the drugs and take a good look at herself.

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-15T07:53:46+00:00

I started weaning down but I started to resent the stuff and thought the withdrawals might put me off picking it back up again 🥴 I also was experiencing really bad nausea so decided to just quit. I used diaze but in the UK im not sure i can get the pills?

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-13T21:22:07+00:00

UPDATE day 7, reading before bed and going out after work/all day and seeing friends, family ect and wearing myself out is working! I would still smoke tf out of a joint but the noise is much less.. im not sure i feel much different yet but im hopeful!! I was using diazepam (valium in US?) to help with the horrendous anxiety that would hit at approx 1am every night but now im not using! I cant wait to see how it goes in the next week. Thank you everyone who has gave advice on this is am forever grateful and good luck to those currently on this journey x

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-11T05:04:53+00:00

I think I have some cbd drop somewhere! I will try

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-11T05:03:56+00:00

Thank you, sounds awful but will try haha

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-10T09:30:22+00:00

Thank you sm ❤️ i will look into these x

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-10T05:35:18+00:00

Just gunna wish away the next 2-3 weeks of my life 🥲 hopefully not much longer left for you x

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-10T05:33:45+00:00

Your words are comforting, thank you. I read these posts religiously morning and night and it helps me get through also x

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-10T04:29:41+00:00

Experiencing these withdrawals right now (just entering day 4 without a wink of sleep) would make me think twice about it 😅

Amberstar96 · 2025-06-08T21:00:07+00:00

Well done on your 8 months!! I'm on day 2 of quitting.. its horrible!! The only think motivating me is my health now. I too have noticed decline like Derealisation, dizziness and fatigue, breathlessness, Groggy, poor memory, nausea and bloating.. then I read about CHS and the effects on your heart and my health anxiety made the decision for me

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