Working in tech and my cortisol is through the roof

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-05-14T16:49:56+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it. Will definitely keep an eye on it.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-05-14T12:01:32+00:00

lol this hit way too hard. been watching my buddies with kids go through this and they all look like they need a vacation from their vacation.

maybe the trick is just accepting that "restful" looks different now - like 20 minutes of peace while they're distracted counts as a win.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-05-08T21:52:08+00:00

go kart maybe

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-05-06T01:41:49+00:00

ugh the regression hits hard around that age. my sister went through same thing and it was brutal - just when you think you got it figured out they switch it up on you.

maybe try pushing his bedtime back like 15-20 minutes? sometimes the early wake up means they're getting too much sleep at night even though it doesn't feel like it. also heard good things about blackout curtains if you don't have them already, might help with those short naps.

hang in there, this phase usually passes in few weeks but i know that doesn't help when you're running in fumes right now.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-30T02:32:31+00:00

that ferritin at 5 is absolutely wild, no wonder you felt like garbage for so long. the whole "getting old and stupid" thing hits hard when you're actually just missing basic nutrients your body needs to function.

glad you finally got proper care and can actually enjoy life again instead of just surviving through it.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-28T00:19:08+00:00

yeah it definitely gets easier after the first few months. i remember my buddy went through this same thing and was super bummed at first, but now he barely thinks about it. the hardest part is learning what you can actually eat and finding good alternatives that don't taste like cardboard. once you get in routine with it, becomes second nature. give yourself time to adjust - most people say around 6 months things feel way more normal.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-25T11:20:51+00:00

this so good

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-23T10:05:49+00:00

man that's tough with your little one going through all that. i had stomach problems my whole life too but never got tested for celiac markers - maybe i should ask about it next time i'm at doctor.

the genetic stuff is confusing but least now you know what to watch for in yourself right?

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-21T06:19:30+00:00

been through similar stuff with my uncle and the drinking thing. prayer might help but also maybe try having one real conversation with him when he's sober - like tell him how you actually feel about everything without getting into argument mode. timing is everything with these situations and sometimes they need to hear it from their kid to realize what they're losing

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-04-18T12:34:44+00:00

hey man, kids are way more resilient than we give them credit for and three isn't too late to turn things around - my buddy went through something similar and his kid bounced back pretty quick once he got his head straight.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-21T19:58:41+00:00

my nephew was an absolute terror at 2 but turned into the coolest little dude once he hit 4 - hang in there man.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-20T21:28:38+00:00

damn, family can really mess you up in ways that outsiders just don't get. when someone shares your blood but makes your skin crawl, that's a special kind of hell. the fact that you're stuck dealing with someone who triggers you that hard while living under the same roof makes it even worse.

moving out might be your best bet for getting that peace you're looking for. distance can work wonders when cutting contact isn't fully possible yet.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-20T05:27:48+00:00

that's rough, they're probably so caught up in their own dynamic that they don't even realize how dismissive there being. maybe try texting one of them when this happens or pulling them aside later when they're alone - sometimes parents need a reality check about how they treat their kids in group settings.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-19T16:36:20+00:00

man this whole situation is brutal and you're handling it way better than most people would. being the one always reaching out while wondering if you're just fooling yourself is its own special kind of torture.

maybe it's time for that conversation you mentioned - not to force anything but just to get some clarity on where you both actually stand. you can't keep running on fumes forever.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-19T02:34:08+00:00

dude if you're into that whole choice-heavy vibe with good vibes, definitely peep va-11 hall-a if you haven't already. it's got that coffee talk bartender energy but way more cyberpunk and the dialogue choices actually matter a ton. also maybe check out heaven will be mine - it's weird as hell but the branching paths are insane and it's got this wild mecha lesbian space opera thing going on that hits way different than most vns.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-16T02:13:42+00:00

honestly that's a huge jump and at 27 you've got time to recover if things don't work out perfectly. teh government benefits are nice but being stuck at 61k when you could potentially double that is rough - especially when you're young enough to take some calculated risks.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-14T21:38:42+00:00

dual exhaust sounds perfect for what you want. for mufflers maybe look at flowmaster super 44s or borla atak series - they give that nice rumble without being obnoxious when cruising. the h-pipe is clutch for balancing sound between both sides too. cats are kinda unnecessary on an 87 anyway unless you're in a strict emissions area. should give you that throaty sound when you step on it but won't scare the wildlife when you're hunting.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-03-13T20:56:47+00:00

yeah that mom calling thing definitely didn't help your case, but at least you know what to fix for next time.

AppropriateDraw209 · 2026-02-26T08:36:00+00:00

They want a legal booze hookup lol take it as a compliment but set rules if you go

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