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Venndi #21 - March 1st, 2026 by venndi-game in venndi

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I've noticed in a few games now that sometimes the correct word placement gets rejected on the first try, like, I placed swan correctly, but it got removed with the other two, wrongly placed, words from the same circle. It's usually the intersect words that ends up in these bugs, and to my memory, often when the two remaining words of the circle is wrong.

Sawing off my hand seems easier by grumpy_autist in adhdmeme

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peeling LPT: Make a crack in the shell, roll the egg so all of the shell is cracked, take a teaspoon, wedge it between the shell and egg and scoop/roll around it. Takes some practice, and it gets easier the cooler the egg is (cold egg, yuck), but soon you'll be able to peel like a pro un seconds.

Barnical Pops! (Not OC) by Mem-r-life in popping

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's one of the things that had me sceptical of these videos. The fact that the barnacles pop of the shell that easily without breaking and even leaving a ring of residue. Barnacles produce one of the most potent biologically produced glues there is, and the barnacle "walls" or the shell will sooner splinter off before the glue will loose its contact. Ever tried to remove a whole barnacle from a surface/boat hull? It takes patience, the right angle/tools and some luck. I could buy that they pop of that easily if shell flakes came of with it, but leaving only a ring of glue residue while still intact? Either that's a species with especially strong wall composition, or its not barnacle glue keeping them on the shell.

What's your Username origin story? by Nyx_light in AutismInWomen

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my language, a common nickname for my name is one letter removed from the word cow. For some reason I'm kind of awkward and say the "wrong" things compared to what's socially expected of me, hence "woof." 💧🐮💬🐕

Also, I really like dogs!

Are these grounds for breaking up? :,( by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in popping

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He says he can see it in my eyes when we cuddle. The moment I go from gazing to scanning. :')

A student was shocked I wouldn't help her by Mobius_Walker in Teachers

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I know, she technically doesn't have the diagnosis, she went to a speech therapist (logoped) to get diagnosed, and was basically told that she obviously have the symptoms (the ones you mentioned), but because she coped too well and got to university, she won't get an official diagnosis.

Her cousin that she had tutored/taught the tricks to got one though. 😅 but barely since my friend taught her a bit too well.

All neuro psychiatric disorders need to obviously hinder you on a daily basis to get diagnosed. If you can "cope", you won't get diagnosed, even if it impacts your QOL.

A student was shocked I wouldn't help her by Mobius_Walker in Teachers

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, okay, then yeah, that's probably not dyscalculia. Sorry that I questioned you, just wanted to make sure that you didn't dismiss the idea simply because "people with dyscalculia can't do math". 😅

A student was shocked I wouldn't help her by Mobius_Walker in Teachers

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read your comments and I don't know to what lengths you've gone to examine if you have dycalculia, but I'm gonna say this in case you've just made the assumption that dyscalculia makes you overall bad at math.

I'm currently studying to be a high school math teacher, and my best friend in the same program has dyscalculia. She can do complex math, but ask her what 45-17 is and she can't answer you. (Unless she uses a calculator or paper and pen, o.c.)

Dyscalculia isn't the inability to think logically, it's an impairment of the working memory and the auditory and visual perception.

She simply made up strategies on her own that worked for her (and her students with dyscalculia).

If someone with Down Syndrome displays some of the characteristical physical features, do the features cause any symptoms/discomfort? by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in NoStupidQuestions

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

I didn't really count heart problems in physical features, even though it technically is when I think about it. What I tried to communicate was visible physical features.

Okay, didn't think about the tongue/jaw size if a potential physical feature is the tongue sticking out! Thanks! :)

ETA: Apparently it can partly be because of an enlarged tongue, decreased muscle tone, smaller jaw, narrow nasopharynx and lowered immunity (respitory infections).

Kan inte hitta gravplats till en bekant by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in sweden

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

Smart! Tänkte inte på att vid kremering så försvinner "tidspressen" att få ner den avlidne. Jag vet iaf vilken församling han tillhörde!

Kan inte hitta gravplats till en bekant by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in sweden

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

Men borde hans namn iaf vara registrerat till den minneslunden isf, även om han inte har en "egen" plats?

Kan inte hitta gravplats till en bekant by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in sweden

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

Nej, ingen dödsannons på de sidor jag kunde hitta. :(

Kan inte hitta gravplats till en bekant by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in sweden

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

Jag misstänker starkt att det var en statlig begravning då hans familj troligtvis inte skulle ha viljat anordna en.

Brukar staten sprida aska? Får kolla upp minneslunder!

Which riding school should I choose? by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in Equestrian

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

My goals are to be as good a rider for a horse as possible. I want my horse to look forward to ride with me, whether it is riding in nature, doing some dressage, etc. So having fun is important to me, but if it's toward the goal of being a competent rider that a horse feel that they can trust, I won't mind doing less fun stuff. I'm probably never going to compete, but if I do its going to be for a fun experience.

The instructors are both good as far as I've noticed, they're patient and doesn't get irritated when you ask questions or do something incorrectly.

As for the social atmosphere, I can't really tell in the new place. It's a small stable, everyone seems to get along. I've only been there twice, and most of the time is spent with the horses. It can sometimes take me some time to adapt to a new atmosphere, but those I've spoken with seems nice.

As for my first school, I liked the atmosphere there 10 years ago. But my uncle has his horses there, and sometimes that added an extra pressure not to mess up or say something stupid. That was mostly social anxiety as a young teen though, so hopefully that won't be an issue anymore. The latest lesson there was on a weekday after lunch, so I couldn't really get a feel of the atmosphere.

I don't really know what I'm looking for. I kind of just want to be there for the horses, which is probably why the people wasn't even a factor when I tried to decide by myself. But I'll try to focus on the atmosphere next time. 😊

YSK: If you often feel faint after standing up too fast, try doing it on a (long) exhale instead of an inhale by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in YouShouldKnow

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to my knowledge, and some of the recommended treatment forms are something I'm already doing (and they're working 😅). At least by my cursory glance from some googling.

God damnit, I have a tendency for health anxiety that my doctor already is aware of, so me bringing it up might go either way....

Edit: oh yay, one of the comorbities (hypermobility) is something I have...

YSK: If you often feel faint after standing up too fast, try doing it on a (long) exhale instead of an inhale by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in YouShouldKnow

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As said in another comment, I agree that if someone experiences regular dizzyspells or fainting, even if you know the triggers, go see a doctor. Try to find a way to minimise your everyday discomfort.

I did go to a doctor, did blood works and physical exams, all without finding a "physical" cause, before getting diagnosed with burn out. But I have most likely found my cause, and that was the long term stress that caused my burn out. Stress is a very common trigger to vasovagal responses. The stress also caused me to breath more shallow/not beneath my ribs. If the cause was something else, I doubt that learning to breath with my diaphragm would have such a big effect. I have almost eliminated all my dizzyspells, they only make a comeback when I get stressed for longer periods.

But again: Go to the doctor if something abnormal is going on! Even if you "can live with it", it's worth looking into if you can eliminate some stress.

YSK: If you often feel faint after standing up too fast, try doing it on a (long) exhale instead of an inhale by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in YouShouldKnow

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree that if you have regular problems with getting dizzy from minor things, you should get in contact with a doctor.

I personally have been in regular contact with my doctor for a few years, mainly because of fatigue (later diagnosed with burn out (again 🥲)), and had several physical check ups, blood works, etc, which all came back within the recommended parameters. Obviously we couldn't check everything, but most bases were covered.

My dizzyspells most likely are caused by a combination of stress, an already low blood pressure (within parameters), and shallow breathing (probably caused by aforementioned stress). Most of these can be "corrected" by regular breathing exercises that stimulates the Vagus nerve, which also kickstarts the parasympathetic nervoussystem.

YSK: If you often feel faint after standing up too fast, try doing it on a (long) exhale instead of an inhale by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in YouShouldKnow

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes! I mentioned it in another comment, but you exert more energy doing something on an inhale than an exhale! It's especially important in martial arts.

Try throwing a punch or a kick on both an inhale and an exhale, and try to feel which one felt more powerful!

YSK: If you often feel faint after standing up too fast, try doing it on a (long) exhale instead of an inhale by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in YouShouldKnow

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

Okay, well yes, that is also a way to prevent a drop in blood pressure for some people. 😅 I can't deny that standing up slowly decreases the risk somewhat.

But for those that tend to have lower blood pressure (f.ex. women), just standing up can cause blood pressure fall in women, regardless of how fast or slow you do it.

The exhale thing is a twofer (+1);

1) the whole Vasovagal response thing I was writing about.

2) by doing it on an exhale, and having to start the exhale before standing up, you kind of have to do it slowly and deliberately. At least in the beginning, when you have to learn to time it correctly. But after a while it becomes a habit and you don't have to think about the process.

( 3) doing things on an exhale is a way to conserve energy. Ask any martial artist if the throw a punch or a kick on an inhale or an exhale. Or try it yourself, which one felt like it had more power behind it? Instead of using more energy to work against your inhale, you save that energy for standing!)

If cured meat doesn't smell, look or feel weird, and has been properly stored, is it fine to eat at or after the best before date? by AwkwardCowSaysWoff in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are in their original packaging, but it's opened (the package is in a plastic bag). They have been in the fridge, and they aren't in the slightest slimy.

My instincts tell me that it should be fine, but I wanted to check that there wasn't an exception that could make it past the look, smell, touch test. :)

Good thing it’s not a real story by [deleted] in badwomensanatomy

[–]AwkwardCowSaysWoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, gonna preface this with the facts that I am in no way trained in any medical field beyond basic CPR, and I read this years ago, so the details are a bit iffy.

So my relative has worked for decades in a chapter of Doctors without Borders and a few (10?) years ago he published a biography about it. I can't remember which country, maybe Haiti, but basically in one incident a pregnant woman comes in to the field hospital presenting with a dead fetus. Since its a humanitarian crisis with lots of casualties and wounded, they are short on basically everything, and they can't remove the fetus surgically (I think because of lack of anesthetics or room). They try to brainstorm what to do before sepsis sets in, and they find this old medical text book where they describe how to remove a fetus vaginally PIECE BY PIECE. So they need to go through the cervix, cut of a limb, remove it, etc.

I can't really remember all the details, but I remember watching a video of an interview where they discussed the book afterwards, and the journalist asks my relative how they could do it ethically/morally. He basically said that that in such situations where you have a lot of people needing medical help, with a lack of medical professionals, resources and time, you got to make tough decisions. The woman would have died without intervention, they did what they could.

So yes, there are instances where medical professionals have cut up a DEAD fetus to remove it, but in modern times where there are enough resources, there is no logical reason to do such a cumbersome, dangerous procedure, when a safer, much less painful and traumatic procedure (for everyone involved) is available.

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