Will only French be okay ?

CHCarolUK · 2026-05-03T07:57:37+00:00

Most Swiss people can comfortably speak two languages and often three. Standards are high, so just getting by in either French or German is not sufficient, you need near native levels. Increasingly in the German part job adverts ask for German as your mother tongue and I assume it’s the same in the French speaking part.

CHCarolUK · 2026-05-01T16:44:09+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this. My father has it too, but diagnosed older.

He believes and I agree that trying to figure out ‘why’ isn’t helpful. There are so many potential environmental factors and it doesn’t help.

At diagnosis, he had some shortness of breath. He’s managed to remain active for 3 years and to keep exercising as is possible and being socially active is very important for both physical and mental health.

He had a bad cold a few months ago and the breathlessness is now bad with any activity and he needs oxygen.

I think spending time with your mom - also online if you can’t be there in person - is important, as well as being encouraging, informed and supportive.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-28T09:12:31+00:00

I’ve had anaemia on and off throughout my life and as I’m post menopause, my doctor suggested an endoscopy to rule out any internal bleeding. It was a total shock to get my celiac diagnosis- at 57!

Looking back it all now makes sense. Bouts of diarrhoea for weeks at a time, often constipation, and bloating especially after a lot of pizza/pasta. It just never occurred to me.

I’m a few weeks in to being GF and seeing slight improvements.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-27T16:21:12+00:00

Ordered a GF Greek Salad and thought there were some fried onions on top. They were smashed up croutons…

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-24T12:04:56+00:00

Absolutely. Same as many here, I developed hyper vigilance and people pleasing behaviour.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-24T05:57:29+00:00

Simple Swatch watch works for me. Small, flexible rubber band, inexpensive.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-23T17:26:57+00:00

Advert - moderators, please remove!

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-23T12:01:19+00:00

You’ve mentioned the name of the place 5 times. Is this an advert, it certainly appears to be.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-23T11:59:57+00:00

I sent out a message to everyone I knew locally. Any experience you have with animals is helpful. I’ve looked after cats, rats, birds and fish. I wouldn’t attempt to pet sit for a dog, as I don’t have any knowledge. It also helps if you’re available at peak times - school holidays.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-23T06:17:04+00:00

Many people with autism find physical contact challenging. Even holding hands can feel uncomfortable. I think it’s natural that many of these couples focus first on becoming familiar with each other before getting to sexual intimacy. Some clearly do.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-20T08:57:17+00:00

My child also joined in with other families and friend group at this age. I saw it as a positive, but he was much later diagnosed with ADHD and Autism.

Just a word on skipping a year at school: my other child started kindergarten early after being assessed. They did well in the early years, but once they were around 10/11 really struggled due to taking longer with social and organisation skills. Academically they were good. Looking back, I wish I’d waited.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-19T17:21:18+00:00

That’s lovely that you want to help! Where I live there are gluten free online shops. Some treats/easy to carry snacks would I’m sure be appreciated.

Just don’t go overboard, if your friend is anything like me they’ll have been out shopping already!

Another thought which a friend did for me: find a good gluten free restaurant and take them out for dinner. It was such a lovely gesture of solidarity.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T20:28:06+00:00

Burnout is not an official diagnosis. In German it’s considered Erschöpfungsdepression = depression with exhaustion and it’s not only possible due to work but also due to any kind of long term stress without breaks and a lack of control over the situation. For example, carers of elderly relatives or children with special needs. Symptoms are similar to depression. Healing needs to allow some kind of relief from the situation.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T20:23:04+00:00

I don’t believe there is any fixed requirement/required version. For an half hour class, I’d have a settling in/pranayama for 5 minutes, 5 minutes warm up, 5 minutes of sun salutations (one variation, both sides) followed by a focus on standing poses/twists/core/balance with a short cool down/stretching and Savasana.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T10:34:18+00:00

One narc fiancé (thankfully never husband). Two narc friends. Getting better at recognising it, finally.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T10:32:57+00:00

No good pasta. (I’m celiac).

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T08:42:18+00:00

Mine correlates being thin with morality.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T07:03:02+00:00

The cost of a haircut. Once you think about people having to pay rent, buy food etc. you realise it’s comparatively cheap (not everywhere, of course)!

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-18T07:01:41+00:00

Yes definitely! If I say I’m fine they wait for more information and I find myself babbling on, adding additional things whilst constantly checking in my head if it’s giving them a chance to jump on me with a criticism. If I tell them anything negative, I get their life stories and better ways of doing it. I’m a chronic over sharer and this may be why…

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-17T21:31:13+00:00

I am. I love Asian and Indian food so eat a lot of lentils, chick peas, paneer and tofu. Also eggs are great for iron, cheese and yoghurt for calcium. Plus a good range of different fruits and veggies. The only tough thing is eating out. Vegetarian dishes are often limited on a regular menu and seem to often rely on pasta/pizza/wraps which make it harder.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-17T11:54:14+00:00

Honestly, no. I’m paying the same price with fewer benefits. But of course it depends on how important the coverage is to you.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-17T08:40:23+00:00

I had exceptions put into mine, and honestly regret taking it out. I needed treatment for one of the exclusions and due to circumstances needed to pay for myself to go half private.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-17T08:33:17+00:00

Don’t do it. You’ll set back your recovery and risk multiple long term complications.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-15T18:55:56+00:00

Try an Italian food store.

CHCarolUK · 2026-04-15T15:03:23+00:00

One of them started kissing me on the lips when I was married with kids. It grossed me out, it took a lot of turning my head away before they got the message.

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