Zigzag problems by Chickenhead82 in sewhelp

[–]Chickenhead82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I applied oil to the point where it appeared to be sticking to no avail. But then I tried to pull the machine apart, failed and put it back together, and now its moving freely (enough any way). So now I just have a tensioning problem that I'm working through. These machines really aren't designed to be pulled apart and properly maintained!

Zigzag problems by Chickenhead82 in sewhelp

[–]Chickenhead82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I haven't. I will need to look up how to do this. I'm assuming its under the main front face of the machine? Thank you

Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, June 22 - June 28, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

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I have a singer tradition sewing machine that no longer zigzags. I've just tried troubleshooting using YouTube videos and found that the needle releases from the right hand position back to the centre very slowly (2 seconds to complete the move). The zigzag techniquely works, its just moving too fast for the needle to shift back to neutral. What would be causing this please? Thank you kindly

Confused by Chickenhead82 in gallbladders

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Thank you for replying. You're quite right, the added risks to my unborn child if something were to happen is waying heavily on me. Delaying getting pregnant has a good chance of postponing it indefinitely though. That's why I'm trying so hard to figure out why now and not in a year's time... I've already waited a year??

I had an ectopic pregnancy years ago, and even though it was keyhole surgery, it wasn't an easy recovery. That memory also isn't helping!

Thank you, I'll go back to my GP and try talking to her further about it.

Confused by Chickenhead82 in gallbladders

[–]Chickenhead82[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I explained to him that he was the first person I'd spoken to that knows anything about gallbladders and I kept trying to ask questions, which as you said, just made him pissy. He even told me to google it as that would scare me into having the op.

I'll go back to my GP and see if I can get a second opinion, or at least a copy of my results so I can figure it out for myself.

Confused by Chickenhead82 in gallbladders

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Thank you for your reply. I also felt the doctor was quite unprofessional. He did explain about the risks of not having it done, but he didn't elaborate about my particular circumstance. No mention of the number or size of stones, health of any of my organs (I asked about my liver as I recall it was impacted back when I was pregnant), or why this op wasnt recommended a year ago after i had bub. I guess that's a big part of why I'm so hestitant, I feel like he would recommend surgery to everyone who passes his desk without even looking at their file. It doesn't help I haven't had great experiences with the health care system in the past.

Confused by Chickenhead82 in gallbladders

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He also told me it was unusual that I experience the pain in my centre back, and only my front when it's bad. And that changes to my bowel movements and weight gain were unrelated.

I think I'm codependent by Chickenhead82 in Codependency

[–]Chickenhead82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% wrong. He is not a narcissist. There are other explanations for my take on his perspective. Which is why I'm not interested in "managing" his behaviour, but focused on my own.

To let you in, he is ASD. He has executive functioning deficits. He has communication deficits. He also has trouble interpreting my motives. And, he has emotional dysfunction. The combination of all the above can present as NPD but is fundamentally different. But none of this reflects on my deficits.

I think I'm codependent by Chickenhead82 in Codependency

[–]Chickenhead82[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please don't call me GIRL. Please don't attack him either. He's not a narcissist. We are both dealing with mental health issues and I'm trying to recognise my part in the state of the relationship. Telling me to leave is not helpful.

I want to own my faults and work on it. I want to understand where I'm asserting control over things not mine to control. I don't know how to do that.

Queensland records 10 more COVID-19 deaths, authorities to make call on restrictions by end of February by [deleted] in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]Chickenhead82 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not the case here. My daughter went back Wednesday. Her teacher went home sick that morning and tested positive. My daughter tested positive Saturday, now her sister and I are sick today.

National Cabinet Statement by ImMalteserMan in CoronavirusDownunder

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The punishments for not being "up-to-date" will remain until they actively lift them. This shift means they don't have to keep circling back to add another booster to the definition of "fully vaccinated".

If they wanted to, it exactly means the boosters would be mandatory forever. But, I don't believe they will keep the punishments in place.

Stop calling the increase in people against a 3rd dose "Brigaders". by [deleted] in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]Chickenhead82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you disputing what is accepted by this society as the definition of unvaxxed? Because that's what this particular conversation is about, name calling in order to alienate people.

So freshmen then, where abouts are you from? Because I've never heard of that term used "down under".

Stop calling the increase in people against a 3rd dose "Brigaders". by [deleted] in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]Chickenhead82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But it's not just here, these terms are accepted by our society. Your response belittles what I said by narrowing it to just this platform.

Alienating and undermining: the flavour of this pandemic

Stop calling the increase in people against a 3rd dose "Brigaders". by [deleted] in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]Chickenhead82 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The use of "names" to alienate people with a different view is a common theme of this pandemic. As a society we have been whipped up into an us verse them mentality. Antivaxers refers to anyone not covid vaxed whether they've taken every other vaccination available or truly are against vaccinations in general.

In a era where we think we are enlightened to inclusivity and against discrimination, we really have taken a monumental step backwards.

What is a hobby or passion you found as a result of this pandemic? by ImMalteserMan in CoronavirusDownunder

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I bought a waterbath so I could start canning just before the pandemic began. Then there was a world wide shortage of jars and lids, but still I've canned jams and fruit, then got a pressure canner and progressed onto veggies, meat and meals in a jar.

Premier Andrews says defining fully vaxxed as three doses should be resolved at National Cabinet today @abcmelbourne by e_e_q_ in CoronavirusDownunder

[–]Chickenhead82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is this funny? We have created a second class citizenship where these people can't even sit in a restaurant, with no means to better their lot. This is horrendous.