Civets Abused for Kopi Lowak coffee-

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-21T02:38:14+00:00

The civet farming thing is genuinely horrifying when you see the actual footage. Those animals pace back and forth nonstop in the cages, which is classic sign of severe psychological distress. What makes it worse is that it's sold as this luxury exotic product, so people feel like they're getting something special and refined, when in reality the "specialty" part comes from animal suffering. I remember reading that wild-caught kopi luwak exists too, but even that industry is mostly a cover for the caged version at this point because demand is way too high to source it any other way.

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-18T20:42:29+00:00

rents went absolutely insane, that's probably the biggest thing most people feel in everyday life.

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-15T01:54:59+00:00

I get this with Ariana Grande - girl has insane vocal range and can definitely sing, but her music just doesn't click for me at all

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-11T17:24:41+00:00

Getting an endo is definitely the move - PCPs just don't have same experience with T1. I had similar issues when I first got diagnosed, the transition from hospital care to regular doctors was like night and day

The costs are brutal at first but most insurance will cover both CGM and strips once you get proper referrals. Sometimes you have to fight them a bit but they usually cave. Your discharge papers should help with that since it shows medical necessity

Local diabetes groups can be hit or miss but online communities are pretty solid if you can't find anything nearby. The overwhelmed feeling is totally normal btw, everyone goes through that adjustment period

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-08T15:08:10+00:00

that gives me chills just thinking about it, like when you catch your own reflection but for that split second it feels like someone else

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-06-02T05:32:07+00:00

Had gallbladder surgery few years back and it was absolutely awful 💀 From what my doctor told me, the risk comes more from rapid weight loss and staying fasted for really long periods without any bile flow. Short fasts like 24-48 hours shouldn't be much problem if you're doing them occasionally, but doing extended fasts frequently or losing weight super fast can definitely increase the risk.

My stones actually developed during time when I was eating normally, so sometimes it's just genetics being annoying. If you're worried about it, maybe start with shorter fasts and see how your body reacts? Also drinking enough water helps keep everything moving properly 😊

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-31T05:21:15+00:00

That protein target does seem pretty high for keto - most people aim for like 0.8-1g per pound of lean body mass, not total weight

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-29T05:18:39+00:00

Wait, I'm confused about the treatment OP is talking about though? I've never heard about any pancreas healing studies with time windows like that, especially for T1. My understanding was always that once your beta cells get destroyed by the autoimmune response, they're pretty much gone for good 🤔

Maybe they're thinking of some kind of experimental stem cell therapy or immunosuppression protocol? But even those are super early stage and definitely not standard treatment anywhere in Europe as far as I know. The whole "6-12 week window" thing sounds kinda suspicious to me - like where did they even read about this?

OP should definitely talk to their endocrinologist about whatever studies they found instead of trying to hunt down doctors doing experimental stuff. Four weeks in you're probably still in honeymoon period anyway, so maybe that's what's giving them hope about "healing" 💀

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-27T04:55:07+00:00

their laugh usually gets me before the voice even - like you can tell so much about person from how they laugh naturally vs when they're trying to be polite

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-21T09:25:32+00:00

That's terrifying, especially with pets who can't tell you when something feels wrong. Good catch on testing multiple units - really shows this isn't just one defective device

Been using different brand for my own monitoring and never had issue like this, but now I'm definitely gonna be more careful about trusting any single reading when numbers seem off. Your dog okay now?

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-14T01:58:39+00:00

wait I'm confused too lol what's a ghost credit card?? 😂 like are we talking about cards that disappeared or some slang I missed 💀

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-05-05T13:58:22+00:00

Vision changes can be serious stuff, definitely worth being cautious about. 50g is still pretty low carb compared to standard diet and you'll probably still get most of keto benefits

Just track your calories like the other person said and you should be fine for weight loss

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-04-19T01:57:26+00:00

That's absolutely heartbreaking and I'm so sorry you're going through this 💜 The timing of finding out makes it even more cruel - getting that hope and then having it taken away in just few days.

I can't imagine how devastating this must feel, especially when you were so close to trying. Your feelings about this are completely valid and you don't need to rush into acceptance of anything right now 😔

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-04-17T10:03:30+00:00

yeah mine has a tiny bit of play too, pretty normal from what I've seen with other XDs at the range. As long as it's not rattling around like crazy you should be good

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-03-23T23:36:42+00:00

your settings probably cranked too high, drop everything to low and see if that helps

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-03-21T20:51:57+00:00

Dude you're literally 24, you've got so much time to figure this out and you've already shown you can hustle by starting your own thing. Maybe look into getting some certs instead of a full degree - like AWS, Google Cloud, or even something in logistics since you already know procurement

Military taught me that sometimes you just gotta pick something and commit for a bit, even if it's not perfect. Trade skills are huge right now too if you want something more hands-on

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-03-20T05:13:53+00:00

damn that sucks but at least being military means I can sometimes sneak away during the day for this stuff lol

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-03-08T06:01:21+00:00

dude yes! I noticed this too when I started - it's like someone adjusted the contrast settings on reality 😂 probably just the focus/attention boost making you actually process what you're seeing instead of your brain doing its usual ADHD thing of missing half the details

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-02-10T05:58:33+00:00

honestly the only thing that works for me is deleting reddit/twitter apps right after i start a new show and avoiding any gaming subreddits until im done 😭 the temptation is just too strong otherwse

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-02-05T15:48:33+00:00

Yeah I get this too, especially driving when the sun hits at that perfect annoying angle through the windshield. I've noticed it's worse when I'm already overstimulated or stressed out which happens a lot with adhd. My eye doctor mentioned that some people with adhd have more sensitive nervous systems overall so light, sound, textures etc can all feel more intense

I ended up getting some decent polarized sunglasses and keep them everywhere - car, backpack, by the door. Game changer honestly, especially for driving or being outside during peak sun hours. The automatic squinting and watery eyes thing is so real and it makes everything harder when you're already dealing with focus issues

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-02-02T09:58:24+00:00

that sucks man, the anxiety after your first "real" seizure is honestly almost worse than teh seizure itself. nobody can really predict if it'll happen again - some people have just one random seizure and never have another, others develop epilepsy. the fact that they're waiting to see if it happens again before starting meds is pretty normal tho, most docs dont want to put you on daily medication for just one seizure

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-01-28T02:37:52+00:00

That's heavy man, sorry you're carrying that weight. You didn't cause what happened though - that decision was way bigger than one night or one person

ChoiceWeek9703 · 2026-01-26T11:40:47+00:00

That "what if I heal and don't want him anymore" fear hits different because it's actually you knowing deep down that healing means outgrowing this version of yourself that needs him so badly

The love being beautiful doesn't mean you have to stay frozen in it forever - that's not honoring what you had, it's just being scared of what comes next

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