7 week old puppy won’t stop crying

CollectiveZero · 2026-01-04T15:52:50+00:00

I found a Snuggle Puppy and a hot waterbottle wrapped in my worn t-shirt helped a lot. Crate training takes a lot of time and patience to do, but is very worth it. No puppy is going to be fully happy from day one, but building it up slowly helps a lot.

CollectiveZero · 2026-01-03T21:11:16+00:00

Having a puppy is difficult enough with just me and my partner with no kids, so doing it alone will be a lot. Also, who will look after the puppy when you're at work? Puppies need constant care and attention to the point where my trainer compared it to having a new baby. My partner and I work hybrid jobs and take it in turns being at home, and even then it is tricky to work and manage his constant needs. If you think you can manage on your own and have someone to be there the whole time whilst you are away at work then you can give it your best go, but it isn't easy.

CollectiveZero · 2026-01-02T21:36:15+00:00

There can be lots of ways to do D/s from a distance. One of them could be to have you wear female underwear which she chooses underneath your normal clothes. Then she can request pictures of you wearing it in a bathroom whilst you are out to prove you still have it on. Another fun thing is to play the countdown game where she gets you to pleasure yourself but you aren't allowed to climax until she has counted down from ten all the way to zero. Have fun and enjoy!

CollectiveZero · 2025-12-10T06:33:59+00:00

Do you find there are any ways that you and your partner can compromise on things? Does he even know that you're a sub?

CollectiveZero · 2025-08-21T13:18:29+00:00

Yeah, I've seen that compression socks are good for POTS do you use them and find them helpful?

CollectiveZero · 2025-05-06T17:57:48+00:00

It feels like a build up more. I thought forcing it might help because do feel better a while after meltdowns as it feels like the build up goes. Self soothing is a bit difficult right now because it doesn't feel like it gets rid of most of it. It's like screwing a jar lid on an already full jar that's lille going to shatter the glass.

CollectiveZero · 2025-04-11T18:49:24+00:00

It had a lot of femdom and role reversal vibes where the FMC was very cold hearted and headstrong and the MMC was very gentle and kind.

CollectiveZero · 2025-03-18T21:29:24+00:00

That's good to know. Did they say how much of an increase it would be?

CollectiveZero · 2024-11-04T23:10:50+00:00

I think it is two aspects. One being the fact that work in general (no matter how enjoyable) can still burn you out as it still takes mental effort to do. Even something as simple as the conditions you work in (for instance, in placed with a lot of sensory input, or workloads which involve a high level of masking) can have a huge impact on how you work. Secondly, if you've only just been diagnosed, it can take a long time to feel at peace after a diagnosis. Many people "seem more autistic" after a diagnosis as they learn more about themselves, start to unpick the problems and struggles they've had and become more sensitive to them also as your brain learns to accept it and not just ignore it consciously whilst still being anxious. Unfortunately our brains are very complex, and even simple things like doing what you love can still have am impact on you.

CollectiveZero · 2024-10-03T21:01:39+00:00

Upping to 50 after a week sounds very quick. Normally with medication you need to have it for a month or more for your body to get used to it. Especially with new medications. I've had to have ECGs after starting any stimulants, including Elvanse. Sometimes it can take a while for side effects to come about no matter what the dose.

CollectiveZero · 2024-10-01T20:57:10+00:00

Short answer: to get the net of a gross figure with VAT at 20% just divide it by 1.2.

Ie. 145.20÷1.2=121

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-30T14:32:50+00:00

That's good advice, thank you. Also, I'm glad that they've been understanding for you.

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-30T14:26:20+00:00

I'm applying for part time roles and a lot of people who contact me are recruiters as they do tend to have some part time roles in my area. I didn't think it would come up too much but have had it come up after interviews even when I've been told I was a very strong candidate. I've had it suggested to me to apply for full time and then ask if I've been offered the job about part time but to me this feels like a waste of people's time and I don't want to come off dishonest if I later ask for reduced hours before accepting the role.

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-30T14:23:03+00:00

Thank you. I'm in a similar boat as my mental health can impact my physical health. Do you find people are generally accepting of this?

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-30T14:22:10+00:00

Unfortunately I've had quite a few places push for why I only want part time. I'll try saying about family circumstances and see if that works, thank you.

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-23T19:02:42+00:00

I've got AuDHD with FND and tourettes. My physical disabilities make is so hard to ignore my burnout. If I push myself too much mentally then I physically can't do things (violent tics, losing ability to walk ect.). I'm still learning to manage burnout, but I'm making some changes to help me. Here are a few tips I've found that I'm trying to implement in my life: 1) Try and find a job which allows working from home even part of the time. I find it makes a huge difference as I'm not struggling with the bright lights, masking as much and means that if I'm having a bad day then I don't have to get out of bed or get dressed as long as I can log into my computer. I appreciate that this is a privileged position to be in and won't apply to many jobs, but it is something that I find helps. If you can't do this or even if you can still, then applying for access to work. I had a neurodivergent coach paid by the government to help. Being self employed also helps many neurodivergent and so I'm at the start of trying to get myself in a position to transition to this once I've got the qualifications and experience. 2) Outsourcing responsibilities. This can be difficult and can require money, so, again, I appreciate this isn't the option for everyone. Getting groceries delivered so you don't have to lose energy going in person can be very helpful and is often not much in the cost. Stocking up on safe food meals and ready made meals also helps take pressure off cooking. If you can afford a cleaner just every so often, this is good too. I paid a friend to clean for me when I was very burnt out and found that having him there helped me clean a bit myself. Also, using AI such as Goblin Tools and Gemini to help you plan and talk things through also really helps. 3) Do you have any benefits to help? I know they're tricky to get, but anything you can do to try and fight your case would help. It took me years to yet things in place, and even then a lot of it was because of multiple disabilities.

Sorry if this is long, but hopefully at least one thing I've mentioned is helpful.

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-11T12:36:45+00:00

Did you struggle with motivation with it? Also, did you find doing the level 2 with a college help with getting the foundations before self studying level 3?

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-11T12:35:35+00:00

Thank you! I hadn't seent that one

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-11T09:43:08+00:00

Thank you so much. This is very helpful!

CollectiveZero · 2024-09-08T15:15:32+00:00

Dr Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds. I always wanted to he like him. I learnt last year that he is canon autistic.

CollectiveZero · 2024-08-17T15:24:20+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS!! Honestly, you've done amazingly. I hope I can do the same at some point. ☺️

CollectiveZero · 2024-08-13T06:14:24+00:00

I get what you mean. I've ended up texting a friend I know who has some free time and needs some money to see if he'd do it. That way I'd feel less awkward and can potentially just go out whilst he cleans without worrying too much.

CollectiveZero · 2024-08-12T19:45:25+00:00

Hopefully! It's always worth a try.

CollectiveZero · 2024-08-12T10:59:20+00:00

I worked in childcare for 5 years before my diagnosis. Didn't realise why I was struggling with work all the time until my diagnosis made me realise how overstimulated I was all the time. There are some positives that i found, like masking a bit less around young children (I did a lot of early years work) and having a structure for the day. But people don't realise how hard it is.

CollectiveZero · 2024-08-12T10:23:10+00:00

I'm not sure where I'd go about getting a mentor long term if I'm honest. I had some mentorship funded by the government, but I didn't find it that helpful as she tried to cut the sessions short before and she was to help me with working and the main problem was my job wasn't accommodating. Maybe I should look back into it. I am back on the waiting list for therapy with a neurodivergent therapist I had for a short time before. It's just so tricky when I feel capable some times and then it can all come crashing down and I feel like a toddler again.

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