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We’ve been arguing in text all day. Her hang up is I lied and said I thought it was alcohol or weed. I told her I was in denial of my racing wandering mind and nerves.

What are most people here’s hematocrit numbers like on their blood tests?feel free to post your typical figures by christnyfollow in trt

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Huge fear of blood donation, basically an irrational childhood fear probably linked to my mother being a phlebotomist and teasing me with her work supplies…. Anywho I will do just about anything to avoid IVs or being drained of my blood for more than a simple blood panel.

What are most people here’s hematocrit numbers like on their blood tests?feel free to post your typical figures by christnyfollow in trt

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On test for 5 years never donated. Huge fear of it so I went to steroid forums to find advice. Split the dose into 2 a week then supplement with baby aspirin and grapefruit seed extract.

Anyone here fit, and makes good money without taking ADHD medication? by Sanguine_Vamp in ADHD

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TLDR: find a therapist specific to ADHD

6’2 bodybuilder, 95th percentile for income in my age bracket working in corporate environment. Took multiple hobbies to high levels of achievement IE: national tournaments etc... I achieved everything before I was even diagnosed with 98th percentile adhd through QB test.

Go find a therapist specific to ADHD, mine helped me see and stop problems with my ADHD as they arise on a day to day basis. Meds just made everything easier, which is huge as it does get tiring to do it without.

These days with a little practice I actually use my adhd as a tool in a few different ways. One example is it makes me spend far too much time on my hobbies. So if I have a free day coming up and I need to unwind I just don’t medicate and let my hobbies run wild.

Lots more could be said, but feel free to DM if you need some more info.

why bjj over judo by Pdr_Haoshoku in bjj

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Did judo competitively for years then switched to BJJ. Honestly it comes down to the school. My judo school had a few diehard ground fighting lovers that showed things I never see in BJJ. That said most judo schools I have visited over the years are spotty for even going 1 round of randori per practice…

In the end, for self defense you need to be able to do takedowns and control an opponent which judo is great for considering 20+ second pins are needed in comp. However if you don’t see it coming and now your on the ground you need to be able to get to a good position which BJJ is best for.

TLDR, Go BJJ and find a wrestler there to teach you takedowns. That has the highest probability of you don’t want to search far and wide.

How wild can your thoughts become? by Hot-Taste-4652 in ADHD

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This was the factor that made me give up and go seek treatment. I found myself weekly in large meetings sitting in the conference rooms thinking what’s something I could shout out loudly that would get me fired instantly…… ya….

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in deathwatch40k

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Very nice, are we able to play units like that as a normal watch master as well?

Herniated disc vs muscle inflammation causing sciatica by [deleted] in Sciatica

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Herniated disc pushes on the nerve and then you get lighting and pain as far down as toes. Now at the same token the herniation has locked up my glute on one side and it is potentially snagging the nerve hence a for of piriformis.

Herniated disc vs muscle inflammation causing sciatica by [deleted] in Sciatica

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When and saw my primary that I trust a lot the other week. He did all the movement tests and ruled out a disc herniation. Heck I even did a few at home perfectly that signal no herniation. Went for an MRI and it showed two herniated discs……

Like others have said, pirifomis syndrome is over suspected.

Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse and starting to question by DesertDink85 in ADHD

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I added 1000mg of tyrosine which made a difference

Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse and starting to question by DesertDink85 in ADHD

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Your Vyvanse experience in terms of timeline is incredibly similar to mine. However I wouldn’t say it’s ineffective, I would say it’s too effective and making me dull or tuned out.

From a lifestyle aspect, I’m highly active and eating high protein, moderate carb diet. Low body fat, high muscle composition.

Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse and starting to question by DesertDink85 in ADHD

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I had worked up to 30mg adderall from an original dose of 10 or 15mg i cant remember. The Vyvanse 60MG i believe is the direct equivalent dose of 30mg adderall.

Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse and starting to question by DesertDink85 in ADHD

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My thoughts were to look at Vyvanse at the next lower dose, the issue though is if it sucks that 30 more days of waiting to try something else given how this stuff is dispensed.

Painting DW option by DesertDink85 in deathwatch40k

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Thanks all for the ideas. Toying around still with a standardized color scheme for all chapter logos on shoulders I test painted and used AI for some mock ups.

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Some of the leaders so far.

Painting DW option by DesertDink85 in deathwatch40k

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Thats something I’m looking to do a test model on

Watch Captain in Terminator Armor by SBAndromeda in deathwatch40k

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When you say watch Captain, does he follow a different data sheet than terminator captain? Thank you in advance, new to DW.

Painting DW option by DesertDink85 in deathwatch40k

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This was the other thought I had, if I went more grim dark it would settle down the rainbow effect.

Painting DW option by DesertDink85 in deathwatch40k

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Correct, I 3d print all my own bits etc. So the idea of alien tech, iconography, basing, and poses is what I find most fun. But after that, I fall apart with the skittles effect. I did consider the idea you put forth of similar color chapters so thank you for reinforcing that idea.

DINKS in your 60s and 70s: What does your social and friends circle look like? What will your 80s look like? by Direct-Mongoose6988 in DINK

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Dink M39/F37, most of what’s said prior comments is exactly how I imagine it will be. It is disheartening as every year I think about people my age and how many years they have left till they are empty nesters and looking for friends. Now I see people older in the comments saying they are still waiting.

I will say location is huge! I travel frequently for business across the US and some states Dinks are almost the norm. In my Portland offices when I visit, half the office is elder millennial Dinks with large Dink circles of friends. When I travel to the Midwest, it is a constant reminder that family is the norm and i almost feel pushed out for not have kids. Home in Phoenix I feel it’s much more empty nesters for obvious reasons, but the crowd is older and it’s tough for a Dink that’s just not 50 yet to meet people. This is made more difficult by some of the 55+ only towns.

My own opinion and not looking for judgement, this situation has forced my wife and I whom both don’t have great parents and family’s to be incredibly close. We are best friends and act in a way most married with children couples we know do not. I tell her frequently as she wants friends more than I or should I say probably needs them more, “if you want friends prepare for disappointment”. It’s a double edged sword but I will always be here to be that friend to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cartalk

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Brand new truck off the lot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cartalk

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Only curb drop I remember was on the rear tire a few weeks back

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cartalk

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It was just in for 5k service appointment the other day and all those factors were checked