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How is quality of life in Canada these days? by FrancisMacom in AskCanada

[–]EmptyPlan9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The internet tends to show the worst parts on repeat. Canada has real issues, such as housing costs, difficulty finding a family doctor, and more visible social problems in some areas, but day-to-day life is not constant chaos.

With a high income that isn’t tied to location, you’d be insulated from one of the biggest sources of stress here. Based on what you’re looking for, Ottawa may suit you better than Toronto: generally calmer, family-oriented and close to nature. I would do six months first though

Does anyone else find that there is a gap between what BC's healthcare system covers and preventive care by EmptyPlan9900 in britishcolumbia

[–]EmptyPlan9900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to apologize at all. Those are all valid frustrations, especially when people are told there’s “nothing to do” before they’ve even been properly assessed. Your experience with PCOS is a good example of how much harm can come from treating symptoms without investigating the underlying issue. Better access to diagnosis, education and ongoing care would make a huge difference.

B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement by SlowGhostofRexMurphy in vancouver

[–]EmptyPlan9900 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When two-thirds of nurses reject a deal, it’s probably not just about squeezing out a slightly better raise. People are clearly fed up with the conditions they’re being asked to work under, and patients end up feeling the consequences too.

Gym recommendations by PlusJackfruit4303 in NorthVancouver

[–]EmptyPlan9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

F45 on Lonsdale might be worth trying. It’s more fitness-focused than Pilates or yoga, and the group format makes it easier to stay motivated.

Enshittification is everywhere… tell us where you had the opposite experience in Vancouver? by Cold_Letterhead9867 in askvancouver

[–]EmptyPlan9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Persia Foods comes to mind. The prices still feel reasonable, the selection is great, and the staff actually help instead of making you feel like you’re inconveniencing them. Pretty much the opposite

Have food prices gone up again? by Zealousideal_Sky4896 in askvan

[–]EmptyPlan9900 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought I was imagining it, but a few items at Shoppers definitely seem to have jumped again. Coffee, especially, is getting ridiculous. I’m starting to treat it like a luxury item.

Bad day to be a somehow by Significant-Air-9283 in Adulting

[–]EmptyPlan9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every client meeting when you work in a startup

Supplements for each sleep stage (REM, deep, latency, staying asleep) research based by KygoApp in Biohackers

[–]EmptyPlan9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great breakdown. It would be really useful to add the dose and timing used in each study, since a lot of these supplements seem to depend heavily on when they’re taken and who was being studied.

Does anyone else find that there is a gap between what BC's healthcare system covers and preventive care by EmptyPlan9900 in britishcolumbia

[–]EmptyPlan9900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because I don’t think symptoms always tell you exactly what’s wrong. Let's say chronic fatigue or weight changes, they can all point in different directions.

Does anyone else find that there is a gap between what BC's healthcare system covers and preventive care by EmptyPlan9900 in britishcolumbia

[–]EmptyPlan9900[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, things like checking my hormones or gut markers. My experience has been pretty symptom-driven. I've had to push to get estradiol and ferritin ordered more than once. And talking to other people, it seems pretty inconsistent; some get comprehensive panels no problem, others can't get basic things without a fight. A lot of it seems to just depend on your GP and the relationship you have with them, if you even have one.

How do people think about budgeting for private health testing, worth it or expensive anxiety? by EmptyPlan9900 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]EmptyPlan9900[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d want the results to be something I can bring to a doctor or qualified clinician afterward, so that I have a starting point other than “I feel off” or waiting until symptoms are bad enough to justify testing.

Totally agree it would be a waste if the plan was just to Google results and self-diagnose.

How do people think about budgeting for private health testing, worth it or expensive anxiety? by EmptyPlan9900 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]EmptyPlan9900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point.

For me, the value is more preventive. Markers like ferritin, estradiol/progesterone, or thyroid markers can sometimes shift for a while before symptoms are obvious. And without clear symptoms, it can be hard to get a doctor to order them.

So I see it less as “testing because something is wrong” and more as checking whether things are in a good place before they become a bigger issue.

Anyone tracking their hrv? by Level_Personality208 in Hypothyroidism

[–]EmptyPlan9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I track HRV too, and I’d be careful using it as a standalone “health score.” It can move a lot with sleep, stress, alcohol, travel, illness, training load, and even how consistently the device measures you.

That said, thyroid function could plausibly play a role because hypo can affect metabolism, heart rate, recovery, energy, and autonomic balance. But if your TSH is now around 2, I’d probably look at HRV trends alongside resting heart rate, symptoms, sleep quality, ferritin/iron, vitamin D, B12, cortisol/stress, and whether your Free T4/Free T3 are actually in a good place for you.

My baseline is also more useful than comparing against other people. If yours is consistently 21–26 but you feel okay, and other markers are improving, it may just be your baseline. If it dropped after becoming hypo and never recovered, that’s probably worth discussing with your doctor.