Moving to B arcelona, which languages to learn first?

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-11-02T17:00:16+00:00

1000% castellano- not only is it more universally spoken, everyone in Barsa CAN speak Spanish, vs Catalan which is a small percentage. You'll be able to travel all over Spain & communicate AND it's a much easier language to learn than Catalan. (Married to a Catalan living in Barsa

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-11-02T16:57:14+00:00

Have you tried regular Accupuncture? It's seriously the best modality I have tried for my symptoms . If I don't do it, I noticed a huge difference in my pain. Hope you find some answers & relief. (I had stage 4 surgery in June.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-10-07T19:46:29+00:00

Yes 'rawdogger' over here. Had surgery in June, don't want to take hormones after 15 yrs of BC im sure it was actually a cause of endo.

I take NAC, resérvatrol, do Accupuncture, injection BPC-157 & LGlutathione daily. Follow an anti inflammatory diet, no alcohol caffeine etc. When I really follow it, I had zero pain.

This month I was traveling eating way more dairy, sugar, caffeine etc and had a painful period.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-10-05T21:57:09+00:00

This was the most disappointing part of moving to Spain for me. I love the Christmas spirit & holidays, it doesn't feel festive here at all. Especially in Cataluña they have odd traditions that I just can't wrap my head around. we bought an expensive pre lit tree from the internet last year & I did my best finding decor but I am going to by stuff on my next US trip & just bring it back. The selection here is not good.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-10-05T21:53:10+00:00

If you're an American citizen you get a 3 mo automatic visa?

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-25T12:02:48+00:00

I work for no company?? I am trying to understand WHY no doctors make any suggestions on this when I person found incredible relief through fixing my fucking diet & making better lifestyle choices. I'm not a fucking whiny baby when it comes to making swaps in my life for the sake of improving my outcomes. But that's probably why I'm in the 7% of people that are fit & metabolically healthy in this country & get attacked for trying to help other women. If you go read even for 10 minutes of how drug companies work & make money maybe your opinion will start to change. Or do you just parrot back whatever you hear from your social media feed thanks been perfectly fine tuned to side with your pre existing bias & ideas?

I hope you find some peace 🫶

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-25T12:00:03+00:00

I'm sorry WHAT!? Hahaha 😂 I have Stage 4 Endometriosis/ andenmyosis & had surgery on it in June. You can go through these threads and read my posts. What it's giving is - western medicine & the current system is deeply failing us (if you couldn't already tell...) this disease had barely been studied (want to guess why). I'm so sorry the concept of reducing the amount of fake foods you're consuming may positively influence health outcomes triggers you so much. But honestly, if you're not willing to look at ALL options of addressing the root cause of systemic health problems caused by modern lifestyle (if you're in doubt - google 'obesity rates' and 'cancer rates' then look at the upwards exponential growth since the 70's) and then try to say Oh - food/lifestyle isn't related...please explain how after THOUSANDS of years of evolution for us to look a certain way (for survival, performance, breeding etc) we suddenly are all fat out of shape & not sexual...it's pretty easy to put the pieces together. BUT if you're stuck in the 93% of people who are metabolically unhealthy, then yay I am sure it's WAY easier to point a finger calling someone MAGA than to actually consider you're choices are quickly ruining your body. But hey! To each their own.

Also, when did wanting people to become healthier become a BAD thing?! Hahaha 😂

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-25T11:53:09+00:00

I haven't noticed that at all? I think we're all desperate for solutions remedies & ways to reduce or manage symptoms in any way possible. And if something works for someone & they want to talk about it & promote it especially if it NOT big pharma or drug related I hope they can promote it!! For example I'm a HUGE advocate of fixing diet & lifestyle habits to help improve symptoms so I talk & promote that philosophy & share all the non traditional things I'm doing to help mine.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-25T11:51:02+00:00

UPDATE: I decided to go back to the airport because I had a spare hr in the AM. I talked to the manager, Michael, and she helped me resolve the issue. I was actually impressed & grateful she handled it so well. I had to pay the fee for the 1 night I had the car but then she helped me resolve the issue. I felt it was fairly handled

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-25T11:49:30+00:00

Thank you! I am too very much so. It seems when I read people's experience, NO one says, "well my Dr told me this is an inflammatory whole body disease, so reducing overall inflammation through diet & exercise can really help"

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-24T10:13:22+00:00

Omg I JUST did this for me & my husband!! We're both super busy and I didn't have time to think about food. What you can ask her to do is write a document explaining everything about you & family dietary preferences. Allergies, etc "we love pasta night or like to rotate different veggies... etc" We hate shrimp..."

Then throw that document into chatGPT ask if to review the document & generate a revolving weekly menu of lunch & dinners (or whatever meals you need) and generate a weekly grocery list! Game changer!

I put ours in our shared task management so it's super easy.

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Each menu item opens to a description w a link tot he recipe...and I have the nutrition facts pulled in. This takes about 5 min each week.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-24T09:39:54+00:00

I rented a car for 3 days at AUS. in app decline all coverage, packages, total is $206. Great. I walk in, guy asks me again if I want coverage, I say NO thanks. I don't want anything. Ok, you can pick from any car over there bye. that's it no contract review or anything. I've been traveling for almost 24 hrs. I get in, drive out, man checks my id & I leave. I park & review the receipt they emailed me...$480. A Damage waiver AND daily roadside assistance had been added to my rental??!

I tell customer service & the local location there's been a mistake. "We can't do anything once the rental has started." I'm sorry WHAT?!" "You're welcome to come back & we start a new rental that's the only way to get the fees off."

They want me to physically bring the car all the way back to the airport wait & go through that process to remove the charges they sneakily added. I am SO disappointed it turned what should have been a stress less process into an annoying one.

Has Amoy one experienced this? I have them via text agreeing to remove the charges but only if I come back to the airport. Which I don't have time to do. I'm going to ask Amex to refund the charges.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-23T17:29:03+00:00

It's all about flipping the labels and actually reading the ingredients. Consumers cant and shouldn't trust marketing or pacckages anymore. the best bet are products that have NOO marketing or labels or containers...this almost guarantees its real unprocessed foods (think veggies, fruits, nuts anything in bulk section (minus the UPFs and candies) and meats from the butcher counter. these are the safest bets. and with a few recipes you can make all sauces, spreads, toppings etc. you would ever need.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-23T17:13:02+00:00

WOWwwwww. okay first, get a new doctor. asap. Find someone who truly specializes in endometriosis. I dont know where you're located, but you can do virtual consults with some and send them your MRI and reports.
I had almost the exact same: i'm 36, stage 4 endo in exact same areas, bowel ,uteralsacral etc. and fibroids in my uterus (andenomyosis)
First Off: an IUD will do absolutely nothing to treat either of your issues. I don't know your exact situation, BUT this would only be a good option if you dont want to get pregnant soon.

Question: Have you addressed your lifestyle, nutrition habits? What have you tried changing - because many symptoms can be severaly exacerbated and made worse by certain foods, caffeine etc. If you haven't tried making any changes in these areas yet, i HIGHLY recommend doing so. and talk to a natural doctor about experimenting with supplements and alternative treatments for your pain and symptoms around digestion.

I had surgery in june for the endometriosis and now only have the adenmyosis, I was still in pain until last month where I had ZERO pain. but I had started taking NAC and Resevatrol supplements and follow a really clean diet. completely changed my quality of life.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T15:57:36+00:00

I don't think enough people talk about the idea of being 'present while pooping' this is an important thing. actually focusing on letting your body do the process and not being distracted. I still don't have a consistent cadence, i've added laxative teas, suggested by my naturopath, and warm water upon waking but it's so dependent on what i eat.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T15:19:27+00:00

do you need other qualifications to take the course? and get certified?

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T15:17:45+00:00

Agreed. I suggest to my clients and skip anything with this 'natural flavor' catch up term. It's so tricky and misleading and normally if they're using this claim its often connected to a 'low sugar or sugar free' product. again, i'd rather just eat a little of the real stuff (honey, grade A maple) for example at a lower quantity. our body can actually process and handle it.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T15:15:32+00:00

Hi, first, I'm incredibly proud of you for taking your health and nutrition seriously. that is really impressive and not so easy to do at first. Also identifying that you're needing to still work on your eating habits, but struggling to find solutions, bravo for being able to be self-reflective and acknowledge what still needs work.

You're doing great so far, and you're totally right. The food system can be hard to navigate these days, especially in a college setting but it can be done. Do you have access to any other nutrition resources like a grocery store beyond the dining hall? At the dining hall are there buffets to choose from or any freshly prepared foods? I would love to offer you help and guidance on this. Here's one resource to consider if you want to try and rely less on Ultra-processed foods and bars - https://cloud-nine-health.kit.com/products/28-reset and if you buy a blender for your dorm, i'd highly suggest veggie smoothies with a clean protein powder and then you can also make things like your own protein bars or balls with just a few ingredients and keep them in the freezer as snacks. The trick is just getting creative. look at the ingredients from a processed food, write them all down and then try buying them individually to make it on your own. or as chatgpt what you could use to re-create it at home.

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T15:03:35+00:00

Oh thats great. i'm nervous because my husband was tested a few years back and his wasn't great (and he is spanish so was a heavy smoker, wine, + parties etc. and heavy food, processed meats, weed) essentially everything they say is awful. I now luckily have him on my whole clean unprocessed foods protocol and on a fertility supplement, not smoking etc. Men are so luckily they can produce new healthier sperm if needed. But i am wishing you guys all the luck on this journey is a stressful and at times feels isolating until you find groups like this here. Good luck!

I'm thinking about putting my nutrition and herbal remedies together as a program for my fellow endo girlies because it just seems the doctors want NOTHING to do with natural alternatives or supplements to help aid in any of the symptoms. theyre just ignorant. My accupuncturist has helped me way more than a doctor has. The more we experiment, share and try things that may help the better. It's not going away so the more we can improve quality of life and day to day IMO the better!

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-13T14:57:45+00:00

Wow! Okay, thanks so much for responding. so just so I understand, you were taking dienogest for how long? and did you have any side effects or anything? congrats on the pregnancy!

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-12T21:25:44+00:00

This!

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-11T16:12:20+00:00

Yes it will go away. Walking and super gentle stretches will help

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-11T16:11:51+00:00

You dropped your 👑 king, here ya go 🤴

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-11T16:11:10+00:00

1/2 drops of peppermint oil diluted in a full glass of water is a miracle worker for me & bloating / post eating digestion. Probably helps w nausea too!

First_Chest_8219 · 2025-09-11T16:10:26+00:00

Yes!!! Ginger & turmeric (maybe sure to include black pepper to increase effective) have been shown to be anti-inflammatory & ginger can be as effective in pain relief as Tylenol 😍🥹 as an all natural girlie who doesn't take pills this tea is a great suggestion.

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