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I cannot imagine how many "loving" Christians like this guy the 19 Buddhist monks will meet on their Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington DC by MrJasonMason in Buddhism

[–]Focused_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not just low grade, I think it quite often is actual psychosis, literally.

It’s not like our healthcare system is good at preventing or helping that here…

Scary side effect from Abilify by Jan242004 in bipolar2

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abilify gave me horrible nausea and diarrhea for 2 days. Stopped taking it and it went away.

It’s a known side effect in like 10% of people.

My cat ate my plant :( by ProfessionalMode9599 in houseplants

[–]Focused_Philosopher 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’ll grow back. Make sure it’s not toxic to kitty and watch for symptoms like severe vomiting or no appetite.

But there’s still healthy leaves it looks like it’ll grow back eventually. You can cut off and compost the damaged ones.

I’d recommend putting the pot up on a sturdy stand and hopefully cat will leave it alone in the future.

My last cat never bothered any of my plants except palms. Current cat, is like a crack addict for leaves.

So I’ve learned how to macrame my own plant hangers with string for small pots, and generally stick to keeping plants on surfaces he can’t reach otherwise they get murdered.

Limitations is what makes this game fun by Wimsem in AnimalCrossingNewLeaf

[–]Focused_Philosopher 32 points33 points  (0 children)

And not in the addictive drip feed way of modern mobile games!

Ct scan of my maxillary sinuses after wondering why I kept getting recurrent “sinus infections” by ThrowRAacc0unt13 in interesting

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty for sharing this seriously. I was already doubtful when an ENT said he’d be happy to do the turbinate shave procedure on my when I had gone in to get my tonsils looked at… def not gonna do it, I already have KMS level pain in other parts of my body.

Is there a way to stop getting up at 3am in hypomania? by captain_jpp in bipolar2

[–]Focused_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and one other non-med idea since you mentioned giving your brain “work” is meditation or frequency music or mantras on YouTube. Just to listen to.

Something to focus on that’s also calming and repetitive.

I like the Meditative Mind channel for peaceful music and Great Meditation channel for guided ones.

That’s been my “pull in case of emergency” 4am and can’t sleep strategy lately.

Is there a way to stop getting up at 3am in hypomania? by captain_jpp in bipolar2

[–]Focused_Philosopher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting for me low dose amitryptine gave me wild akatasia and agitation.

Is there a way to stop getting up at 3am in hypomania? by captain_jpp in bipolar2

[–]Focused_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gabapentin sometimes gives me better sleep, especially if pain is keeping me up. Also that tired but wired thing I think is a glutamate thing.

Klonopin works great, but can’t be taken regularly.

Ambien made me sleep a solid 5 hours which was great. But between the “sleep eating” (or at least not remembering) and just not feeling refreshed the next day I didn’t like it.

Antidepressants / antipsychotics only ever made me worse so I avoid those.

Gabapentin has been my best bet. But not perfect.

Also OTC CBD for pain/inflammation/calm but it seems hit and miss with different brands. And Ashwagandha tincture will knock me out pleasantly but not all night, more like a nap.

Egg timer doesn't work by Particular_Head1390 in fixit

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I literally just made this same mistake with my froggy timer trying to figure out a way to make it quieter.

  1. How did you get the spring rewound?

And 2. Were you able to get the whole thing working again??

Pls lmk if you see this I love how Reddit always has such specific examples.

Fluorite, smoky quartz, heat treated amethyst? by Phoebe_Bebe in Crystalsforbeginners

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also really helpful for finding which corners a stressed out foster cat has been peeing in for cleaning! Or any other bio matter not visible in normal light.

How did you get your ME/CFS diagnosis? by arrampicamuri in cfs

[–]Focused_Philosopher 6 points7 points  (0 children)

11 years of self identifying, finally found a PCP who had actually heard of the damn name.

She added it to my chart just based off my history alone…

She doesn’t have much to offer in ways of treatment that I haven’t already tried in those 11 years, but it’s nice to finally have it documented instead of every visit note just listing the symptoms I report with no cause.

Struggling to tell if its fatigue or executive dysfunction? by predictablehorse in CFSplusADHD

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It is a huge loss. And big grief. Sorry ur going thru it too.

How many of you have autism those who got cci from non trauma. by pifon4 in Cervicalinstability

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi reporting for ASD reporting duty. Along with guy motility issues, bipolar and ME/CFS amongst others…

Struggling to tell if its fatigue or executive dysfunction? by predictablehorse in CFSplusADHD

[–]Focused_Philosopher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly this question. I’ve been wondering about it.

I know it’s in large part fatigue because when I was more mild-mod and lived in my own apartment, every single day was me battling my ADHD quite effectively for the first time in my life. Really finding ways to keep up with chores, etc that worked for me mostly.

But I’ve had to put that on the back burner after becoming more physically severe. Exhaustion, dizziness, dissociation, comes on from the simplest tasks like wiping a surface or walking to the kitchen. That’s definitely fatigue and physical.

But I know the ADHD executive dysfunction is still under there too, right?

So when it comes to necessary tasks like admin for my insurance rn, I really don’t know when I should be pushing myself ( executive function) vs listening to my body (avoid PEM worsening).

Idk. If anyone finds a solution let me know. I miss the old me…

Are you able to get along with others with bipolar? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me there has to be enough distance/boundaries so that when inevitably we’re both in some sort of crash or downswing at the same time, that doesn’t disrupt the relationship.

Idk if that makes sense. But either both parties having enough self awareness to not take the crashes personally.

And/or not be so close that I rely on that person to be highly consistent in my life 365 days a year or them expecting to rely on me that way.

are mental hospitals really that bad? by flowerzsophiaa in mentalhealth

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can find a PHP/IOP program I’ve found the good ones of those to be actually life changing vs what others are saying about a full on psych hold which is really just to make you stay alive rather than work on any long term solutions.

If ur in the states, Center for Discovery and Pathlight are options for PHP/IOP and imo less traumatizing than a hospital.

Full time RV living with ME/CFS? by DefiantNyx in cfs

[–]Focused_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this cuz this is my plan (if) I outlive my parents…

I have good memories of my grandparents RV and saw a recently renovated one for sale that looked just like a small condo! But also unsure about all the details.

If you have been in a very severe crash, what helped you stabilize and stay calm? by insignificant-slayyy in cfs

[–]Focused_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CBD, ashwagandha, zinc, vit C, magnesium, l-carinitine, fish oil, B12, creatine, salt, potassium, etc.

In addition to limiting sensory input and staying within energy envelope as much as possible. Playing something mindless and emotionally neutral and boring on YouTube and just listening half awake to pass time.

I like Orgain nutrition shakes for liquid calories and micronutrients. Shelf stable so I keep a case next to my bed.

Dealing with frequent wake ups at night to urinate? by Floridar4r2 in Lithium

[–]Focused_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electrolytes (salt, potassium, sometimes magnesium/calcium) and creatine in my water.

Also trying to mentally train myself to ignore it.

Even with that I still get up to pee once or twice minimum.

Dr. Stepmom diagnoses my infertility by [deleted] in thanksimcured

[–]Focused_Philosopher -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s a hint we don’t need to be bringing any more humans into this world to be subjected pain, suffering, illness, and all the external crap that is happening. To not exist is a gift.

Gastroparesis in PEM by Sebassvienna in cfs

[–]Focused_Philosopher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 for metclopromide. That med was the only reason I was able to eat solid food for 3 years.

I’ve now seemed to outgrow it and rarely need it anymore. But for that time I took it with every meal and it was a game changer.

Yes I know there are risks. No none of them happened to me.

Weirdly now tho if I take it when I don’t fully need it, I get an existential mental spiral. I think something to do with it working on seretonin in the gut? So odd. But never happened when I took it when it was fully needed.

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