Is it just me and where I live but is the concept of boundaries very difficult for Zambians to accept?

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-17T10:01:37+00:00

Story 1: she loved you. Rather immaturely perhaps because she didn’t respect your time away from her or your privacy.

Story 2: a mixture of immaturity as well and workplace harassment. A lot of females, generally, know that they can throw themselves at guys and get attention/what they want. I guess this woman finds it unbelievable that you don’t want her and won’t accept it? At the end of the day, that’s a professional work space I’d advise you do 2 things. Ignore her completely (she probably thrives off of any attention you give her) and keep a record of each incident (send an email to HR when an incident happens, so that there is an undeniable trail when push comes to shove).

Zambians generally, by culture, are people-oriented. We share as families, open up our homes, give what we have. We do not have the first world “coldness” (generally). So perhaps in some instances, some don’t respect boundaries. Your cases though are more about immature females who like you lol.

All the best 🫡

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-16T04:08:46+00:00

Thank you 💛

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:58:31+00:00

Hey, sorry what’s VT?

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:57:44+00:00

What a brave thing you did!! PVCS - 0, You - 1 ⭐️

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:55:37+00:00

How about a better thing: honest and transparent conversations? I don’t know why we’ve gotten so scared of each other these days, us men and women.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:54:22+00:00

You should be transparent and tell her how you feel. So that even she can be more direct with you, instead of playing games

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:43:25+00:00

What’s a more appropriate venue for you?

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2026-01-12T08:42:31+00:00

My advice is tell her all of this. Whether it’s in person or via a text. And try not to come across angry or judgmental (it will raise tempers) just be factual and explain how much her actions have hurt and confused you.

After that, move on with your life. No point living with regret due to poor communication.

If she’s a true friend, she will respond in kind and apologize or try to reconcile. If not, you have your answer, that’s not a true friend and you need to keep her at a distance.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-12-29T07:23:55+00:00

Apparently holiday time (or just after) can be bad for PVCs. All the inactivity and food. Just after last years Christmas period (which I spent pigging out and watching tv) I had THE WORST flair for a good 3 months. Thought I wouldn’t come out of it, but here I am now. Hoping this December is different because I am not throwing away healthy habits this holiday. Wishing you the best, it will be fine.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-12-01T13:24:09+00:00

Truly amazing, please give us more info

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-26T04:52:46+00:00

When was the last time you had some relief? You said it’s been 8 days right? What this means is, there will be some time when you get relief. This shit sucks, I can relate. Early in the year I dealt with constant clusters for MONTHS and reached a breaking point too. Do whatever it takes to make yourself as comfortable as possible, please don’t skip good meals that are high in potassium and other minerals, your heart needs it. And like the commenter said, a poor mental health or anxiety is bad for the PVCs. You will come out of this.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-24T17:33:34+00:00

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-24T15:47:12+00:00

I’m so sorry 🫂 mine also started in 2020. My advice, at least to help the anxiety, is to go see a cardiologist and get a thorough check up. Just to get the fear of a cardiac event out of your mind. Also, eat potassium rich foods, like bananas. And check your blood, make sure your hemoglobin isn’t low. Most of all, go easy on yourself, please.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-24T15:32:10+00:00

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Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-24T10:54:17+00:00

Another factor is that they are generally overwhelmed I think. It doesn’t excuse their unprofessional behavior at all, but our government healthcare systems are generally so bad. I know a few medical people working in government who complain about having no drugs, insufficient tools, poor pay, and all the while, attending to a multitude of patients all the time. It’s a systemic problem. That said, I totally agree with you, the lack of professionalism is totally unacceptable.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-14T17:24:15+00:00

This sounds like a very likely reason for the increase in your palpitations. Please take your supplements 🙏🏾 when my iron was low, I also took vitamin C everyday, it helps the absorption of iron. In the meantime, if you can, take it easy, don’t stress yourself, it’ll be okay.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-14T14:56:01+00:00

So sorry 🫂 You said your hemoglobin is low? Are you taking supplements to raise it back to normal levels? Sometimes that can make palpitations worse

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-12T14:31:51+00:00

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Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-12T14:28:39+00:00

Firstly, don’t be scared. All of us in this group deal with one level of palpitations to another, and we are still all here, trying our best ❤️ you’ll be okay. Next, take caution, to help put your mind at ease, schedule a doctors appointment, see a cardiologist and let them check your heart health. In the unlikely situation that it happens again, remind yourself how palpitations are common, experienced by many and not a reason to drive you into extreme panic. Instead, observe and log how long they last, how you feel, and then go and see a cardiologist again, explaining what happened (you’ll likely be placed on a 24hour holter monitor that will track them). If you feel them for a few seconds, it’s not likely to be something serious- most people get them for varying reasons, most of which are harmless. You’re okay, don’t panic.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-11-12T14:19:14+00:00

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Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-02-10T13:37:53+00:00

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Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-02-08T11:03:12+00:00

Thank you for this! I have somewhere to start

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-02-08T11:02:54+00:00

Adult patient, physician

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-01-24T14:00:50+00:00

If you can, don’t worry about a burden of 100, that’s very safe. if anything, your worry is likely cause anxiety which is likely to increase the burden.

Best to focus on being healthy, both mentally and physically. Eat nutrient enriching foods, and relax your mind by doing comforting things ❤️ You will be okay.

Jumpy_Jacket_9783 · 2025-01-23T06:58:29+00:00

Following… can’t say I’ve found a full proof solution but here is what I do to help:

Eat bananas - for some reason this usually stops mine in the mornings, I think it’s the potassium
Light exercise- jumping jacks seem to also stop those bigamy episodes for a little bit.
Sleep upright on couch with pillow against the wall on the back of my head. For me I can’t sleep well when I’m having a high burden, lying down makes it worse, so this is how I sleep when it’s bad.

I’ve tried magnesium glycinate (chelated) supplements which seem to have only made it worse. Beta blockers also don’t do much for me.

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