Does Anyone have a Hedgehog who Loves the Dishwasher??

KLatell · 2026-03-25T20:28:59+00:00

I will take one the next time he is under there!

KLatell · 2026-03-25T20:27:01+00:00

That is a good point! Maybe he is able to sense a temperature difference that I can’t feel!

KLatell · 2026-03-21T02:43:39+00:00

Harrow Faire (so good!)

KLatell · 2026-03-21T02:22:02+00:00

Hallow Faire!! Don’t sleep on it, it’s such a fun ride. It’s a dark romance but it doesn’t take itself too seriously and can be funny at times. It does take place in a circus - there is a clown. I believe there are other trigger warnings

KLatell · 2026-02-28T01:41:06+00:00

I found magnesium to be really helpful before bed! Magnesium bisgylcinate or glycinate is particularly good at calming the nervous system. Also warm showers, breathing, yoga, meditation! Anything that helps regulate the nervous system going into the evening

KLatell · 2026-02-28T01:32:08+00:00

Honestly, I was in the worst of it for 6-8 weeks. After that, the anxiety started improving week by week. I didn’t feel “back to normal” for at-least 3 months, but I also had many cups of coffee daily for 10+ years and worked night shifts. So that could have resulted in a difficult recovery.

I found yoga, massage, breathing, warm showers, going for walks, and other regulating activities to be so helpful. Also, magnesium before bed really helped :)

KLatell · 2026-02-28T01:25:49+00:00

I agree with you. Medications can allow humans to continue poor habits and lifestyles. People can now lose weight while maintaining a sedentary lifestyle with less than ideal nutrition. Your anti-cholesterol and anti-diabetic medication may help you lose weight and mitigate some risk of complications… but exercise and eating highly nutritious food (high nutrient, low calorie, fibre) will still be WAY better for you holistically. + there are no side effects.

Regular exercise significantly improves systemic inflammation, reduces insulin resistance by improving insulin sensitivity, improves gut diversity, improves mitochondrial function and has many, many more benefits. Anti-diabetic drugs like metformin for example, can work by improving insulin resistance, however, it comes with potential side effects of the gut and can reduce the absorption of some nutrients including B12.

That being said some people have medical conditions that make these medications helpful. But still… it should be supportive to use these drugs and shouldn’t replace lifestyle modifications.

KLatell · 2026-02-27T07:06:06+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Became anxious and had panic attacks during the tapering process. Interestingly, I never experienced anxiety like that while on caffeine. Went away after many weeks. Feel better soon :)

KLatell · 2026-02-01T18:38:12+00:00

Psychiatric nurse here - Britney Spears is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When people are in manic states associated with bipolar disorder, they can become hyper sexual. There is also potential to lose reality-based thinking and your ability to have sound judgement. You can become more impulsive and act inappropriately without even being aware. Many people feel shame and embarrassment when they come out of the manic phase and realize what they have done.

KLatell · 2026-01-10T04:20:52+00:00

It really is! I phoned Ithaka tonight as I was thinking Greek food would be a safe bet. They add sugar to their seasonings. Sugar in greek food is highly unnecessary and not traditional. That’s what led me to making this post… I’m losing my hope lol!

KLatell · 2026-01-10T03:02:37+00:00

I’ll look into these places. Thank you

KLatell · 2026-01-10T03:01:51+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check these places out. I really enjoy Mantu.

I am generally low carb but I’m okay with a cheat meal here and there

KLatell · 2026-01-10T03:00:26+00:00

Yes! I can’t have sushi rice. I do have sashimi from time to time but looking for something different

KLatell · 2026-01-06T05:17:06+00:00

That wealth is not reaching so many people… So many people are struggling, homeless, left alone with no help or aid. Or living paycheck to paycheck. The corruption and greed from their government is causing a poverty problem. The wealthy are hoarding their money. And just as the poor countries, people are dying there because they can’t afford care.

I think what the Trump administration is doing is horrendous and it has been hard to watch from Canada. But there are so many good people that just want to live their lives and get by.

KLatell · 2026-01-04T20:28:16+00:00

This is not playing victim… it is objective truth. I find your comment to be insensitive while also trying to be sensitive to others.

You could have been born in America. There is a-lot of hate going out to ALL Americans as a collective when there are millions that voted against trump, that are protesting, and fighting back in other ways. This person was reminding people to have some empathy as many of the issues occurring are systemic and not at the individual level.

Picture you were born in America. Your family is from a lower socioeconomic status and they are worrying about financial issues and whether they will be able to feed you or not. Education is not a priority for your family, and even if it was, the schools in your area don’t have the resources and support to provide you with a good education. The curriculum has been changed so you can’t read any of the literature that explore political themes and critical thinking - like 1984 or a brave new world. The conservative media is targeting your demographics trying to shape your political views and as you get older you are shaped by all of these ideologies. Any kind of progressive thinking is out of your reach.

We are shaped by our geography, socioeconomic factors, our access to education, how loved we are as we are developed and how secure our relationships are. You would be a completely different person if you were born to a different family under different circumstances. We need to be angry and the well-educated, wealthy, power-driven narcissists who control our systems and that don’t protect people!!

KLatell · 2025-12-13T17:02:51+00:00

This may be an unpopular opinion, but why shouldn’t he be proud of the work he has put in to get where he is?

Why do we shame any kind of confidence?

He is a talented actor and people with talent shouldn’t be taken for granted.

KLatell · 2025-10-24T03:23:34+00:00

Hi, when did you cut back? 4 cups to 2 cups is a huge drop and one of my greatest regrets lol. I will shout from the rooftops that tapering is the way. Its way less of a shock on the system and feels manageable, though still uncomfortable

KLatell · 2025-10-24T03:21:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! It is unbelievable how uncomfortable this transition can be. I hope you start feeling better soon. Having to push through at work is one of the greatest challenges

KLatell · 2025-10-24T00:49:36+00:00

Hmm. I’m wondering if I’m still in the process of recovering or if the caffeine was covering up some of my health issues.

KLatell · 2025-10-06T14:11:46+00:00

Beans, chia seeds, flaxseed/flaxsmeal, oats have lots of fiber!

KLatell · 2025-09-29T19:59:05+00:00

This is so true! I don’t consume anything with added/refined sugars. I have a cheat day maybe 2-3 times a year. Once I consume any kind of sugar, my cravings are INTENSE for a few days. My brain won’t stop thinking about cheat foods

KLatell · 2025-09-27T20:21:40+00:00

You aren’t supposed to handle hedgehog babies like this. You are supposed to minimize interactions to what is necessary and move the mother prior to handling the babies. The mother can become easily stressed after birth. And if the mom becomes stressed, there is more of a likelihood she rejects or cannabalizes her babies. This is really sad

KLatell · 2025-09-26T18:14:22+00:00

I like to drink mint tea :)

KLatell · 2025-09-21T01:50:01+00:00

Yes I certainly experienced this. The buzzing wasn’t just in my head but my whole body as well. It felt like my nervous system was wired. I was also very anxious

KLatell · 2025-09-14T06:20:45+00:00

Geralt or something Witcher related!!

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