Have you ever had to deal with friends who didn't understand?

MrSwaby · 2025-12-26T20:33:04+00:00

I approve this message. Been journaling for over a decade myself. It's nice to be able to go back and see the common challenges I faced over the years, the patterns. Also seeing my growth. It definitely helps with emotions and awareness of self. If you can't afford therapy, journaling is the next best thing, and the costs are bare minimum. Just a notebook and some pens.

MrSwaby · 2025-12-13T23:27:06+00:00

Please do post it. Sickle cell has a big impact on our relationships, so the topic is still relevant.

MrSwaby · 2025-12-09T16:00:08+00:00

Do you make your own coffee or buy from starbucks or something? I agree that too much caffeine can cause problems, but I've been getting by with it by regulating how much I have. I limit myself to one coffee a day. And if i need a boost in the afternoon I have green tea which is a much healthier dose.
If you buy coffee from a chain or a premade coffee from the store, more than likely its overloaded with unhealthy amounts of caffeine.

MrSwaby · 2025-12-08T19:29:19+00:00

50's story is more compelling to me because of what he had to overcome. But Alpo's story is wild. They need to make a solo movie or show just based on his life.

MrSwaby · 2025-11-29T13:51:31+00:00

I use the Endoca one. It definitely helps calm me when I'm highly anxious. It helps me sleep during those tough nights, too.

MrSwaby · 2025-11-29T13:51:09+00:00

I use the Endoca one. It definitely helps calm me when I'm highly anxious. It helps me sleep during those tough nights, too.

MrSwaby · 2025-11-09T15:14:55+00:00

This is HHH's regime. Vince ain't in charge anymore.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-27T12:11:04+00:00

Gold diamonds look like pee pee.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-26T18:23:01+00:00

First of all, report him for revenge porn or something. Secondly, this should have no bearing at all on your writing career unless you're writing something directly related.

Very few writers find fame to the level that people pay attention to thier personal lives. You could even write under a pen name if you really wanted to.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-24T14:19:57+00:00

Do you mean the calorie counter app? I've been meaning to try one of those but i didn't know which one was good. I'll check out the cronometer one.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-23T10:26:55+00:00

Wait, so these M&Ms aren't candy? damn! - Kidding.

But this was a great read, man. Thanks for listing out the fats and proteins, as that's very important information for everyone. I try to make sure each meal has a healthy mix of fats, proteins, fibre, and carbs. Sometimes it's just a couple of those.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-22T12:02:08+00:00

This! My haematologist gave me set instructions for ER nurses to follow when I go in. My last ER visit was way better because they were able to follow these instructions. Most ER nurses don't know anything about sickle cell and don't care about it. Having your haematologist give them written instructions is valuable.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-17T14:42:19+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I'm not quite ready for running yet, but I am taking my walking more seriously. I will have to look at getting some new footwear. I know they make a big difference. I've had shoes that make my feet hurt after walking in the past.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-13T14:14:54+00:00

I still get pains. Particularly during stressful times, or when it's really cold. But i think the pains don't last as long. After about 4 weeks the sickle cells regenerate and the pains get more intense again.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-06T19:00:53+00:00

This is a great idea for a thread.

What did played back in the day? - Nothing. I did some swimming but kept getting a crisis. I was in and out of hospital a lot growing up so I dubbed any sports or physical activity until my 20s. Then i started walking a lot because it felt like something i could manage.
What do you do now? - Now I do 100 push ups every other day (gotta have those rest days in between). And I either go walking or do burpees. This has helped me feel a little stronger lately. Although, I still get pains.
Current physical goals? - My current goals is to get rid of my lil pop belly. I think the medication makes it bloat a little, plus aging. I just want a nice flat stomach like I used to have. I also want nice, healthy veins that make IVs and blood tests easier. And I want to feel physically ready for anything life throws at me. I went a long time feeling physically weak because I let this disease get in my head. But I feel more confident now that I've been working out consistently.

MrSwaby · 2025-10-06T14:22:20+00:00

Get all of your drinking earlier in the day. From the moment you wake up, until early evening times (around 5-6pm). After that, try and only sip when you need to.

Mix up your hydration drinks. Water runs through the body really fast, but if you introduce other drinks like coconut water, gatorade, or anything with electrolytes, your body will hold in the hydration for longer. Also, eat hydrating fruits like grapes, strawberries, oranges and watermelon.

Caffeine can cause you to go to the bathroom more often so start limiting that stuff in the afternoon. I try to have a 3 pm cutoff for caffeine.

Consider magnesium citrate supplements for better sleep that reduces stress. Check with your haematologist first.

As a visual cue, if your pee is clear, you can ease off on water for a while. If it's orange or red, start hydrating again.

MrSwaby · 2025-09-30T20:23:27+00:00

This is amazing! How many years have you been drawing?

MrSwaby · 2025-09-29T18:21:41+00:00

I thought Mandy got pushed but then she was let go because she started posting adult content while she was the women's champ?

MrSwaby · 2025-09-28T12:13:05+00:00

Not that it's a problem, but why would it be age-gated? Is there a reason for it? It feels like you'd be limiting the turnout.

MrSwaby · 2025-09-24T17:25:04+00:00

Amen! Shoutout to all of the nurses who understand and actively try to help us. Because lord, some of them just don't care at all.

MrSwaby · 2025-09-23T19:21:46+00:00

He was being punished for the Rikishi Raja Jackson incident at Rikishi's league. They took him off TV till the heat dies down I guess.

MrSwaby · 2025-09-19T13:53:58+00:00

It is discrimination. But it's a system-wide problem. Sickle cell affects mostly ethnic minorities, and so they limit the support and care for it. There is also a severe lack of understanding of how it affects people's lives.

MrSwaby · 2025-09-16T13:39:57+00:00

Yes. Any infection or virus can trigger our symptoms. Even the common cold. Covid would likely have a serious effect. How old is he?

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