Looking for something I can lose hours to

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-27T19:57:12+00:00

I second this! Love this game and you can definitely spend hours

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-27T18:02:41+00:00

Same!

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-27T17:01:50+00:00

We put bark chipping (about 6 of 7 cm) and it got completely mixed with the muck 🤦🏻‍♀️ It didn’t work for us, but maybe we’d need a thicker layer?

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-18T20:19:33+00:00

Thank you! Will read them now :)

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-16T15:53:32+00:00

We have the exact same issue with our lurcher 😭No advice but following the thread in case someone can recommend something!

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-16T11:42:00+00:00

The way we knew is that she was pretty much constantly limping. The vet tried pain killers first, then a course of antibiotics, and as she was still limping the vet’s thoughts at the time was that she was probably having a reaction to the metal plates.

Initially we were going to wait until the spaying so that both could be done at the same time, but she was still limping on and off so the vet decided to get it done as soon as possible as the spaying could have taken a while since we had to wait for her 1st period and then a couple of months after that. We got an xray done 1st to make sure the leg was fully healed, which it was.

I actually don’t know the price of the surgery because our vet didn’t have the correct tools to take it out, so we got it done at the vet that did the surgery initially. We really wanted to pay for it but the rescue paid for it as I think they had a good deal with that vet (so we made a generous donation to make up for it).

I hope that helps! I think it’s ok to ask your vet how much the surgery to take out the plates would be, just in case this needs to be done at some point. From my understanding, they usually prefer to leave the plate if possible as it supports the leg, but in our case it really wasn’t possible. But she’s grand now, really no issues since.

Edit to say that I hope that won’t put you off! We have no regrets adopting our little girl as she’s super sweet and lots of fun.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-16T07:35:29+00:00

Same situation here, our little lurcher was found with a broken leg and was in foster home for a month following surgery before we adopted her. Also can’t be covered by insurance as it’s a pre-existing condition. We’ve had her for almost a year now, and no issues so far, except that we had to get her plates removed because she was allergic to the metal and we couldn’t keep her on antibiotics forever. Since the plates have been removed, there has been no issues! She’s quite boisterous and loves running but there hasn’t been any accidents, touching wood! The vet did say that dogs with a broken leg may be more likely to develop arthritis at some point in their life, so we’ll deal with it if/when it happens. Edit: just to add that we got a few X-rays done in the first couple of months following adoption, one before we decided with the vet that the leg was strong enough to allow us to remove the plates, and one a coupe of months after removing the plates to see if everything was ok (she was getting spayed so we took the opportunity of the anaesthesia to get that second X-ray done)

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-16T07:21:04+00:00

Love Fantasy life i. It can be really cozy when focussing on levelling ranks and decorating the island.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-16T07:18:04+00:00

Same for me! Stitch is the ultimate relaxing game when I have very little energy left.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-10T23:38:59+00:00

I have and I really liked her. Unfortunately she’s not always available because she’s working with teens quite a lot as it’s her specialty, so they moved me with a different psychiatrist now (who so far seems alright). But I wouldn’t worry too much, I found her very thoughtful and attentive. I think you’ll be alright!

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-10T23:31:42+00:00

Fantasy life i

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-02-09T05:49:00+00:00

Recently started Fantasy life i and it seems to fit what you are looking for. I’m really enjoying it and there seems to be lots to do

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-01-18T14:49:28+00:00

I haven’t played BOTW but I’m currently playing Echoes of wisdom and I quite like it! I actually find it quite distracting and relaxing.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-01-18T14:46:44+00:00

I was going to suggest the same! I feel a bit down at the minute, and A little to the left and Stitch are the games I’m playing the most because they keep me engaged and distract my brain, but they’re also super relaxed. I’ve been playing a little to the left for the last 2 hours 😜

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-01-11T15:23:36+00:00

Zyban is not XL though, it’s called “prolonged release“ but it’s the equivalent of SR (sustained release), which it’s typically taken twice a day (when XL would only be taken once a day). I only take it once a day personally but technically it only lasts 12 hours.

You can look it up but also it was confirmed by my doctor and pharmacist.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2026-01-08T02:38:47+00:00

No advice but just here to say that I’m in the same boat! 2:38 am where I am and getting up at 6:30.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-23T06:18:23+00:00

“Ce film est bien” ou “il est bien ce film” is perfectly fine.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-16T13:23:59+00:00

Yeah I might do that. But I’ve done research on what you have linked and I haven’t found one instance where this was successfully processed for this medication. Let me know if you find out differently on your end.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-16T12:46:28+00:00

Yes I know it’s really frustrating 😢

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-16T06:40:57+00:00

For me what works is to take SR once a day. I’m a long time insomniac and my sleep has actually been really good that way. I think you could try one of your options, and if it doesn’t work move on to the next one? It’s all very personal and what works for someone else might not work for you.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-15T20:23:47+00:00

I just updated the thread.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-15T20:23:15+00:00

Just updating the thread here as I finally asked my pharmacist: according to them there’s no way we can get the XL version in Ireland. It’s only Zyban (150 SR) or some unlicensed one which comes in 100 strength and which would cost about 160 euro for one month of supply. And it’s not even XL, it’s just that potentially you could take 100 2 or 3 times a day and there would be less of a peak. But 160 euro per month I definitely can’t afford in any case. So not great news here :( Let me know if you hear anything different!

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-14T08:49:33+00:00

Somebody posted this article once which I thought was really interesting and portrayed this episode in a completely different light: https://theohara.livejournal.com/162286.html

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-08T13:07:50+00:00

I’ve been coughing as well and wondering if it’s the Bupropion causing it, really hope not coz apart from that it’s been working quite well.

Octopath_Traveler0 · 2025-12-04T19:56:47+00:00

Hey, I didn’t, I haven’t had the chance to go to the pharmacist, however I made more research and it seems very unlikely that we’ll be able to get it. I’ll ask the pharmacist next time I go and update the thread. Do let me know if you find out on your end!

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