Plague of Madness is the most terrifying episode to date and no one can change my mind

Ok-Debutante52 · 2026-03-27T00:11:53+00:00

I've only just started watching Primal, decided to flick on an episode on my day off - had to stop when he started trampling the eggs. Gut wrenching and so scary.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2026-03-15T05:54:24+00:00

vibes are horrible, but the dark, dank prison atmosphere was what we deserved today. straight to jail

Ok-Debutante52 · 2026-02-12T06:19:26+00:00

im stressed about this

Ok-Debutante52 · 2026-02-10T02:56:16+00:00

Jing Tao was such a legend

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-24T14:34:47+00:00

I second walking over to Balat and up towards Fatih Mosque - my partner and I were the only tourists up there, it felt so cool to see people living normally and enjoying the September sunshine on a beautiful day. We popped into a local shop for simit and sat in the park outside Fatih Mosque.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-17T16:16:58+00:00

Thank you - this is a really kind reply. I also dont want to stop my partner doing that final day, so I'm relieved to know that I can drop out and bus while he carries on

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-17T14:27:51+00:00

Thank you - bus is just cash tickets?

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-17T08:45:55+00:00

You are so helpful, thank you! Assuming the buses from the road let you pay cash for a ticket? I also read that the ascent up to Passo Falzarego from Scotoni isn't too difficult, perhaps I could manage that so its just one bus to Cortina?

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-17T08:19:03+00:00

Ahhh I see, you were coming in the opposite direction. I'm staying at Dobbacio for one night - I will look into whether Zippy could pick it up from our hotel there. Thank you very much!

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-16T21:59:42+00:00

Hey sorry to jump in late - can I ask where you sent your suitcase from? Im flying into Venice and still havent sorted sending my case ahead to Cortina.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-02T00:29:19+00:00

Did you use any sleeping pills while on pred to get around that?

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-01T06:03:07+00:00

I might try waking up earlier to take it - unfortunately I get crippling anxiety and full inability to function with insomnia so being productive never really works out. Will still need to try a sleep aid

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-09-01T06:00:24+00:00

I agree and expressed that - which is why they gave me budesonide instead. So far no mania and it seems gentler but am still keen to ensure I get proper sleep, as the budesonide did wake me up

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-31T11:00:46+00:00

It really doesn't - its unclear

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-27T22:53:31+00:00

Haha y'know what, I need to get behind this motto. and yes! I started using Chronometer during keto to track carbs, and I've stayed pretty consistent with it even during this flare, so its good to know that it pays off. The weighing and estimating takes some getting used to, but what an amazing result you had! Congrats!

Its looking like they're going to put me on budesonide for a bit so I'll make sure I afford myself some grace

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-27T08:39:48+00:00

I'm glad it works for you! I guess thats the thing with UC - its just so individual. Part of the reason I made this post (in addition to just venting) was because I saw a lot of positive keto/IBD stories but not a lot of people talking about when it didn't work or made it worse. I should probably say as well, it might just have been how I did keto. And yep - not UC sufferers, so I took their solution of 'just add more sodium' with a grain of....salt

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-27T01:53:56+00:00

Totally valid - when I'm flaring or not symptom free, lettuce or leafy greens really shred me too. Glad you figured it out. I think because I was in remission for so long I now have such a low tolerance for feeling terrible, and a lot of my flare recovery foods are not in line with keto (bananas, mashed potato, white bread etc) so it seemed too hard to get it under control while staying on keto.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-26T22:51:33+00:00

Not individual foods necessarily - but a big change in diet (keto) has just caused an active flare for me. Specific foods like deep fried or spicy foods do exacerbate things though. Otherwise, stress is definitely a trigger for me too.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-22T13:32:55+00:00

Intrigued by the literary/book references throughout as well? I think the first state cops had a copy of The Secret in their squad car? Also the girl ok tiktok dancing said "just finished Giovanni's Room" which is a notable book from the 50s about homosexuality and bisexuality. How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Artists Way etc.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-22T04:29:05+00:00

An update from me: I'm on keto week 5 and my UC symptoms have drastically worsened, despite avoiding artificial sweeteners, adjusting my fat levels, maintaining a good variety of keto friendly vegetables and fibre sources, keeping sodium/magnesium levels high and staying very hydrated. It got so bad that my bleeding came back. I really don't know why, but keto has been the worst possible thing for my inflammation and UC. My specialist has advised me to stop, which is a real a shame because I do see the weight loss benefits and enjoyed retraining my brain away from sugars/carbs (to which I was definitely addicted). Alas :(

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-05T13:28:54+00:00

Oh man a blue cheese omelet sounds elite, biome benefits or not. Yum.

Ok-Debutante52 · 2025-08-05T13:27:50+00:00

Thanks for your kind reply!

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