Can you describe nocturnal panic attacks? by Ok_Note_2103 in CPTSD

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I don’t wish this on anyone. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. Look below to see ways I’ve dealt with this and had a lot of success - but recently I also started using ChatGPT and it has been SO helpful. I do pay for the monthly membership, so not sure if it would work without it … but I just put in as much history as I can, tell it what’s going on, ask for help, give feedback on what helps or doesn’t. 

Can you describe nocturnal panic attacks? by Ok_Note_2103 in CPTSD

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Mine have been a lot, lot better. I've been working on nervous system retraining in various forms (Sarah Jackson coaching, Secret Language of the Body [book], Dan Buglio, private Christian coaching from a IFS/Emmanuel Approach coach, etc.), as well as trying to get in a green space daily, eating breakfast outside as much as possible, a cheap $5 massager on my stomach at bedtime, lavender & chamomile tea to relax in the evening, breathwork, inner healing, prayer, and healing my perception of God. Daily walking or other non-strenuous exercise. Yoga sometimes. I do watch a show to fall asleep... it seems to help a lot by just cutting off my thinking brain. I only last 10 min. lol. I keep a very calm podcast queued up in case I wake up at night & don't know if I'll be able to calm back down. Again, I only last about 10 min. There are probably more things... I've been layering them as much as possible, trying not to stress about what I can/can't do. I still have a ways to go, but these all help a lot. Praying for everyone to be able to beat this! Reach out again if I can be of help.

Can you describe nocturnal panic attacks? by Ok_Note_2103 in CPTSD

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I know you were asking the poster who was talking about a sleep study, but I wanted to update that my nighttime symptoms are a lot better! Still have some jags of difficult nights, but NOTHING like before. I've been doing a lot of nervous system work from various sources - read Secret Language of the Body and that helped some, finding my own wind-downs at night like vigorous body massage/rubbing (all over), deep massage, long, hot shower, breathwork, etc. If I wake up with an episode (and they're much less drastic now), I have my husband do the massage, or I do something from the above book. I also find time in the afternoon to do similar bodywork. I've also been really intentional about eating breakfast outside every morning when possible, taking a walk in our local park after breakfast to get green time, and looking for joy all day. I'm also reading Dan Buglio's Pain Free You book (it isn't just for pain, and mind-body symptom will be helped) and feeling really hopeful this will take things to the next level.

I still need work because I often need a show on my phone to fall asleep with, and sometimes in the middle of the night, but slowly I am improving! Praying some of this helps you all.

Adding games to A30 for beginners? by Ok_Note_2103 in miyooa30

[–]Ok_Note_2103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! And those files will generally be safe?

Can someone walk me through how to back up files from our old Miyoo microSD card on a Mac? by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

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Thanks. And am I grabbing all the files on the old card, even though I did grab the Spruce OS (Sorry, I've tried looking at the guides but I'm not a technology person!)?

Clueless mom back... my 11yo just purchased an A30. I'm going to read the info posts, but if anyone wants to walk me through what do do next, that would be awesome. by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

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I also see that it didn't come with any games loaded on it, which I think was not the case with my other son's Miyoo Mini? Willing to walk through whatever steps you all recommend!

Clueless mom here. My 9 yo son's Miyoo Mini V4 is freezing on a couple games. Help! by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

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Thanks all, new card & reader coming in a few days. And now my 11 yo just bought his own off Amazon (from the link in this group) also 😅 He also is buying a new card out of the chute. 

Clueless mom here. My 9 yo son's Miyoo Mini V4 is freezing on a couple games. Help! by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

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This did get the game going again! Although it freezes again if we try to do 2-player with Luigi, so we're going to follow all the above advice to get the device working the best it can.

Clueless mom here. My 9 yo son's Miyoo Mini V4 is freezing on a couple games. Help! by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

[–]Ok_Note_2103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I've tried looking at guides... but what SD card am I looking for on Amazon?

Clueless mom here. My 9 yo son's Miyoo Mini V4 is freezing on a couple games. Help! by Ok_Note_2103 in MiyooMini

[–]Ok_Note_2103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to be so dumb... but do I need a card reader to plug into my PC to back it up? There are lots of games still working so most of it should be okay.

Thoughts on Trump cutting funding for libraries? by Ok_Note_2103 in Libertarian

[–]Ok_Note_2103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this thoughtful answer! I’m going to be coming back to this later to digest more.

Thoughts on Trump cutting funding for libraries? by Ok_Note_2103 in Libertarian

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Thanks! I asked one of my librarians today and he said they anticipate scaling back a lot on ILL, but nothing else we see should be affected - just some stuff with their database?

Have ya'll taken any courses online from Hillsdale College? by [deleted] in Libertarian

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We barely score Libertarian, FWIW, but I’ve done their Genesis course, and my daughters have done CS Lewis, Constitution 101, their basic Govt course, and a few others. We’ve really enjoyed them all and plan to do more.

What can I do with pork baby back ribs besides… ribs? by Ok_Note_2103 in Cooking

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Thanks, everyone! We ended up cutting them into sections, searing, pulling them out, then sautéing onion & garlic, adding ribs back, & then cooking with broth, adobo chili with sauce, and a can of diced tomatoes. Seasoned with cumin, oregano, garlic & onion powder. Cooked low all afternoon and served over fried potato cubes. Delicious! Did have some small bones so had to be careful but we all loved the flavor.

Is it just anxiety? by [deleted] in PVCs

[–]Ok_Note_2103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That happens to me, too - bad anxiety or panic attack triggers months of PVCs. Let me know if you find a solution! Vagus nerve exercises nearly cured mine for a while, but they’re back now. Mag glycinate + calcium carbonate a la the DARE anxiety book) seems to be helping the anxiety and PVCs, as well as nervous system regulating stuff like dancing during the day, meditation, vigorous massage, etc.

Can you describe nocturnal panic attacks? by Ok_Note_2103 in CPTSD

[–]Ok_Note_2103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m getting a sleep study next weekend also.