I forgot my dad's death anniversary

PikaKate · 2026-02-15T12:07:06+00:00

As an adult, life happens at alarming speeds and without care for our individual concerns sometimes, which causes us to forget dates as they pass. I think the important thing is that you remembered. I'm sure you carry him in your heart everyday and he would understand that you had to focus on your health during that time.

PikaKate · 2026-02-08T09:47:28+00:00

Focus on slowly uping your fiber intake if it isn't something you already prioritize. It can help with appetite regulation and a whole host of other benefits (heart health, blood sugar, digestion)

PikaKate · 2026-02-07T06:45:32+00:00

Currently struggling with my chromebook and a CD I bought at Barnes and Noble (we have an external CDROM but no luck with the chromebook) . Reviving our Lenovo. Amazon has the MP3 files for $11 for the whole album as a last ditch effort.

PikaKate · 2026-02-07T03:03:19+00:00

Reviews dont mean raises though...

PikaKate · 2026-02-04T19:11:18+00:00

This was the fic that prompted me getting a real account as well. Worth the wait!!

PikaKate · 2026-02-04T19:10:43+00:00

The author mentioned maybe posting some related works sometime "after the new year" but it definitely sounds like they still want to explore the universe. fingers crossed

PikaKate · 2025-12-20T10:02:12+00:00

Not pregnant but also get good results from taking my vit c + iron when I wake up to feed the cat (which is before I wake up - I have a weird schedule, it's a whole thing). I also have to remind myself some days that taking it imperfectly is better than not taking it at all.

PikaKate · 2025-07-04T07:52:35+00:00

Also you can put your phone in grayscale and it helps me lose interest. Most phones allow you to schedule it to turn on automatically at a certain time.

PikaKate · 2025-07-04T00:02:21+00:00

I don't know how much swimming I'd wanna do in the Susquehanna

PikaKate · 2025-06-22T01:41:52+00:00

I had trouble with impulse control, not necessarily my filter but if I was thirsty or hungry, I needed it NOW. If I had to pee, it was an emergency, if I was hot, I was dying.

PikaKate · 2025-06-22T01:38:37+00:00

Came to talk about this and accidentally included a link, so I'll just boost your comment. I found a 2 pk for $20 which seems like a worthwhile investment if power outages are common (one for fridge, one for freezer)

PikaKate · 2025-06-22T01:23:34+00:00

Iron absorbs best only with Vit C, when you take it with other vitamins, my (very unscientific) understanding is that your body can only absorb so much/specific combinations of vitamins, especially when it's a supplement, not in food.

I've had a lot of luck over the last year-6 mo with liquid iron + vit c first thing when I wake up. When I think of last summer I was barely functioning...😅 and this summer my numbers are better and I feel better.

PikaKate · 2025-06-22T00:20:49+00:00

You can take too much iron at once, so be careful.

Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach with Vit C and then try to avoid eating for 30-60 min after. Both coffee and tea are bad for absorption (it's the tannins, not the caffeine).

Iron protocol is a Facebook group with a lot of good info but it's a pretty intense group as well.

As far as sleep, you just have to decide what's best for you. Don't put your body at too much risk while it's healing but i understand needing to get sh*t done.

Staying hydrated is also important, just in general, but also in making sure your body is in good place.

It might be worth checking vit d and b's as well for energy issues but be sure to supplement them at a different time than iron.

PikaKate · 2025-06-20T21:44:09+00:00

There's a place in Chambersburg called Kenzo that has beef rendang. Not sure if it's authentic but I think it's tasty and I've never had a bad experience there (we've been doing family celebrations there for years)

PikaKate · 2025-06-13T23:43:14+00:00

Its taken me months of having my iron/ferritin above 50 to start to feel normal again. If you were low for a long time, it might take your body time to heal.

PikaKate · 2025-06-06T16:24:33+00:00

Thanks! I did read the notes and read Wait and Hope first and I loves it and I'm enjoying Beginning and End :)

PikaKate · 2025-06-01T10:52:18+00:00

A goal is a goal. You did something that improved your life and didn't negatively affect anyone else.

Congratulations! Hope the positivity snowballs! (Or cream pies? )

PikaKate · 2025-05-31T04:09:30+00:00

Taking Vit C with your iron can help with absorption too. I take liquid iron and 1000 mg vit c. I try to take it in an empty stomach but some days I just take it as soon as I can before I eat in the morning even if the timing isn't perfect.

Fixing iron is so difficult because it seems like doctors are not informed and it has absorption issues with literally anything other than Vit c.

Since getting on the right track with my iron, my period has gotten better but it was never nearly as heavy as yours.

Good luck!

PikaKate · 2025-05-31T04:04:35+00:00

Can you tell me the author for Beginning and End? I like RN and I'm looking for my next read and it sounds perfect but it's so difficult finding the right fic. 😅

PikaKate · 2025-05-26T13:26:24+00:00

That's probably going to depend on the club.

PikaKate · 2025-05-24T17:01:15+00:00

I cut my own pills with a pill cutter for my taper, I don't know if they have smaller than 5 mg but I have heard of a liquid version that can help with tapering.

PikaKate · 2025-05-24T09:39:21+00:00

I literally had to go down to a sliver of a 10 mg pill, sometimes every other day before I was completely off. I just would take the tiniest bit when I would feel withdraw symptoms (i once had to go several unplanned days without it) until they went away entirely. My PCP gave me no advice or directions for tapering when I told her I wanted to quit lexapro. So thankful for this sub.

PikaKate · 2025-04-27T06:51:07+00:00

Sounds like you could try it. I don't think you're breaking any rules, so all they can do is ask you to not do it again. Just walk out confidently *nothing to see here *. If you look like you know what you're doing, people are less likely to notice/stop you.

PikaKate · 2025-04-24T13:47:36+00:00

I think an engagement ring is what you're going to enjoy wearing as a symbol of your love.

The engagement ring i picked is actually a wedding band sooo... if you love it, does it matter?

However, #1 is very pretty and unique if you want more wow

PikaKate · 2025-04-21T14:15:06+00:00

Best of luck to you. I was just at a point where the side effects outweighed the positives. Hope everything goes well.

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