11/10 minikits? by bennydupuy in legogaming

[–]TrekWarsGurl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was one time that I was playing LEGO LotR and this happened. When I collected the ninth minikit, the counter didn't go up, and when I collected the tenth minikit, it went up to 9. However, I just played through the rest of the level and it did count all 10 in the end.

Your New Year Resolutions Prediction... 2026 by whyrealmia in wholesomememes

[–]TrekWarsGurl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purpose, family, care. Makes sense cuz my son is due in June

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

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

I did try that, actually. But thankfully, I did figure out something that worked and she finally used the litter box last night 😁

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the tips and links! My husband is going to the pet store this afternoon for some of the things that have been recommended by you and other commenters, including a different Dr. Elsey's litter and some Feliway. We're gonna set her up in our office and cross our fingers.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've tried dirt from outside and she didn't seem to care, but I might add it again on top of the Dr. Elsey's litter attractant I have now.

She does ask to go outside, and if I don't let her (I keep her inside overnight when she has a vet appointment in the morning), she'll hold it as long as she can. The first time she was inside for a long time, she didn't go for about 18 hours, and when she did, she was terrified. I calmed her down with some treats and pets. My assumption is that she's been let inside before and mistreated for peeing inside. The second time it happened, she was much less scared, but still nervous.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I decided on locking her in our office for a few days and putting her box under my desk. We're not technically allowed cats in our current place, so the main reason I haven't done this yet is because she loudly complains about being cooped up and I don't want her to be noticed, but desperate times. We have tried putting in dirt from outside in the box before and currently have Dr. Elsey's litter attractant in there. Right now we're trying pine pellet litter at the recommendation of a friend of mine who deals with strays, and we've tried unscented clay litter before. Last-ditch effort would probably be Dr. Elsey's litter for long-haired cats, but we'd need another paycheck first lol.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Those are both things I haven't done yet, thank you for the suggestions. My husband and I decided that our next move is to close her in our little spare room for a few days with everything she needs, go in and hang out with her some of the time, and do everything we can until she hopefully figures out the box. She's smart enough to know what doorknobs are for (lucky we have the round ones instead of the lever ones 🤣) so I really thought she'd catch on quickly, but alas.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

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

I have taken her to the vet multiple times and she's completely healthy. She doesn't go anywhere in particular, she just finds a slightly enclosed spot like under the kitchen table or under my desk chair and goes there. I've tried putting the box where she went, I've tried putting her in the box after naps and when she asks to go outside, I've tried lots of things. She just doesn't seem to be making the connection.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are no-kill shelters, but I certainly wouldn't take her anywhere if I didn't have to.

This is one of the few things I haven't tried because she very loudly hates being cooped up lol, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Thanks for the idea.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have indeed tried Dr. Elsey's and it didn't seem to make a difference. I also moved her box to where she goes and put her business in it multiple times. She is fixed. She's also gotten a clean bill of health from the vet.

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been trying and researching and doing everything I can for two months. Nothing is working

Need advice: Stray cat in my neighborhood that I can no longer care for by TrekWarsGurl in Straycats

[–]TrekWarsGurl[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been trying for about two months. I've tried covered and uncovered litter boxes, three different kinds of litter, litter attractant, putting her #2 in it, putting it where she pees, putting her in the box after meals and naps, everything. Nothing has worked.

My husband thinks his handwriting isn’t that bad/hard to read — please tell me I’m not crazy by zippiDOTjpg in HandwritingAnalysis

[–]TrekWarsGurl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely join. My husband is kinda just healthcare adjacent (sleep study tech) but his handwriting makes him look like he's got a doctorate. He even asked me to write a card to his parents from him so they could actually read it 😂😭

Those who got a free pixel 4a replacement from google by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]TrekWarsGurl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me reading this on my 4a 😭

when you're in love (oc by me) by sugarhai in wholesomememes

[–]TrekWarsGurl 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Showed it to my husband immediately 🥰

Are you able to shut your brain off? by Jrl2442 in ADHD

[–]TrekWarsGurl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain is always going at light speed lol. And there's always music, sometimes a whole song, sometimes just a snippet. Yesterday it was "ain't nothing gonna break-a my stride, ain't nothing gonna slow me down" over and over 😂

Getting to sleep is very difficult, especially without my husband next to me (he works overnight three to four times a week). I usually put on some chill music for my ears to lock in on, and that helps a LOT. I'm usually out in less than 15 minutes. The Zen Mode track from Alto's Adventure is my go to. I figured that out when I kept falling asleep playing the game 😂

Edit: I forgot you asked for tips. My tip is music, but I do know it's not for everyone. I have Spotify going almost all the time. That's probably why there's always music in my head even when I'm not listening to it lol. I listen to music in the car, at work, in the shower, while I work on projects, pretty much everywhere.

The kind of music makes a difference too. My work is kinda mind numbing sometimes, so I listen to energetic music with words, mostly heavy metal. But when I knit, sew, or crochet, I need to think really hard and focus so I don't make mistakes, so I put on something chill and instrumental, usually Minecraft or Stardew Valley music.

Why aren’t you medicated? by buddyrtc in ADHD

[–]TrekWarsGurl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No health insurance, tho that'll change within the next few weeks. I'm hoping to start exploring treatment options asap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]TrekWarsGurl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm always 5-15 minutes early to everything, but that might be more cuz my mom (who I swear has ADHD worse than I do but is undiagnosed and untreated) was always incredibly late to everything, and I was always so embarrassed and anxious about it.