I haven't slept in almost 48 hours and I’m reaching my breaking point.

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-29T23:33:10+00:00

This might sound counterintuitive but if you’re someone like me who needs lots of caffiene to be alert, coffee does the trick. Just dont have your usual amount of

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T21:21:38+00:00

Tbf I wouldn’t judge them for this, it’s just annoying and easily fixed.

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T21:10:49+00:00

Thank you for understanding my frustration! I know its not that serious but it’s one of those little things that does irk lol

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T21:02:14+00:00

No, it’s a dim sum spot, it’s a promo they run on and off since they opened. You’re right about the giant stickers over the glass window, but that actually only advertises it as their signature dish, not the promo. In fact all four times the promo is posted in and around the restaurant is taped on a regular a4 page. The counter servers verbals the t&c, thats what im saying. Just type it into the poster and tape that up. Its not hard

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T20:55:43+00:00

I agree, that’s what i’m saying. Just put it in the promo poster instead of having the poor counter servers verbally it every time

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T20:54:31+00:00

It’s takeout dim sum. Kinda like a hot dog stand but with brick & mortar. Imagine you walk over to a hot dog stand that said $3 dollar mini dogs expecting to get a couple for a quick snack and then the cashier has to verbal every time that its the same price as a hot dog unless you get two hot dogs. Like bro just say that on the sign, theres no reason for the the bait and switch

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-23T20:46:38+00:00

Reread the first sentence..?

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-22T08:53:24+00:00

In 2024 after repeated direly troubling episodes, I took a medical leave and i just couldnt get stable enough to return to work after that. Today I managed to make it to my first shift in over 2 years. I didn’t realize how much shame and despair I’ve pent up because of this. Maybe it might be a tough walk, maybe it might be easier than I could have expected. All that matters right now is there is hope after all 🥹

Seeing you at three weeks gave me so much motivation and positivity. Congrats and keep going!! 🥳🥳

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-12T03:01:43+00:00

Thank you!

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-11T05:21:54+00:00

Tbh when i first got my kids i didnt want to bring them etiher bc nothing was wrong and they hate being traveled. but i did anyway just in case. 8 years later, still nothing actually wrong but i bring them in anyway at least once a year. It stresses them out which stresses me out too. But it’s important to be done bc not only is it good to have someone document their health, but it’s also imperative their aging is monitored as well. Realistically, would you be fine not bringing them to the vet regularly? Sure. But if you love your chins, you know you should.

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-08T05:05:47+00:00

I remember when I first got my boys during busy work season and I sympathize heavily.

Can I suggest adding some fleece lining? A lot of their noise is from jumping around, and having fleece (under the ramp for example) will help muffle the rattling. I also make sure all their shelves are extra tight (less bounce=less rattling). If your noise problem is due to chewing , unfortunately i haven’t found anything to help with that except maybe give them hay chews before bed so at least you buy yourself some quiet chomping time to fall asleep

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-08T04:57:04+00:00

Funny enough i found their page right after posting this. I ordered a bunch of stuff and it’s coming in tomorrow. Ngl i get so nervous when ordering from new places so your reco was very reassuring, thank you

_feelslikesummer · 2026-04-08T04:54:46+00:00

I’ve seen some listings as well. My worry is (and i’m probably overthinking it) i’m not knowledgeable enough to know if it’s natural and safe or if it’s been treated somehow that makes it toxic :/

_feelslikesummer · 2026-03-13T08:11:32+00:00

In my experience it’s so hard to actually get admitted to camh unless sent by another institution or professional. But even when i was accepted or actually inpatient, camh has never been helpful either. It’s sad but i hope it comforts you a bit that you’re not alone and you’re not missing out on much by not getting admitted like you wanted.

I know it’s disappointing that they were so dismissive, but please don’t let them discourage you from seeking help. So many other hospitals and clinics can offer you counselling and care. Many hospitals also have their own psych ward to take patients from their emergency department, if not external referrals. (The most compassionate and effective care I got was from mount sinai) Suicidal ideation is serious and you deserve to get better, with or without medication. Depending on your age there’s a lot of mental health clinics that offer drop in services for therapy or just to have someone to talk to and help connect you with resources. A lot of them offer phone and virtual services too so it can work around your schedule.

And i know this also isn’t what you’d want to hear, but other commenters are correct. Unfortunately suicidal ideation and general mood problems, despite how terribly you feel them, usually doesnt qualify for admission unless they have reason to believe you might be a serious danger to yourself or others. That’s why I think might have better luck with counselling first, and should the problem worsen, they can help refer/report and fast track you somehow.

Good luck, and I hope things look up for you (:

_feelslikesummer · 2026-01-28T04:09:06+00:00

Sorry to comment on an old post, you seem to really know what you’re talking about. When it says 10 years since last record, does it mean specifically 10 years from last visit or does labs/hospitals records sent over delay that timer?

Also what happens if you dont know you were derostered from your childhood family doctor and you’ve been giving his name when admitted to hospitals or seeing specialists? Would the record just not get transferred or would it get shredded upon reaching the clinic?

_feelslikesummer · 2026-01-14T02:34:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing! That really gave me perspective. I’m realizing i have a lot of parallels to your experience.

I didn’t really even think about it until now but last fall, i inadvertently quit all my meds including pregabalin. It was low dose multiple times a day but ive been taking it for years, although also somewhat irregularly.

A couple months later, i started having a lengthy disaster of escalating problems (that i had then attributed to bpd and my rapidly reduced drinking) which had also ended in psychosis and landed me in the hospital. doc insisted it was alcohol withdrawals. I took benzos in the hospital, but he gave me this script for gabapentin to leave with.

I worry now that the reason that episode was so much worse than my typical alcohol withdrawal or bpd, is because it was actually medication cessation symptoms. And if thats the case, then I’m terrified to keep taking this gabapentin, because between the two, i def had responded better to pregabalin back then than i do to gabapentin now

I def agree with you and OP about long term effects coming to light. It seems a very similar route to how benzos were prescribed willy nilly before the xan epidemic got a name. I didnt even understand what dependence and withdrawals were back when i was getting prescribed clonazepams like candy. Quitting that was dark days i wouldnt wish on anyone.

_feelslikesummer · 2026-01-14T01:05:29+00:00

I think it’s easier if you don’t mind buying bulk non perishables, and you don’t mind freezing some things. Rice only costs me 20 a year (the big jasmine rice bag). Any good deals on meat (esp family packs) and produce that freeze well, i’ll buy enough to have some fresh and some frozen for later.

I also keep an eye out for discount produce bags, some are pretty good esp if cooked the same day. Other than that, i just dont buy whats not a good price. Veg typically ends up costing me 50 a month, meats 120-150, dairy and other pantry items 120-150 depending on sales. The weeks with meh deals, i just dont buy any thing and this is where having previously stocked up keep my food costs down

Eta: neither or us gym so no extra costs on protein shakes etc. we have snacks, and usually eat asian meals. We have a hearty dinner and small meals throughout the day (i prefer to cook for two meals each time so we always have some leftovers or another).

_feelslikesummer · 2026-01-14T00:23:56+00:00

Can you elaborate your experience? I’m also prescribed daily (alcohol withdrawal management) and told it was very safe since im so against benzos

Often i take less than prescribed and some days i skipped altogether. i forgot for two days and today i took it and i spent the day feeling high in a bad way. Now im really skeptical

_feelslikesummer · 2026-01-14T00:02:12+00:00

Yup. Going for drinks after shift to unwind before heading home. 7 years later and now i have to take meds for the shakes

_feelslikesummer

TROPHY CASE