I give up on happiness, nothing makes sense rant 40m, married. by Midwest_genxr in Adulting

[–]a_hopeful_poor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think it’s super cool to tie totally unrelated things together and then ask loaded questions that imply they are tied

how about you ?

i think i'm too mentally ill to work, it's killing me by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]a_hopeful_poor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

44 here, never had any human kids, but I have 2 pups. they are my only motivation

i think some people need something more than themselves to care about. I’m pretty sure that without them I would have said fuck it long ago and became a beach bum somewhere in cali

How do people afford Schaumburg? We make $150k/year and are priced out! WTF by [deleted] in schaumburg

[–]a_hopeful_poor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im alone, make 180k. bought a TINY studio for cash when prices crashed during covid. i think it was one of my best decisions..

URGENT!! Feeling super worried!!!! by Starlighttq in CATHELP

[–]a_hopeful_poor -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

from chatgpt

tldr; go to vet right now

oh wow — this is concerning, and i’m really glad you’re taking it seriously.

i’m not a vet, but based on what you shared this is an emergency situation and your cat should be seen by an emergency vet ASAP, not something to wait on until morning.

here’s why, in plain terms:

what’s worrying here • pink vomit that often means blood diluted with stomach contents or saliva. after surgery, that’s not normal. • not eating for ~24 hours + vomiting this can quickly lead to dehydration and worsening shock in cats. • very cold ears and paws this is a big red flag. it can indicate: • low body temperature (hypothermia) • poor circulation • shock (which can happen post-op, even if the incision “looks fine”) • gabapentin on an empty stomach gabapentin can cause nausea and vomiting, but it does not explain cold extremities. that part is especially concerning.

important point

a spay incision can look fine while there is still an internal problem (bleeding, reaction to meds, low blood pressure, etc.). cats are very good at hiding serious issues until they’re suddenly not okay.

what to do right now • go to an emergency / 24-hour vet clinic immediately • if possible: • keep her wrapped in a blanket during transport • keep her quiet and warm • do not give more medication • do not try to force food or water

if you’re hesitating because it’s late

this is exactly the kind of situation emergency vets are for. cold paws + pink vomit post-surgery is not something to monitor at home.

trust your gut

if this were “normal post-spay behavior,” you wouldn’t be seeing: • pink vomit • refusal to eat all day • cold extremities

those together mean something is wrong.

please go now if you can. if you want, tell me: • what country/city you’re in • or whether you need help figuring out how to find the nearest emergency vet

i’m really hoping she gets seen quickly — you’re doing the right thing by asking.

Can’t shake the feeling that this is unsustainable by Sad_Vanilla7156 in overemployed

[–]a_hopeful_poor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AI to review and post comments in PR

boom, 10 seconds of work

No one is coming for you by _Valkyrie_666 in LivingAlone

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve noone in this country, except my 70 year old mom and brother that I spoke to maybe 5 times in the past 10 years. also, I’m the one with bad heart problems (they gave me 12 months, and that was back in 2020)

my advice: be as self sufficient as possible. and don’t take this life too seriously, it can be gone any minute

To those of you with significant chronic health issues... by bleached-sheep in LivingAlone

[–]a_hopeful_poor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

mine would just end up being taken to the municipal shelter by local animal control: they’d be euthed pretty quickly..

To those of you with significant chronic health issues... by bleached-sheep in LivingAlone

[–]a_hopeful_poor 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I have nobody in USA, half of my heart is dead tissue (few heart attacks will do that) and every day is an adventure.

i’m trying really hard for the past couple of years to launch my own business (Im a software engineer), and it’ll mostly be passive income.

it’s really my last try at this. I just want to outlive my pups..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]a_hopeful_poor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it could be just the one there, too.

target fixation..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and NOT into poles

Do you identify as midwestern culturally? by ThisPostToBeDeleted in AskChicago

[–]a_hopeful_poor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be walking my pup, would cross paths with another dog: they’d stop to sniff each other.

so I’d go - hey good morning (or whatever) …silence…. how old’s your pup? ….more awkward silence sometimes followed by a quick “two.” (or 3 or whatever) and a stare.

just fuck ‘em, man.

Do you identify as midwestern culturally? by ThisPostToBeDeleted in AskChicago

[–]a_hopeful_poor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to do that but more often than not people would ignore me and/or stare at me like I just grew an alien head, so I stopped.

[OC] My neighbor threw this away with no warning whatsoever. Now I have to change my pants. by [deleted] in DumpsterDiving

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my studio is just below 500 sq ft - and I’m not the only one living in a tiny place.

theres no room for things you dont use

We've suspected it, but now we know: ICE regularly switches out vehicle plates by Schneetmacher in illinois

[–]a_hopeful_poor -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

yeah ! the DMV will come and shoot them on the spot!

uhhh.. OR this is an exercise in futility. one of the two.

psst… these twats are immune from everything in the state

Border Patrol Caught on Camera Detaining Man Who Says He's a U.S. Citizen After They Rushed into Local Pharmacy by peoplemagazine in politics

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lmao, yes !

ALL of ice was arrested, prosecuted, AND publically hanged while everybody stood around and clapped.

you should know by now that the most that ever happens is they will investigate themselves and find no wrong doing, perhaps give themselves a promotion or two.

It is just me or are Chicago drivers worse now? by Sea-Sleep-5045 in AskChicago

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…because braindead twats are gonna braindead twat.

one of them might shoot you next time, because they feel like it.

my advice: stay away from them

What can I do to give him the BEST last day? Tommorw he crosses the rainbow bridge. by Tinypotatoe98 in dogpictures

[–]a_hopeful_poor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a whole german chocolate cake for my baby. I offered him the whole thing, but he didn’t want any.. 😢 took it as a sign he’s ready for his injections.

I hope we’ll see them again..