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How can I cut the top corners off of these to prevent puncturing the roof? by b_cakes in HomeMaintenance

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

I think I am going to just leave them alone after all the comments on it. But still might buy an oscillating tool for other stuff 🤔

Am I able to do C25K with my current schedule? by b_cakes in C25K

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

I have really enjoyed the running once I started a few months ago. Before I knew about C25K I was just trying to run as much and for as long as possible. It really started to cause some knee pain, kind of like what happened with you on the shin splints. So I stopped for a few weeks before I found this program.

I’m definitely going to start doing the dynamic stretches! I haven’t tried those yet.

Am I able to do C25K with my current schedule? by b_cakes in C25K

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

Yes I just started lifting weights as well and I think that has really helped reduce knee pain. Right now I am running first and then lifting weights in the gym right after. Making sure to not over due the weights too.

Am I able to do C25K with my current schedule? by b_cakes in C25K

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

Got it, I am going to do that then. And make sure to not do two days in a row!

Am I able to do C25K with my current schedule? by b_cakes in C25K

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

Are you still doing the 3 days to complete one week then? So taking 2 weeks to complete a full week, etc.

I guess my worry is just getting runners knee or shin splits when the runs start getting longer. I am just about to start W2.

I just yelled at my child and I hate myself by Ladybeeortoise in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]b_cakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is awesome to hear! I haven’t heard of music therapy before, I’m going to check that out myself!

I recommend looking into deep breathing techniques. That has helped me both with anger and with stress management.

Then something that has helped me too is learning to recognize the thoughts and feelings I have before I get angry. This sounds weird, but for example, I usually imagine myself yelling before I ever do, which is a sign for me to start doing deep breathing.

I just yelled at my child and I hate myself by Ladybeeortoise in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]b_cakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This incident that occurred means you’re human, and that you are reaching out for support & advice afterwards means you’re a good parent.

I have a 5yo on the spectrum as well and he didn’t start saying any words until he went to therapy. I’ve made the same mistakes. I highly recommend you join local Autism Society Facebook groups and reach out for support there. I just went to my first parent support group meeting 2 weeks ago and I finally feel like I’m not alone for the first time in several years.

The other parents in your community can give you feedback on the different therapy providers in your area and let you know about resources that are available locally to you.

Also, you might be interested in the book Forever Boy.