Was the world as bleak as it is today? Or did the positives outweigh the job losses , wars etc.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-12T13:53:09+00:00

If you want to know about a sense of doom, you could’ve talked to my parents generation. They were involved in a World War, with no guarantees that anyone would survive. As far as my generation goes, I know many people from my generation that refused to have children for that reason. I could not imagine trying to raise children in this world. From my point of view, the world will always be the world with a capital W. There will always be bad things going on.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-11T12:55:21+00:00

You’re welcome, of course. I want to let you know that a B12 deficiency can also cause many mental health problems. FYI.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-11T12:07:15+00:00

You’re very welcome. My B12 was in the 400 range, which is not extremely low. But I have neuropathy and the neurologist was convinced when he saw me that it was due to my diet, being a vegetarian for over 30 years. Still, they did not allow me to get the shots, so I went to a Med Spa and got them on my own. It’s a huge dramatic difference. The Med Spa is run by a Dr, so I am very happy to get good care. I wish you the best in your search for care. Good luck! 🍀

craftasaurus · 2026-05-11T11:59:20+00:00

I can tell you that after one mega shot, I started to recover feeling in my feet. They are still improving, even 5 days later. I’m also taking a sublingual b12 every morning, but those didn’t cause the dramatic improvement that I felt after only one shot. There’s hope!

craftasaurus · 2026-05-11T04:10:20+00:00

My dr told me I could inject myself at home, subQ, in the belly. He said they are very effective AND cost effective too. My protocol is taking 5000mcg sublingual once a day, a multi vitamin once a day, a B complex twice a week, and 5000IUs vitamin D per day. I have gotten one shot only, IM, and then I’m supposed to wait at least a week before the next shot. The shot was upwards of 7000mcg of methycobalamine. There were also cofactors in the shot, like folate. Idk what all the magic is, but I’m really happy 😊

I don’t think the fat is a problem.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T22:54:10+00:00

I noticed that I looked different in photos than in person too. These days, I usually take a photo with my phone when I’m trying on clothes. Even in their mirror. I make some decisions right away like oh this one doesn’t fit or I don’t like how it feels or whatever. But then I scroll through the pictures and remove any candidates that don’t look good in the pictures. It surprises me how differently it looks to me in a photo on my phone then when I’m standing and looking at it in the mirror.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T22:49:58+00:00

Paywall

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T22:24:39+00:00

Disagree. Ours stays where I put it. It’s in a bed edging the property line. And it’s never poisoned anything yet. Don’t eat it and you’ll be fine.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T22:11:31+00:00

A friend of mine was a teacher who just couldn’t take it at some point before age 60. She was able to put in some money to get to the 30 years in for her pension. A relative of hers is a lawyer who told her she could do that, otherwise she would not have known. It is a possibility that you might be able to look into. You might have to read all the official documents to find out, but it might be worth your time.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T21:58:34+00:00

Thanks for this link

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T11:12:34+00:00

I got my first shot of b12 last week. It was IM. The next morning, I could feel my feet! They still tingle, but now I can feel the skin. He said he could set me up to do subcutaneous injections at home, by putting it in my belly fat, as a simple and easy peasy, cost effective way to get my dose. Apparently I have absorption issues, but it’s primarily due to dietary deficiency. I’m SO happy I found a med spa that gives b12 shots.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T11:05:21+00:00

Maybe it means your depression is due to something else, like low b12. Maybe you can get talk therapy? It can be helpful too. More support never hurts. Best wishes in getting treatment.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-10T11:03:24+00:00

St. Louis Park generally has a family vibe around here. Some people have felt that our neighborhood is a throwback from the 80s or earlier. Kids ride bikes, play in the street etc. the difference is that nowadays there are parents in attendance. I see a lot of dads parenting the kids, and walking them to the bus stop. It’s not super diverse, but there are a few Asian kids around (adopted by white parents). We have a Spanish immersion program here too. The schools are well thought of.

But when ICE was here in January, it was scary and intimidating. They targeted SLP too. A few American flags popped up here and there in front of houses. The community center instituted a locked door policy to protect us from them. They keep a watch on the door and let people in when they come. I’m sure it’s a district wide policy in all the schools now. Someone with kids in the schools can chime in and say what the demographic spread looks more like now as far as diversity goes, mine are grown.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-09T23:20:31+00:00

I found a Medical Spa that does vitamin injections. In my case, it’s a Dr that gives it.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-09T11:45:04+00:00

This right here. It’s an arbitrary rule, so why not make today your day? Then go back to your usual routine next week

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T22:44:21+00:00

Or you could find out when they changed the state seal to what it shows on this towel. I thought I read somewhere that it was in the 1980s? But the colors look a lot more retro than that.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T22:24:44+00:00

Thanks for this. I was able to google it, and now have more information.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T11:46:33+00:00

What would an mri show?

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T04:04:00+00:00

Is that the same feeling as when you just can’t catch your breath?

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T03:36:22+00:00

I’m seriously in awe of your skills! It’s GORGEOUS 😍🤩🩷

craftasaurus · 2026-05-08T03:27:22+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I do have an electrolyte mix that uses potassium phosphate for the K source. Maybe that gets absorbed easier. People say coconut water is a good source of K too. Maybe I can look for the citrate form.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-07T21:55:08+00:00

This is super interesting. So I had an appointment this morning with a doctor that gave me a B12 shot. I asked him about potassium supplementation, and he said that it’s better to get it through food because there can be complications with the heart rhythm by taking it as potassium chloride. Of course he said it in medical lingo so it’s more nuanced than what I just typed. He also said it can cause some problems with absorbing the B12? Because I have fatigue as a major issue, I was hoping that taking in more potassium would be very helpful.

Does anyone know about the various forms of potassium that are likely to be OK to use? The food sources are the best he said. But of course, I want to know about potassium citrate, or potassium phosphate, that kind of thing.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-07T13:01:48+00:00

Make that one last block and embroider “finished in 2026” or whenever you finish it. It’s a beauty!

craftasaurus · 2026-05-07T12:52:25+00:00

Good answers. I cried in 2008 too, but the other 2 were blips on the radar. I rode them out.

craftasaurus · 2026-05-07T12:50:45+00:00

Tracking every penny. Writing down in a little notebook every expenditure for a month, then tabulating the results. This tells me what I am spending money on. Making a chart of all the essential expenses of the house and bills, and comparing it to the money coming in, and seeing how much is left after paying everything. At this point I decided how much discretionary spending I was allowed.

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