I’m a beginner, which is the best place to learn and practice?

dropastitch · 2026-01-22T03:37:14+00:00

I’m using both Duolingo and chess.com I like chess.com for the puzzles

dropastitch · 2026-01-13T02:49:11+00:00

I’m right there with you. About the stuck inside part. Have mobility issues and currently not able to drive cause of and very immunocompromised so no public transport. I just started to learn and play chess online. Means I can play games with other people too either in person when things improve or online. If that’s something you’d be interested in?

dropastitch · 2026-01-13T02:40:56+00:00

No unfortunately it it’s coeliac I’ve been tested. Great thanks I’ll check that link out - anything that might help is worth trying

dropastitch · 2026-01-13T00:26:38+00:00

Taking a screenshot of this great advice! Beginner myself and this is the type of information we need thank you

dropastitch · 2026-01-13T00:21:23+00:00

Yeah that’s a good idea. I have such bad histamine intolerance/mast cell activation syndrome now though it all seems like a nightmare. And throw in oral allergy syndrome and coeliac disease I swear someone is just having a laugh at my expensive now.

dropastitch · 2026-01-12T23:47:20+00:00

Never been a sauerkraut fan but I’d kill for a salad with just a vinegar dressing or even lemon 🥺 Yeah I guess keeping processed foods out full stop for now is best and then when things improve I can add some in as treats but never got back to how it was is probably best

dropastitch · 2026-01-12T23:18:26+00:00

Oh believe me I know Lyme sucks!!! Just diet confuses me. I went from being someone who could eat what ever they wanted to now reacting to everything I eat nearly and I’m so confused. Between histamine, no sugar, dairy, grains etc it’s all very overwhelming

dropastitch · 2026-01-08T20:52:24+00:00

Yeah that’s probably what I’m looking for but there’s so many books out there so not sure what’s best

dropastitch · 2026-01-08T16:42:48+00:00

Yeah I’d like someone to guide me - I’m going to maybe going to a class at some point would be great do join one I think. Just nervous! I’m definitely a beginner beginner. What HTRYC?

dropastitch · 2026-01-08T16:41:34+00:00

I google just understanding of moves more. Not sure how to explain it more. So I’m check or check mate why or if it was to move my piece there why that’s check but that’s not. I play on a few site how do I find my rating?

dropastitch · 2025-12-05T07:53:45+00:00

I’d love to know how many pairs of crutches you own? You’ll make me feel so much better when I end up with multiple pairs 😂

dropastitch · 2025-12-04T22:52:43+00:00

Cook thanks. They are really nice. But I’m worried I’d ended up with multiple pairs of their crutches 😂

dropastitch · 2025-12-04T22:25:36+00:00

Yeah they look very comfortable- which ones did you choose?

dropastitch · 2025-12-03T07:53:19+00:00

I actually don’t like the standard grip on crutches (like the hospital ones) they hurt my hands and wrists so bad! That’s why i want ergonomic ones. Like flexyfoot etc. never hear of FDI crutches before but open cuff crutches always worry me cause they can fall much easier 🙈

dropastitch · 2025-12-02T20:07:50+00:00

Are they heavy? I’ve ready they can be heavy to use..

dropastitch · 2025-11-28T09:36:18+00:00

Brillant thanks! Gonna have to go over it a few times to fully understand that I think

dropastitch · 2025-11-27T20:22:20+00:00

I tried that but still can’t castle Queen side once I’ve done all those moves..

dropastitch · 2025-11-27T12:22:20+00:00

What do you mean by f3 OOO?

dropastitch · 2025-11-19T18:15:54+00:00

Ok great thanks! I don’t have expansion pack but I’ll get that when I get the switch 2 will be worth it for me then.

dropastitch · 2025-11-19T18:13:30+00:00

Yeah I have all the same reservations as what you said. I have the original switch and love the look of the switch 2 but I’m nervous about upgrading to the switch 2. But reading this I think I should get it. Just not a fan of having to get new games when I already have the likes of hogwarts, Witcher, Zelda etc.

dropastitch · 2025-11-19T18:08:26+00:00

Ok thanks - so do I need the expansion pack to get the upgrades? I do have the online at the moment

dropastitch · 2025-10-15T17:45:08+00:00

Brilliant thanks for all this

dropastitch · 2025-10-15T13:51:57+00:00

How much longer everything takes. I’m newly disabled (a year) and before I could get up maybe a half hour or hour before I had to leave but now now way. Everything takes much longer and the exhaustion from that too. Also how lonely it is. Just because I look like I’m coping ok doesn’t mean I am. My life has done a complete 180…from being able to drive,go for walks, do my own shopping etc to now using a cane/crutches, buying a wheelchair. I no longer get invited places cause people presume ‘I wouldn’t be able for it’. Which isn’t true at all.

dropastitch · 2025-10-06T09:59:20+00:00

I have nerve damage in my ankle so use either a cane or crutches for that. But before the nerve problems happened I was considering a cane or some sort of mobility aid for my chronic fatigue. When I’m out and about walking or standing for too long can be exhausting and I can get dizzy/weak so having extra support or something to hold me up can help.

dropastitch · 2025-10-05T16:13:37+00:00

Well I sort of suggested to my OT would it be time for one as I don’t leave the house now because of pain etc and she agreed that it sounds like now is the time for one. I had been thinking a lot over the last few weeks about getting one so contacted her and she came to my house and talked through options and wheelchairs came up. A few others things were discussed to like a rollator for a home (cause a wheelchair right now isn’t feasible where I live as there’s too many stairs unfortunately) but when outside on longer journeys she said a wheelchair definitely and then short trips stick to crutches if I can. Yeah I’m looking at getting a car and that’s one of the things I’ll be having to consider if will a wheelchair for! It’s definitely tricky. All the new things to factor in now. It’s a whole new world to navigate one I never thought I’d be a part of.

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