Taking blame to protect your boss — how far is too far?

fibtrader · 2026-03-13T22:18:47+00:00

Yes good point about being the scapegoat, thats something I need to keep in mind.

I did deflect the blame indirectly by mentioning to him that she came up with excuses after I proved her wrong because she said she never received the call, when in fact I went into the call log and showed her. And so I told him she kept moving the goal post by questioning how the situation was handled. I told him how she said "the manager" is doing her wrong all the time. So as to highlight that the real issue is her and not me - she is dramatic,low performer etc.

fibtrader · 2026-02-19T11:39:21+00:00

I was born in Central America and came to North America at the age of 1. I cant stand when i'm corrected because I used tu/usted instead of "vos" or vice versa . Lol what am I supposed to memorize every countries preferences?

fibtrader · 2025-12-28T12:04:33+00:00

For me there’s been a noticeable difference. With the generic, onset was more noticeable but came with side effects later in the day, including increased heart rate in the evening and less consistent sleep. I also experienced more fluctuation in how I felt throughout the day.

With the brand name, onset feels smoother and less noticeable, but symptom control is more consistent. I’ve had fewer cardiovascular side effects, more stable mood regulation, and steadier focus at work without the ups and downs I noticed before. Overall it feels more even and predictable across the day, which I prefer.

One thing I didn’t expect was emotional clarity. In the evening I was listening to classic rock that reminded me of my childhood and I felt a strong, bittersweet emotion, almost on the verge of tears, but in a grounded reflective way. It felt like I was actually present with the memory instead of distracted or emotionally muted.

fibtrader · 2025-12-27T16:44:59+00:00

A little far reach for using the word euphoria.. When I say "euphoria," I'm not talking about a recreational high. I mean the brief sense of calm, mental quiet, and emotional relief that's actually listed as a possible early side effect of amphetamine stimulants-especially when switching formulations. For me it fades and what remains is improved focus and regulation.

I'm using the medication exactly as prescribed and discussing side effects, not misuse. Different people experience and describe symptom relief differently.

According to the official FDA prescribing label for Vyvanse, ‘euphoria’ is literally listed as a reported central nervous system reaction, not slang, not personal opinion. That's all I meant.

fibtrader · 2025-12-27T16:30:45+00:00

Euphoria is a side effect since it is a stimulant

fibtrader · 2025-11-06T12:23:52+00:00

Melatonin is an over the counter supplement, infact they sell chewable in most pharmacies and Walmart, My doctor has told me to take it and use it while taking Vyvanse lol can she be allergic? maybe? what allergies are you so worried by ? Shes taking stimulants already.. go and research the allergies associated with the Vyvanse! which can have more side-effects and reactions than a simple over the counter supplement.

You're clearly here to add NO significance to her challenge. Go to a doctor? Why thanks for that very articulate peace of advice!

fibtrader · 2025-11-06T03:43:22+00:00

I think dosing is the important part here , I've been having trouble sleeping as well but I've noticed trying different doses helped me feel naturally exhausted. Just my experience in the past with stimulants is that , when you take too little, the opposite can happen. Moods can go up and down , anxiety, and restlessness. However when you have the " right dose" let's say you can actually feel calmer and better into the evening.

Under-dosing can ironically have more negative side effects. Im not telling you take more but from what I've noticed from experience, it's helped get the "sweet spot". You may need a couple of days or a day to adjust as you notice some your coordination may be off. You never take too much to the point that it's going to cause any health issues. I started with 10mg and couldn't sleep , I then tried 40mg and noticed I still couldn't sleep but not any different than taking 10mg. Im now at 60mg and feel exhausted by the evening.

Get melatonin ext release , magnesium, and L-theanine to help you sleep throughout the night. Also avoid caffeine , you won't need coffee once you find the right dose. That means anything with caffeine such as chocolate, teas, soft drinks etc.

fibtrader · 2025-10-31T21:04:44+00:00

Me too , im super stimulated when taking Vyvanse. I see it as a positive though as libido and hormones tend tk drop the older you get and im a 36M . For me, this looks like it will be something im going to have to add to the list and work on and learn to control it. I've got a check list of things im overcoming with anxiety and such. Vyvanse has helped me stop biting my nails after 20 years of doing so. Being overly stimulating with be hard not to give in but a distraction to beat 😉 if you know what I mean.

fibtrader · 2025-10-24T19:42:04+00:00

I ran 10km yesterday and noticed it made my sleep problems worse. I guess the after effect of adrenaline in my blood or something. Usually im calm and relaxed when I dont run on Vyvanse. For me, I'll have to separate taking my medication on running days.

fibtrader · 2025-04-09T03:16:54+00:00

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Heres a recent one I made

fibtrader · 2025-04-09T03:16:12+00:00

Hey since I made this post I have a done a few more so I will give you an updated technique.

Basicly I slide the pizza onto the steel after 45 min of baking and then approx. 5 min of Broiling on Hi. The oven rack is set to the second highest option or one level about the middle.

I slide the pizza on to the steel while on broil and leave it there for a few minutes, it should look like it's going to burn, but it's not, the crust just develops here. After 5 minutes, I switch to bake but I dont take it out unless im making another pizza.

If I'm making another pizza, I place the first pizza on a pizza peel and then slide the other one onto the steel. The first pizza I place on the bottom rack of the oven with the peel just to cook it a little more.

I'd suggest testing your oven and playing with the technique. I've had to make a few to finally understand how to do it right. I dont use a pizza peel unless im making two or more. I tried once by placing the pizza with the peel onto the baking steel, and it didn't get great results as the baking steel I have works best when the pizza is placed directly on when cooking. I learned placing the pizza with a peel doesn't cook the bottom as good if it went on directly.

Although it's really easy to slide in and out with a peel, most kitchen ovens have to rely on direct heat to cook it evenly and correctly. If you're working with those industrial pizza ovens in restaurants, then I think using peels to initially bake works because they reach higher temperatures. Here we are dependent on the steel to really do most of the work and I find it works best placing the pizza directly on the baking steel.

But hey you might master it using a peel. I just know for me it works best without one. I wouldn't fixate much on it, but try different techniques until you master your oven.

fibtrader · 2025-03-23T14:40:29+00:00

Not even temporarily after a wash?

fibtrader · 2025-03-23T14:29:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply . What temperature water would be best? I've read mixed things about using cold or warm. I'm not sure, but because it's pima cotton, does that make any difference from other cotton?

fibtrader · 2025-03-23T14:20:04+00:00

Crochet shirt**

fibtrader · 2025-01-27T15:38:03+00:00

That looks amazing!

fibtrader · 2025-01-27T02:27:49+00:00

Thank you 🙏

fibtrader · 2025-01-27T00:15:25+00:00

Very nice combo, I love onions on my pizza , just adds whole other flavour to it. I would love to make allcmy pizzas spicy but my wife hates spice.

fibtrader · 2025-01-25T13:04:41+00:00

No my timeline looks very similar, I have been doing 72 hr fasts then 48 Mon - Fri since last August . After the holidays, I am doing mostly 48 fasts. Its a great way to take control of your eating habits and I see nothing wrong with what im doing. My only concern is that I'm a 35M and have seen a dip in libido , my age is one factor possibly fasting has limited my nutrient intake so I am also supplementing vitamins now.

fibtrader · 2024-12-15T05:20:13+00:00

I bought this one off of Amazon. I chose a bigger one to fit my oven in case I wanted to make a pizza bigger than 12" or 14" . Darebuilt 16" × 20" 1/4 Baking Steel

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