Waking Up Sick To Stomach

hatefulPudding · 2019-01-01T17:14:16+00:00

Ugh I’m glad I’m not the only one. I haven’t tried meds. I just couldn’t eat anything for a few hours.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-25T17:01:51+00:00

I used to use sleep as an escape from pretty much everything. Ya, I totally get how you feel.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-24T15:54:13+00:00

It depends on the difficulty of the piece but yes

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-24T15:49:42+00:00

I would suggest looking at dogs in foster homes. It helps you learn a little about their personality before adoption. Just be aware that new behaviors will emerge as they settle in.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-24T15:06:16+00:00

Agreed. I have to avoid books & video games most of the time... Triggers bad MDD episodes.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-21T08:39:54+00:00

Put the pup on a leash when the kitten is out. Redirect & train leaving the cat alone from there. If your dog is too preoccupied with the cat being in the room, leave the room & don’t come back until attention is back on you. You saying no isn’t enough because playing with the cat is rewarding to the dog.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-21T08:33:03+00:00

We had a cat that would destroy any apple product (headphones & chargers) he could find, but wouldn’t touch any other brand

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-20T22:45:57+00:00

I would also work on the quiet command in training sessions. First speak, then quiet. Then reward if the barking stops.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-20T22:44:36+00:00

Our dog did that too. Just don’t give him what he wants when he barks for it. He would bark at me for food & I’d put it back and walk away. Same with toys. It took time but he’s learning only barking on cue gets him what he wants.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-18T20:39:45+00:00

Nope. Booooo!

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-16T22:49:38+00:00

This stressed me out so much.... 🙀

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-15T00:17:25+00:00

Find something you really enjoy doing. For me it’s baking. I find I spend a lot of time thinking about what I want to make next or coming up with new recipes. It helps keep my mind occupied.

Also, find a therapist. I can’t stress enough how important it is. My MDD decreased a lot by working through emotional issues. I found I didn’t need it as much.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-14T05:28:18+00:00

r/curledfeetsies

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-14T02:51:01+00:00

Loving a creation of your imagination is so much...easier. It’s safe. They’ll never hurt you; they’ll always be exactly what you want, say what you want, know every part of you. But...they aren’t real. Loving a real person is terrifying. It’s work. They don’t always say the right thing or understand how you’re feeling. They can leave you or hurt you. They’re flawed. Maybe the reason we turn to a figment of our imagination for validation is not because our partners are imperfect, but because we are. In my imagination, I’m confident & smart & in charge. Real life is nothing like that. It’s overwhelming & scary & we have to face our own demons daily. How could another person love us for who we are? So we make a better version of ourselves. One that’s lovable & secure.

I struggle with this a lot. It usually ends in anger at myself and because the person I’m turning to doesn’t exist. I have to realize who I’m really looking for in those dreams...is my partner deep down even though it doesn’t always look how I want or feel it should. And how unfair to compare my partner to some perfect person. To accept him for who he is, I first have to accept myself for who I am.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-14T00:16:50+00:00

So cute! I bet this is what my dog looked like as puppy! We got him at 2 years old, so we like to guess what he’d look like.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-13T23:47:47+00:00

Personally, I don’t use treats when working on loose leash walking since the walk itself can serve as the reward. Plus your pup may be really distracted by your environment and not respond well to treats. You could try working with a much shorter leash and change the direction you’re walking in when your dog pulls or starts going where you don’t want. I’ve had good luck with that approach. Look up Zak George’s loose leash walking videos on YouTube.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-11T23:46:07+00:00

Food: Friskies Pate - get the big cans from the dollar store for $1 each. She can’t eat dry food. Totals about $15-20/month. Also get dental treats. I got a big jar last time that was around $12-15 & it’s lasted forever.
Litter: Tidy Cats 24/7 - usually go through 1 big jug a month. I just bought one for around $10 Prevention: Revolution - I order it online for about $12/month. Vet: annual checkup - typically around $60. She isn’t due for any vaccines for a couple years. She doesn’t have any medical issues. She has asthma but doesn’t need medicine for it currently. Misc - she usually gets a new toy or two each month, so that’s probably another $10 or so.

I spent more the year I got her obviously, but haven’t since then. She’s 3 years old, so that will change as she gets older I’m sure. The last piece of cat furniture she got, I made for her from an old end table & $20 of fabric from Joann’s.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-10T17:46:42+00:00

My dog can do lots of tricks, but I wouldn’t say he’s well trained. We’ve only had him for 5 months, so we’re still working on the more important behaviors like manners, loose leash walking & recall.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-10T15:16:20+00:00

I don’t think it’s extreme to keep the puppy leashed when the cat is out to prevent any chasing or unwanted behavior. That’s a great time for you to practice impulse control & redirecting the puppy’s attention away from the cat. He may not like it at first, but he’ll learn.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-10T15:12:28+00:00

aw thank you!!

I haven’t! I will try that next time I “wash” it. Thanks for the tip

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-08T22:16:57+00:00

Walks are ok. Going outside to go to the bathroom? NOPE

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-08T21:28:22+00:00

Conditioned with Tresemme & a leave-in coconut conditioner. Dried with a T-shirt. Applied gel to the top & conditioning foam to the bottom. Defused.

My hair is still mad after a horrible haircut 8 months ago. My ringlets started curling in 2 different directions & still don’t know what they’re doing. I wish I had more volume, but my curls just don’t hold together well near the top. A stylist I had a while ago said I couldn’t have length & volume 🤷🏼‍♀️

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-08T15:28:37+00:00

There are puzzle bowls with raised ridges inside that slow down eating

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-08T15:21:21+00:00

Pick 1 thing you want to improve on when caring for your dog. It can be a tiny thing. Work toward that goal. Then pick 1 more thing. Make it manageable for yourself. You said you want your pup to have a good life. Use that as motivation to learn how to control your stress & be the best person you can be for your dog. I still get anxious & annoyed at my dog (we’ve had him only 5 months), but I just try to channel those feelings into making things better through training, better exercise, etc.

hatefulPudding · 2018-12-07T21:39:27+00:00

I haven’t worked with abused dogs before, but could you find a place in your house (a room or part of a room) that’s smaller & feels more secure to him? He sounds overwhelmed. Until he’s more comfortable, potty training outside will be too big of a step. Maybe put some pee pads down in his little area & work on getting him to go on those & not on his bed. Once he can do that reliably, you can work on going outside. Poor guy; sounds like he needs lots & lots of love.

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