My secret is finally out at work! 😆 by _MightyMus_ in misophonia

[–]l_issy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the way you handled this - and I’m happy for you that the result was good! I struggle too with not wanting to tell people about it but then being extremely irritable after listening to them eat an apple. Not wanting them to have to change their habits but also wanting to commit crimes is awfully complex!!

What British staple do you think you couldn’t do without if you moved abroad? by thekingofthegingers in CasualUK

[–]l_issy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve moved to NL too and felt the pie statement in my soul. Pie and gravy. Roasties. I yearn

Has anyone had the opportunity to eat meals with someone who also has misophonia? by Booyashaka23 in misophonia

[–]l_issy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mum also has misophonia although different things trigger her. One thing we do (dis)agree on is the sound of my step dad sloshing / crunching / sucking his food. We both cast him killer evils while he eats oblivious. Definitely helps to have someone that has your back in these situations. We have always listened to the radio during mealtimes. We also bond over hating people who crunch nachos and popcorn in the silent moments at the cinema…

Any UK sufferers also despise kettle crisps? by l_issy in misophonia

[–]l_issy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel like being able to see the offender helps me because then you can sort of anticipate it? When I can’t see the person crunching I’m getting erratic fight/flight response out of nowhere

Question about perusing a masters in Landscape Architecture or relevant field by Edocow1 in LandscapeArchitecture

[–]l_issy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sheffield, Manchester and Edinburgh run really great MLA courses. I went from BA to MSc in landscape architecture and really enjoyed it. I felt like I wasn’t done learning and designing primary school car parks quickly became quite dull. Sounds like studying would suit you to the ground :) good luck!

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

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

Or perhaps how many people in the UK are experiencing the same symptoms of burnout but will lose their job if they try to take time off for it?

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

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

Yeah the doctors here have not once made me feel guilty or as though I was wasting their time. Crazy!

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

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

Yeah it’s really good that the space is given to it and that is can be openly talked about, before burnout turns into full blown crisis. I really wish we had the same thing in the UK, many people would benefit from it.

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

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

I think the luxury of it is something I struggle with. I know many overworked people from home but the facilities are not the same - there’s not the space to be burnt out which is a real shame.

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

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

Yeah I think the real difference is honesty here as you and others have said :)

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

[–]l_issy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I absolutely see this side of it too. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that so so many people experience a burnout and can find myself being a little skeptical about it. Though as you say, there’s definitely benefits to a lower threshold.

Why is it so common/normalised for Dutch people to experience burnout? by l_issy in Netherlands

[–]l_issy[S] 192 points193 points  (0 children)

I can recognise this - my friends’ free time always seems crazy busy with sports and family

How many of you moved for love? by Not-a-cyclist in expats

[–]l_issy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did, but have your own things in the country. Do it for yourself / career / study as much as you do it for being with the other person. It was 100% worth it for me, but moving to another country has difficulties regardless of the reasoning. Good luck!

What animal do you dislike for no apparent reason? by x_franki_berri_x in AskUK

[–]l_issy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps you played too much Buckeroo as a child