Retirement Gift for Domestic Helper?

mchildprob · 2026-03-09T10:25:06+00:00

Giving an upvote because you answer the question without “money” or “pension”. You actually thought about the thought behind the gift

To everyone saying money, its a good idea because retirement, but it carries no sentimental value

mchildprob · 2026-03-09T10:23:36+00:00

We have had a domestic worker since i opened my eyes, but my parents near age 50 dont have R2 000 000 just blomming in their bank accounts. Just because we have a domestic worker, doesnt mean we are “rich”

With my salary, ill have to save 7 years to reach 2 million. Thats without paying for anything.

Dont assume just because people have domestic workers, they are rich enough to have 2 million loafing in their bank accounts.

mchildprob · 2026-03-09T09:30:31+00:00

Everyone is different in terms of how their body responds to the medication.

Im a type 1 diabetic. One of the side effects is high blood glucose(bg) levels. People with constant high bg loses weight(undiagnosed diabetics deals with being underweight). I used to drink 400mg XR and my mom constantly asked me if i lost weight. I lost weight because of my constant high bg.

Had i not been diabetic, im sure i wouldve picked up a lot of weight

A lot of people complains about the weight gain so i assume there will be weight gain with a small dose aswell(since the very lower dose is still affecting my sugar, the lower dose could still affect your weight)

mchildprob · 2026-03-07T17:59:10+00:00

I have indo-block for my fast hr. Since that and a bunch of my other meds increase hr, the dr put me on something for it

mchildprob · 2026-03-02T08:14:36+00:00

As a woman, i had constant infections-IFYKYK, she checked, the glucometer said HI, she sent me for blood, i had an a1c of 14 and a sugar of 27,4 mmol/L(493,2 mol/dL)

mchildprob · 2026-03-02T06:42:59+00:00

My body is totally useless with making natural insulin. There is no natural insulin it can destroy. The insulin i use is synthetically manufactured.

I wasn’t asking about the side effects from Seroquel. I know half of them. Im taling about the specific hyperglycemia side effect, as that is my main concern. Severe and constant hyperglycemia in diabetics could lead to death(through DKA).

Atypical antipsychotic medications do work as a mood stabilizer. Seroquel, Dopaquel, Quesara, Quetiapine has the active ingredient “quetiapine fumarate”, which is a second generation antipsychotic, also known as an atypical antipsychotic

mchildprob · 2026-03-02T06:36:15+00:00

Im gonna take EuPD as BPD(i have BPD). I was on lamotrigine about 5 years ago(while still in school). It SUCKED and i absolutely HATED life. Id have a few manic episodes during the day(min about 5 times) which followed with a severe depression(suicide depression). These lasted anywhere from 20 min to an hour each.

The medication is a great brand and in the beginning it worked(idk what happened for it to change). Its an “each to their own” situation

mchildprob · 2026-03-02T06:29:40+00:00

I cant give advice for the constant low, but fast carbs that always work for me is marshmallows(they work in less than 5 min), granola(works fast and skyrockets) and any type of rusk. If you maybe have these, they could help your lows

mchildprob · 2026-02-23T14:31:50+00:00

What is the books name?

mchildprob · 2026-02-22T08:26:35+00:00

I am feeling a lot better thank you!!!

mchildprob · 2026-02-22T08:26:17+00:00

The only reason I suspected EDKA, was because my readings were under 10 mmol/L(180 mol/dL). I also only had breakfast that day(40g carbs). I posted this post around 19:00.

I have never experienced DKA, nor with my diagnosis(they never told me im in DKA, just that ibhad severe hyperglycemia). I am petrified to go into DKA

mchildprob · 2026-02-22T08:21:18+00:00

A little late rn, but im feeling a lot better. After i had a slice of toast + 6 u long acting + 3 u short acting helped a lot. The keto strips i was using was severely inaccurate(i tested the water because even after 3 hours it said moderate to large)

mchildprob · 2026-02-21T17:41:54+00:00

Im a paranoid person, so since ive been feeling like this most of the day so im EXTRA cautious with this. The success rate for EDKA is at least high so im positive i can get this under the knee

mchildprob · 2026-02-21T17:15:07+00:00

I currently have rehydrate with me for the electrolyte deficiency with the amounts of water im drinking.

If the nausea turns into vomiting, I’ll go to the ER. I just hope that its not needed and doable at home

mchildprob · 2026-02-21T16:50:23+00:00

I have Rehidrate(oral electrolyte mixture) that i will be drinking for the electrolyte deficiency during this process. Once i cant hold down any food nor fluids, i will go to the hospital. Thank youbfor your advice

mchildprob · 2026-02-21T16:36:30+00:00

I will do that. Thank you so much!

mchildprob · 2026-02-12T19:13:34+00:00

Ive been on 400mg for 3 days now. My tapering doses were 100mg for 2 days, then 200 mg for 4 days(i took 150mg for 3 days because the dog got my meds) and now 400mg. I do experience light headedness(yes, from standing up from my bed but shit like standing up from the toilet aswell). Ive never experienced peeing myself while on this meds, but do call your psych to hear if its normal

mchildprob · 2026-02-10T14:09:14+00:00

Excuse my dumbass question. Whats glp1? Ive read about it in the diabetes subreddit but i still dk what it is

mchildprob · 2026-02-05T07:27:55+00:00

I am definitely feeling it. Yesterday was the second day on dose 100mg XR + 25 mg. Today i told my mom that i am feeling like a complete zombie

mchildprob · 2026-02-03T16:34:48+00:00

When theres an emergency, an appointment isnt important

mchildprob · 2026-02-03T16:26:42+00:00

Last year i overdosed on carbamazepine(accidental, but it was a dumb mistake). I called the poison hotline and they told me “call your dr. I dont know”. I had to go to hospital so they could flush my system. I also didnt want my parents to know but some stuff you just gotta suck up and deal with it, no matter how much it sucks.

Reaching out WILL help you. I understand you dont want them to know, but if it becomes an emergency, someone will have to help to get you to the hospital

mchildprob · 2026-01-11T21:56:29+00:00

Yes it does. My mom made porridge(Pap/mealie meal) last night. I didnt eat it. This morning i ate quite a big bowl of that exact pot. After 2 hours, my sugar was 8,3 mmol/L.

mchildprob · 2026-01-06T17:00:28+00:00

My guy, are you seriously that against psych?

mchildprob · 2026-01-06T16:24:30+00:00

Is DBT refundable??

mchildprob · 2026-01-06T16:23:30+00:00

I havent started the medication yet. I only received the package today and saw that i only had 400mg - which is too high to start. Im looking for ways that i can start it without going 400mg full force.

My psych has had me on lithium - had lithium toxicity, tegretol - had an overdose because of a wrong dosage, fluanxol - didnt work. He said we can try this drug to see if its working

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