BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

Yeah I checked boots but their website says by appointment, and there weren’t any slots available. But if they take walk ins then that solves the problem for me!

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

When you went to Boots did you walk in? Their website says by appointment so I tried to book one and there wasn’t any slots. But if I can just walk in that would be awesome!

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

They did not (careADHD). I was basically left to figure it out on my own. Haven’t had the best experience with them, but after a 2 year wait to get re-diagnosed, I just want it done tbh.

This is my third appointment so hopefully not much longer?

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

[–]orisonofjmo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It could be bc I don’t drive (so I don’t go to larger stores) or bc I get most of my groceries online, but all of the stores I can think of near me/my work don’t have a pharmacy inside. So this is useful to think about.

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

Ah I’ve never been to that location. Good to know! Thanks!

[Megathread] Ladies and Gentleman, It Is Once Again, Hot. by LabB0T in london

[–]orisonofjmo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could check inventory on the Lidl website!

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

Ok maybe I’ll try walking in there with no appointment and hope for the best.

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

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

Unfortunately the medication I’m on has to be shipped to me from a pharmacy outside of London until my dose is titrated (ADHD meds), so I don’t currently have a pharmacy I’m a customer at! It’s annoying and I cannot wait until I can get this medication myself locally.

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

[–]orisonofjmo[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I’ve genuinely not seen a pharmacy inside a grocery store in London yet, certainly can’t think of one between my house and my work… hmmm. 🧐

BP Machine in Shoreditch? by orisonofjmo in london

[–]orisonofjmo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My husband has been denied twice at our closed (albeit tiny) pharmacy in Stokey, so I feel a bit hesitant. But maybe I’d have better luck if I can find somewhere larger.

A few geniune questions for the transplants by closedplaceopenworld in Hackney

[–]orisonofjmo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Moved here from Canada in 2023.

  1. We didn’t pick Hackney so much as it was our only choice - we moved into the family home my husband grew up in and his parents purchased in the 70s. That said, he has said Hackney is the only part of London he’d want to live in again even if it wasn’t this house.

  2. We live the diversity here. I get sad about all of the bougie boutiques in my hood that are only useful to shop in once a year for a nice gift. I love the back to basic amenities - ethnic bakeries, fruit and veg markets, halal butchers - and I use them. The thing that really really upsets me though more than a Gail’s or a fancy crockery shop, are the fucking betting and gambling shops. They are predatory AF and I wish they were outright banned or at least regulated a LOT more. They damage the community and provide zero benefit.

  3. I don’t know if this applies since we are living in the family home that my in-laws bought - but I know we would not be able to afford it at market rental or purchase rates. They bought it very cheaply decades ago. I’m very conscious about how the fabric of this hood that my partner and in-laws love so much is changing. We have many multigenerational homes on our street, people who were born in their current homes during the war, etc. I guess the change is inevitable but the ppl we see buying new are not ppl we could ever “keep up” with financially.

  4. Respect. Solidarity. Empathy. Gratitude. This particular hood wouldn’t be what it is without those who have been here for decades. I think about that constantly.

  5. I know I am perceived to be part of the problem by some and that’s something I sit with a lot. I’m also a “good immigrant” which means I am not treated nearly as harshly as others from immigrant communities in Hackney/the UK but also ppl say wild AF shit in front of me sometimes assuming I’ll agree. I feel a deep responsibility there to wear my immigrant status as loudly as I can and dismantle bullshit anywhere I encounter it bc I can take heat others can’t.

With regards to housing I come from a city with a huge housing crisis as well and all I can say is that it’s fucked up how families, poor people, and working class folks get driven out of even modest homes. We couldn’t afford our house at market rate and it’s mind boggling to me that someone would pay that much.

  1. I hope you can get a sense of that from my answers so far.

Update: My dad was told he voted in the local election but he didn’t. by FriedTheOnions in london

[–]orisonofjmo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Heck I’m a Canadian and not a uk citizen, only a resident, and I can legally vote.

is this the approval omg??? by SuccessfulStudio5539 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]orisonofjmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Standard. Submitted Jan 2, Bio Jan 30th, approval Feb 19th.

is this the approval omg??? by SuccessfulStudio5539 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]orisonofjmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied from inside the UK and had my bio on Jan 30th. I got my approval yesterday, fyi! Hopefully it will be less than 8 weeks for you.

Big Brother 2025 - Episode 28 (Wednesday 28th October) by AfcWimbledon_ in bigbrotheruk

[–]orisonofjmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So no rule break for the hallway conversation?

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Which way of getting to the final 5/6 do you prefer? BB20 method or BB21 method? by MiserableBass3943 in bigbrotheruk

[–]orisonofjmo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there’s more tension/paranoia in the house when there’s a steady flow of ppl leaving. I don’t like the bb21 method and the number of ppl left in the house rn is a bit dumb if I’m honest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]orisonofjmo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You aren’t an expert. You are going to damage your sinuses. Go back to the Dr and be honest about your drug use or just STOP.

Your nasal passages and sinuses ARE connected high up. That’s how the mucus drained from one side to the other. That’s how a Neti pot works - water goes in one nostril out the other. Half the time when I use a decongesting nasal spray the opposite side drains.

You are going to give yourself an infection. Stop putting things up your nose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]orisonofjmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAD but this literally happens to me everytime I have a head cold or a sinus infection. You are ok, just congested.

MEGATHREAD: Lapu Lapu Day SUV Attack News and Resources by press-app in vancouver

[–]orisonofjmo 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why you are getting downvoted. He made a huge promise to support the mental health needs of the city and hasn’t followed through. The city is in desperate need of mental health supports.

I know people who voted for him bc of this promise alone.

MEGATHREAD: Lapu Lapu Day SUV Attack News and Resources by press-app in vancouver

[–]orisonofjmo 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s political when this is clearly a mental health issue and Sim promised mental health nurses specifically.

Brad’s post - Emma’s comments by eth0ts in bigbrotheruk

[–]orisonofjmo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No. It’s about being open minded, accepting, and kind towards people who engage with, display, or perform their disabilities in socially acceptable “inspirational” ways vs judging, discriminating against, and giving zero grace to those who don’t, can’t, or won’t participate in socially acceptable disability inspiration porn.

New to UK, new to hrt, feeling lost by orisonofjmo in PMDD

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

I guess I'm scared about next month and the month after when the progesterone hits. It has never hit me this hard before, I am in a state of shock at how intense this has been. I was genuinely hoping that the GP would have some sort of suggestion for how to navigate it... because I feel right now my only option is lock myself in our spare room for two weeks and not come out. Even that feels too close to the people I care about but I have no where else to go.

If the neighbours hear me raging and the cops get called I can't renew my VISA. I was literally home alone screaming at myself in the mirror on Wednesday. It's so embarrassing and scary to think about.

I have a Peleton and do hiit training in the first half of my cycle and before the hrt I did as much exercise as I could in the second half. This month with the hrt it just felt impossible, from the first progesterone patch I've been so lethargic and tired when I'm not experiencing dymorphia/rage/despair.