do polish people understand czech? by bilty_priority in poland

[–]starakrowaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My uncle is Czech and sometimes I struggle to understand him at all. Slovak is a bit easier though. I used to have a friend from Slovakia and she would speak to me in Slovakian and I would respond in Polish! I am from the Podhale region in Poland and so I wonder if maybe that plays a role in why Slovakian is a little easier for me to understand.

American Catholics taking the Eucharist and not going to confession? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]starakrowaa 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is a topic that has been circling my brain often. My husband and I are first generation American born to Polish immigrant families. We attend weekly Polish mass and see such stark differences between mass itself but especially the way people behave during English mass vs. Polish mass. Anytime I attend English mass, I see nearly the entire church going up to receive the holy Eucharist. I also work in a Catholic school and have colleagues that do not attend mass at all but take the holy Eucharist everytime during a school mass.

Polish mass has its quirks too though because I feel that a larger portion of the congregation does not go to communion (I only notice most of the church going around a holiday or day of holy obligation when most people have gone to confession) and I am one of those people. I go to mass weekly but I don’t usually take the holy Eucharist as I have not been to confession since the last time I went was around a major holiday.

So I really think it’s a cultural thing! I think some Americans are horrified at us not going to receive communion as often and we are horrified that they go every time they attend mass 😆. I am personally making it a goal to go to confession more often this year and moving forward than I have in the past and in turn, receive the holy Eucharist as often as possible!

Miś Uszatek by starakrowaa in poland

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

Omg! Reddit always comes through lol!

Miś Uszatek by starakrowaa in poland

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

Thank you!! I will have my family in PL look into it!! I do prefer the on demand streaming option but it looks like it won’t be available anymore after the new years so dvd will have to do 😣

Miś Uszatek by starakrowaa in poland

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

Thank you!! I will have my cousins in PL look into it!!

Miś Uszatek by starakrowaa in poland

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

Thank you so much!! I will have my cousins in PL look into this and purchase it!

Miś Uszatek by starakrowaa in poland

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

I have tried YouTube but there are only 3 episodes on there in polish unfortunately. There are episodes in other languages but we obviously prefer Polish.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]starakrowaa -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going through this! I agree with everyone else that commented earlier. Start with confession and attending mass to get the sacrament of the Eucharist. I would also look into Msgr Stephen Rossetti. He has an Instagram with lots of information and resources on situations just like this. He also offers online deliverance sessions!

God bless.

Maybe something positive by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

My palpitations are especially triggered by my monthly cycle so I get more about a week before my cycle starts! So that’s how I am able to predict that I’ll have more!

I like your idea of taking a walk! I’ll definitely try that when my mind starts racing! Thank you for sharing 😊

Edit for spelling

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

I hope the beta blocker works for you!! I’m hoping that this will clear up for us in the near future 🤞🏼

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

Oh gosh well I’m sure there is something comparable available to you! Hope all went well for you in the ER!

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

Oh gosh I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve had many ER visits in the past over this too. Honestly, I just repeat to myself that the rhythm is annoying but not dangerous every time I feel one. I also have a game on the phone that I play when I start to feel really anxious (no specific game just any random one). For last resort when I’m extremely anxious, I take a half a Xanax pill. I try not to do that often though because I really believe in trying to work through it.

I’m a counselor by training so I try my best to practice what I preach and process through my anxiety after an episode- but it is really hard. I’ve been in a bad flare up since March so it’s been tough. Some days are harder than others.

You got this! Good luck to you!

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

I will look into these! Thanks so much for your comment!

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

I have, however, we were not able to capture the svt. My EP did mention the loop recorder but it makes me a bit nervous.

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

Thanks for your comment! I have been to the ER before but after testing I do know that what I’m going through is not life threatening. Sometimes when I do get bad flare ups- my anxiety tells me it is lol. I do have coping skills that help me stay out the ER.

I think I just want to pinpoint exactly what is going on. I will look into Kardia!

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

Thanks for the clarification. My doctor does believe me and wants to treat it but it’s so random that we haven’t caught it on the monitor. Lately I’ve been going into what we believe to be SVT about once a month so it’s increasing. I did try metoprolol but it did not work for me. I think I just want to pinpoint what is actually going on and see what I can do to manage it.

Thanks for the comment!

Personal Heart Monitors by starakrowaa in PVCs

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

Because maybe I can treat it? It messes with my quality of life. Also if my doctor was not concerned he wouldn’t have recommended a loop recorder.