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Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and more fun stuff
I know there are no magic bullets; I'm just wondering if anyone has some similar experiences or advice about surviving after a psychiatric emergency, hospitalization, and the aftermath. I just got out of the psych ward after letting things build up for years, and though the hospitalization was good for acute stabilization,…
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Under active thyroid
Hey I was wondering if anyone else had an under active thyroid but still managed to be able to lose weight easily??
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Menopause and metabolism concern question?
Hoping some of you have done more with Hormone Replacement Therapy or other remedies you might recommend. I had a hysterectomy around seven years ago but to be honest I had hot flashes and night sweats even before that. I am a little afraid of HRT reactions, but I am getting tired of the lack of sleep, hot flashes and…
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Insomnia
I suffer from terrible insomnia, which can leave me with 4-5 hours of sleep for my day. I know in order to bulk and grow I need a few 8-9hrs. According to my doctor because of my ADHD 9 would be optimal. I’ve tried melatonin and meditation. My mind just runs a million miles at night. Any suggestions on other things like…
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Early Menopause
I went through menopause early, in my mid 30s. I had no other symptoms besides the stopping of my menses. When I turned 40, i began gaining weight and developed T2D. Since then I battle keeping my blood glucose steady, my stress down and trying to lose weight.
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Best Sleep techniques?
Good evening, I suffer from nerve pain and fibromyalgia all day. It causes sleep disturbances. Would anyone offer suggestions on best sleep techniques? I tried setting an alarm to get ready for bed but it doesn't work
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Post-Degree recovery
Hey everyone! I’ve just finished a masters program, it was a long road where my self care, sleep, nutrition, and health all went on a pause. So I would love some input on picking healthy habits back up after 2 years putting my attention elsewhere.
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Prioritiz sleep
I found this little morsel https://liveinthismoment.com/self-care-prioritize-sleep/ when looking up sleep help, and thought maybe someone could find it useful. I do my best not to eat before bedtime, but I did find the bit about clock watching helpful. Set my phone across the room to avoid the quick peeks that last until…
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Anxiety
Anyone else suffer from anxiety and depression? Need some accountability Partners to stay motivated. Determined to lose weight and exercise more, but anxiety keeps getting in the way.
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Back problems
I’m a veteran with a disability and in the past year went to the chiropractor and he told me I have a spine that is curved. Right now I don’t have a job so I need exercise but the top of my back is bad. I was working out with this app but then decided to stop. Probably wasn’t smart of me to continue using my back but now…
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Pandemic stress
I got my latest lab results from a doctor’s visit and even though I had been maintaining my weight over the last two years of the pandemic (overweight but down 15 lbs from my high point), my lab numbers and BP are trending in the wrong direction… clearly the stress of working for a health department during a pandemic is…
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Do you sleep with one pillow or multiple pillows?
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Better sleep
I usually do not sleep much. An average of 6 hours each day that's it. I can count on my fingers how many times I slept in the day times. I wake up to even small breathing hearings by my family members in the next room. Clearly i don't sleep deeply. But I once drank too much milk forced by my father and boom... It worked…
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Free online workshop tonight Nov 1 "Death Over Dinner"
This is not right on point for me, but last year the second presenter, Reggie Hubbard, did a Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead workshop that was helpful for me for grief, so I am attending this one. Reggie says, "I am merging my Dia de Los Muertos practice with Michael's Death Over Dinner program to create healing…
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This is changing more than just my weight
I have been taking care of myself lately. And it feels good. Obviously, I have been focusing on eating healthy, losing weight and exercising. But I am talking about other ways to care for myself. As I got heavier over the last 10 years my desire to put on make up or cute earrings or necklaces went away. I felt like it was…
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Sleeping
I have to go to sleep every time I fall asleep I wake up for a couple of hours before attempting to go to sleep again for a short time gain I will wake up
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Tomorrow is day 1
Tomorrow is day 1 of me restarting my weight loss journey. If I stay on track I can accomplish my goals. Tonight I decided to do self care: mud face mask, massage gun, eye massage, hair mask and ice water. Now feel ready to kick off the new year right 💪🏻
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Depression, anxiety and grief.
I have lost two of my near relatives in less than six months. My mental health has never been great and I struggle with basic wellness. The voices in my head can be vile when I'm low (I'm not crazy I just have an inner monologue of hate towards myself) As such I struggle with mindfulness as I can't get them to shut up....…
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Migraine headaches and Zoe glucose monitor
Hi there. Just wondering if anyone used the Zoe glucose monitor. I am 56 and suffer from migraine headaches around every 10 days for 3 days at a time. They mostly start at night and develop over the day. I am thinking of trying to monitor my sugar levels as I have tried most other things. Is the Zoe app good for…
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My morning breath
You tube- ‘breathing with sandy’ - after 8 weeks of doing, I can finally hit 2 minutes of exhaled breathe retention. So good!
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Got Sleep Issues? Check out "The Honest Guys" on Youtube.com and Spotify
They've been around for 10+ years and OMG, do one of their sleep talk downs and you're out... legitimately out. Some of the best sleep I've ever had was after listening to these meditations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57U7WfxJgZA&list=OLAK5uy_nz6rRTQBmnHxvX2udBsP2TjSwZ0LEzQWg
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Do You Have a Mattress You Love? Please Recommend Mattresses to Me.
Does anyone here have a mattress that you love? We need a new mattress... My back is killing me and I can't sleep well. Our former mattress is a torture device. If I was on my left side, I felt like I couldn't breathe, and some of my limbs would start falling asleep. No matter how we slept, both DH and I would have back…
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Weighted blankets
Have any of you with sleep anxieties or sleeping issues tried a weighted blanket? I recently purchased a 20lb weighted blanket from Amazon and I can’t believe what a difference it has made in my tossing and turning. If you are a smaller woman I wouldn’t advise a 20lb blanket, maybe a 10 or 15
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Panic attacks and dissociative symptoms
People who get panic attacks and/or dissociative symptoms: what works for you? I've been trying to get a protocol going that can get rid of these issues for good. I haven't had a full panic attack since November but I do have depersonalization and derealization on a pretty much daily basis. I started having both of these…
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Antidepressants
Apologies in advance if this topic has been overdone. I’ve seen some recent responses to antidepressants that others have used and I’ve wanted to ask more questions but didn’t want to derail the thread. Like anything this important I’m aware I need to speak to my doctor, and I do appreciate that feedback if and when it…
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Snoring partner
How to get sleep n stay asleep with a person who snores all night every night. They claim they don't snore even when I record it. Plus he won't seek medical attention. There is no spare bedroom
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Yoga retreat for men of color at Kripalu in Massachusetts May 21–26, 2023
I have no financial stake in this. I wanted to spread the word because I am a big fan of one of the presenters, Reggie Hubbard, and I spent a year as a live-in volunteer at Kripalu 2001-2002. It was sooooooooooo white and female then (as am I.) This retreat for men of color is "the first of its kind at Kripalu and part of…
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Morning Anxiety
Are you someone who wakes up feeling fresh, rested, and ready for the day? Or do you wake up with crippling anxiety? I am the latter. I always figured it was the hardships of my life that created this lingering dread of having to face another day. I've rarely, if ever, experienced the feeling of "You'll feel better after a…
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Need Tips to Manage Anxiety
My anxiety is really bad lately. This aggravates my IBS symptoms, which causes me more stress, which aggravates the IBS even more. And I’m stuck in a cycle that I don’t know how to break. Medication and therapy aren’t working. Daily walks outside in the sunshine aren’t helping. Meditation isn’t working either. God isn’t…
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Herbalife affecting sleep?
Hiya, I’ve been using Herbalife for the last few weeks and since then I feel like my sleeping is totally off. I’m using the Meal Replacement and Protein. Nothing else. Does anyone know whether Herbalife has been known to affect sleep, or just a coincidence with changing eating habits? I literally cannot find anything…