Posts by silvermason16

Honestly, $50 for the east or west stands for a show like this isn't much.
Looking forward to it 😍

Gary Roberts13 said:Oh, please, who doesn't struggle with something like that at some point... 😉

Come on, give us a hand—drop a link or some suggestions on how one actually tackles this, assuming psychotherapy isn't the only answer on the table.

If she's under 23 or 25, it will likely resolve itself spontaneously.
Sometimes these issues ease up with age, though they rarely disappear entirely—they usually just morph into a different disorder.
Eating disorders stem from psychological roots; addressing them accordingly is essential.

Perhaps the whole point is simply finding joy in your work 😁

John Doe, bravo to you!! An excellent post on the meaning of life. 🙏

Nicole Lopez83 said:....if you actually want to feel better and get back to your old self, combine your meds with some supplements (think echinacea, garlic, honey, etc.—just look it up online, there’s a million options out there). Slowly transition back to a regular diet—eat everything, keep it varied, just stick to small, frequent meals. Minimize stress however you can, because it definitely tanks your immune system. Find a way to unwind; I'm sure you have your outlets, just like the rest of us. Don't overthink it or spiral too much. You're a healthy person.

👍
Plenty of wisdom and experience here. 😉

What have you been taking to "boost" your immunity?
I'm considering picking this up: echinacea http://www.agram89.com/?pz=4
to build up my defenses, clear out the lymph, and prevent mucus buildup.

I read somewhere that if you're dealing with a "candida overgrowth," you should cut out dairy entirely and switch to things like soy milk or soy-based products instead.

The candida test:

First thing in the morning, on an empty stomach and before brushing your teeth, spit into a glass of water (use bottled water
or filtered water with minimal chlorine).
Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
If you see "white threads" drifting down from the surface, it’s a sign that yeast
is dominating your saliva. Healthy saliva stays mostly intact near the surface.

I’ve started using rice malt instead of sugar, though it doesn't quite hit the spot for me.🙄 .
Supposedly, you need to load up on sauerkraut, garlic, probiotic foods containing Lactobacillus, coconut oil, or extra virgin olive oil. You can also try whey protein—either natural or the concentrated organic versions found at places like Whole Foods—along with grapefruit seed extract and cinnamon oil supplements blended with oregano, peppermint, and other herbs.

from www.healthline.com: (I haven't tried it yet, though I might)

Lecithin
Lecithin is a complex ingredient composed of a blend of phospholipids. Nearly 100% of these phospholipids consist of phosphatidylcholine and inositol—substances similar to B-complex vitamin cofactors. Essentially, lecithin, choline, and inositol aid in nerve development, boost nervous system function, and help replenish phosphorus, which serves as both an energy and structural element in the body. Lecithin positively impacts mood and provides a calming effect on the nervous system, supports better memory and concentration, and speeds up recovery; it has shown particularly beneficial effects during stressful periods. Life Time Fitness Lecithin provides 1200 mg of soy lecithin per capsule. It is recommended as a dietary supplement at a dosage of one capsule daily with a meal.

This heat is wrecking me—sinus infection and a sore throat. Currently surviving on antibiotics and sheer exhaustion
Feeling a bit anxious too, which is expected when you're trapped in a concrete jungle miles away from the coast 124 miles 🙂
🙂

"Estimates suggest there are about 1.2 million smokers in America, meaning nearly one in three adults smokes. It's also believed that 60 to 70 percent of children are exposed to secondhand smoke from an early age because of parents or other household members.

Burning just one cigarette produces about two liters of smoke, and scientists have identified over 4,000 chemical compounds in that smoke, at least 60 of which are known carcinogens." (CNN, 05/31/2006)
Yet, America still hasn't passed legislation banning smoking in public
spaces. Given those facts, it should happen—as soon as possible.

Your only real option is to stay hydrated—stick to herbal tea rather than black tea.
It should pass in a few days. 😉

nataniel said:yay, I'm not the only one 🎉

give me five, sister 😉
👋

Taylor Campbell4 makes a good point: first, you have to recognize the feelings surfacing in specific moments. You have to identify them before any actual work can begin.
Lately, everything has hit me at once. It was sudden—triggered by some pretty jarring life shifts and circumstances I didn't see coming.
Trying to make sense of it all has been an uphill battle. I've started putting the pieces together 😢 , I'm still working on it, still trying
and boy, am I trying 🤣
I’ve let my meditation practice slide again 👎
And if tears were a commodity, I'd be a billionaire by now. 😁

shadowgardener12 said:Yeah, plus it makes for much better hiking. Up and down the hills. 😉
That massive body of water you guys are talking about isn't even a bad thing!

And where exactly is this "up and down"? Is there a specific trail, a path, or a precise location?

Thanks, shadowgardener12.
Where I live, there are hardly any mosquitoes at all🙏 , and we're right near the coast😉
So, a coastal zone, you say.
Fine.

When I was in Washington, D.C., I used to go for runs along the waterfront, and I did so
last week, but I got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes out there—the bugs were everywhere.
Where in D.C. can one run without dealing with all those insects?
What are some other nice running spots, green spaces, or trails?
Thanks for the help.

nataniel said:🙂 ........ I thought they would leave me behind, and to be honest, in some ways they have—but I’m still over 30 and crying like a toddler. To someone else, it might seem trivial, but for me, it’s enough to break me......

Same here. 🍿

Their frustration isn't coming from nowhere. They have reasons. We all carry our own baggage—some of it heavier, some lighter—and the goal should be to process it, find peace, and live with integrity.
But looking at the women I know, there’s this sense of emptiness. I can't tell if they're missing a family or children, because throwing themselves entirely into their careers hasn't quite worked as a substitute.
They define themselves solely through their work, but honestly, is that enough?

If I take a few women I know in their mid-30s to mid-40s,
most of them are single professionals—high-level managers with solid salaries.
I could tell you all of them lack any sense of inner peace. Some are incredibly exhausting, overbearing, and arrogant. (When someone is actually content with life—
they aren't like that; there’s no need for it. They are calm, satisfied, tolerant, and positive.) I wonder if hormones play a role here.
On the flip side, single moms seem to be a different story; they appear much more fulfilled.

laki said:i was just asking generally... and that could definitely be one way to go about it...
Do you actually have experience with that?
Doesn't seem like a smart move to me... you can't act as your partner's therapist, if you know what I mean!🙂

You don't need to play therapist to your partner; there are actual professionals you pay for that. A partner should just be—a PARTNER.😉

Lisa Palmer5 said:I'm particularly interested in those who reach out while they're currently in a relationship...

Are you referring to those dark thoughts that creep in while you're in a relationship?
Are you asking if people deal with them privately or share them with their partner?