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Sometimes I get this feeling—I just can’t catch my breath. I slept terribly last night because of it, plus my nose is totally stuffed up. I don't have a cold, but there's this constant congestion I just can't shake.
On top of that, I've been getting exhausted way too fast lately and dealing with major bloating. I'm usually pretty active, though work has kept me from hitting the gym at all this past month. It's not a weight issue.
Today my stomach was so bloated—combined with that shortness of breath—that I could barely make it up twenty stairs without gasping for air.
Also, when I inhale, I get this sound in my lungs—kind of like that rattling stage right before a cold fully hits, if you know what I mean..
Since I've dealt with a yeast infection before, I'm wondering if it could have flared up in my gut and caused all this?
Bloating, fatigue, shortness of breath, white coating on my tongue... anyone have any thoughts or advice before I head to my doctor? They're out on vacation right now.
Thanks!
Adam Miller46 said:It really depends on where you live. In California, for instance, there is such deep respect for our elders, and people of all ages tend to interact with genuine warmth.
But in a place like Washington, D.C., once you hit a certain age, people practically write you off. They underestimate you, dismiss you, and treat aging like some sort of tragic disaster. You’ll hear people whisper, "Why would someone young even bother talking to them?"
On top of that, I can't tell you how many people would see you having a sincere conversation with a man in his 60s and immediately assume you're involved in something much more intimate... 🤣
I'm with you on this!
I'm a California girl studying up in Washington, D.C., and my boyfriend is a local Washingtonian.
Spending time with his crowd, I see it firsthand—their attitude toward older people is totally different. They're cranky, dismissive... and yeah, I get that sometimes, but honestly, nothing beats having a sincere, heartfelt conversation with an older person—especially if they're well-educated, which is a huge bonus.
OT: Sure, you're healthy, but your girlfriend isn't—she's just pathologically jealous.
My boyfriend and I casually chat about actors who hit their 50s and still look incredible. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.🤷
I didn't feel like wading through this entire thread—I just wanted to share my own take on jealousy.
Early on in our relationship, it drove me absolutely crazy whenever my boyfriend would comment on another woman—even if it was just some random Hollywood actress!
I kept thinking, why is he talking about someone else right in front of me? Am I not his number one?
It really got to me. At first, I just stayed quiet until I finally snapped and laid it all out for him. He changed how he acted, and now, eleven months later, I realize I was being a bit much myself. I wasn't accounting for the fact that I’d do the exact same thing—thinking "damn, he's hot"—though out of respect, I wouldn't say it out loud to my partner.
Look, there’s no such thing as a perfect woman or a perfect man, and beauty isn't some universal standard... you've got hot brunettes, sure, but blondes are just as stunning. It's the same for guys—not every tall, dark stranger is every woman's type; sometimes a blonde guy walks by and completely steals your breath away.
I've accepted my boyfriend for who he is—he's a little childish and playful for a 27-year-old, and I don't hesitate to tell him he's acting like a teenager.
Now, sometimes we'll both comment on a girl together, and honestly, I'll probably turn my head before he does.
We're here to complement each other and grow together.
Nothing is ever truly broken beyond repair.
Jealousy is one of those primal emotions—it's evolutionary. You have to accept it as a basic part of life, but if it starts crossing lines, there's no shame in talking to a professional.
Personally, I’d suggest CBT—cognitive behavioral therapy—since I've had good results with it for other stuff.
Cheers, everyone. 🙏