Posts by Edward Hughes3
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Sam Jones8 said:Haha, thanks. Honestly, I can't even say that was my intention—it just kind of happened that way. 🙂
@Edward Hughes3, I really hope you didn't regret going and that it wasn't a total waste of time. It didn't surprise me one bit that it was an ad; I was honestly wondering what the catch was. ☕
"Regret" is such a strong word, I'm not even remotely feeling that way... 🙂 I took a look and it was perfectly fine. Since it's just a promotion in the end, you simply shut that part off...
As the old saying goes—you can't teach an old dog new tricks... so, much like you suggested, it was entirely to be expected... 😁 🙂
Sarah Ross21 said:Was there an actual takeaway from that webinar, or was it just more superficial fluff?
@Sam Jones8, nice job delegating there :-)
Nothing revolutionary here ☕
Sam Jones8 said:For sure, but I’m worried that if someone wants to actually reset, they have to completely ditch those old patterns that keep dragging them back into the same mental loops for a while. You kind of have to experience both extremes to find any sense of balance... Or maybe I’m just tripping.
Anyway, I found this free 🎉 "High sensitivity and anxiety" webinar, but I’m low-key terrified to sign up because they might make me turn on my camera and actually talk. I have no clue what the vibe will be like, so I'm feeling pretty anxious about it.
If anyone actually has the guts 😁 to join, let me know and I can send over the link.
And ladies, trust me, you are definitely not alone in this. Fingers crossed 🙂
I ended up watching the webinar (my thanks to Sam Jones8). It turns out there was no need to turn on the camera, as we were permitted to communicate solely through the chat with the facilitator. The woman delivered a presentation regarding high sensitivity and anxiety, breaking down each concept individually before explaining how they intersect...
It was decent enough, and if anyone finds the subject matter compelling, they won't regret listening. However, it is worth noting that the entire presentation serves as a sort of introduction—a soft pitch, really—for a multi-part program that is promoted at the end for a specific fee.
Greetings to my fellow empaths 🙂
First of all, you aren't alone in this, and frankly, there is little sense in looking at it through such a narrow lens... perhaps there isn't anyone in your immediate neighborhood facing these exact circumstances, or maybe you simply haven't met them yet, but even if it feels like you're isolated, 😁 everything a person goes through is happening to someone else somewhere else on the map.
I was actually discussing this quite recently with a colleague here on the forum—how we all tend to shout into our own little corners, convinced we are solitary figures struggling with business, health, or social issues, when in reality, we are only a few clicks away from a community that understands exactly what we are going through.
As someone else mentioned earlier, one really ought to take an active role in steering things toward the direction they desire... it might not be a flawless transformation overnight, but if you manage to find a job that doesn't leave you with that constant knot in your stomach, then you have already succeeded, and from there, you move on to the next step.
It is difficult, certainly, and the recent pandemic certainly added another layer of complexity to an already heavy situation, but we don't really have much choice other than to push back with a force proportional to the weight of the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Physical activity is vital for maintaining both a healthy mind and body, though I find myself forcing myself to do it just as much as anyone else, so I won't dwell on the philosophy of it too long... 😁
I see exactly where this is going, and frankly, I can relate... I’ve been dealing with similar digestive issues for about two years now, and if I’m being honest, it’s 98% psychological in nature.
My metabolism has always been naturally fast, but when you factor in the sheer amount of stress he's under, his digestion just goes completely out the window, leading to exactly what you all described.
The real issue, though, is that whenever I start feeling those cramps in my stomach, I don't even dare leave the house... because what if it hits me while I'm out somewhere without a restroom in sight? It's paralyzing...
I suppose I could try adjusting my diet, but trying to escape from stress is a much more difficult task, and we can't exactly lock ourselves inside our homes forever to stay safe...
Max Payne—God, if only we could turn back the clock
gamer Resident Evil
Played every single Resident Evil title, and I'm sure there's more on the horizon...
Perhaps you might consider reaching out through a local church; I found myself following a similar path once upon a time... 🙂☕
Well, I suppose it is my turn to share my own experiences with all of you...
My very first period arrived when I was just twelve years old, and everything felt perfectly fine, quite regular actually, lasting about four days without any complications whatsoever. I even had my first sexual encounter, after which there wasn't any change to my cycle at all; everything remained entirely normal. Then, around age seventeen, I was put on birth control pills—because, according to my doctor, I apparently had cysts on my ovaries or some such nonsense. I stayed on that hormonal therapy for about four years, until they finally decided to discontinue it, and not long after that, the pre-menstrual pains began to set in. At first, they were mild, but over time, they have steadily worsened, to the point where month after month I am essentially incapacitated by pain during the first two days of my cycle, which has also become much heavier and now lasts about seven days. Initially, Advil seemed to help, but I have eventually graduated to taking Spasmex twice a day...
I sometimes think that restarting contraception might provide some relief, yet on the other hand, I simply don't have the desire to mess with hormones again just to make those two days slightly less agonizing...
Oh, I almost forgot to mention the dizzy spells, which seem to be a constant occurrence whenever my period arrives.