@DharkStare - Lemmygrad

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/9451187 [https://lemmygrad.ml/post/9451187] > But when my brother tested for his own “flu” he got a negative testing. > > And we definitely got it from him before it spread to Mom and then the rest of us. > > Should I do a Covid-19 test? Just in case? > > I have cyberchondria so stuff like this is hard for me. > > But I will do it, just in case. > > What I’m wondering is: I’ve taken eight booster shots in total before stopping; do the newer strains of Covid-19 have less impact and less likelihood for Long Covid? > > Thanks!

Bluesky

I'm doing schema therapy now. - Lemmygrad

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7673236 [https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7673236] > Trying to notice schemas within my own mind and even relationships, to a point. > > I’m also thinking of doing Internal Family Systems with my new therapist. > > So far, we’ve done CBT techniques and the like. > > What do you recommend in terms of healing from trauma? > > I’m on Zoloft (which is replacing Lexapro and is directly responsible for dealing with trauma or PTSD or C-PTSD) and it’s done away with my traumatic flashbacks (which were daily). > > Hope you all are doing well, comrades! > > stalin heart hands [https://lemmygrad.ml/pictrs/image/15527aab-4af0-4202-9454-40586e7d61e3.png]

Does anyone ever feel... bad... but don't know why? (I mean physically) - Lemmygrad

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7551653 [https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7551653] > Body-wise, I was feeling weird when I had a sudden burst of energy and “heart flutters” and that may already be the answer to my question as to what was ailing me or what I felt physically “bad.” > > Thing is, I couldn’t tell you otherwise what was bad and why my mood dropped when my energy rose. > > It may be that, when I get energy, I feel angst or anguish over realizing the state of things as my mind becomes clear or perhaps I’m feeling my own body or lack of depersonalization for the first time (it’s happened multiple times but you know what I mean). > > I don’t want to be unscientific so I thought I’d ask others here with the hopes that someone will have the valid answer (of course, I’m using Google or Bing so it’s not like I’m just relying on the opinion of random people, though maybe the search results aren’t that good either).

Hackman's Hantavirus, H5N1, and Mystery Virus in Congo (Makan: What does everyone think of this channel?) - Lemmygrad

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7268399 [https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7268399] > I try not to delve into “conspiracism” (I know, I know, bourgeois do conspiratorial action, but I’m referring to the general overall attitude toward ruling-class actions or conspiracies; I believe that most conspiracies are out in the open and I’m not obsessed with “secret” actions or “deep state” doings). But I am interested in the current development of diseases and I try to get flu shots every now and then, despite my family looking askance at that. I’m trying to nip whatever I can in the bud before it affects my physical health over the life-span. > > Do you think this channel is legit and who would you recommend in terms of keeping up with science-y news or stuff pertaining to disease, physical health, medical science, etc.? > > Any YouTube channels are welcome!

So I'm using CBD to treat my trauma in the meantime before I get a pill after, presumably, the month of April. - Lemmygrad

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7189472 [https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7189472] > I’m going to ask my psychiatrist for a med that treats trauma. I’ve been having these daily flashbacks since, I don’t know, 2010? Time to take charge. Time to say that I’m worth it. > > In addition, I will get a sleep apnea oral appliance so I can treat my sleep apnea without the damn CPAP machine that I can’t get to work at all. > > In addition, I’m going to see if I have a chance, or do have, AFib or Atrial Fibrillation. My heart acts funny. > > I will get through this, even if the next few months see me self-destructing with the stuff I’m about to do soon enough. > > (I’m going to attempt something, and if I’m not successful, or I was wrong about the situation, then I’ll let it go. Forever.) > > Sorry, just pumping myself up for the next few months, and giving myself a good kick in the ass to get myself out of this rut of grief.