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KeeperofAmmut7 t1_je33c24 wrote
Reply to comment by NateCow in LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest
>The thing I told him is that it doesn't get "easier." You just get used to it.
Deffo. I feel guilty that I was relieved that I didn't hafta wait up until he decided to come to be, because I hadta walk behind him and help him up the stairs because his knee would go out. Too many times he started to fall and I got body slammed into the front door, or had to move his feet closer onto the step so he could get balance.
Easy-Race9835 OP t1_je33bzs wrote
Reply to comment by Peelboy in LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
I have tried this with my dog and in her first instinct she smells it and rejects it but when I break a piece and place it in her mouth she seems to eat the rest of it. But I suppose different things have different taste and dogs may not like the taste of everything.
keepthetips t1_je33bpk wrote
Reply to LPT: If your car or truck is equipped for a trailer hitch put one on. It’s a great way to protect your bumper from small fender benders by CruisinJo214
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theshogun02 t1_je3325j wrote
Reply to comment by Easy-Race9835 in LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
If things get desperate I’ll bust out the bologna lol
Somo_99 OP t1_je331ay wrote
Reply to comment by lilyrosewizz in LPT Request: How can I improve my ability to talk to others and be more extroverted? by Somo_99
It feels good knowing I'm not alone then 😂
BitStompr t1_je330j0 wrote
Reply to comment by robsticles in LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest
Yeah, me too. Thanks for the kindness internet stranger
KNick1111 t1_je33044 wrote
Reply to comment by itsawhocares in LPT Request: How can I improve my ability to talk to others and be more extroverted? by Somo_99
THIS!! Great advice!!
lrkt88 t1_je32sux wrote
I binged just like this and once I was put on Wellbutrin that all stopped. My understanding is that it effects the dopamine responses from addiction. I have depression that does not respond to SSRIs, so that was the reason for the prescription and I noticed the effect on binging. I still enjoy food the same way, but I don’t crave it as intensely as before and it’s easy to stop eating once satisfied versus eating until sick.
KeeperofAmmut7 t1_je32s2r wrote
Reply to LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest
Well said.
I already have ads in my spam folder for Russian Women, 50+, Sugar babies...LOL My hubby of almost 35 years has been dead for a little over a month from a massive stroke. I was spending the nights at the hospital by his side, holding his hand, watching TV with him. He died with me holding his hand.
To be honest, I have up days and down days. Seeing someone I haven't seen in a while and having to tell them while trying not to break down was so damned hard, especially when he started to fill up.
The most innocuous comment can start the waterworks.
I work at a wrinkle city and I've seen how grief is such a bloody big dipper for the folks and each one is different. Some are like woohoo freedom. Others are so very sad since they've been made alone. I'm still stuck with paperwork and phone calls. I haven't even started the taxes yet. I haven't even really had any time for grieving. My boss said to take all the time I need, but then wanted me back by a certain date because she didn't want to do my job and my coworker was on vacation.
The best thing you can do is call and check in, give hugs, make meals ( I kept the local greasy spoons in the black for a month) clean up (my bestie helped me do this)
I just got a thing in the mail saying that one of his investments is changing brokers. I have no idea wtf to do with it. Can't ask him...and am clueless atm. It's already going into the not now pile.
See if a friend can help you get bills sorted. I mislaid 4 that were right in front of my face.
Sorry about the OT sorta rant.
I can just say that if you feel like screaming, do so. Crying, do that too. It's rough. One day to the next, one second to the next, you'll feel something or even nothing at all. I just feel right now that if I cry, I won't stop and I'll be like Odo in his bucket. I remember what a character in one of my stories told herself. "You don't have the time for that now, you have too much other shite to deal with."
When I get all this shite sorted, I'm gonna find a place where you can smash dishes with a baseball bat, or an axe throwing place, and go wild.
Easy-Race9835 OP t1_je32nu0 wrote
Reply to comment by theshogun02 in LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
That’s a good idea as well.
brokefixfux t1_je32nrr wrote
Reply to LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
Put it in a piece of hotdog.
bobkmertz t1_je32ehg wrote
Reply to LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
And if it doesn't taste good you're screwed?
theshogun02 t1_je32d3m wrote
Reply to LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
I like sticking it in a piece of bread and mushing it in a ball. For a picky dog, sometimes I’ll put some BBQ sauce on it.
LossPreventionGuy t1_je32d1r wrote
Reply to LPT Request: For people who work at a desk or sit in chairs for most of the day, what are some things we can do to prevent our bodies (and mind) from deteriorating over time from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer. by threespeaks
get a treadmill, any boring meetings just take a walk. Even if it's 1 mph
Peelboy t1_je322eu wrote
Reply to LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
But do they ever taste good? Our daughter taught our great Dane to open his mouth wide, and she just sticks it in the back after his tongue. He has to do it every day for life. If we hide it in food, he discovers it every single time and ejects it.
chiavari t1_je31xxm wrote
Metformin solved this issue for me. I am narturally eating less than half of what I was, I am just not jonesing for any food, and my internal hunger indicator is now operable again and I feel full after a meal. It's nice.
MartinDeMedic t1_je31qdw wrote
Reply to comment by Soggy-Change in LPT Request: How to stop over eating and have more control over my diet? by Vq-Blink
This helped me a ton during my weight loss.
robsticles t1_je31k59 wrote
Reply to comment by BitStompr in LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest
My god I am sorry you had to go through this
Anon293357 t1_je31b2q wrote
For every thing in life, there is always someone who is better and worse at it than you. If you think you’re fast doing a task, there’s always someone who can perform that same task faster, and you will be very slow to them. Would you like them to be inpatient and angry at you for being slow?
ricardo9505 t1_je30t6h wrote
Reply to comment by Beginning_Fee_7992 in LPT Request: I am a contractor making $62,400 a year, and the position I am working for pays roughly $90,000 to $100,000, and I know my recruiter probably gets paid the difference. How do I get a higher salary with the same company? by dlonem1
Yes but you ain't terminated.
keepthetips t1_je30suw wrote
Reply to LPT: If your dog doesn’t want to eat their medication or their treats, try breaking a very small piece of it and place it on their tongue. Their taste buds will absorb the flavor and if it tastes good, they will automatically go for the bigger chunks. by Easy-Race9835
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lilyrosewizz t1_je30m7j wrote
Reply to LPT Request: How can I improve my ability to talk to others and be more extroverted? by Somo_99
omg i feel the exact same way!! u are not alone at all. im so shy
ive only ever been good at making friends online and even then i still have a hard time maintaining them
swedeinsuede t1_je2zxjf wrote
Reply to LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest
My mom died in 2012 when I (F) was 19, I am now 31 and getting through my first years of aduthood without a mom was really hard. Somedays still, the grief hits really hard. You just get used to it over time and accept it. The hardest part is missing someone you know you will never see again.
itsawhocares t1_je2zph7 wrote
Reply to LPT Request: How can I improve my ability to talk to others and be more extroverted? by Somo_99
Read. Read the papers. Sports, Op-Ed, Front Page, whatever. Know what’s going on. And ask questions. Be interested in the other person’s hobbies, career, family
Legitimate_Size_2631 t1_je33mcs wrote
Reply to comment by Tweed-n-Sizzle in LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731
and she's got a stinky pussy, CHURCH