Like fasting and after meals being higher (usual fasting 85, fasting 105) and after meals being 103 when they’re usually 92. This isn’t a significant change but I’m afraid that the numbers are creeping up (slowly) But I have been very exhausted while receiving these numbers. My eyes ache I’m so tired, it’s just been a week where I haven’t been able to sleep because I’ve been busy. This weekend I’ll sleep in and see how my numbers are.
I’m just curious if this has ever happened to anyone else?

I need help. I've been stuck in this weight gaininv pit. I have all the ingredients I need to make good meals. I cook all of my food. But I keep over eating. It's not that my calories are too low, I don't even try to weigh. I used to track two months ago and I lost 3kgs. But I'm an emotional eater. And when things get complicated in my life, I react by eating. Surelt there are ways to deal with this issue.

My partner was originally going to come with me but dropped out last minute due to funds. I had already signed on so I thought I'd keep up with the trip as I had signed to pay for it already, although I was hesitant.
I have ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suspected ASD, suspected BPD, and definitely some brain damage from a number of concussions and drug use in the past, and because of that combo, I have a really really hard time communicating with others in person, processing speed, and misunderstanding what other people are trying to get at, while also seeming too out of pocket. I'm constantly nervous and either way too quiet or way too loud off medication with no in-between, but I've kept my distance here and stayed pretty quiet. When I do start conversations, I feel like people look at me like I'm insane, even when I am careful to start conversations in some of the same ways my classmates are doing, such as asking what their favorite parts of the trip have been.
I also have food allergies and often can't go out to eat with classmates. I think that in part this is why they just stopped telling me when they were going places. They must have an entirely separate groupchat without me in it to plan activities, and maybe the initial intention was to not make me feel bad about missing out on restaurants, but they definitely do a lot of stuff without me that I wasn't even aware of and wanted to do, so I think they've shifted a lot to this other group chat I'm not in. I've missed out on a lot of meals and have lost more weight during this short period of time than I thought possible.
I made some friends in the group who also have the ADHD/ASD combo and it's been pretty great but-
The meds for ADHD they both take are illegal here, but they usually take them back home, so they're not doing all that well not having them. They both sleep constantly when the class isn't doing something or an activity hasn't been lined up for them. They tend to forget to invite me/fall asleep when we are supposed to be doing things, but I've otherwise not had a mental breakdown simply because I have been able to hang out with them. I still miss out on some activities this smaller group of 2 does together, and don't mind because they're best friends and probably want to hang out just by themselves, but there was a time when I purchased tickets for something that they were going to, they knew I had bought tickets, I asked them when it was going to happen, and they were already there without me. They did go slowly on the self-guided tour so I could catch up, and given how they're doing off meds and how I am myself off medication, I really think they just forgot, but it still sucks to feel so alone. They told me we would go out to dinner tonight but have been ignoring me (probably sleeping) most of the evening. When I asked what plans were, they said they'd let me know later. It's 8:30 PM and I'm starving so I just told them I'd get myself food, got depressed and overwhelmed about it, and probably just won't eat anything tonight.
Whenever I suggest an activity, at best, nobody wants to go, or at worst, I literally get laughed at. It makes me feel like I don't belong in a group of people who are neurotypcial.
I feel like the other students on the trip see me as someone who should have been put in special Ed but wasn't. I feel like they pity me. I'm just trying to live my life with what I've got and I don't want the pity. I really can't stand it. At first I appreciated that people were talking to me, but now it really just seems like they're patronizing me and really don't want to have to put up with my existence, and I hate feeling this way. I just wish I could interact normally.
The professor said that nobody had ever told her they had regretted going on this trip in all the years she has done it, but after seeing how she has worked so hard to make this a good trip for everyone, I see why nobody has thought to tell her that, but the issue is mostly my interaction with other students, in which case she has talked about not leaving other students out extensively. I have spent a lot more time than anyone else with just the professor and it's getting so much harder every day to slap on a smile and keep up appearances. I finally just told her that my medication had built up in my system enough to help a little through the trip and now it's completely tapered off and gone, and that's why I seem like I'm struggling (which is also true, but not at all the largest reason). She worked so hard to make sure everyone was having a good time but I feel left out and like I'm overanalyzing things and don't want to hurt her by telling her I didn't enjoy myself.
My roommate, unbeknownst to me when we signed up to be roommates, has political views that are literally against my existence when it comes to something that is highly visible about me, and I'm in high stress mode when they're in our room. It's been relatively rare that I've had any time alone to recharge and try to just be calm. They are also incredibly loud and don't understand when I am trying to give them clear cues that I don't want to be talking to them and am just burnt out. I've told them that I'm burnt out and now it feels like they're giving me the cold shoulder in the group while talking my ear off when I'm just trying to deal with burnout. My roommate is IMO less socially adept than I am and seems to be included in everything, and I don't know how they don't notice/care that the class is patronizing them so much.
We've been going to museums and my mind is elsewhere, not just because of my ADHD, but also because I seriously hate this small portion of my existence - this last week and a half. I've struggled a lot with mental health in my life, and it hasn't been this bad in a long time, when I should be really enjoying myself.
I'm insanely burnt out. I have 4 days and a free day left here and need the credits and the grade I'm going to get, as the class was intentionally made to be very easy to get a good grade in and meant to be more of an experience than a classroom sort of thing. I feel like I've wasted my money. I'm not even sure I can handle it. I usually enjoy class but this is too much. I've been thinking about how these other people would react if they could experience life from my perspective for just a day, how they would cope and how they would handle it. They wouldn't do anywhere near as well as I've been because they haven't spent gruelling years working through things like I have and working so hard to pull myself up.
In talking to other people who have similar issues to myself, it seems that none of them are doing as well as I am. I'm a college student with one semester left with a TA position set up, which I am so proud of. I beat addiction with 2 different substances. I survived an incredible amount of abuse. Yet I can't handle the way I'm being treated on this trip. It's mostly subtle but it's so much stuff. I just wanna lie in bed in the hotel room for the rest of it but I need this degree.

First, my dog is not mistreated. I adopted him from the local shelter. He had parvo as a puppy, which the shelter did not tell us about, and they ended up being shut down, but that’s another story. I gave him the IV myself, cooked him fresh chicken and rice DAILY until he recovered, just as the vet suggested. He’s such a trooper, and I’m very proud of my boy.
If you know about parvo, you might also know that after a dog survives it, they can end up with chronic gastrointestinal issues as a result. He started losing weight last year, and we struggled to find a food that works for him. He lost weight pretty fast, and I couldn’t get him into the vet for a week, so he had been skinny for that duration. He was eating, but couldn’t keep any weight. Finally we found the perfect treatment and food for him, and he’s doing amazing. He’s got supplements, gets fresh snacks, like strawberries, mangos, bananas, blueberries, eggs, etc. along with his meals. Basically, he’s well taken care of.
During his skinny period, after the vet visit, I was taking him outside to do his business, and my neighbor was outside. They walked up and started asking question after question, interrogating me, very much indicating that they thought I was mistreating my dog. I absolutely understood the concern, especially because our local humane society had recently rescued dogs who were being starved and abused. So I just explained his situation, they left, but still didn’t seem satisfied. Like they had already deemed me some kind of a monster. Almost like disappointed that I wasn’t mistreating him, so they couldn’t have their hero complex victory moment.
Anyway, they still sort of spy on me. One time when I got home from a day out with my mom, they walked down the street and around the corner just to see what I was doing. Just went around the house, looked at what I was doing, then back to their house. Like as if they were watching and waiting for me to get home.
They just observe me a lot. They just give the vibe that they’re waiting for me to slip up or something, and me being paranoid, makes me think they’ll try to have him taken away. Obviously he’s perfectly fine, and they can see that, so he wouldn’t be taken, but it still weirds me out.
They haven’t said anything to me since that day. It would be difficult to approach them about it, because they could just deny it with some excuses, say I’m reaching, or claim no wrongdoing.
Which yeah, watching me like a hawk when I am in my front yard isn’t necessarily wrong, but it’s freakin creeping me out. I’m pretty antisocial, with people anyway, but maybe next time they do it, I’ll just wave? Or stare back? I’ve never been good at understanding wtf people want me to say or do in situations where they act like this. Anyway, just needed to complain because there’s not really much I can do about it lol.

Royalty
Spiritwings are currently ruled by queen wraith, who has been ruler for 389 years. She has 4 rings around her eyes, and was born with 6. She was married to king Arterie
She has 1 heir, Princess Mara. Her son is named Spectre, who is 1 of 5 princes, named Ecto, Shade, Rattle, and Ghoul.
Apparition is mostly white scaled with a couple small black scales dotting her wings and back, but slightly light grey covering her entire under belly. Her stomach is completely light gray, with her neck riddled in a stripe like pattern with neon scales, somewhat like a diamond back snakes pattern. Her tail is completely covered with colored scales at the tip, but it fizzles out into normal scales around the halfway mark. Her claws have very few neon scales on them. She is thin, yet have large eyes and large horns, along with a thin forked tongue and small cuts in her ears. Apparition is in a relationship with a Shadewing named Mara. Apparition, despite her slightly menacing appearance, is timid and sensitive, but also crafty and loyal. Apparition has 1 ring around her eye.
Mara is tall, will many bright green scales dotted her body and under the 3 rings under her eye. Dried blood sits near the joints of her wings, with pebbles and dust from broken up rocks is stuck onto her wings from trace amounts of ectoplasmic saliva stuck on her. Bright green scales came outward from her long, whip like tail which she usually kept drooped down, like a rock tied to a limb of a tree. Scales came up from her palms like small fires ignited on her claws.

So I make quite a bit of Trader Joe’s frozen meals but I live alone so I’m never able to finish them all. What I do is I just split the frozen ingredients and portion out what I’m gonna cook and put the rest back in the freezer. But I’m wondering, is it okay to cook the entire package and place leftovers in the refrigerator? I feel like I heard somewhere not to refrigerate previously frozen food. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

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i had a big binge yesterday but was around my normal intake if i were to maintain.
today i decided to try up my intake by a little bit and allow myself to have a hot meal (ramen) for dinner as i never allow myself to. BIGGEST MISTAKE
all together i eat a lot less than i usually do and now i’m here crying in bed because i feel so full. fuller than the binge i had yesterday. i weighed myself and i’m at a higher weight than i was at yesterdays weigh in. i don’t know what to do but cry. i feel so hopeless i can’t do anything about it

Hi all,
I've been on a thyroid ride, like many of you guys. I'm wondering if anyone out there has taken beef thyroid? I'm 27F and I had hypo symptoms for easily 6ish years, but the last 4 years were very apparent- hair loss constantly nothing helped, insane insulin resistance (would feel like death after low carb meals sometimes even), and moon face, couldn't lose the weight despite usual efforts, etc. In December 2022 I decided I would treat myself because even the best endos wouldn't. I have a history of a pituitary tumor, so it *could* be pit related, but I am clear of that and get an MRI every year. Plus, even if it was central hypo which is v hard to diagnose, treatment would be identical to the one I'm on currently.
This is my journey, I hope some can relate:
December 2022: started with cattle (bovine) desiccated thyroid, which is T3 and OTC from Forefront Health. I immediately felt a ton of energy, stopped feeling like death after eating, and my hair loss cut down in half. I also had intermittent tinnitus for the past 2.5 years and that finally resolved!!! I got a new endo and he said I was doing something right, so he Rx me Levothyroxine 50mcg. Woohoo! He recommended I stop the beef supplement, however I didn't because I knew T3 was active and T4 was not. I started to get really dry eyes about a month into it, so my endo upped my levo to 75mcg, which didn't make sense to me tbh because I know its the meds, not a hypo symptom for me personally. I am still dealing with the dry eyes- I never had that issue when I was on the beef thyroid only. I tried to stop the beef, but I noticed my hair started to fall out more, so I added it back in. I think the levothyroxine is the issue, I even switched to Synthroid and no relief.
May 2023: I told my endo I am still taking the beef thyroid so he gave me a Rx of Cytomel T3. I am not tied to the OTC product, in fact I wanted something standardized with micrograms, and was so excited for Cytomel. But I have feeling like CRAP on it. Truly fatigued, no sleep is enough! So Today I cut the 5mcg pill into 3rds and will just take multi-dose. I am feeling better today...but I am wondering, if the beef might just be all I need...since I felt great on it and had no symptoms.
For reference, I have never had abnormal thyroid labs and I've had all of them done multiple times since I was a pituitary patient. Just an inflamed thyroid show up on 2 ultrasounds 2 years apart. So it's more so thyroiditis. I clearly benefit from some form of treatment, I have not felt this "alive" in years. My depression which lingered over me since 6ish years has also basically disappeared!

Living in Kyle for the summer and coming down to fort William this week, anyone know where I can get weed - specifically looking for a dab pen cartridge but just wanna find some green.

Hi! Time to throw my hat into the ring. I have been fortunate enough to make some truly meaningful friendships online. I figured hey, if I could find them, why not look for a relationship this way too?
What I'm looking for:
End goal? A life partner, in every sense of the word. That person who will be there for you no matter what, and you for them. Someone who I can make hot cocoa for and spend all night with, huddled under blankets on the sofa watching movies and talking about life. :)
But of course, it takes time to foster a relationship that is at that point. I like to pace myself when getting to know someone for that very reason. I want to be sure that I can give my whole self to a person, you know? That is some vulnerable stuff. So to start, it'd probably just be chatting online before graduating to more and more stuff slowly.
Anyway, that’s the preamble. Now into a bit about me, I guess. I’m 25, as mentioned in the title. I’m from the northeast of the US. I love having deep conversations about life/philosophy/relationships, but also really enjoy video games, film, novels, comics, etc.
Before I go any farther, I might as well start with the "fundamentals" so I don't waste your time/vice-versa.
The fundamentals:

• Physically? I’m 6’2. Short brown hair, blue eyes, paaaaasty white.
  
• I’m from a Hispanic background. Still learning the language though. That’s been really fun and challenging.
  
• Career Goals: Currently still in undergrad. (Yeah, at 25… long story short, health issues are stupid. Happy to share if you want). I’m pretty driven and take school seriously. I imagine I’ll be at the same level of ambition with my career as well. I'm likely headed out to California after I get my degree, just so you're aware. The plan is still very nebulous, but it's on the table.
  
• I do envision having kids (faaaar) down the line when I can feasibly support them and am in a healthy relationship.
  
• I lean liberal on the social and political spectrums, but I'm not staunchly liberal. It's not a major part of my identity, but I know it can be important to people, so I'm just putting it out there.
  
• I do believe in God. I was raised Catholic, but I'm still figuring “belief” out. Though I don't ascribe to everything in Catholicism anymore, it's still a part of my background and of who I am. If you’re from a different or no faith background, that’s totally fine, but I don't think I'd be compatible with someone who is an atheist. If that's you, no worries, everyone has their own path, and I wish you the best. :)
  
• I don't do drugs or smoke. I'm okay if you're 420-friendly as long as it's in moderation. I do drink, but very rarely and mildly.
  
• Ideally, you'd be located in the US/Canada, but if you feel that we'd really jive and you're located elsewhere, feel free to reach out anyway. :)
  
• Looking for someone plus or minus ~3 years in age from me.
  

Random interests:

• Long drives by the sea or through the countryside
  
• Dogs. I have 2 little white floofs. Pets in general are awesome too. :)
  
• Classic movies (and film in general). These are my bread and butter.
  
• Anime - Not super well-versed, but I’m in love with Studio Ghibli and Your Name. I’ve sampled a lot of other stuff too.
  
• Star Wars... maybe a little too much.
  
• Video games - low-key games like Stardew Valley or The Sims but also stuff like Overwatch, Battlefront II, and some MMOs
  
• And more! (If you wanna get to know me)
  

If you read all this, thank you. I know I can tend to ramble, but I hope this gives you a good sense of me. Figured I’d put it all out there. Honesty begets honesty.
If you‘re interested, feel free to message me. If we hit it off, we can either switch to my real Reddit account or another platform like Discord. Just as a warning though, I don't have any social media outside of that.
If you’re not interested, no worries. Either way, I wish you the absolute best on this journey that is life. :)

I tried to make Greek yogurt ice cream with honey, pistachios and cranberries. It was cloyingly sweet with an unpleasant aftertaste, but the texture was lovely. If I add the honey in ripples after it churns instead of incorporating it before churning, will it mess up the texture?Should I try reducing the honey significantly instead? Use a different honey? Something else?
Here’s the recipe, which I wrote using 4 recipes as a guide (Melissa Clark’s base ice cream, Melissa Clark’s sour cream ice cream with brown sugar and strawberry swirl, Rose Levy Beranbaum’s honey ice cream, and Rose Levy Beranbaum’s sour cream ice cream): 1 1/2 cups heavy cream ¼ cup granulated sugar 9 egg yolks, whisked 1 teaspoon vanilla A pinch fine sea salt 2/3 cup honey (I used 100% pure USDA grade A honey) 1 1/2 cups full fat Greek yogurt ½ cup sliced pistachio 1/3 cup dried cranberries Bring sugar, cream, and milk to a simmer, turn off heat. Pour yolks into cream mixture stirring constantly. Put back over medium low heat continuing to stir constantly until it reaches 170 degrees. Strain and cool until barely warm. Whisk in vanilla, salt, honey, and Greek yogurt. Chill overnight in fridge. Soak dried cranberries in boiling water for an hour then drain. Chill cranberries and pistachios in fridge. Churn green yogurt mixture in ice cream maker. Five minutes before it is fully churned, add in pistachios and cranberries.
Freeze for 4 hours.

Hi! Time to throw my hat into the ring. I have been fortunate enough to make some truly meaningful friendships online. I figured hey, if I could find them, why not look for a relationship this way too?
What I'm looking for:
End goal? A life partner, in every sense of the word. That person who will be there for you no matter what, and you for them. Someone who I can make hot cocoa for and spend all night with, huddled under blankets on the sofa watching movies and talking about life. :)
But of course, it takes time to foster a relationship that is at that point. I like to pace myself when getting to know someone for that very reason. I want to be sure that I can give my whole self to a person, you know? That is some vulnerable stuff. So to start, it'd probably just be chatting online before graduating to more and more stuff slowly.
Anyway, that’s the preamble. Now into a bit about me, I guess. I’m 25, as mentioned in the title. I’m from the northeast of the US. I love having deep conversations about life/philosophy/relationships, but also really enjoy video games, film, novels, comics, etc.
Before I go any farther, I might as well start with the "fundamentals" so I don't waste your time/vice-versa.
The fundamentals:

• Physically? I’m 6’2. Short brown hair, blue eyes, paaaaasty white.
  
• I’m from a Hispanic background. Still learning the language though. That’s been really fun and challenging.
  
• Career Goals: Currently still in undergrad. (Yeah, at 25… long story short, health issues are stupid. Happy to share if you want). I’m pretty driven and take school seriously. I imagine I’ll be at the same level of ambition with my career as well. I'm likely headed out to California after I get my degree, just so you're aware. The plan is still very nebulous, but it's on the table.
  
• I do envision having kids (faaaar) down the line when I can feasibly support them and am in a healthy relationship.
  
• I lean liberal on the social and political spectrums, but I'm not staunchly liberal. It's not a major part of my identity, but I know it can be important to people, so I'm just putting it out there.
  
• I do believe in God. I was raised Catholic, but I'm still figuring “belief” out. Though I don't ascribe to everything in Catholicism anymore, it's still a part of my background and of who I am. If you’re from a different or no faith background, that’s totally fine, but I don't think I'd be compatible with someone who is an atheist. If that's you, no worries, everyone has their own path, and I wish you the best. :)
  
• I don't do drugs or smoke. I'm okay if you're 420-friendly as long as it's in moderation. I do drink, but very rarely and mildly.
  
• Ideally, you'd be located in the US/Canada, but if you feel that we'd really jive and you're located elsewhere, feel free to reach out anyway. :)
  
• Looking for someone plus or minus ~3 years in age from me.
  

Random interests:

• Long drives by the sea or through the countryside
  
• Dogs. I have 2 little white floofs. Pets in general are awesome too. :)
  
• Classic movies (and film in general). These are my bread and butter.
  
• Anime - Not super well-versed, but I’m in love with Studio Ghibli and Your Name. I’ve sampled a lot of other stuff too.
  
• Star Wars... maybe a little too much.
  
• Video games - low-key games like Stardew Valley or The Sims but also stuff like Overwatch, Battlefront II, and some MMOs
  
• And more! (If you wanna get to know me)
  

If you read all this, thank you. I know I can tend to ramble, but I hope this gives you a good sense of me. Figured I’d put it all out there. Honesty begets honesty.
If you‘re interested, feel free to message me. If we hit it off, we can either switch to my real Reddit account or another platform like Discord. Just as a warning though, I don't have any social media outside of that.
If you’re not interested, no worries. Either way, I wish you the absolute best on this journey that is life. :)

Hello everyone, I would like to know if it would be better to opt for meal plan or just get housing with full kitchen if we can cook ourselves? Please pour in your suggestions. I'm international student and it will be my first year.

The Rise of the Green New Deal Advocates: How the Radical Became Mainstream
The year 2019 marked a significant turning point in American politics with the introduction of the Green New Deal. This bold legislative proposal, aimed at addressing climate change and promoting economic equality, was initially met with skepticism, even dismissal, by many. Its champions, a group of newly elected progressive lawmakers, were regarded as radical outcasts in the traditionally moderate landscape of Congress. Fast forward to today, and these same individuals are not just members of Congress – they are leading figures, their voices, and ideas shaping national policy. This transformation begs the question: How did the Green New Deal advocate rise to power?
A Bold Vision
First and foremost, the Green New Deal was more than just a proposal; it was a vision. It outlined a comprehensive, integrated approach to tackling the intertwined climate change and economic inequality crises, setting clean energy goals, job creation, and social justice. This vision, coupled with the urgency of the environmental crisis, struck a chord with a segment of the American public and created a solid support base for these progressive lawmakers.
Grassroots Mobilization
Secondly, the Green New Deal advocates recognized the power of grassroots activism. Leveraging the support of activist organizations, they mobilized citizens around the Green New Deal, prompting public demonstrations and calls to action that kept the proposal in the public eye and exerted pressure on elected officials. This engagement has been instrumental in elevating the advocates from the fringes to the center of the political stage.
Changing Public Opinion
Over time, public sentiment towards climate change and economic inequality has shifted significantly. More Americans are acknowledging the reality of climate change and the need for drastic action, while economic disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic have amplified calls for economic reform. The Green New Deal, once deemed radical, increasingly resonates with public opinion, propelling its advocates into positions of influence.
Internal Party Dynamics
Within the Democratic Party itself, a shift has been occurring. Progressives have pushed the party further to the left, advocating bold action on climate change and economic inequality. This push and pull have opened space for the Green New Deal advocates, allowing them to rise through the ranks and attain key roles within Congress.
Effective Use of Media
Finally, these lawmakers effectively leveraged social media platforms to communicate their ideas directly to constituents, bypassing traditional media gatekeepers. They made complex issues relatable and accessible, building a broad, diverse coalition of supporters instrumental in their rise to power.
The rise of the Green New Deal advocates demonstrates the dynamism of American politics. It reminds us that ideas once considered radical can, given the right combination of vision, grassroots mobilization, shifting public sentiment, internal party dynamics, and savvy media use, become influential and even mainstream. It is an inspiring tale of political ascent and a testament to the power of perseverance, bold ideas, and engaged citizenry. Today, these former outcasts sit at the helm of Congress, their radical plan now a cornerstone of contemporary political discourse.

Thanks for joining me on this daily dive into political waters. That's my take, and as always, I relish the opportunity to hear yours. Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts, insights, or even counter-arguments in the comments section below. After all, discourse is the lifeblood of democracy! Don't forget to catch up on more of "my daily rant" in the Blue Wave Democrats community. Until next time, keep making waves!