• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    10·
    2 months ago

    Today’s mental therapy: Moving mulch.

    Yesterday the resident magpie was having a fight w/ her (I presume) partner. Was pretty viscous, I’ve never seen that before. Today they’re just wondering around together eating stuff from the lawn like nothing happened. Makes you wonder the sorts of things they fight about. Wasn’t territory (they’ve been there together for years).

  • calhoon2005@aussie.zone
    8·
    2 months ago

    Familycalhoon are getting a new microwave for the first time in about 20 years. I think they used to have just the one kind…

    Also, first Parkrun in about 5 weeks… Good to be back at it, but why did I pick one that had a hill on the way out and on the way back…

  • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
    8·
    2 months ago

    Went to the gemstone and lapidary club show and it was very interesting. Lots of stuff that I just wanted to touch because it was so polished and smooth. Lots of beautiful fossils and a gem faceting demonstration. It’s a 2 day thing so I’m going back tomorrow because I’ve got a guy holding a lapis pendant for me (oops 😬💸) and there was a piece of petrified wood that I really liked because it looked nice to hold in my hand and I hope it’s still there. I bought an orthoceras pendant as well. I’d like something amber as well. Dammit there were so many things I wanted! I loved the opals and malachite as well.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
        3·
        2 months ago

        most gemstones are heated to intensify colour, 🤷‍♀️ they are still beautiful

        the bad amber is ground up into a dust then compressed, synthetic resin may also be added ,

        check using a black light, real amber glows a strange milky green, it’s not real

        the big problem is selling them at a higher price as if they are completely natural, heated are not

      • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
        3·
        2 months ago

        It’s quite a small event in the local (to me) church hall, but I can look at that sort of thing for ages, and the Minipeelers share my love of fossils and minerals. I’d love to take them to that fossil place out in the eastern side of town, I’ve heard it’s huge! (Edit: I may be thinking of Chrystal World in Devon Meadows?)

        • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
          2·
          2 months ago

          That looks awesome 😀

          and you can stop off at Fossil Beach Mt Martha too 😀 The fossils are just there to pick up in plain sight, great for the Minis

          once it’s spring I’m off to the quarry in geelong to dig the fyansford formation

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    2 months ago

    It is weird being awake at 5am though. I used to do this a couple of years before lockdown for gym before uni and work.

    Still rather this and get the sleep and be in a good mood than stay in bed longer and feel like shit.

    Edit: 9am I don’t know what to do with myself. I have very little motivation. Aaargh.

    11:30am hour and a half PT session shortly. I will no doubt be ded

  • Pilk@aussie.zone
    7·
    2 months ago

    Helga’s Mixed Grain bread “New & Improved” = 850g down to 800g. Fuck you personally, Helga.

    Edit: White bread went from 750 to 700g too.

    Edit 2: Also they are now in the “never goes on special” price category.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
    6·
    2 months ago

    Just got off call with psychiatrist, who wants to start me on Ritalin and Clonidine. Here goes nothing, I guess. I am scared. He said to call the clinic if things don’t go well.

    Maybe I am just lazy, anxious and have a slight internet addiction that’s holding me back.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      6·
      2 months ago

      You’re also surrounded by highly critical people and I would think the things said to you would affect your confidence.

    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
      6·
      2 months ago

      You’ve got nothing to lose by trying. Keep in mind with Ritalin it’ll take a week or so till you get the right rhythm for when to take the pill during the day.

      ADHD/ADD is a neurochemical issue not behavioural. If you do have either, willpower won’t allow your brain to keep more dopamine available, or increase the amount in circulation.

      You can’t talk therapy or journal your way out of a neurochemical deficiency. Believe me, I’ve tried.

      Medication can be scary, I know. But you may find that some of the behaviours you’re unhappy with may have a chemical reason.

      For most of my adult life I thought that I was just inferior, stupid and lazy compared to other people because I couldn’t focus long enough to do the things that seemed to come normally to other people.

      But that wasn’t the case. My brain worked differently and thankfully there was a way to equalise the playing field.

      Couldn’t focus long enough to read a book after age 16. I used to inhale books before then. Let alone fill out forms or understand taxes or superannuation.

      Just something to keep in mind.

      Good luck!

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      4·
      2 months ago

      Different things work for different people. If you try and it doesn’t work out, you can stop or ask doctor for alternatives. If you feel you don’t have enough information about the medication, possible side effects etc, call the doctor and see if they can answer your questions. If you want to try a bit longer with therapy before starting medication, theres nothing wrong with that choice. Healthcare should occur in the context of informed consent, but some doctors are not great at the ‘informed’ part!

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
        4·
        2 months ago

        Thank you :) I’ve seen quite a few different psychologists from when I was a teenager to now, so over a decade, and still struggle with the same behaviours. The only thing that’s changed is my mindset and level of resilience.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      51·
      2 months ago

      years ago when I was seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist for severe ptsd the doc wanted to put me on meds that could help my memory and also anti anxiety meds. I said no. They said I better have a good reason, I wrote them an essay. But more than that I assured my docs I would under go all the cbt , do everything I could to heal without meds. And I did.

      Changing your thinking is hard, behaviourial change is hard, but you must give it some effort if you want results.

      I suppose my point is change can happen many ways, it’s often uncomfortable, scary, and it takes effort

      I used to keep my eye on the long term goals, my life would be better if I had better mental health and better habits, i still do

      good luck and so many hugs 😽

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    6·
    2 months ago

    Alongside my normal market run, I have procured vanilla slice, a FREE book about my beloved Collingwood (having mates among the second hand book stalls has perks) and a lovely interaction with the prettiest puppy I have ever seen. Bernese mountain dogs are so rare in this country