Daily Discussion Thread: Thu 10 Aug 2023
Daily Discussion Thread: Thu 10 Aug 2023
Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.
So I've been seeing counsellors/psychs/etc on and off since I was 13. I'd get really bad, and then we'd talk and then i'd get better and then I leave and the cycle renews itself. So about 2021 I had a really shitty counsellor. All he wanted to talk about was me getting a job, when I said to him in my final session that I want to get tested for ADHD and could he do a mini test so I'm not wasting over a grand to get told no. Anyways, he asks me like more hyperactive stuff and typical of boys, and then he goes "I don't think you have ADHD because I could tell". Negating the fact that the 5 sessions I had with him I've mentioned how I forget things, I procrastinate, I would rather play video games than do anything else. Like... he sucked, I hated him.
So, I do some Googling and find one who is close enough, schedule appointments and I've been with her ever since. She's not the type to try and "fix me", she's there for me to talk about things, she's super understanding and caring. And she also went through a diagnostic tool with me and confirmed that it is likely I have ADHD (this was before I was tested). Also diagnosed me with C-PTSD. So anyways, cut to May or so of this year, and I'm getting my appointment ready and the MHCP is wrong. Ugh, okay reschedule. Next appointment, my MHCP is not a MHCP it's actually those 5 free appointment things that I'm using for my physio so I can't use them for my psych. Next doc appointment the doc tells me that I don't have any Medicare appointments (which is wrong) but he'll get it figured out.
I never got a call or anything. So finally today going to the doc to get some scripts (and also got my doc cert to take tomorrow off, I don't care if it's unpaid I need it), and I think telling my doc that I have some not happy thoughts, I was able to get the correct MHCP.
Sorry for this long message, I'm just very happy I can see my psych again. I don't gatekeep here, if anyone needs a psych that's all telehealth, go see Roslyn Delrayne, she is just the bees knees!
Thanks so much for sharing. I've had good luck with therapists and medical people in general but I know that good referrals have been integral to that.
Today I received my first ever business cards. I know that it probably seems dumb, but looking back at where I was 8 years ago, and then seeing my name on a business card as "partner", really made me smile.
Hope everyone has a great day 🙂
Impressive. Let’s see Paul Allen’s card..
We knew him when ...
Holy fucking shit. I just realised that I know the woman at the centre of the recent death cap mushroom poisoning deaths. I used She and her husband were close friends of mine as we all worked together over 15 years ago. I went to their wedding and her in laws were genuinely the most lovely people. She had some serious issues but seemed to get better after meeting her husband. Her husband was also one of the kindest people i have ever met. I'm in shock.
expect a call from the detectives investigating the case then 👍
To be honest I haven't seen either of them in years and I only posted here because it's a little pocket visited by a select few. No way I'm making a similar post on the threads discussing it on reddit. Erin had her issues but I remember her as a person who was fiercely loyal to her friends and loved animals. She had a temper but I honestly don't think she would ever intentionally harm someone. But then I knew her a long time ago and people can change for the worse.
You'll be dismayed at the way they have framed this article then. ffs I hate news com au.
Nothing new to see here but whether this woman deliberately fed people death caps or not, this tries to make out she did.
That actually has a lot of information I haven't seen before. What I have seen before was pretty much saying just that police had no idea if she had eaten the meal herself, and did not know if there were mushrooms in the meal, and made it sound like she was not providing answers that she should have been able to. That extra information could make sense of that - if she was hoping for reconciliation and then the ex has not shown up she could easily have been too upset to eat, have spent the meal pushing food around her plate and have no idea afterwards if she has eaten any of it.
Fuck me. Somehow ended up sitting near the hyenas today in the office. They ventured closer to our little section of the floor and disrespected the invisible boundary.
Worse part, one of them (Cheryl or Charelle or something like that) just came back from her holiday in QLD and everyone just has to hear about it.
i have the same group at my work. Tell me all about it...i need to know eveyhthing.... how about you shut up and remember there's no door - how about you do that....eh?!
See that's why IT is great. Everyone is nerdy and has interesting hobbies. Although gaming is very popular lol
Well... After a very long and expensive and confusing MH journey and some frustrating technical hiccups, I've finally got to the point where I have a box of ritalin to start on tomorrow. Strange combination of nervous, excited, guilty, relieved. Feels a bit scary having so much of a schedule 8 drug in front of me. I hope to hell this finally helps me stop sabotaging myself constantly
Good luck. 3 years ago I was prescribed a similar stimulant. Went from washing dishes in a kitchen to IT manager.
They can change your life.
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There’s apparently a Senate inquiry into the worsening rental crisis if anyone wanted to make a submission
Just found out I'm getting rewarded at work. Noice
My dinner
Image of a plate with an assortment of green vegetables, a couple of cherry tomatoes, pork and ginger dumplings, pommes and a hoisin dipping sauce.
It was really good. The fam were genuinely confused by this dish but consumed it anyway.
I hate how expensive groceries are, I'm so sick of this.
distracts self from woes via teapot hunt
Always wanted a nice tea set! Dunno why, just seems like a nice thing to own, ya know?
I just want a big fuckoff teapot 'cos this winter has had us going ham, and I unfortunately broke our little half moon jobbo before the move.
Eyeing off one of those 1.8L boys I want VOLUME
omg, reading about the tragedy in Hawaii. A hurricane and wild fires at the same time. I just can't imagine it. No where safe to run to.
It's awful.
Beyond the human tragedy not fire adapted native flora either they're not going to bounce back.
Well work has been an entertaining shitshow and I'm choosing to focus on the entertaining part. LOL. Ahhhh. Sigh.
My work's shitshow is more embarrassing and banal than entertaining, so I'm now invested in yours. 🍿
Maybe I'm just easily entertained but partly also because I'm just getting out the popcorn and watching shit go down. People are having to fight stupid fires, make stupid decisions thinking they'd get ahead, and stabbing each other in the back following a restructure. People are leaving because they see through the bs and have had enough.
Choco Churro Turtle Chips 🐢🐢🐢
All downhill now
Love those chips!
Never seen them before. Do I want to know where to acquire them?
oh yeah, nothing like calculating all your deductions on your tax return and going a tentative "ooo"
AND HERE COMES THE MEDICARE LEVY WITH A FOLDING STEEL CHAIR!!!
New mushroom theory.
The ex-husband did it and set up his ex-wife. He has most to gain. She had nothing to gain.
Early dinner tonight. Cheeky takeaway tonight.
Sorry for not being around lately. Been super tired and also busy.
I hope everyone has been well and doing ok lately. Will try and check in more if I’m not napping or sleeping.
Super Surpreme Pizza from Pizza Hut
I miss pizza hut. My kids want to see one, so next time I take them for a holiday I'm going to choose a place where they have a dine in pizza hut (Ballarat or Bendigo here we come!) Edit: it would seem the Bendigo one is permanently closed. I guess that narrows it down a bit!
Looks almost as good as Raven's last night. I'd destroy that in ~3 minutes
Pizza Hut is supreme.
I’m just glad the local one I go to doesn’t burn them to a crisp and does the surpreme fairly well with toppings.
I really do not like the word "e-meet". "Nice to e-meet you". There's no such thing as meeting someone by e-mailing them. Just go straight into saying who you are and what you want?
Hello! Nice to e-Lemmy you.
Yooo I cannot view this lol. The great gif mystery continues..
That's... that's a hard no from me dawg who even says that. Teleconversation is bad enough imo
gonna be honest, Not mad keen to be testing the swag in the rain this weekend but Im desperate enough for a change of scenery that it could be snowing and I'd probs still have a crack.
Emergency tarp maybe? I always season mine before I take them out but I still find the moisture gets in the little corners for the first few trips.
I'm told this brand doesnt require seasoning, but I did season it anyway. And it'll be under my rain test gazebo too.
🎼Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
you set my soul alight🎶🎶So often I've been disappointed by frozen chip brands but I found a winner tonight in woollies : "Proper Chips".
McCain's Quick Cook Straight Cut Crunchy for the win. 12 minutes in the airfryer.
i just brush some olive oil on potato or sweet potato pieces and bake them. That's my lower cal substitute
I do like nicely made fresh hot chips tho 🥺
Unphotographed burger has been consumed. Dinner was late because I got distracted enrolling in a study that popped up on my Facebook feed. It is about the effects of A2 vs standard milk, and if I do get in I get free milk for a month, plus a gift card. Don't tell them but I'd do it just for the free milk.
I love milk.
There is...something nesting in the ceiling cavity above my office and work haven't done anything about it despite knowing for months. I think it's a rat because some of the noises I've heard. I've mostly gotten used to it now but I must be subconsciously worried about it, because last night in my dream I was at work and rats kept breaking through the plaster and dropping all over the floor.
I need extra coffee this morning.
Mmm, willard
That winds carrying on a bit, saw a couple of trucks wobble on the Bolte Bridge coming home.
I was on a tram earlier and some idiot beeped at us because they don't know how to read the big sign which states "GIVE WAY TO TRAMS" and I got so angry
I guess it's not that serious but bitch, how TF you beepin at a tram thinking you're in the right? It's a tram... It's on tracks, it's fairly predictable, you have to give way to it, there's about a hundred signs telling you to give way to it
Midnight Snack: sour cream on multigrain bread, with a few shavings of cheese.
All aboard the Fart-Train; toot toot motherfuckers 🚂💨💨💨
Sour cream and jam next time.. and cheese
Mmm jam. Sounds like a great idea. Maybe on pancakes.
So my Shakti mat and pillow arrived yesterday. Mother FUCKER they hurt at first. I could do my neck and shoulders and I've managed to do my feet and legs on the mat (feet I can't put my entire weight on initially). What I absolutely cannot do yet and might not be able to for a while is sit with my bum on the mat. YOW!!!
But holy hell do my muscles feel invigorated and a million times less tight. Especially my neck and shoulders! And my right arm which had been feeling weak/numb at times last year and early this year. I can use the mat or pillow while watching TV and take them around with me anywhere. This is great!
The best feeling is once you get off the mat and there's a massive rush of warm blood to the stimulated areas.
It's so, so good.
Yes, that's what I live for! The massage therapist I saw last week pointed out that's how it worked for her too. Only after you get ff the mat you suddenly feel everything falling into place....
they hurt at first
Oh yeah, ha ha hahaha. I've had some mild panic attacks when I've stuck with it through the first minute or so, but then realised I've got to try and get off the mat at some point.
It really does look a bit like a torture device so it takes some getting used to. But I think I might be a closet masochist.....
Please send a link of your new miracle friends.
https://www.shaktimats.com.au/
I will happily promote this. Works wonders for my migraines and neck and back issues.
To sleep or watch nazis melt in the thrilling conclusion to raiders of the lost ark?
Cool weather calls for
Oodie, soft and comforting.
No plans now, cancelled.
People are so flaky nowadays
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Next to my office is another great big building full of offices who's lights stay on 24/7 despite the place currently being unoccupied, and it really shits me. The world burns and this huge multi story building leaves it hundreds of fluorescent lights on for absolutely no reason. Not to sound silly, but it kind of makes me wish there was some sort of place you could call to complain.
EPA? For the light pollution maybe. I believe there is a requirement for tall office buildings to have some lights on at the top so that emergency helicopters don't crash into them. However, I don't think this excuses having ALL the lights on.
agreed
So many office towers are like this. Such a waste.
Okay this is definitely the type of 13 degree day that laughs at my coat and scarf innit? Innit?
I reckon the 7am dog walk was warmer than now.
Day 15 + tummy exercises completed. Fitness buddy didn't feel like it this morning. I've gotten used to exercises in a cold room but I think it was a bit too much for him! Lasagna sheets for me today, and the Minipeelers have placed an order for spaghetti. Looks like Italian tonight 🤌
I have arrived home. It is not clear to me which of my tasks should happen first
Food
There's someone in a Mortician t-shirt near one of the metal pubs, that has been Hacked Up By Street View.
Was kind of a Brutal Disfigurement with chopped off legs as well.
Ugh, went to bed with a headache and have woken up with a headache. Think I might eat a little, take some panadol, and lay back down until I have to start moving for work.
shameful 😔 #Worldle #566 4/6 (100%) 🎉 ⭐🪙 https://worldle.teuteuf.fr
I cheated. I knew where this was, but had to look at Google maps to get the name of the country.
I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'd never have gotten it without looking at a map. But I'm not proud that I got it, either.
Got it on the 6th try. No cheating either!!!! Total guesses by the way.
Cool cool. Didn't know this geo version existed. Alas I exxed out. Never even heard of the place before.
Time to start making the pizza. 👍
Plan to cook with chicken drumsticks for the first time in ages tomorrow. I don't have an oven so I'll be microwaving them. Any ideas how long it will take?
spoiler
Just kidding about the microwave. They'll be done on the stove in a tomatoey sauce. I plan to crisp the skin first and add them back in later, but what's a rough time period they'll need to be in the sauce for to cook through?
20-30min to cook through but with the bone and the sauce I’d prefer it go a little longer.
agree with cherryripesalmoncake that 20 mins is minimum. 30 sounds about right - this pre-supposes that the tomatoey sauce is kept at a simmer. Crisping the skin will help to heat up the outside and reduces simmering time to 30 mins imo. Also number of drummies matters - all times quoted refer to a single layer in the pan. If doubling up the layers (even by 1 drumstick) then add another 15 mins.
Thank you chef 🙏
Buenas dias, y’all
Bonjour madame
Buenos dias mama! 🌮
What do you guys think of this bed? Overpriced?
Costly, but if it suits you it'll be fine. You get what you pay for after all. Forgot to flag Temple & Webster yesterday. You might like to check them out too - they have strong steel bed bases too.
That looks REALLY nice. Don’t skimp on the mattress to buy that though!
if it's well made that's a good price
I'll be honest I'm not into fabric bed frames.
same
Holy shit I am pissing myself laughing at this TikTok my sister sent me. Here it is, I remember some folks talking about fish on here. Will warn you, if the sound of eating or like gagging turns you off, don't watch it. But man it's hilarious.
11:59 see you on the other side
Was watching a silly memes video. I really liked this one. strange fruit
you're gonna love the ripe kiwi
That is purrfect!
I'm feeling silky and intangible.
Ooo that sounds nice
I am looking forward to everyone's mushroom theories tm.
I cooked for my old folks tonight and they were giving me funny looks when I brought it up. They've actually never been more pleasant.
Surprisingly warmer tonight. 14 outside right now.
Hopefully will sleep better tonight with any luck.
My efforts to do more tidying are being thwarted by Zooks demanding snuggles.
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got that "Oh I love it and I hate it at the same time" song stuck in my head. Damnit rage!
Dallas Buyers Club is in the lawsuit news again, for losing a lawsuit requesting the identities of reddit users.
Has that movie even made a profit? How the fuck are they making enough money to keep the lawyers happy?
Dallas Buyers Club LLC is not the sole plaintiff. As per the article it’s a group of production companies bringing piracy lawsuit. ( a pretty weak one by the looks of it) The Reddit piece looks to be really inconsequential and superfluous in regards to the bigger picture.
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Online Orders 1 Week Delivery Challenge update: still only 2 of 4 orders have arrived. Getting a liiiiittle nervous as I haven't heard anything from Catch/auspost regarding the last 2 since I put in the orders.
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I've done less cocaine than Boris Becker.
Not enough is said about the blood on everyone's hands from their cocaine use. For about every ounce, there's a death. The cut to shit over priced ego powder has ruined Columbia and destroyed a million families. I'll continue my crusade, but it's almost pointless. People just don't give a shit unless its in their backyard. But hey, 15 minutes of thinking your better than everyone else is al worth it.
I think there should be a royal commission into the covid response with a broad remit, including, but not limited to:
- the appropriateness of lockdowns, border controls, hotel quarantine and other measures.
- vaccine mandates
- communication of information about the virus and vaccines.
- the economic and social cost of lockdowns and whether they were in fact worth it, taking into account all the circumstances.
I think the royal commission should be chaired by butter chicken man.
