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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

First time eating meat in a week. It was interesting to see what life was like without it.

Probably a bit more tired, maybe some brain fog. Could get used to it after a while I think.

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Curious to know if you tried impossible mince and burgers? I legit prefer that over meat alternatives.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah i didn't. I basically ate tofu, veggies and some carbs in air fryer waffle fries format. And oats for breakfast.

I'll give those a shot. I was being lazy lol

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Mate that sounds so boring lol. For some context my partner is pescatarian but we cook fish like twice a year so I mainly cook vego at home and eat meat off a menu sometimes.

Quick curries with lentils or tofu and stir fries are where it's at for really awesome easy vego food. Also the impossible mine unlocks spag bol or "beef" chilli. I've been cooking like this for like ten years now and you lean to get really creative so good luck to you if you decide to stick at it. The creative cooking skills get super fun!

Alright you've definitely got me intrigued! Yeah I'm used to eating chicken breast and veg every day for years.

I used to be a cook so it's not lack of knowledge. When I'm cooking for 2 people it's different.

When it's just me, my food is incredibly boring lol

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I was drinking matcha everyday for the past few years until I started getting the jitters. I have switched to hojicha and am still getting jittery. Last week, I had nothing at all and had anxiety at a moderate baseline, but not the constant chest tightness, tingling hands, heart racing and brain fog. So I guess it's just water and herbal tea for me for now. Hopefully any future ADHD meds don't make me feel like this.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

hugs

that sounds like hyperventilation from stress, comes on about 20 minutes after a stressful event

tell your doctor your symptoms

do breathing exercises

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Bleeeeeurgh. Mega ceebtown here today. Just switch my brain off now and let me try tomorrow

E: I managed to make a choy sum stir fry and the koshihikari is cooking. Between that and a tin of sardines that's dins. I still have so much veg in the fridge I need to cook but soooo can't be bothered... the beetroot especially. Need to hurry up and make a curry with it, freeze some for later.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hey, only four days until the next Severance episode!

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 6 points 4 weeks ago

I have a couple of hours to kill before the gym. Might make soup

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I have this four hour literacy and numeracy test in about an hour, and I am fearing the literacy part. I often skip words when I read or what I'm reading doesn't actually go in because my brain refuses to absorb the information. Unless the information is exciting in some way.

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 5 points 4 weeks ago (5 children)

Try reading the question backwards as well as forwards if the questions aren't too long. That way you're focusing on the words on the page instead of getting caught up in the flow of reading

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You'll be ok. Take your time. Skip the harder questions and come back to them later. You've got this.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 4 points 4 weeks ago

Cheers 🫡

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

I don't know what it is but the chocolate on the back of chocolate coated Scotch Fingers is much better than it has any right to be. It almost had that Cadbury taste to it, there's something different about it than normal biscuit chocolate

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I bought a new toy

spoiler

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 6 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

LOCOMOTION CHOO CHOO CHOO🚂

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 4 weeks ago

goodnight everyone, sweet dreams ❤️

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Hans Zimmer tix go on sale soon for anyone interested Rod Laver

ticketek

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Trying a shampoo from Aldi. It doesn’t have dimethicone (I get greasy hair) but it does have fragrance and polyquaternium which are asthma triggers. I used it just now and will see if the scent dissipates before bed. Weirdly it stings a little.

Edit: Oh. Apparently polyquaternium is a known irritant and releases formaldehyde. Back to the Loch with you Nessie.

Edit 2: That’s polyquaternium 15. Seems 10 and 7 are ‘safe’ but with the fragrance of the shampoo and the slight burn/itch of my scalp I’m not really sold.

Washed it out with Dove sensitive bar.

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