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Post by relativetime on Jan 25, 2024 22:03:11 GMT
Seeing all these people leave the forum that have been here since I first joined is disheartening. We're already a small community and to see it get even smaller is scary to think about. I'm not on here a lot these days, but I've always loved coming here to see what's happening and to feel like I'm amongst other fans, which is something I don't really have in real life. I don't want to see that fade away...
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jan 25, 2024 23:24:31 GMT
Seeing all these people leave the forum that have been here since I first joined is disheartening. We're already a small community and to see it get even smaller is scary to think about. I'm not on here a lot these days, but I've always loved coming here to see what's happening and to feel like I'm amongst other fans, which is something I don't really have in real life. I don't want to see that fade away...
Other issues unrelated. all good..
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Post by Alastair on Jan 26, 2024 6:27:11 GMT
So that's settled finally ! (And THANK YOU to those who PM'd me- I felt the love, appreciate it). So relieved to hear this. It would be hard to just move on from or forgive what they put you through, let alone from the original threat… but I hope this is the start of some much-needed breathing space. |
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 26, 2024 8:54:02 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better.
I have no motivation to do anything I like.
For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then".
Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once.
I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice.
So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden.
"You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***."
I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD.
I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me.
So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults).
The appointment is in November.
But at least, yes, someone is going to see me!
In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music.
Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection.
What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany.
So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak.
I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere.
Nothing was done.
The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves.
Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere.
Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part.
There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed.
I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted.
Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024.
Yay.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jan 26, 2024 9:03:01 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. Sending lotsa nerd hugs your way - 1 day at a time etc etc..
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Post by number13 on Jan 26, 2024 11:44:50 GMT
Considering the dual British / French history and culture of Canada, it seemed to me quite appropriate that the UK's trade negotiations with our Canadian friends are currently held up by arguments about both beef and cheese! 
I'm sure they'll sort it. At least this time it's not someone questioning our sausages. 
{Spoiler}
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 26, 2024 11:58:43 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. Sending lotsa nerd hugs your way - 1 day at a time etc etc..
Thanks. I just also got the message that our diving club has been kicked out of the public pool of the neighbour town. Club President just sent everyone a text.
The public pools at the town here are now being renovated and will not be available for the whole year. So now my diving club is homeless. I had planned to go to training tonight, so even my swim training and club time is breaking away from my life right now. As you know, this has been important for me.
So not easy at the moment, not easy at all.
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Post by number13 on Jan 26, 2024 12:00:17 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. Best wishes, I hope all goes well.
As for that party, if I were the German government, I'd ban them right now. I know the arguments about 'letting democracy work' etc. but with your proportional representation system (and apologies, national history) letting people like that get a foothold seems a very big mistake to me. Our electoral system isn't perfect, but it does (so far at least) keep the extremes out of Parliament. (Historically, even in the 1930s I think we had 3 communists MPs at most, and never any of the other lot.)
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There’s a horror movie called Alien? That’s really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you.
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Post by shutupbanks on Jan 26, 2024 14:00:45 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. November feels a long way off but it’s something to look forward too, at least. In regards to the Covid, have you consulted a doctor about the possibility of long covid or just managing the symptoms? I know that I’ve had a lot of joint and muscle issues since I had my first dose of it, and getting something done about it might take your boss off your back for a while. Hope it all works out for you. |
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Post by relativetime on Jan 26, 2024 18:05:29 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. I agree, there seems to be a surge in right wing extremism and violence everywhere at the moment - and like yours, my country's government is doing nothing to stop it. It's scary to wake up every morning feeling as though you're trapped in a tank slowly filling with water and the only way out leads to a slightly larger tank also filling with water... All I can offer is my solidarity and my sympathy. I sincerely hope we make it through this. |
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 26, 2024 20:46:10 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. Best wishes, I hope all goes well.
As for that party, if I were the German government, I'd ban them right now. I know the arguments about 'letting democracy work' etc. but with your proportional representation system (and apologies, national history) letting people like that get a foothold seems a very big mistake to me. Our electoral system isn't perfect, but it does (so far at least) keep the extremes out of Parliament. (Historically, even in the 1930s I think we had 3 communists MPs at most, and never any of the other lot.)
Well, "letting these people get a foothold"- is second strongest party in the country and strongest party in some of our states sounding like "getting a foothold"? Heck, we are well past the foothold stage. This is squatting fat and square in the middle of the town hall.
This shows you how much the politicians have not cared until last week, when it came out, that the heads of the Nazi party came together to plan for the "take-over" and the "getting rid" of all the "Not-Germans". They also want to ban the EU and want a German "Brexit". Germany to the Germans!!! Oh, and they also frequently show pictures of the current politicians being hanged on a gallows. Hang the Greens!
I am very much sick of this BullSh+t.
I am from a family where both grandpas had war injuries (one lost an arm, another lost a leg, both had heavy PTSD) and both were telling even us kids some real horror stories.
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 26, 2024 20:57:53 GMT
I am still in a pretty bad way, and I am not getting any feeling it is getting any better. I have no motivation to do anything I like. For example, today a new audio of my favorite German series came out, it is even a special that is 2 hours long, but I have no interest. When I got the notification, I just though "okay, it is out then". Same with anything Who- my DVD of the latest specials with Tennant arrived, it is sitting here right next to me, I had no interest yet to even fire it up once. I am extremely tired and exhausted, I do not sleep, and at work, I am moody and generally not nice. So I have been told off by my boss that I am becoming a burden. "You have to do something, and stop being a pain in the ***." I am pretty sure that the root of my issues is my undiagnosed ADHD. I had tried last year, but it was impossible to be seen by any doctor in an area of 300km around me. So yesterday I tried again because my boss would have given me serious trouble otherwise, and YAY! I got an appointment! At a real specialist for ADHD (for kids AND adults). The appointment is in November. But at least, yes, someone is going to see me! In any case, pretty sure my boss comes nagging again today. I do not really feel like going to work, and right now I am already late for work, but it is what it is and I will have to face the music. Besides that, since I read up on the latest symptoms of the recent COVID strains- I had COVID pretty bad in October, and yes, that could have made my symptoms worse, problems with concentration, bad sleep, panic attacks and so on can all be caused by the recent COVID strains. I had some really bad problems with concentration weeks after my infection. What is also not helping is the recent surge of NAZI BullSh*t in Germany. So the Nazi party was planning a huge project of relocating of millions of people to outside the country.Kicking them out, even people with a German passport. Ethnical cleansing so to speak. I have seen it in the past years that Nazi ideology is becoming more and more prevalent and apparent everywhere. Nothing was done. The government are ignoring it and are squabbling among themselves. Now there are lots of demonstrations against the Nazi everywhere. Many of my far away friends (or are they? People I know online) are taking part. There is a demonstration planned tomorrow at my home town, I was thinking of going, but at the rate I am going I won't make it out of bed. I usually hate Nazis with a passion, but even that fire has been doused and while I feel very uncomfortable with all what is going on, I am not sure I can even make it to that demonstration, I am just so exhausted. Anyways, the short version- while my life is (insert citation from Monty Python here), I finally have an appointment to be seen by a specialist by the end of 2024. Yay. November feels a long way off but it’s something to look forward too, at least. In regards to the Covid, have you consulted a doctor about the possibility of long covid or just managing the symptoms? I know that I’ve had a lot of joint and muscle issues since I had my first dose of it, and getting something done about it might take your boss off your back for a while. Hope it all works out for you. Well, I am a vet myself, so I am a notoriously bad patient. Instead of dealing with incompetent doctors, I look up the scientific papers myself. I diagnosed myself with ADHD (which, to be honest, was not really a challenge) and yes, I agree, I think I am still suffering from post-COVID issues. I have spoken to other people who describe some of the same things I am going through, and I read up on the papers about trouble sleeping, panic attacks and mood issues. I think there is a connection. But honestly, I see if I can get this under control myself, I have dealt with too many incompetent doctors who did not take me serious and I just have lost faith in the system, to be honest. Plus, right now, it is very very hard to get any help or therapy, and waiting lists are around 2 years long.
I just hope I can somehow find some coping mechanisms. Sadly, as I said, my swimming and diving just broke away and this was something I was relying on as a coping mechanism.
We will have to see.
My boss.... well, she seems to care, but she is one of these people who think they care, but do not really help or support. They think they support, by giving me pitying remarks and taking things away from me and at the same time telling me that I was not doing enough myself. She is of the same type as one of the Doctors I once saw about my depressions. He said "Why do you not go out dancing?" Well, I am an introvert, I cannot dance, I hate crowded dance venues and have panic attacks when there are too many people, and I have ZERO motivation and drive to do anything- and the the suggestion is to go dancing? ? ? Are you kidding me? Never saw that doctor again, since he did not even grasp what I had told him.
Support is not taking agency away from someone and pitying them and telling them that they have to get their A into G when they hardly make it out of bed every day. I would need a smile, and a "well done" once in a while, not annoyed looks, "out of patience nagging" and "if you cannot do this, stay at home, you are just dragging us all down!"
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 26, 2024 21:04:49 GMT
I agree, there seems to be a surge in right wing extremism and violence everywhere at the moment - and like yours, my country's government is doing nothing to stop it. It's scary to wake up every morning feeling as though you're trapped in a tank slowly filling with water and the only way out leads to a slightly larger tank also filling with water... All I can offer is my solidarity and my sympathy. I sincerely hope we make it through this. Thank you.
Yeah, this whole extremism thing and the scary acceptance for it all around me is haunting me. I even asked at work today if anyone was going to the demo tomorrow. Indifferent stares. At least someone knew someone from another department who was going. It just does not seem as urgent and important as it should feel. Honestly, I can see history repeating right in front of my eyes. And to be frank, I have seen the pictures of what happened last time. Spoiler- it was no fun.
Reminds me of the dentist I went to years ago, who saw that I had developed a hole in one tooth.
He told me "Well, we will watch it and see how it will develop."
I went to another dentist who actually did something, saying "Well, I am pretty sure I know how this will develop!" (I also have not heard from anyone telling me that the holes in their teeth miraculously disappeared over night.....)
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jan 26, 2024 22:36:43 GMT
Just over 3 weeks ago our cat came down with a nasty infection so off she went to the vet- she freaks out over mouth medication so she was injected with an 8(?) day course of antibiotics.. all good.. Yesterday all of a sudden with NIL warning because we have been monitoring.. back again.. Our normal Veterinarian was closed yesterday as it was a Public Holiday - a much closer Vet pretty much walking distance was open, HOWEVER - Public Holiday Rate$.
Had to be done- another stronger injection round of antibiotics and monitoring- if issues still by 7 days comes back.
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Post by relativetime on Jan 27, 2024 0:46:35 GMT
I agree, there seems to be a surge in right wing extremism and violence everywhere at the moment - and like yours, my country's government is doing nothing to stop it. It's scary to wake up every morning feeling as though you're trapped in a tank slowly filling with water and the only way out leads to a slightly larger tank also filling with water... All I can offer is my solidarity and my sympathy. I sincerely hope we make it through this. Thank you.
Yeah, this whole extremism thing and the scary acceptance for it all around me is haunting me. I even asked at work today if anyone was going to the demo tomorrow. Indifferent stares. At least someone knew someone from another department who was going. It just does not seem as urgent and important as it should feel. Honestly, I can see history repeating right in front of my eyes. And to be frank, I have seen the pictures of what happened last time. Spoiler- it was no fun.
Reminds me of the dentist I went to years ago, who saw that I had developed a hole in one tooth.
He told me "Well, we will watch it and see how it will develop."
I went to another dentist who actually did something, saying "Well, I am pretty sure I know how this will develop!" (I also have not heard from anyone telling me that the holes in their teeth miraculously disappeared over night.....)
Wow, thank god you saw another dentist. I'm no dentist myself, but surely having a hole in a tooth is cause for some immediate action! But I relate so much to feeling as though everyone around you is indifferent to what's going on. I've been dealing with the realization that I am almost certainly going to have to relocate to a different part of my country just to be able to get the health care and legal recognition I need to exist. And that's to say nothing of the awful things my country is supporting abroad! Yet people around me are just going about their lives as though nothing is wrong and I don't even hear a word of support from the people at the federal level that are supposed to be on my side! It's absolutely driving me insane. |
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jan 27, 2024 3:40:13 GMT
I just noticed from rewatching the scene in "The Day of The Doctor", Peter Capaldi's 1st scene when he is introduced, and all the others are getting in line to zap Gallifrey.. In the War Room on Gallifrey- the table they use is pretty much the exact shape as 15th's new sonic screwdriver. Only just realised! |
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Post by charlesuirdhein on Jan 27, 2024 5:27:07 GMT
I've been here since the beginning. I'm a little behind in my listening, because I am. Life is life. So I don't comment as much as I once did, nor do I read as much as I used to, but I've no intention of leaving right now. A lot of the time I don't comment because (1) I see no need to take sides in things that frankly don't need a side and (2) plenty of times I see comments that I agree with and don't think they need repeating and (3), plenty of comments where I disagree with the thing said but you know, I'm well beyond (I hope!) the "someone on the internet is wrong!" method of responding to things.
So, I'm here. Lurking. To death. As Dr. Klench would say.
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Post by tuigirl on Jan 27, 2024 9:49:31 GMT
But I relate so much to feeling as though everyone around you is indifferent to what's going on. I've been dealing with the realization that I am almost certainly going to have to relocate to a different part of my country just to be able to get the health care and legal recognition I need to exist. And that's to say nothing of the awful things my country is supporting abroad! Yet people around me are just going about their lives as though nothing is wrong and I don't even hear a word of support from the people at the federal level that are supposed to be on my side! It's absolutely driving me insane. And the indifference is the problem! There is a famous poem by a German priest who at first was all in favour of the Nazis, but then he realized who they actually were and he started to work against them. He ended up in one of the concentration camps. This is the poem:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Right. I made it out of bed in time. The sun is shining outside. I have zero motivation to do anything. But I will get my A into G to speak out. And I will be wearing this:
I think this fits very well with the theme.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jan 27, 2024 9:51:03 GMT
But I relate so much to feeling as though everyone around you is indifferent to what's going on. I've been dealing with the realization that I am almost certainly going to have to relocate to a different part of my country just to be able to get the health care and legal recognition I need to exist. And that's to say nothing of the awful things my country is supporting abroad! Yet people around me are just going about their lives as though nothing is wrong and I don't even hear a word of support from the people at the federal level that are supposed to be on my side! It's absolutely driving me insane. And the indifference is the problem! There is a famous poem by a German priest who at first was all in favour of the Nazis, but then he realized who they actually were and he started to work against them. He ended up in one of the concentration camps. This is the poem:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Right. I made it out of bed in time. The sun is shining outside. I have zero motivation to do anything. But I will get my A into G to speak out. And I will be wearing this:
I think this fits very well with the theme.
LOVE IT !!!!!
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Post by number13 on Jan 27, 2024 11:25:14 GMT
Best wishes, I hope all goes well.
As for that party, if I were the German government, I'd ban them right now. I know the arguments about 'letting democracy work' etc. but with your proportional representation system (and apologies, national history) letting people like that get a foothold seems a very big mistake to me. Our electoral system isn't perfect, but it does (so far at least) keep the extremes out of Parliament. (Historically, even in the 1930s I think we had 3 communists MPs at most, and never any of the other lot.)
Well, "letting these people get a foothold"- is second strongest party in the country and strongest party in some of our states sounding like "getting a foothold"? Heck, we are well past the foothold stage. This is squatting fat and square in the middle of the town hall.
This shows you how much the politicians have not cared until last week, when it came out, that the heads of the Nazi party came together to plan for the "take-over" and the "getting rid" of all the "Not-Germans". They also want to ban the EU and want a German "Brexit". Germany to the Germans!!! Oh, and they also frequently show pictures of the current politicians being hanged on a gallows. Hang the Greens!
I am very much sick of this BullSh+t.
I am from a family where both grandpas had war injuries (one lost an arm, another lost a leg, both had heavy PTSD) and both were telling even us kids some real horror stories.
That's appalling. We don't get much coverage of German politics on our TV - lots about America, quite a lot about France & Australia, anywhere else it has to be a big controversy or something to get coverage. I'd thought they were still a growing 'fringe' party, not strong as you've explained.
The outrageous comments at that meeting last week did get a lot of coverage on the BBC etc., really shocking to hear and hopefully the shock of such a moment will give everyone else the determination to change things for the better.
(I love the picture btw - caption: 'Sixie says NO!')
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