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Well my laptop seems to have passed on so I guess I'll be getting a Christmas present early...so if I'm gone for a few days that is why!
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I solemnly swear to get rid of all people from my life, who are bad for me. Let’s see how much better my life gets.
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Ali,
The Sinus Blaster is sprayed in the throat, not your nostrils.

If Colloidal Silver has worked in the past for you, and you are out, can you buy some more?

This time there were Santa Ana winds, my dH did not get a sinus infection because he used the oregano oil as a preventative. I nagged him daily.
You put a drop on your palms, rub it, and hold your palms over your nose and mouth, breathing it in. His chiropractor recommended it. We us a good quality source, one source is Doterra.

If you ever had issues because of mold, continue seeing your doctor, and making a plan for prevention, long-term.
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Apple,

You sound confident in your decision.

You’re on your way to reaching your goals. I am happy for you.

Some people may not understand but others will learn from your example.
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Thanks because your right, what people think shouldn't matter and I know I made the right choice under the circumstances.
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Apple,

Yeah, that happens and it’s unfortunate that people don’t understand.

I will say that you don’t need anyone else’s approval to have validation that you are doing what is best.

Validation from within is the only thing needed to lift your angst and find peace of mind.
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My whine moment is sometimes we make choices in the best interst of our well-being and other people misunderstand.
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Gotcha, Dr. Alva! Hahaha 😆.

My youngest daughter considered becoming an anesthesiologist for a while.

She started taking college classes while she was still in high school and spent some time participating with a program in the hospital. She received her credits and enjoyed it.

An anesthesiologist invited her to view his work. She found it interesting enough that she enrolled in university classes geared towards her goal.

Well, then she decided that she preferred biomedical engineering and took different classes. Then she said that she really loved math and became a business major!

We told her, ‘Just pick something and graduate!’ 🤣

My cousin is a nurse anesthetist and always says that the nurses do all of the work while many of the doctors are arrogant and collect the big bucks!

Several of my daughter’s friends graduated with nursing degrees and were struggling horribly because they got caught up in working very long hours during Covid. I felt horrible for them.
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Well, Need, my surgery was unplanned; I had intended only to pull the cut portion of the nail out. Apparently it was still too well attached up high under the top of the nail's skin. Quite the bloody mess, but sure did take care of that nail for a WHILE.
Anyone needing appointments--I am booked through the holidays!
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Alva,

Pulling a nail off with needle nose pliers? Ouch! You have more guts than I do. Hey, I suppose that is one way to handle it. 😝

I just got home from my check up. Blood pressure is good. Got my flu shot while there. I have to go to the pharmacy to get the newest Covid vaccine and the RSV vaccine. Scheduled my bone density test for next month.

Our bodies require more maintenance as we age!

I have a few moles that need to be checked and I was hoping to get an appointment before the end of the year due to my deductible. I have had moles zapped off before, it’s quick and painless.

The dermatologist is booked solid until January, so as of now I have a tentative appointment for January and they have me on a wait list in case they have any cancellations.

I giggled while I was on hold, listening to the recording of all of the cosmetic services that dermatologists provide! Such a big business these days, it’s no longer just about moles and other skin issues.
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My "whine of the day" (other than elevated BP, ingrown toenail and etc) is the rapidity with which some problems we on AC had thought/hoped had been addressed seemed to re-occur.

I want to thank our admins for their monitoring, and for their fast work.

And just to let you know, I can still REACH that toe at 81. Hopefully I won't pull the nail off with a needlenose plier like I did in beginning July.
On the other hand, it sure solved the problem for half a year!
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My elderly aunt is doing well. One less thing to think about.

I hope everyone in the forum with their troubles is doing OK; believe me I’m full of troubles too.

HappyRobin
“I could use a small hug please.”
Here’s a hug!!!!!
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Need, no worries! I just wanted Robin to understand that I was referring to the people that are directly impacting her life and making her feel bad.

For ALL current caregivers remember it is not bad to be:

Beautiful
Intelligent
Talent
Charming
Happy

If that is what is required to ensure that you or your loved ones are receiving proper care and treatment.
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Robin: Big Hugs.💛
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ITRR,

So sorry for my misunderstanding of what you posted.

Yep! You went through a lot with your dad. You knew how to handle it though. It’s true that sometimes we are provoked by other’s actions or lack of actions.

I have seen people comment only from their perspective on the forum so I suppose that’s why I assumed incorrectly. Thanks for the clarification.

I don’t know Robin’s story but whatever it is, I hope she finds a good resolution. Caregiving can become quite challenging for many of us.

I find it puzzling as to why people don’t want to take responsibility for their actions. If we screw up we should own it.
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Need, I wasn't referring to this forum, I was talking about what Robin posted. She is getting crap for advocating and being called a jerk.

I have to say, many people involved in my dad's care would have been super happy if I was only being a jerk. I had to go straight up b***h with some of the idiots I had to deal with to ensure my dad got the best care possible.

I say, " do your fricking job and I won't have to be a jerk or worse."

But, goes back to nobody takes any responsibility for their actions nowadays. Truly a sad situation.
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Robin, what you're describing resonates with me a bit. I felt like I had to fight everyone just to get what I felt was the best treatment (not special treatment, just good, adequate treatment) for my grandma and my dad. I felt like I had to bug and bug people and figure out half their jobs for them just to get things done. It wears you down. It was the most thankless experience of my life, and when it goes on for years, it really takes a toll. Big hugs (no small ones; you need a proper hug lol).

Can you go for a massage or anything to help with your own tlc?

...

I finally got around to cleaning my Austin Air filters today, and boy, the one in my bedroom was filthy! I need to take them apart and clean them once a year, but it usually takes something like me being sick to finally break down and get to it. Even though the one in my bedroom was a new filter replacement two years ago, it was far dirtier than the one in my living room. I look forward to being less stuffy at night, hopefully.
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Robin,

ITRR is correct in her assessment of receiving answers from a variety of people on a forum.

You will see some answers that aren’t well thought out. They are usually thinking in terms of what they have done in their circumstances, which may not be applicable for the OP’s situation. Let’s hope that they weren’t deliberately trying to be hurtful.

Indeed, as ITRR says, sometimes they end up backpedaling instead of apologizing for their comments.

There are times when misunderstandings occur on forums. So, take what is relevant to your needs and discard the rest.

Most posters on this site are genuinely trying to be helpful. They may not even realize that their point of view will be upsetting to you.

There are also situations where posters are offering points of view that the OP isn’t ready to hear yet.

Wishing you all the best.
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HappyRobin, Great Big warm Hug!!!!! And a small one :-)

Please don't let others opinions get to you. We live in a world that NOBODY wants to take responsibility and they will divert and redirect to others to cover their own useless backsides.
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Robin,

Sending many hugs your way today!
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I could use a small hug please. I never realized until I had to deal with the facilities and lawyers and medical people how unlikable people find me. I would do anything as an advocate for Mom, I try to be helpful and kind and treat others well, but I’ve just had another call where I’ve been chastised for being me. We went from them being willing to help to unwilling back to agreeing but the price went up at least $2K.

After all what’s happened it’s so hard anyway to get up and face another day and try to put my own life back together (I’m sleeping 6hrs a day now tho so yay) and then be told in so many words I’m a jerk.

It’s not just that immediate poke in the gut, but the underlying fear I’ve made everything worse for the person I love just by being me. If there was backup, I’d quit as DPOA and flee the country to a shack on a beach to drink my days away, but the backup died and I’m not much of a drinker. And that’s my whine.
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Back to normal now. Must have hit something that had this eerie black background. I thought AC might have done it for black Friday which seems to go on forever.
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Thanks for the extra info, Real. I couldn't imagine, myself, putting it in the nostrils. But one never knows!
It is an excellent source of some vitamin I think, as well. C?
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I have a Winix air purifier that is about 6 years old, at least! got it when my heavy smoking parents moved in with us and we smoke as well, it's been great. Just have to change the filters once in awhile. They make newer/better ones now but I love this thing! It does my entire main living area with no problem, open floor plan
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Sounhappy, is a judgement coming down soon, do you think?
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Nervous…
(I’m writing this just for myself. To vent.) Please let the judge rule in my favor. Pleassssssse let justice prevail.
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“Every family has some lunatics in it, right? Some worse than others! 😝”

Need, trust me, they’re ALL in my family.
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ITRR,

I suppose that many of your tinctures are from old formulas.

My grandmother had high blood pressure. When it would spike she would brew a batch of parsley tea. Not sure how much it helped but she always made it.

I think about her home remedies sometimes. I take the max dosage of BP meds.
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Ali, you don't dilute the colloidal silver.

To make a stinging nettle tincture; fill a glass jar full of whole plant organic nettle, (i order from amazon) cover all of that with any alcohol of choice, just be sure it is at least 80 proof, leave to set for 4 to 6 weeks. Use 15 to 30 drops several times a day or as needed. I only use it as needed now but, my hunee gets it 2x daily.

Keep the tincture in a dark place and use an amber or blue dropper bottle to dispense. Light effects everything, just be mindful of that. Oh yea, no metal should be used because it can be picked up from the alcohol making it taste bad.

Stinging nettle has lots of great benefits and is good for male health.
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Alva, you DO NOT spray nettle in your nose. You drink it. I have never seen it cause any problems, nor have I ever known anyone that has had a problem with drinking it, can't say I know anyone that uses it in their nasal passages, a tincture would be like fire in the nose.
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