Illyria: We cling to what is gone. Is there anything in this life but grief? Wesley: There's love. There's hope...for some. There's hope that you'll find something worthy...that your life will lead you to some joy...that after everything...you can still be surprised. Illyria: Is that enough? Is that enough to live on?

'Shells'


Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Toddson - Apr 18, 2024 12:19:13 pm PDT #29842 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Hive mind! need some info.

I've started having nosebleeds. Haven't had them before, but starting Monday I was having them. From one nostril. They do, eventually, stop. I did a search and, well, I was doing a lot wrong. But going through half a box of tissues to mop up the blood.

Any advice?


Tom Scola - Apr 18, 2024 12:22:46 pm PDT #29843 of 30000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Could they be caused by allergies? Maybe take some antihistamines?


Toddson - Apr 18, 2024 12:33:12 pm PDT #29844 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I'll give it a try. Thanks.


dcp - Apr 18, 2024 12:39:06 pm PDT #29845 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Two other possible culprits to consider: high blood pressure, and dehydration.


Toddson - Apr 18, 2024 12:52:49 pm PDT #29846 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

HBP is possible - it's been with me for YEARS. I've been drinking non-caffeinated drinks most of the day. sigh ....


Dana - Apr 18, 2024 1:21:21 pm PDT #29847 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

On the flip side, I used to have problems using a nasal allergy spray that was alcohol-based, like Flonase.


Toddson - Apr 18, 2024 1:54:28 pm PDT #29848 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I wondered if using Flonase made me develop cataracts earlier than I would have otherwise.


DavidS - Apr 18, 2024 3:17:51 pm PDT #29849 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Jon B. is in town, and I'm going to meet him and the AWB in about 15 minutes to give them the house tour then a ramble down Haight Street.


Jesse - Apr 18, 2024 6:45:19 pm PDT #29850 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Fingers crossed, Shir.

Question! I do most of the things in this post: [link] I don't have ADHD. Is that why I just did those things on my own? Like, of course you have to write down all your to-dos and set reminders? Of course you should have what you need wherever you need it (chapstick, trash cans). Etc.


DavidS - Apr 18, 2024 7:57:13 pm PDT #29851 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Like, of course you have to write down all your to-dos and set reminders? Of course you should have what you need wherever you need it (chapstick, trash cans). Etc.

I think that's all normal behavior. What's abnormal is the expectation that people can stay focused on their job task for 8 hours a day without wavering.

So people adapt by learning how to multitask by whatever means they have. To-Do lists are not symptomatic of anything except trying to get a handle on a poorly designed culture.