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Monday, November 04, 2019
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I am currently traveling to Australia and noticed something interesting with the beds in my previous and current airBnB. I also noticed the same thing when I was around 10 years ago, though I can't remember the setting exactly, but it wasn't airBnBs back then - it would have been hostels.
Instead of using a fitted sheet to cover the mattress, like I am used to in Canada, a flat sheet is used, and just folded back under the mattress.
Not saying this is always the case, but I did notice very many instances of this.
What's the deal with that? Is that a normal thing around here, or would most Australians also qualify this as odd?
Thanks!
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I've noticed at least three posts in this sub in the last few weeks with the themes of feeling depressed, lost, lonely and a lack of purpose. As someone who gets deep bouts of depression from time to time, this breaks my heart that others suffer the same way.
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I wanted to share how I fight my depression and suicidal ideations, as well as get other Redditor's strategies that have worked. This shouldn't be taken as professional advice, and while I and many other Redditors are always happy to talk if you want someone who can listen, I would recommend seeing a doctor if your depression or anxiety is getting the best of you.
My (M30) depression is slow and anxious. I often don't notice it until I'm home alone thinking about how to kill myself or about who would care. I used to believe I could think myself out of it, but it was mentally and emotionally draining. A few years ago I began treating it like any other illness or injury. The first step is to remove myself or take a break from any environment that might be triggering the depression or anxiety. I then make sure I'm physically healthy, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, eating healthy and getting enough exercise. I make sure I have spent time with friends that week. I go for a walk. I listen to music that chills me out. And I treat myself to something special, like a movie by myself or icecream in my backyard for breakfast. I usually power through work but I have taken time off a few times to recover from anxiety attacks. I might also cut myself off from my family for a day (my mum loves to call and is very intense) though I often find myself spending several hours on the phone with one of my parents by the end of it. I have only spoken to a doctor about my depression once but my dad has a few degrees in psychology and we talk often. If I found that my depression or anxiety was getting the best of me I would see a doctor pretty quickly.
As for prevention, I have found having a purpose helps a ton. You don't find a purpose, you pick one, and you can change it whenever you want. I decided I wanted to teach and I wanted to run as fast as I could. When my goals are achieved or become unachievable, I set new goals. The depression still comes but I am mindful of it and it kind of is just there. A 15k run is still a 15k run whether I'm depressed or not, and that goes a long way to feeling better.
Please, what strategies have helped you?
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Hallo Brisbane!
I'm a 29 year old guy living in Spain but will be spending 2 months in Brisbane from early December to February with my girlfriend, who is from Brisbane (gotta escape the European winter!) I have recently started taking German classes here in Madrid, and while I will continue to do so with my teacher via Skype while I'm down there, I'd like to continue to develop my speaking skills. Are there any German conversation meetings in Brisbane? Or, if you're interested in getting out and exercising your German skills, PM me you are interested in grabbing a casual beer sometime and chatting! I can intercambio (language exchange) with Spanish if you might be interested in improving your Spanish skills as well!
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I am a 25 year old. I broke up with the man I thought I was going to marry. He’s obviously moved on while I’m completely lost. I have been to few dates but it seems like guys my age just want to sleep around. I work as a nurse and I have always wanted to be one but I’m questioning my career choice because I’m learning that most of the other nurses just don’t care. I had a very young patient today who is very unwell with pleurex drain who needed strict fluid balance chart for regular albumin. Anyway when I am handing over, I told her I flagged the fluid balance chart page so she’ll be reminded to check the drain every hour, she unflags the page and tells me ‘I don’t care honey, I’ll just write something up’. I cried the entire way while driving home, I know I shouldn’t take things personally but things like this have added up and I’m miserable. One of my favourite patients, who I thought would recover from chemo treatments, took his last breath with me yesterday. It feels like everything is going downhill. I have been looking at changing my career, been looking into going back to uni but I can’t find anything else I am passionate about. Everyone says you’re so young, you should be enjoying your life. I don’t know how to do that anymore. I used to be such a happy person and now I can’t even recognise myself. I don’t know if I’m depressed. Lately, I feel I can’t even talk to my best friend because I don’t think she will understand this situation. I feel so incredibly guilty because there are so many people fighting for their lives everyday. I don’t know why I’m even writing this, I guess I’m hoping I’m not alone. I’ll probably delete it. I don’t know anything anymore :(
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