Joy and Austin 25: Guest Starring Grandpa Munster

[allthegoodnamesrgone]

He really does.

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[Blessings of the Corn]

I eat lazy keto. Basically I eat more fat than I used to (but from healthy sources like avocado, full cream, nuts, etc) and I eat almost no processed sugar. Because I workout several times a week I eat slightly higher carbs (I try to stay under 50, but I do not track or count anything). I still avoid starchy foods, with occasional exceptions, and I'll substitute various squashes for potatoes in dishes and I pretty much never eat pasta (it makes me feel horrid anyway and I make a mean spaghetti squash meal).

 I really don't miss much and I have NEVER had success as I do eating this way. My cholesterol and sugar levels are perfect and I'm the healthiest I have ever been in my entire life. Different things work for different people. I also don't see this as a diet, I just changed how I ate because I felt so terrible and had several health issues. I've lost 68 pounds in two years: slow and steady is the best way to go! I researched keto/low carb a LOT before jumping in and I do not regret it one bit. I'd stay far away from Atkins, though. That said, this certainly is not for everyone and I only recommend it for myself. Diets in general don't work b/c they are short term, and "cleanses" are a bunch of crock.

There's always healthy and unhealthy ways to eat even without "dieting". Basically know your body, talk to your doctor, drink water, eat fresh whole foods, and exercise - if you are able. And indulge now and again because we only live once

[Satan'sFortress]

@VelociRapture and @HerNameIsBuffy

I hope it is OK to ask for advice, tips, or insight---one of my kids is dealing with "nervous stomach" as well.  It came out of NOWHERE last year---we thought something was seriously wrong with him and had all kinds of tests done before realizing that the trigger was anxiety.  I feel so bad for him.  He seems worse, oddly, when doing a fun or happy thing--going to a friend's house, going on a hike with his nature club, etc.  than when it is a more typical anxiety thing, like a test or something.  (His gastroenterologist said that was not untypical.)  Things are better than last year, maybe even just from realizing what we are dealing with, but oh, do I feel bad for him.  His dad has this, too---but untreated and just accepted.  I want better for my kid.  I myself have horrible anxiety, but somehow it doesn't show up in in the digestive system.

You both have my sympathy--it is such a difficult thing to deal with.

[singsingsing]

6 minutes ago, Satan'sFortress said:

He seems worse, oddly, when doing a fun or happy thing--going to a friend's house, going on a hike with his nature club, etc.  than when it is a more typical anxiety thing, like a test or something.

Sounds like social anxiety.

[HerNameIsBuffy]

17 minutes ago, Satan'sFortress said:

@VelociRapture and @HerNameIsBuffy

I hope it is OK to ask for advice, tips, or insight---one of my kids is dealing with "nervous stomach" as well.  It came out of NOWHERE last year---we thought something was seriously wrong with him and had all kinds of tests done before realizing that the trigger was anxiety.  I feel so bad for him.  He seems worse, oddly, when doing a fun or happy thing--going to a friend's house, going on a hike with his nature club, etc.  than when it is a more typical anxiety thing, like a test or something.  (His gastroenterologist said that was not untypical.)  Things are better than last year, maybe even just from realizing what we are dealing with, but oh, do I feel bad for him.  His dad has this, too---but untreated and just accepted.  I want better for my kid.  I myself have horrible anxiety, but somehow it doesn't show up in in the digestive system.

You both have my sympathy--it is such a difficult thing to deal with.

I feel for your son.  I haven't been able to cure mine, but I keep Imodium on me at all times.  Not good to over use, but just in case.

Mine also acts up for social anxiety , or even when I'm totally happy and excited about something.  like. if my adrenaline gets going I need to know where the bathroom is.

the lower my general level of anxiety, the less severe it is.

 

[VelociRapture]

1 hour ago, Satan'sFortress said:

@VelociRapture and @HerNameIsBuffy

I hope it is OK to ask for advice, tips, or insight---one of my kids is dealing with "nervous stomach" as well.  It came out of NOWHERE last year---we thought something was seriously wrong with him and had all kinds of tests done before realizing that the trigger was anxiety.  I feel so bad for him.  He seems worse, oddly, when doing a fun or happy thing--going to a friend's house, going on a hike with his nature club, etc.  than when it is a more typical anxiety thing, like a test or something.  (His gastroenterologist said that was not untypical.)  Things are better than last year, maybe even just from realizing what we are dealing with, but oh, do I feel bad for him.  His dad has this, too---but untreated and just accepted.  I want better for my kid.  I myself have horrible anxiety, but somehow it doesn't show up in in the digestive system.

You both have my sympathy--it is such a difficult thing to deal with.

I only get symptoms when dealing with high enough levels of anxiety - so either close to or over the amount that causes panic attacks for me. First time I can really pinpoint the vomiting and other symptoms happening was the night I was discharged from the hospital without my daughter after she was born. I had bad anxiety every single day during her week in NICU that turned into full blown panic attacks each night. Anything I ate came back up, I had horrible chills, heart palpitations, couldn’t sleep, and honestly thought I was going to die.

Personally, the only thing that helps is trying to keep my anxiety at a manageable level. I know what usually triggers anxiety for me (caffeinated coffee, alcohol, my toddler’s face showing in photos on Facebook) and that helps me a good deal. I’d suggest really trying to figure out exactly what sets his anxiety off. You mentioned that some social situations can trigger it for him, so that’s a good place to start - is it the activity itself? Is it the specific people he’s with? 

[BachelorToTheRapture]

4 hours ago, Satan'sFortress said:

@VelociRapture and @HerNameIsBuffy

I hope it is OK to ask for advice, tips, or insight---one of my kids is dealing with "nervous stomach" as well.  It came out of NOWHERE last year---we thought something was seriously wrong with him and had all kinds of tests done before realizing that the trigger was anxiety.  I feel so bad for him.  He seems worse, oddly, when doing a fun or happy thing--going to a friend's house, going on a hike with his nature club, etc.  than when it is a more typical anxiety thing, like a test or something.  (His gastroenterologist said that was not untypical.)  Things are better than last year, maybe even just from realizing what we are dealing with, but oh, do I feel bad for him.  His dad has this, too---but untreated and just accepted.  I want better for my kid.  I myself have horrible anxiety, but somehow it doesn't show up in in the digestive system.

You both have my sympathy--it is such a difficult thing to deal with.

I have (currently undiagnosed) stomach issues. Although it's not good to be used all the time (and can cause pretty severe constipation) you could talk to his doctor about a zofran prescription. I've had one to use "as needed" and it almost immediately keeps me from vomiting when I'm close. I really can't use it often enough to make much of a difference, so I stopped getting it, but if it's a fairly rare occurance (and his dr approves) it may help, or the doctor may have a better recommendation for his specific circumstances. 

[StraightOuttaArkansas]

21 hours ago, HermioneSparrow said:

Giddy looks like Tommy Pickles.

I cannot unsee this now

[HarleyQuinn]

I think that photo she shared recently is the most Duggar he's ever looked. Normally I only see Austin and/or Tommy. 

[WiseGirl]

I'm not much of a baby person, I like toddlers and older," but even I think that little Giddy is cute. I love his smile. (Shame about the hateful beliefs.)

I also like seeing a picture of a Duggarson-in-law actually working. 

[Jellybean]

On 1/6/2019 at 6:02 PM, nastyhobbitses said:

My boyfriend's birthday is the night before my first marathon, so we're going to have a fancy pasta dinner both to celebrate his birthday and so I can have all the carbs. 

 

Are you running London? If so, I’ll come out to cheer for you!

[nst]

16 hours ago, Blessings of the Corn said:

I eat lazy keto. Basically I eat more fat than I used to (but from healthy sources like avocado, full cream, nuts, etc) and I eat almost no processed sugar. Because I workout several times a week I eat slightly higher carbs (I try to stay under 50, but I do not track or count anything). I still avoid starchy foods, with occasional exceptions, and I'll substitute various squashes for potatoes in dishes and I pretty much never eat pasta (it makes me feel horrid anyway and I make a mean spaghetti squash meal).

 I really don't miss much and I have NEVER had success as I do eating this way. My cholesterol and sugar levels are perfect and I'm the healthiest I have ever been in my entire life. Different things work for different people. I also don't see this as a diet, I just changed how I ate because I felt so terrible and had several health issues. I've lost 68 pounds in two years: slow and steady is the best way to go! I researched keto/low carb a LOT before jumping in and I do not regret it one bit. I'd stay far away from Atkins, though. That said, this certainly is not for everyone and I only recommend it for myself. Diets in general don't work b/c they are short term, and "cleanses" are a bunch of crock.

There's always healthy and unhealthy ways to eat even without "dieting". Basically know your body, talk to your doctor, drink water, eat fresh whole foods, and exercise - if you are able. And indulge now and again because we only live once

i love this post.. 

 

3 hours ago, HarleyQuinn said:

I think that photo she shared recently is the most Duggar he's ever looked. Normally I only see Austin and/or Tommy. 

Tommy ? Tommy Lee? 

[MsSaylor]

Ive had general anxiety/panic disorder since I was about 8. It got really bad when I was about 20 and I developed horrible IBS. It went on for years, I was having up to 20 bathroom trips a day. Didnt matter what I ate, what I was doing etc. I was on a couple prescriptions for the anxiety and one for the IBS. It really didnt help. When I got pregnant the IBS subsided significantly. My doctor said sometimes hormonal changes can cause IBS or make it better. I was better for several years while I had my 3 kids. Now it comes back when my general stress is higher. I have social anxiety as well and often experience anxiety when something new and exciting is happening. I do think its the caused by adrenaline spikes and cortisol spikes. Probiotics and exercise have helped me some.   

[HarleyQuinn]

15 minutes ago, nst said:

i love this post.. 

 

Tommy ? Tommy Lee? 

Tommy Pickles!

[nastyhobbitses]

4 hours ago, Jellybean said:

Are you running London? If so, I’ll come out to cheer for you!

Nah, Belfast. Cheap entry, cool city, smaller marathon that will be less overwhelming for my first go-round at it, what's not to like? Maybe I'll go for London next year! 

[albanuadh_1]

Been meaning to ask for a bit - What is the reference behind the title " Guest Starring Grandpa Munster?"

[nickelodeon]

Because for some reason the previous thread drifted to talking about how Ted Cruz looks like Grandpa Munster.

[Jellybean]

1 hour ago, nastyhobbitses said:

Nah, Belfast. Cheap entry, cool city, smaller marathon that will be less overwhelming for my first go-round at it, what's not to like? Maybe I'll go for London next year! 

Yay! I’ll be the blonde in a purple electric wheelchair on Tower Bridge with the ‘GO NASTYHOBBITSES!’ sign!

Good luck for Belfast - wishing you fun and good running weather and enthusiastic crowds (and that you don’t lose too many toenails in the aftermath)

[Satan'sFortress]

Thanks to everyone for sharing ideas about my son's nervous stomach---and my continued sympathies to fellow sufferers.

There is definitely a social anxiety involved, which is hard to understand because he has a lot of friends and is generally a really friendly funny guy.  I'd like him to get counseling to try to come up with some ways of dealing with it---I'd hate to see him miss out on things because of this.  He's a junior in high school and lots of good stuff on the horizon!

[HerNameIsBuffy]

35 minutes ago, Satan'sFortress said:

which is hard to understand because he has a lot of friends and is generally a really friendly funny guy. 

believe it or not, that's what a lot of people say about me.

Nothing bad happens to me socially.   it doesn't make sense, but it's there.

[singsingsing]

Yep! It's so weird. I don't have social anxiety, but I am very introverted. You would never know it just talking to me, though. I'm constantly mistaken for an extrovert. I'm very friendly, I'm talkative, I like being around people and I often take the initiative when it comes to making new friends. But I'm still a major introvert. 

[WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?]

15 hours ago, nst said:

Tommy ? Tommy Lee? 

 

15 hours ago, HarleyQuinn said:

Tommy Pickles!

From the old Nickelodeon show Rugrats. This might help. (Thanks to @HermioneSparrow for the comparison. Thanks to @miss_batson and @allthegoodnamesrgone for the pics.)

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[StraightOuttaArkansas]

@nastyhobbitses Belfast is my home (for now, damn Brexit)!! I was too excited just now to see it mentioned Good luck on your marathon! I will be thinking about you when I inevitably curse it for a street being closed ? and then quietly "oh yes, also go Nastyhobbitses!"

[nastyhobbitses]

9 hours ago, StraightOuttaArkansas said:

@nastyhobbitses Belfast is my home (for now, damn Brexit)!! I was too excited just now to see it mentioned Good luck on your marathon! I will be thinking about you when I inevitably curse it for a street being closed ? and then quietly "oh yes, also go Nastyhobbitses!"

Haha, thank you! I'm really excited; my two roommates back in New York did a trip around the whole island (NI + ROI) together, and they said they had the best time and the most fun in Belfast, so when I was choosing a marathon to train for in the spring, it wasn't a very difficult choice. As I run along the closed roads, I will be glad to know that there's an FJer out there simultaneously cursing and cheering me on! 

[miss_batson]

Cutie Gideon