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TheCoastalMan
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re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 10:06 pm to Endorphins
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Wait this guy is a troll? My lord. Why would someone even want to joke about this?
I'm actually not. Every thing I've said is the truth. I guess you could say I was reaching out since I know I need help and can't keep going like this.
Some here seem to think I'm some previous poster who posted about something similar. Maybe they did. I'm not that person and I hope that person got the help they needed.
But I'm not that person and I appreciate your help so far. I've printed out all your recommendations so I can start to implement many of them soon.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 10:01 pm to ThatDude88
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Long time lurker, but I registered to reply.
Don't give up! If you have nothing to live for, live for others. You talk about being lonely, there are many kids who feel the same. Mentor them. Guide them. Help them find their way.
If you feel that path isn't for you, just live and give. Live through Him and doors will open.
Thank you for the well wishes, from one lurker to another. I've lurked on here for awhile and decided to start posting again recently.
Thank you all for the advice so far. I truly am printing and writing down all of the advice. I do feel like there's more hope for me than when I started this thread so there's some hope. :)
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:59 pm to StringedInstruments
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You have no idea how much better you can feel until you shed the excess fat, eat healthy, and work on your strength.
And what does “my desired weight range for my height” mean? Because it implies the typical “BMI doesn’t apply me” thinking we see on the OT.
That's not necessary what I meant, my apologies. I meant I know I need to get to a BMI that indicates I'm at a weight appropriate for my age range. I know that currently I'm not and I need to get back to that.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:27 pm to supadave3
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It's worth it just for the women in yoga pants. My Orange Theory is packed with hot woman and that motivates the hell out of me. I have to be in shape if I'm going to land a woman like that. Goals!
The Studio I went to it varied. You had some older women, some women who were crazy out of shape trying to get in shape (to their credit, at least they are trying unlike a lot of men and women now) and then definitely some of the hot women in yoga pants in their 20s/early 30s.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:19 pm to AUturfguy
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Coastal, i wont bore you or anyone else with the details but just know that we are both in a VERY similar situation. I dont have any words of encouragement as im going through a lot of the same doubts but just know you are not alone in having these thoughts. I wish the best for you and if you ever need to hear someone else vent or just need someone to listen, message me. I may not have advice but i assure you that i will listen and sympathize with you
Thank you, I appreciate that. Has there been anything you have done that you find helps you?
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:14 pm to StringedInstruments
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I know it’s difficult to think about when you’re experiencing health issues, but what’s your overall health like?
Height? Weight? Diet? Exercise regime? Strength numbers? VO2 max? Body fat percentage? Air quality in your home? Sleep schedule? How much sunlight do you get each day? Hormone levels?
You might have a chronic condition that creates extra challenges for you. But you still have to make the choice to put yourself first and become the best version of yourself possible.
I've overweight if that's what you're talking about but not crazy. I probably would need to lose 30 pounds to be back in my desired weight range for my height and that is some I do want to do. Not sure about strength or VO2. I had VO2 tested several years back but not recently. Body fat isn't great, I know I need to work on that.
Sleeping is interesting as I do wake up tired sometimes but other times I'm okay. I'm told I don't snore though I probably should look at a sleep study. The thought of a cpap though, ugh I hate it. Hormone levels from all the previous years of blood work are typically fine.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:12 pm to LSUBoo
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I don't have hemorrhoids and I do this. frick getting it all the way clean with TP.
Well it's good for a laugh. Glad I'm not the only one. :lol:
But seriously yeah I even take baby wipes with me now because I don't want that area being sore for the next few hours. I know it doesn't cause any crazy medical problems but wow is it a pain in the a**, literally.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:10 pm to LaBR4
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Lucky Bastard... Florida is awesome
Tampa....area...down to Sarasota, especially
From La originally?
Originally yes but haven't lived there for awhile. Miss some of the food and festivals like most from Louisiana but don't miss the rest of it.
I live in Lake Mary halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. I don't get down to Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota very often but I know that's a beautiful area. I typically go up to the St. Augustine/Palm Coast/Flagler Beach/Ormond Beach area.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 9:03 pm to Endorphins
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I'm about to change your life. If you listen to this advice I promise you most of that will go away. You will not like it, but it's the truth. I will get downvoted for this, but it just means they are uneducated. First things first:
1.) Look up a doctor called Dr. Sebi. He's a herbalist who has won in court and supreme court in NY for curing AIDS, Diabetes amongst a ton of other health issue.
2.) Go on a fruit only diet, walnuts/brasil nuts are ok, and a select few other vegetables. (He has a nutritional guide.) Eat one meal a day, never eat after 6, and drink ONLY spring water.
3.) Long story short - animal protein(meat) is carcinogenic and it's extremely acidic. It restricts your blood vessels. Your endothelium is the lining of your blood vessels and it regulates blood flow throughout the body. It knows that a muscle or organ needs more blood flow and it dilates and opens up for this purpose. When it is impaired it can not function properly. Not only does your body produce mucus from the acidity, but this is why you have mucus issues. The human body is NOT designed to eat meat. The protein in animals are complex proteins, you don't not need them contrary to popular belief.
4.) STOP consuming sugar. Without crazy explanation, if you need sweets look into Honey, Raw Agave Sugar Syrup, or Date Sugar. Believe it or not, these natural forms of sugar will NOT raise your blood sugar because they contain fructose naturally.
5.) Look into grounding. Stand in the yard no shoes feet on grass for at least 30 minutes a day, do not wear sunscreen shirt off no sunglasses. If you have a clean diet your body will produce the melanin it needs so you will not get sunburnt.
6.) FAST! IMPORTANT for body self-clean. Try 1 meal a day when you can, drink fresh spring water if hungry, and eventually work your way up to 72 hours. Your body needs time to clean itself up, heal the immune system replace broken and damaged cells.
*If you follow any of that for 2-3 weeks I can promise you your condition will get rid of if not ALL of it. For more nutrition, I'd look into Sea Moss and the Moringa tree. Those 2 will give you the 102 minerals your body needs to function. Look, I'm not going to explain it all, and I don't know you but... do your own research maybe you'll surprise yourself. Good luck and God bless.
*You can also look into herbal teas for inflamation reduction because they are very good. Some recommendations are: Elderberry, Soursop Leaf, Burdock Root, Blue Vervain, and Blessed Thistle.
I can't say I can try that immediately but that is incredibly interesting. I know a friend of mine swears by doing a good fast once a month where he will go 2 - 3 days without eating. He will also during that time take laxatives to fully flush out all toxins in the body. I've not seriously considered it but I think I need to. Any recommendations on doing a fully flush of all toxins int he body?
I will seriously look at all of those recommendations and will absolutely look at implementing them. The fruit/vegetable only diet would be by far the hardest part but I will try anything. What's the reasoning behind the 30 minutes in the grass recommendation?
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:55 pm to LaBR4
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Where do you live...if too personal...what state?
I'm in Florida currently.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:53 pm to Jumpinjack
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Nailed it Walt. And sadly, it's not over. This society is f'd up.
Ironically I never locked down. I did travel some during COVID when most other people were locked down.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:53 pm to tiggerthetooth
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I'm pretty sure this is the same poster who re-posts this every 6 months or so.
Initially started as a complaint about not being able to travel during COVID and how he had high blood pressure and hemorrhoids.
Please stop with this. In fact I think an apology is in order. It's ironic how wrong you are as I never posted here at all during COVID. Until I rejoined I haven't posted here since probably 2015.
I'm trying to be open here and I do thank those of you who are trying to help. It doesn't feel as hopeless as when I started this thread and I do appreciate the support.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:50 pm to TigerBaitOohHaHa
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I was also diagnosed with GERD. Coughed all the damn time and felt like I had a giant pill stuck in my throat 24/7. I was overweight and thought well, this is just how I am now. Three years ago I hit a wall and decided to lose the weight (that I'd convinced myself I could not) and it wasn't even that hard. I do go see a doctor for weigh ins and accountability, but it was all accomplished with intermittent fasting and walking. I lost 40 pounds and finally recognize myself again. My GERD is gone. There is a magic number that if I get above it, it comes back.
That does give me some hope. Yes that's exactly how I feel. Like my throat is constantly blocked 24/7. Doesn't help there's always water in the back of my throat.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:46 pm to madamsquirrel
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I have many of the same chronic conditions and doctors just kept giving me medications that made me feel worse. I decided to take all the chemicals out if my home/cleaning products/hygiene products. I found a list on cancer centers of America and figured if it was good for cancer patients maybe it would be better for me. Then started researching alternative remedies like eastern medicine, herbs, homeopathic. Also diet that decrease mucus in your body. If pool or hot tub helps maybe a humidifier in your home? Some people swear by things like collodial silver for lung diseases. It did not happen overnight but I am so much better a decade later than I ever thought I would be. I got hit with some other medical issues but that just made me more determined to figure out and follow the things that bring me joy.
I have thought about getting a humidifier. I'll admit I've heard nothing about collodial silver and I'm not even sure what it is but I know I need to be open to trying anything at this point.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:43 pm to pussywillows
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and there it is...this is so tedious...there are people in here genuinely trying to support a troll...
thefirstsaints - alter
thenolaman - alter
saints83 - alter
theaustinman - alter
Out of all my conditions you think GERD gives me away as some sort of alter? You do realize millions of people suffer from GERD/Gastritis/Gastrointestinal illnesses right?
I'll admit I posted on here years ago (probably 8 - 10 years ago when I was a lot younger) but then stopped posting. I forgot my previous username so I just created a new one a few months back as I decided to start posting here again.
I can truly promise you I am not any of those usernames you posted. I honestly don't even remember seeing any of them on here but again I was gone for several years.
I promise you I am being genuine and legitimate with everything I said.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:39 pm to PrecedentedTimes
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You either need sinus removal or jaw surgery.
I've already had nose surgery to straighten out my septum and open up a sinus that had been clogged probably going back to childhood back in 2018.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:35 pm to Lester Earl
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What actually are they?
sounds a bit hypochondriacal
Have you tested your living space for mold and such?
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Asthma
Chronic Allergies (outdoors and animals which eliminates the ability to have a dog or cat)
GERD
High Blood Pressure (hereditary, everyone in my family takes meds for it)
Chronic Post Nasal Drip that now causes swallowing issues
And just for fun chronic hemorrhoids. Not even as dangerous as the others, just an absolute pain. I don't even try to use regular toilet paper anymore. I use baby wipes since they are moisturized. I most likely also have a mild form of IBS-C (constipation) though I've not been officially diagnosed with it.
Heck even for fun because of the last 2 I'm 40 and have already had 2 colonoscopies in my life. I've also had an endoscopy done as well as rhinoplasty/nose surgery (I had a deviated septum for most of my life).
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:32 pm to timdallinger
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Are you able to do any physical activity? Can you walk? Do you live close to outdoor trails?
Yes there are some short outdoors trails in my community and I can walk. I know I should use them more despite the horrible heat right now. Part of me has thought about trying to exercise again.
I did OTF (Orange Theory for those that don't know) up until last year. I'm not the type who is easily motivated to exercise so it was nice to just have to show up. I quit last year though as it was too expensive for what I make. It'll be harder but I probably need to see if I can work out more at a local gym, even if it's only for 15 - 20 minutes at first.
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:29 pm to Jcorye1
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My guy, I have shitty lungs and I'm currently on blood pressure medications. I'm only 34, so you cannot take that route out, I can't know that's an option.
That definitely sounds a lot like me. Heck I was premature and had lung issues right when I was born. I was in the hospital for two weeks. Sometimes I wonder if that decided to come back and bite me 30 years later (when I started to have these types of conditions).
re: Pondering Life With My Situation
Posted by TheCoastalMan on 7/4/23 at 8:20 pm to dukke v
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Don’t give up dude… I’ve been there, but you have to want it. Had 19 surgeries and thought I was a goner, I was 58 and thought life wasn’t worth living anymore when they had to put a bag on me… I was miserable and felt hopeless. But my inner strength and a new found faith I was able to overcome most of my health problems and love live now and feel better than ever.
Wow I'm so sorry, that is rough but good hearing from others who have gotten through it.
What gets me is I constantly worry that if I'm this screwed up at 40 (and have been this screwed up for several years) what's waiting for me if I make it to 50? To 60?
I guess in some ways I know I'm not young anymore and that's hard to deal with. And I feel like some of my youth was robbed a little bit by my medical history. So I guess in many ways I'm now battling both medical conditions and a mid life crisis.
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