It is super effort Tamo, I am doing well if I brush them and floss them once a day. Some days I don't even manage any of that. I find my electric toothbrush help though as it buzzes every 30 seconds to remind you to change areas of your mouth and then four buzzes to let you know the two minutes is up and you can stop brushing.

My teeth are awful.
Having what's left of a tooth out at hospital on the 8th. They're gonna have to dig into the gum. Having it done at the maxillofacial department. But only with a local anaesthetic.

Devil's cake is on the specials so I'm having that. It looks VERY chocolaty. Like cake in Matilda chocolaty.

Oof that sounds stressful and not good. Although I had my wisdom teeth dug out as they wer impacted and at funny angles with only local anaesthetic at the hospital when I was 18 and the experience while weird wasn't painful and recovery after was ok.

Ooh that sounds lovely. Haven't had a fudgy chocolate cake in a loooonng time.

P.s. I am worn out after my appointment and have a headache so off to attempt to nap.

I had to have a manky wisdom tooth out a few years ago, under local, but the dentist was lovely and kept me dosed up with anaesthetic.

Also I have an electric toothbrush, it is helpful.

I had one dug out as a child and it was a horrible experience. I was screaming, there was lots of blood. Was younger than 10, so a very low pain threshold! Also tried to leg it halfway through a filling once.
The dentist only didn't do it this time because of the epilepsy and would rather i was in a hospital, because stress can set seizures off. I don't think this will, but my dentist wasn't comfortable doing it, which is fair tbh. He wanted it done under sedation, but maxillofacial dr said it wasn't necessary, and if i wanted it, it's a very long waiting list!
I'll deal with it!

It was honestly soo good!
So rich though!
I am now the kind of full where you feel like you need a nap XD

I have an electric one too. It is easier.

If only naps were something your body let you have Beckie! Glad you enjoyed your cake.

As it happens my partner has just popped out as they have a dentist appointment so I am home alone. Woke up from my nap after only 45 minutes or so actually asleep so debating whether to rest some more.

I so wish my body would allow me to nap!

I'd say rest more if you can!

If you need more rest go for it, Jen.

Sounds like a very tasty meal, Beckie.

I have an electric toothbrush too but I don't obey its commands so I don't brush for 2 minutes.

I hope all went well at the dentist, Beth.

I'm going to try and have a walk around the block at around 5.30pm while Crookshanks is having his dinner. I went for a walk yesterday at 6pm. It's supposed to help you sleep. I don't know if that happened to me but I got up earlier than usual so I'm going to experiment. I don't know if I should wait for 6pm though. Don't know what the right time would be. It probably hasn't actually helped with anything.

It was!

A walk is a good plan!

Are you doing anything with your evening?

I had a nap, and now I'm just back from the dentist which was fine.

I had to borrow spoons from today for yesterday, so I'm done now.

I hope you have a nice walk osc.

Maybe try for more sleep LR and see how it goes?

I have glow beatz at 7:45, that's about it!

Is it puzzle time now beth?

Hello all. I have been swimming today which was marred by an idiot splashing. I have been sitting outside as it's been very hot here but am now indoors as it got too hot.

I'm glad your dentist appointment was fine, Beth. What jigsaw have you got if you're going to start doing it this evening?

I hope you enjoy Glow Beatz, Beckie. How long is the class?

Sounds like quite a good day, Dawn. Well done with getting out.

The walk was a fail.

Thanks!
The class is 45 mins.
Getting tougher now it's warmer!

What happened?

I don't think I could do a class for 45 minutes. Make sure you're drinking lots.

The walk just left me feeling upset etc like has been happening for a while now when I go outside. I thought it would be fine because I managed to walk to Tesco but, no.

Can you do something to look after yourself tonight?

I'm sad, I didnt get a sticker at the dentist :(

I don't know what that could be. I'll be fine anyway.

You should have just asked for a sticker, Beth. Or buy lots of stickers and give yourself one for every single thing you achieve.

Always do!

That's ok lindsay.
Walking to tesco earlier was still an achievement!

That's just rude beth! You should have demanded one!

I can just imagine you stomping a foot in the dentist demanding a sticker, Beckie!

Guys, halps?

Tomorrow I have my 1-1 (which is a "monthly" "how're things" type meeting) with my manager, my last one was March, and I have a LIST of things to make her aware of/rant about.

I then also have a "Systems of work" meeting with our director, however she was the one who caught me at the climax of my anxiety attack yesterday, so that'll be SUPER awkward.

I give myself self care stickers

I am absolutely not above demanding a sticker XD
i don't think they'll have them in maxillofacial, but I'll ask!

Have you got a physical list?
I always forget things even though i think I'll remember all the stuff i need to talk about!
Hope it goes well!

It probably will be a bit awkward, but generally, people are much better around mental health issues these days.

Please ask Beckie!

Yeah, I have physical lists for both meetings. The director is also the other Mental Health First Aider (alongside me) but it'll just be awkward. She literally had to be like "Would you like me to walk with you to the food table, would that be easier? Would you like me to get you something to eat so you actually do eat?" - I couldn't even string a sentence together.

Well done for trying your best Lindsay. Thanks for the congrats.

I definitely will ask! XD

Good.
As a mh first aider, she should be ok to talk to!
I get that though, not the same, but when I've had seizures at work it's been extremely awkward the next shift i did.

People at my work have anxiety attacks an alarming amount.

I support the buying of stickers an awarding them to yourself for doing things.

I just didn't feel like more sleep was an option so I got up and then not long after my partner got home and we sat and watched the last episode of The Traitors Australia together.

Going to try and meditate before roleplaying tonight, just trying to decide whether to do so before or after dinner.

Feeling a bit spent from being so anxious before and during my appointment this morning.

I have broken down crying a work before and while I understand the awkward at least you had anxiety attack in front of the mental health first aider, who from what you have said in the past is pretty understanding, rather than someone else.

Also I know your manager has not always been the most supportive re access to therapy etc. So remember if 1:1 doesn't go well on that front you can escalate to the director.

Not doing so good, tried stuff hasn't helped enough

How is everyone else doing this evening?
Anyone up to anything fun?
Or got any random fun facts to share?

I went to glow beatz and now feel rather unwell!
But getting better
And there is a car outside somewhere with ridiculous bass blasting out
Ugh. Quite unusual for this road. Hopefully they'll move off soon. The road is a dead end, so you only come down here if you live here or visiting someone! Or you've got the wrong road XD

Sucks you are feeling ill. Have you been drinking? Might be you are dehydrated or something. Glad it seems to be easing off though. Hope you can sleep tonight and feel better in the morning.

Urgh hate people blasting music out of their cars, especially if it's bad music. Hopefully they skedaddle soon.

How are the guinea pigs doing today?

Do you have any new fun guinea pig facts?

I'm feeling better now after a bit of a sit down and drink and a banana.
Could be related to the bloating that's been an issue since yesterday?
I may speak to a pharmacist. Bloating is something a pharmacist can recommend something for right?

They left shortly after that post thankfully!
I hope they do not return!

They're good thanks!
They've both gone to bed in their individual hides, probably wishing I'd go to bed so they can sleep in peace XD

Let me think..
When guinea pigs want to show dominance, they bare their teeth at each other and wiggle their bums (the bum wiggle is called rumblestrutting)

The Nice Sit Down I prescribed was successful!!

Also Jen I wondered the other day if skedaddle was a word in your country too and now I have my answer!

Potassium is good for cramps and things and that's in bananas. I have no idea if pharmacists can help with bloating but they might be able to. I expect your bloating is related to your system trying to get used to food again so if you do talk to someone it would be importan to mention that.

May they never return to pollute your air with their music.

Aww all tucked up.

He he he bum wiggling for dominance. The teeth makes total sense and lots of animals bear teeth but the bum wiggling sounds adorable!!!

Animal fact: There are 72 tiny toe beans in my house! Each cat has 18 (4 on each front paw, 5 on each back paw) and I have 4 cats. That's 72!

I mean you have lived here long enough it can be your country too if you want it to be. I subscribe to th theory you can have multiple countries not just one you were born into.

It is a good word, but not widely used.

Cute little toes beans. Do all your cats have pink toe beans or do some have balcknor brown? I didn't know cats had 5 toebeans on their back legs I always thought they had four on all their legs.

Edit to add thanks for all the facts so far Beckie Nd Beth

It did indeed! :-D

Skedaddle isn't used enough imo

I went for an infected split/cut on my thumb before Christmas and took one look and said GP for antibiotics. Which is exactly what the gp ended up doing!
They are very knowledgeable.
I will defo mention that

It is very very cute!
And funny that they do it to try and look scary XD

We have a mix of toe beans, some are pink, some are brown, some are sort of greyish, and some of pink with browny black spots!

Bless the little fuzzy potatoes.

On the subject of guine pigs have you seen the guinea pig Olympics on you tube it's a. Cute video of guinea pigs doing sporting events with a catchy theme song!

Ooh exciting! Does toe bean colour correlate roughly.with cat colour? Spotty sounds super cute.

Yeah, my Bengal Cross has grey, my Tabby has black, and my Calico two have all pink, or pink spotty.

I've just watched it and OMG SO CUTE!!

So many cute toe beans.

And glad you enjoyed guinea pig Olympics Beckie. The song may get stuck in your head but who cares it will make you think of cute guinea pigs!

It is definitely stuck in my head now XD

Off to bed now guys
I was brushing my teeth and felt something metallic fall out. Was sure it was another tooth/filling. Nope, one of my lip bars :'(
Then the ball went down the sink...so I've put just the bar in and hope it stays in overnight until i can get to my piercing place tomorrow morning!

Oh no Beckie!!!

XD

Oh noes. On the one hand yay it's not a tooth as teeth are less replaceable than piercing jewellery. But on the other hand jewellery still costs money just less than teeth and piercing can heal over. Hope it is easy and cheap to fix at piercing shop tomorrow

Yeah i will go to the piercing shop. They don't open until 10am but I'm hoping i can keep it open with the bar until then!

Do piercing really heal that fast? I have none of the piercings so would not know.

My head is absolutely killing me. Tired but no way I can sleep with this pain.

Now shoo to bed with you Beckie!

If you've had it a while, it should be fine! (from someone with 16 still in, and have had well over 20)