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Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Shaz51Senior Contributor

Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

hello Everyone 😍

Coffee time here

went for a walk downtown this morning in between showers of rain

with everyone saying hello to us along the way

@Chasingsunsets , @Jynx , @tyme , @ENKELI , @DownMoreThanUp , @MissGremlin @Lozenge , @Just , @Misty7 , @Emelia8 , @Oaktree , @Appleblossom , @GezzaP , @Glisten , @Blackcloud , @lonemushroom @Cat34 , @Flutterbug9 , @Mustang67 , @MJG017 , @creative_writer @Spirit_Healer , @avant-garde , @Rosepetal96 , @heartathome

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Hi @tyme I hope the hayfever settles down. Do you take antihistamines or use those annoying nasal sprays for allergies?

I’ve got the jitters today, but I’ve just taken a PRN, hopefully I get decent sleep tonight. It was a struggle to fall asleep last night and my Apple Watch recorded it as sleep even though I clearly remember looking at my watch to check the time long after bedtime. Silly watch.

@GezzaP I reckon prevention is always better than going into a bad acute episode that needs hospitalisation. I hope your mania doesn’t progress. Keeping your psychiatrist updated on your symptoms

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tymeModerator

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

heheheh @creative_writer , I take antihistamines on most days. However, I didn't have it the last two days because I finished what I had and I couldn't be bother getting a new one... however, tonight I found another box of antihistamines so I've taken it.

It was much worse in the past. I saw an allergist for many years and had thrice daily oral vaccine to desensitise me from allergens....

Hectic!

I hope your sleep improves!

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tymeModerator

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Do you get hayfever? I think Melb is the hayfever capital. The dry conditions means pollen goes everywhere @Shaz51

Do you get hayfever? Then again, in QLD, due to higher humidity, my hayfever isn't as bad. Melb is the worst!

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AdgeSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Cheese on Crackers (Biscuits) @Shaz51 Nice, that's one of my favourite snacks.

Adge

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@tyme I've heard allergist can be helpful, my supervisor on my SW placement said her prescription meds were a lot more effective the OTC stuff. Though she did say her meds were super expensive. It is a good sign that your allergies have improved. We did some deep cleaning of the house recently, hopefully my allergies improve with that.

I'm not sure how much I trust smart watches, I think they do give you good information, but it can't always pick up the difference between lying in bed and actually sleeping. I've had plenty of time I woke up exhausted but my watch said my sleep quality was excellent. I suppose the only way to get accurate sleep data would be to go into a sleep study, I'm not sure I want bits and bobs stuck to my head

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DogMan79Senior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@creative_writer

Yes. If you wear 2 different smart watches. Say samsung on left and apple on right, you'll get two quite different readings

Mine say that I only get 5 to 8 percent REM sleep

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tymeModerator

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

I never wear my smart watch to bed. I have a sleep app on it, but I use that time to charge my watch. I need a new one actually. Mine is so so so old. I bought it many years ago and even then it was $800! I wish I bought a cheaper one so I'd be more okay to replace it. I bought the smart watch with all the inclusions e.g. wifi, cellular, etc... and I don't even need all the features.

I also look at my iphone and wonder how accurate the data is too @creative_writer

They actually collect a lot of data.

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tymeModerator

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@DogMan79 , I don't know if I should be tagging you but I just really really wanted to say that I really appreciate all your contributions on the forums. I don't know where else to post this. I've been thinking about telling you for days now.

I always find your posts so interesting.

I'm not saying other members' posts aren't interesting, but I've seen how far you've come over the years.

Thank you for all your contributions and support on the forums 🙂

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GezzaPSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Speaking to psych Tuesday afternoon @creative_writer . Fell asleep

in arm chair. Going to bed now.good night hope you sleep ok.

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DogMan79Senior Contributor

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@tyme

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