The last post is the WINNER!

[JustGeorge]

It depends on what is the cause. When I have afib, even for 20 seconds, I can hear the irregular heart beat but it's not "palpitations" from a medical perspective. Flipping into concern and looking it up mode:

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Palpitations are common and usually harmless, but they can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience palpitations along with any of the following symptoms: Chest discomfort, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Dizziness or light-headedness, Fainting, and Nausea.​

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To treat palpitations at home, you can try to avoid triggers, such as:​

• Caffeine
• Nicotine
• Some cold medicines
• Energy drinks
• Illegal drugs, like cocaine and amphetamines
• Stress (yeah, well, it's trivially easy to write that but be in your shoes for a minute or a day)

This has been diagnosed in the past as benign, but it sure scared the crap out of me and ruined my evening.

 

[ChristineM]

After another fun filled and exciting day (i jest of course), it's time to rest my weary head.

Goodnight y'all

 

[sun rise]

Hopefully now there will be some interesting discussions on RF instead of "your party sucks" "no, your party sucks".

Your religion sucks, no your religion sucks?

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

true, it all depends on the differences in the numbers.... but to be honest, I'm not sure I can take it in this office until 2027...... I think 2026 is my limit.... but when I have the numbers I will know for sure.....

I think it's important to keep mental and emotional health in mind...although she still had about 18 months left before maximizing her benefits and the start of eligibility for social security, my wife decided--and I fully supported her in this--to take retirement because the stress at her office was beginning to greatly affect her...So things were a little tighter for about 18 months...we made adjustments...but the removal of a major source of stress was infinitely better...

 

[sun rise]

I think it's important to keep mental and emotional health in mind...although she still had about 18 months left before maximizing her benefits and the start of eligibility for social security, my wife decided--and I fully supported her in this--to take retirement because the stress at her office was beginning to greatly affect her...So things were a little tighter for about 18 months...we made adjustments...but the removal of a major source of stress was infinitely better...

I'll note that when I got within a year, I was processing ongoing stress differently. It had lost the "forever" feeling and became "I can endure this for x months" and part of the time I spent discarding stuff that I had kept "just in case" so I felt like I was gradually dropping things. Also, come to think about it, I spent time on turnover documentation that I assumed would not be read but it was a form of therapy for me .

I do note that your wife as different and @Wu Wei might be as well.

 

[JustGeorge]

I'll note that when I got within a year, I was processing ongoing stress differently. It had lost the "forever" feeling and became "I can endure this for x months" and part of the time I spent discarding stuff that I had kept "just in case" so I felt like I was gradually dropping things. Also, come to think about it, I spent time on turnover documentation that I assumed would not be read but it was a form of therapy for me .

I do note that your wife as different and @Wu Wei might be as well.

I'm in a different situation, but I also find when things change from "this is forever" to "this is only for X time", its easier to handle.

 

[Stevicus]

After about 126 years of campaigning the American election is finally drawing to a conclusion. Maybe there is a God?

Hopefully now there will be some interesting discussions on RF instead of "your party sucks" "no, your party sucks".

Well, now it's time to start looking to the 2026 midterm elections and the next presidential election in 2028.

It's an endless cycle, and it will go on and on and on and on...

 

[John53]

Well, now it's time to start looking to the 2026 midterm elections and the next presidential election in 2028.

It's an endless cycle, and it will go on and on and on and on...

Your depressing fact sucks

 

[sun rise]

Well, now it's time to start looking to the 2026 midterm elections and the next presidential election in 2028.

It's an endless cycle, and it will go on and on and on and on...

Pessimist.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

Well, now it's time to start looking to the 2026 midterm elections and the next presidential election in 2028.

It's an endless cycle, and it will go on and on and on and on...

The price of living in a democratic republic...politics is a full-immersion contact sport...and it's our responsibility to pay attention and to try to effect a change for the better...

of course, what each person thinks is 'better' is up for discussion...

 

[Stevicus]

Your depressing fact sucks

"It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting..." - Pee Wee Herman

 

[sun rise]

"It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting and knitting..." - Pee Wee Herman

Don't worry. Empress Kamala knows how you feel and knows that all rejoice that the horror is finally over.

 

[Wu Wei]

I'll note that when I got within a year, I was processing ongoing stress differently. It had lost the "forever" feeling and became "I can endure this for x months" and part of the time I spent discarding stuff that I had kept "just in case" so I felt like I was gradually dropping things. Also, come to think about it, I spent time on turnover documentation that I assumed would not be read but it was a form of therapy for me .

I do note that your wife as different and @Wu Wei might be as well.

Mostly I am getting tired of asking myself "why am I here?" everyday I am the office... the way the corp takeover applied to the state side of the IT house has become just ignore them.... unless something goes horribly wrong or its an issue with a Mac computer..... at least working from home I can do things around the house, exercise and train...while monitoring my incredibly silent office iPhone....