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Recent content by bluelily

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    Coping strategies for being in public

    I do have dandelions everywhere here, they are a super useful herb, food, medicine, plant, I agree. And I have about 2 acres that are basically uncultivated, there are so many wild creatures out there- deer, quail, rabbits, hawks, it's wonderful. I don't think there are really any sugars in...
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    I also use herbs and other useful plants for my companion plants, so they contribute to the whole garden that way, too. I like chamomile, creeping thyme, and dill especially to grow all around my vegetables. I don't know what root veggies are native to here, except potatoes from South America...
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    I grew up on a corn farm, I miss the smell of the plants and the sound they make in the wind. But now, I am in Oregon, near the ocean, so corn is difficult here, it likes more heat. But kale! I have SO MUCH KALE!!! It grows like crazy here, I let it reseed itself so I always have some. We eat...
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    You are so right about the sugar. I get really hungry when I'm out sometimes, and whenever I give in to the candy temptation, I feel so much worse after. I usually munch on some nuts, but I like the dried fruit idea. And I have a big garden! It's starting to wake up from winter, just had some...
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    I need to look for some fidget toys, for sure. Something to do with my hands would have helped, I think. Thanks!
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    That's a great idea. I think if I had been munching on something I enjoy, it would have helped. And I could eat my weight in figs & dates ;)
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    I wish this were possible! I'm in a rural area and there is no grocery delivery here. Overall, I love where I live, it's so quiet and peaceful, but sometimes my limitations and those of this place are at odds with each other.
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    This was a beautiful journey, thank you so much! It's funny, because one of the really great things about other recent days out was that people are relaxing some and taking their kids out with them again, and it brings me joy to see the littles & their smiles after the last year. I will try...
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    Thanks, all good tips! I think I just shut down a little and was trying to power through on my own. You're right, I do plan my shopping, and Covid's been a great excuse to only shop like once a month. But the dog food delivery was late and we ran out! And my dog is my mental salvation some days...
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    Thanks for the ideas & commiseration. Today I am so dull and tired, I can't seem to stir up any energy at all. I've always had to plan days off after big shopping days, never really understood why, just didn't do taxing public things too many days in a row. I understand it now, and I'm trying...
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    Thanks, I have bolted in the middle of shopping before, without really understanding why, at least now I know the reason & can have more self-compassion about it. The weird thing is, looking back on it, I don't think I could recall anything about the new layout of the store, I was so frazzled...
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    I almost took my headphones, but spaced it at the last minute! I did have chill music in the car, it helped a lot, I will try that in the unfamiliar stores the next time I can't avoid them.
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    I like the idea of being a bit removed from the environment. I don't wear my glasses out shopping for that reason- I'm perfectly safe to navigate, but everything over 5 feet away is nice & soft. But that doesn't help in a store I don't have memorized. So maybe less noise would help even if the...
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    They definitely got me with the rearrange, I bought a couple things I wasn't there for because I saw them when I was on a pointless quest for oven mitts. Grrrrr. Earplugs are an idea, never thought of that. Like turning down one sense so it's just a little less coming in. Thanks!
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    In the past, I've been ok with shopping, or even enjoyed it by throwing a fun cafe lunch into the middle of the run, etc. But of course with Covid, it's just a quick scurry in and out to get what I need and get home safe. This usually works ok, I listen to calm music in the car, take a moment in...
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