Hello comrades and welcome to the fourth improvement megathread of May! There is one more week left in May, let's make it count.

As usual, some discussion ideas:

  • Do you want to share something you've done in the previous week? Everything counts, nothing is too small.
  • Do you have any goals for next week?
  • Do you have any streaks? For example, "sober for one day." Feel free to post your streak every day in this thread.
  • If you don't have a continuous streak, did you manage to abstain from something for a day or more?
  • Did you come across some useful information or resource that might help others?

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Good luck with your goals! unity

  • FumpyAer [any, comrade/them]
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    6 months ago

    Realized the unexplained sore throat I had was an STI. Got treated this week and immediately got better. The first doc thought it couldn't be bacterial and didn't prescribe antibiotics. Well, it was bacterial, and that could have saved me a month of annoyances. Ugh. Or maybe not, probably would have prescribed the wrong one anyway without confirmation of what it was.

    I had to strong-arm my way into being treated before my lab results came back (and they never did come back, the lab lost it anyways!) Im glad I advocated for myself.

    Doing sporadic workouts, and already seeing functional strength results, especially in abs and obliques with weighted crunches, extensions, and leg raises.

    Avoiding seeking sex at times that ruin my sleep schedule has been a positive change. Just had sex at noon and it was great.

    Having trouble getting gigs for my new group. I'm making my own in my backyard. That seems like the socialist thing to do.

    • ratboy [they/them]
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      6 months ago

      Proud of you for advocating for yourself with the medical system, it's so hard! Like you try to give the benefit of the doubt that they are the knowledgeable ones...

      Also working out is hard for me to maintain personally but it is so good! I notice that my lower back pain nearly disappears when I'm the slightest bit active lol. Who would've thought?