How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[LumberJack]

My wife had one. The story of how she got it illustrates why I thought so highly of her, but god that thing was mean.

I also think that aggression is a learned behavior, and I also have read up on breed characteristics and some have been specifically selected for aggression towards strangers (guard dogs) and, shamefully, aggression towards other dogs (one of the 3 designated as “pit bulls”). Others for hunting (hounds) or rodent control (terriers).

The same literature, however, says that individual variations of personality are far more variable. To that point, I have met a really hostile black lab, and I don’t think I have ever met a dobie that wasn’t just adorably sweet. I’m pretty sure it’s down to how they are raised in combination with the personality they bring along. It’s just that some breeds learn certain behaviors more quickly than others do.

With regard to small dog syndrome, it’s more likely that their bipedal caretakers will allow or even reward behavior that is unacceptable in a larger dog, leading to less effective socialization in puppyhood. IMHO of course,

 

[Windhover]

@AvidFan Thank you. : ) Hugs always help. (h) back if you like them

 

[1964dodge]

Well managed to get my first real food in 3 days thanks to the flu only had beans on toast and scrambled eggs but its a start

So while I still feel bad I am going to take that as a good thing

i hope you recover quickly

mike....

 

[SillyOldBear]

Not doing well. It's fortunate I had a meeting today so my brain nad to show up with at least a moderate level of functioning. I've been dreading this date as it's the one year mark of my having left my partner

 

[1964dodge]

F***ing loud-ass ankle biters! Chihuahuas are more common, but they are not the only ones. They are one person dogs, meaning they are delightful to that one person, but horrid to anyone else. Add to that the carelessness some owners exhibit by failing to train their tiny beasts, and you get "small dog syndrome," which is more aptly titled, "my dog is a sh*t because I can't be arsed to train the feral little bastard" syndrome.

Trust me, I live in an apartment complex that has a lot of these. gah. thanks for letting me vent, although I'm guessing that was not your intention, lol

we had 2 chihauhaus and they are fairly easy to train. they are known to bark a lot and we trained them to bark very little. until the end they never bit anyone. when they got very old and had to deal with pain we didn't let anyone but family pet or handle them, on a couple of occasions they nipped but didn't leave any marks.

when i'm in a lot of pain and have a hard time because of age i want to nip people lol. a lot of chihauhaus have a favorite but interact well with the whole family, of course the one that spoils them the most is their favorite lol. we miss them terribly

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

i am cancelling some medical appointments that aren't necessary until after the holidays, i am keeping my pcp appointment on the 20th though. i am still struggling with going out for more than an hour or 2 so just being careful.

i obviously have a long recovery ahead but i am getting better a little at a time. i told my son i wanted to be back to baseline by the 1st of the year or close to it. i am trying and i am very hopeful. i have bad days but more good ones than bad ones. i am still exhausted a lot but that's normal recovering from sepsis. i think i'm going to check if my body has a warranty lol.

mike

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

Let me know how the warranty thing works out, @1964dodge . Lol

@Lane sorry about the bite. sucks to help someone out only to get bit by their dog. I used to daydream about my grandmas dog with no teeth.. It made me a little less scared.. 🤪

@seabird it’s a painful anniversary. So many emotions. Be kind to you.

I started following a local police officer that was shot. A local program did a “hometown hero” type thing this morning. I shot a picture of the tv and sent it to him. He didn’t know he was featured. I didn’t realize it, but it was the anniversary of his being shot in the line of duty.
More about bad anniversaries later.

I read all the feeling. I hear you, even though I can’t respond to everyone right now.

several weeks ago I fell and injured my shoulder. I have iced & taped it in an attempt to heal it. No progress. Went in for evaluation. Need MRI for likely rotator cuff tear. NOT enough ice and tape was used!

Stay upright folks, falling sucks.

 

[Gonz]

I also think that aggression is a learned behavior, and I also have read up on breed characteristics and some have been specifically selected for aggression towards strangers (guard dogs) and, shamefully, aggression towards other dogs (one of the 3 designated as “pit bulls”). Others for hunting (hounds) or rodent control (terriers).

The same literature, however, says that individual variations of personality are far more variable. To that point, I have met a really hostile black lab, and I don’t think I have ever met a dobie that wasn’t just adorably sweet. I’m pretty sure it’s down to how they are raised in combination with the personality they bring along. It’s just that some breeds learn certain behaviors more quickly than others do.

With regard to small dog syndrome, it’s more likely that their bipedal caretakers will allow or even reward behavior that is unacceptable in a larger dog, leading to less effective socialization in puppyhood. IMHO of course,

I suspect that certain breeds are appealing to certain people, and yeah, the difference between individuals of the same breed is greater than the difference between breeds.

 

[Windhover]

@SillyOldBear thank you for the hugs but even more thank you for the high 5. Made me feel uplifted. 🤗

 

[Windhover]

(h) Healing hugs to your rotator cuff and thank you @FlamingoWrangler.

 

[Lane]

Let me know how the warranty thing works out, @1964dodge . Lol

@Lane sorry about the bite. sucks to help someone out only to get bit by their dog. I used to daydream about my grandmas dog with no teeth.. It made me a little less scared.. 🤪

@seabird it’s a painful anniversary. So many emotions. Be kind to you.

I started following a local police officer that was shot. A local program did a “hometown hero” type thing this morning. I shot a picture of the tv and sent it to him. He didn’t know he was featured. I didn’t realize it, but it was the anniversary of his being shot in the line of duty.
More about bad anniversaries later.

I read all the feeling. I hear you, even though I can’t respond to everyone right now.

several weeks ago I fell and injured my shoulder. I have iced & taped it in an attempt to heal it. No progress. Went in for evaluation. Need MRI for likely rotator cuff tear. NOT enough ice and tape was used!

Stay upright folks, falling sucks.

Ouch, I heard that rotator cuff injuries hurt. Hope you get better soon @FlamingoWrangler

 

[Lane]

Not doing well. It's fortunate I had a meeting today so my brain nad to show up with at least a moderate level of functioning. I've been dreading this date as it's the one year mark of my having left my partner

Your leaving took strength and not going back is quite commendable. Glad to know you seabird.

 

[Lane]

Sorry that happened. I hope the bruising isn't too painful. Is her dog often nervous or aggressive?

Thanks seabird. Not usually, but there was food involved and my friend had previously been ramping him up with aggressive play. Im just glad ot wasn't a pitbull...no offense against pit bulls. Hope youre having a good day

 

[MAC0]

My flu has got to the uncontrollable cough stage so I am feeling I am feeling a bit better depression wise as my body is putting everything into curing this flu

btw does anyone know if when you are sick it is normal for your blood sugar to be higher than normal I have Type 2 Diabetes on top of everything and my blood sugar even with not eating anywhere near normal is way higher than it should be

 

[LumberJack]

I suspect that certain breeds are appealing to certain people, and yeah, the difference between individuals of the same breed is greater than the difference between breeds.

I’m glad that I made something resembling sense. Looking back over it, my grammar was terrible. I find that entirely unacceptable, and I will be speaking with management!!! Except I am the manager, dang.

 

[AvidFan]

Tired and a bit impatient. The amitriptyline reinstatment to 10mg has clearly done something. Last night I finally slept more than 2 hours, and my "body battery" got a charge up to 70 (it's been flatlining for a week before that). This tracks with what I've experienced before - unrelenting tiredness, severe insomnia, low body battery after stopping/reducing this medication - swift bounce back once I reinstate or up the dose. So after charging 1 point, 8 points and 5 points, on the first day of the reinstatement sleep didn't improve but it charged 23 points, and last night charged 50 points. Also it's charging more during the day when I sit down. Some of these smartwatch metrics are garbage, but the stress/body battery and of course heart rate data really seem to track things going on in my body.

The impatience springs from the fact I have today off and am spending it waiting for a TV to be delivered instead of lying back and enjoying distracting myself for a bit. Also, despite the sleep (still only about 5 hours), I've felt pretty awful most of the day, tired, and head is still squashed and very foggy. Have done a bit of housework. Tried eating. Been for a walk. Just feel I can't settle till I've got the new TV, set it up and made sure it works.... Maybe I'll find the manual now and read it in advance....

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

My flu has got to the uncontrollable cough stage so I am feeling I am feeling a bit better depression wise as my body is putting everything into curing this flu

btw does anyone know if when you are sick it is normal for your blood sugar to be higher than normal I have Type 2 Diabetes on top of everything and my blood sugar even with not eating anywhere near normal is way higher than it should be

Sounds miserable. I hope you start feeling better soon.
diabetes- blood sugar values can increase when sick. Continue to take your medications as directed. Try to drink more water or sugar free liquids.

how often do you check your blood sugar?

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

Ouch, I heard that rotator cuff injuries hurt. Hope you get better soon @FlamingoWrangler

Thanks!

 

[MAC0]

Sounds miserable. I hope you start feeling better soon.
diabetes- blood sugar values can increase when sick. Continue to take your medications as directed. Try to drink more water or sugar free liquids.

how often do you check your blood sugar?

I have a test kit have to test before food 3 times a day and 3 times a day 2 hours after I eat so 6 total just did one sitting at 13.6 which is high as a normal value is around 7 or 8 I think

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

I have a test kit have to test before food 3 times a day and 3 times a day 2 hours after I eat so 6 total just did one sitting at 13.6 which is high as a normal value is around 7 or 8 I think

Do you take insulin?
I’ll look up your numbers compared to our scale.
It’s high, but not dangerously high. - for the average diabetic.
But I wonder- Why do you check your blood sugar so frequently? Are you taking insulin?
If you’re on insulin, it might be worth calling the Dr to get a sliding scale to dose your insulin when you’re ill.
LMK. I’ll try to help.