Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 14:47     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
I tried the revlon volumizer hair brush last week. It did NOT work for my super thick asian hair. I think it would if I spent a lot of time going over each section, but for me blow drying then flat ironing gives me a better result. I returned it!
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 14:12     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
After reading someone the threads about people's spouses, children, and in-laws I'm grateful that I don't have a dysfunctional family. I've learned to count my blessings!
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 14:05     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
That there are people even dumber than me. Lots of them.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:56     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
DCUM exposed me to the comedy of Matt Bellasai, who I later discovered was the same little Matt who grew up down the street from me.



Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:56     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have to say it and I know many will lash out but seriously - the Revlon hair dryer thing.


I bought one, and it broke. Bought another, and it broke. I have thin fine hair. Those suckers are expensive, and I am beyond pissed.


When mine broke after 3 months, I wrote them and they sent me a new one for free.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:42     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
Anonymous wrote:thank you PPs for the D3, Magnesium and K2 links

For me, the best two things DCUM did for me are

1) introduce me to the blog on marksdailyapple.com (basically living a paleo lifestyle/diet in the modern world so you get all the health benefits, but in a way so you aren't looking like a wacko)

and

2) the book, "Yes, your teen is crazy!" Such excellent information and transformed my relationship with my now 15 y.o. DD----because it changed ME and how I deal with her.

Ha, actually, I just realized that that book's advice is keeping me calm right now as my teen just went off to work out instead of packing for our cross-country flight. If I hadn't read that book there would have been a screaming match, but instead here I sit, relaxing and reading DCUM.


I’ve recommended “Yes, Your Teen is Crazy” a few time, although others have too. It changed my dynamic with my teen, too!
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:41     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
That I’m happiest when I take a break from this site for a few days. I wish I could quit!
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:24     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
1. That a lot of peopla are really nasty when they are anonymous

2. That Pimmit Hills is the next hot neighborhood
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2018 13:22     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That it’s really normal to fight with your husband when your first is a newborn.

What a great DH I have.

How to talk about “emotional labor”

Daycare recommendations when we moved

And the biggest thing by far: Helping me realize I had PPD, for which I sought treatment shortly thereafter. Someone had posted the screening tool, and I took it thinking it would prove I didn’t have PPD and should buck up. Instead, it got me on the path to get better and get my ability to smile and laugh and feel joy back.

That is wonderful! I am so glad you decided to take the test. I think so many of us have had or have PPD and we (and our loved ones) don’t recognize it. You should ask Jeff to make a sticky in the Expectant Mom forum with a link to the test. I bet it would be helpful to so many women who don’t know why they feel like they do.

As I am sure there are many of us thinking this: Please post the link!!!


https://psychology-tools.com/epds
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2018 00:14     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
I have learned to appreciate every blessing in my life way more than I used to. Especially when I read the relationships forum - couple, family and kids forum - general parenting, teens etc - I want to drop on my knees and thank my lucky stars.





Anonymous
Post 07/30/2018 23:04     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
I think it has opened my eyes to how differently people think - about small things (for example I think cooking bacon in the oven is more messy and difficult) to more complex things like how to raise your kids. I mean, I always knew there were differences of opinion, but to see people feel so strongly about such varied opinions is amazing (not sure if it is good or bad but it is reality)

And, of course, the secret to getting the smell out of keens - on my toes. Thank you DCUM.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2018 22:41     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
That I'm very lucky to have my DH even if he drives me nuts once in awhile.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2018 22:11     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That it’s really normal to fight with your husband when your first is a newborn.

What a great DH I have.

How to talk about “emotional labor”

Daycare recommendations when we moved

And the biggest thing by far: Helping me realize I had PPD, for which I sought treatment shortly thereafter. Someone had posted the screening tool, and I took it thinking it would prove I didn’t have PPD and should buck up. Instead, it got me on the path to get better and get my ability to smile and laugh and feel joy back.

That is wonderful! I am so glad you decided to take the test. I think so many of us have had or have PPD and we (and our loved ones) don’t recognize it. You should ask Jeff to make a sticky in the Expectant Mom forum with a link to the test. I bet it would be helpful to so many women who don’t know why they feel like they do.

As I am sure there are many of us thinking this: Please post the link!!!


I have posted this link on here a few times: https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/pediatrics/downloads/edinburghscale.pdf. Not sure if I was the one who helped you, PP, but having suffered horribly with PPD and coming very close to suicide, it’s so important to me that other women not suffer in silence.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2018 20:54     Subject: Re:What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I recommend D3+K2 supplement. Made me a different person.


+1
I am the PP above. I also started using K2 (K2 - MK7 made with natto) since January along with D3 + liquid magnesium. After almost 10 years of having terribly high cholesterol (high LDL, low HDL) it completely normalized my numbers in 4 months. K2 is a game changer for me. I found the recommendation for K2 on the internet after a sibling suffered from a heart attack due to clogged arteries.



NP-which product specifically do you see working best? I was always interested in Mg and K2 supplements (DH also has high cholesterol) so any rec would be useful. thanks!


LIQUID MAGNESIUM -
I use reMag liquid ionic picometer magnesium (By Carolyn Dean author of "Magnesium Miracle"). Before that I was using liquid ionic magnesium sold by the Vitamin Shop. Cost was comparative and cheaper for reMag and it is better absorbed.

https://www.amazon.com/Pico-Ionic-RnA-Formulated-Absorption-Experience/dp/B01LZLSJ7B/


MAGNESIUM OIL SPRAY -
I am also using Magnesium Oil spray at night all over my body for immediate relief from muscle cramp, joint stiffness, pain and RLS.
The relief is felt within half hour. There are other benefits too.


https://www.amazon.com/ASUTRA-Zechstein-Magnesium-Spray-Book/dp/B01CKEBFSE?th=1


K-2 -
Finally, K2 choice was based on Amazon reviews. I have absolutely benefited in a very short time and have had no issues whatsoever. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-MK-7-Vitamin-K-2-Capsules/dp/B004QD4PHQ?th=1

None of these meds interfered with any prescription meds I was taking - I was taking 6 prescription meds at the beginning of the year (Jan) which frankly was very depressing. I am down to 3 now.


PP asking the question here- thanks for the details. I will definitely check these out!
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2018 18:37     Subject: What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?
thank you PPs for the D3, Magnesium and K2 links

For me, the best two things DCUM did for me are

1) introduce me to the blog on marksdailyapple.com (basically living a paleo lifestyle/diet in the modern world so you get all the health benefits, but in a way so you aren't looking like a wacko)

and

2) the book, "Yes, your teen is crazy!" Such excellent information and transformed my relationship with my now 15 y.o. DD----because it changed ME and how I deal with her.

Ha, actually, I just realized that that book's advice is keeping me calm right now as my teen just went off to work out instead of packing for our cross-country flight. If I hadn't read that book there would have been a screaming match, but instead here I sit, relaxing and reading DCUM.