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I’m from the Uk and might be moving to Vilnius for a job for about a year, with a decent chunk of notice to make my plans. Any advice on what my best options would be on a salary of roughly €2,200 (before tax) for living situations?

I would really like to live alone and without too much to figure out regarding bills, I’d been looking into some of those commercial co-living sites like Atlas but they are too far away and the ones closer to the centre around which I’ll work are too pricey. I am nervous that finding a private landlord and arranging my bills etc. will be very hard since I don’t speak the language yet and it’s my first time relocating abroad.

it should be noted I’m accustomed to living in places where rent makes up for the significant portion of my monthly spending. Any tips would be appreciated! And apologies for my ignorance, this is a new thing for me!

EDIT: I am well aware this is a lower salary, I am not moving for money.

For context I have vestibular migraine that’s not episodic But durational. Not looking for any big horror stories please, just balanced takes on experiences from those who need a high level of cognitive function and word-recall on taking topiramate which I know can have those side effects.

I’m nervous about it but wouldn’t be going above a dose like 20-25mg and it would be carefully managed as (/if) I switch from propranolol which is making me gain weight and have too low blood pressure. I’m not looking to consider alternatives that also cause weight gain at this stage. I would also never quit cold turkey or start too fast as that is how people get any kind of lasting issues from it, which otherwise are supposed to not last at all after stopping.

Not looking for any big horror stories, just balanced takes on experiences from those who need a high level of cognitive function and word-recall.

I’m nervous about it but wouldn’t be going above a dose like 20-25mg and it would be carefully managed as (/if) I switch from propranolol which is making me gain weight and have too low blood pressure.

I was initially quite charmed by them, rooting for them the way I did for similarly attached couples in earlier seasons. But oh man, it’s got sort of creepy right? I know people are saying she’s male-centred and a doormat, whatever, it has a slightly more sinister vibe than that to me honestly.

he’s a massive enabler of her strange hyperacceptance, so much so I thought he might actually own up a little and try to give her permission to be mad during the movie, but of course not he just stayed silent. He’s weird! She’s weird! They are both utterly creepy?!

let’s say it’s about saving face for the cameras, her awareness of maintaining that pout is almost exemplary of her constant understanding that she is being watched, but she knows they aren’t going to win. She’s not stupid, she was in the bottom three and everyone knows now that mainly a public’s favourite individual in a couple with whoever tends to win… at least thats how I always feel it goes nowadays. So what is going on? I think it’s interesting cause there are a lot of people who, in a housewife sort of role, almost find ignoring the wrongdoings of their partner etc to be second nature. Like I think that’s probably what’s going on, she’s just a major player for saving face and keeping things neat and is able to just shrug off whatever happens but it sits inside her in a dark place.

So it’s that probably, but it has this very creepy overtone to it. Personally, I think a lot of how she’s acting is linked to her profession, most people in/with-proximity-to the police force have a strange hold on their emotions that actually rots them inside and clouds their judgement.

I’d like some interesting or unique takes on what’s going on with them. Not just that she’s male-centred, clearly she is not a feminist but let’s dig a bit deeper guys.

I am actually really enjoying this season and think it’s better than it has been in a while. However, does anyone else feel like the producing is messier this year? It’s like they chose storylines they wanted to pursue but chose wrong and thus cut a lot of material which is now proving crucial for having the context for those storylines which actually have developed When did those Sean and Julia chats happen, for example. maybe I’m just not watching close enough but the edit this year seems like it’s struggling to contain everything (not that it ever can, I know stuff will always be left out) and that the producers might be kicking themselves for not airing the right scenes or editing people into certain characters.

EDIT: Unseen bits is showing stuff between Sean and Julia that probably could’ve been included

does anyone have any experience losing weight whilst on propranolol and managing a still steadying chronic VM state?

I suffer from nausea as my main symptom, with others coming and going like pain, tension, flashing lights in my eyes, extreme fatigue all the time etc. My symptoms come and go in constant waves throughout the day / week, rather than following traditional migraine episodes. I was diagnosed five months ago and have been on 30mg propranolol for about four months (started at 20mg for a few weeks). I was on it sporadically a few years ago for anxiety and was definitely at my biggest then, found it impossible to exercise and had a big appetite. The same thing is back now, except worse cause I’m managing VM and have to be so careful to not get hungry or faint.

I’m doing everything right: hitting protein, getting all my nutrients, carbs, fibre etc. Spacing smalls meals out 2-3 hours, but to be in even a small calorie deficit leaves me feeling like I’m about to pass out. I stand up and the room goes black and my ears ring. I can’t move more for my fatigue and exertion tolerance is so low (though I’m going to try swimming and when I go back to work soon I’ll have to be on my feet more anyway) and I’m struggling to eat less in a healthy way.

The weight gain isn’t good though, it’s creeping up and emphasising what I think might be stage 1 lipodema on my legs and alongside further decreasing my energy and overall feelings of capability, it’s just getting me so down! My clothes aren’t fitting and I feel even less able to be myself or to move more or have the energy to get back to normal life.

Last year I lost about a stone and a half very fast by not eating much at all, it was unhealthy and I’m sure it led in part to my big Vm breakdown this year, but it does worry me about my metabolism being even more messed up and now with the propranolol too. I want to lose and manage weight in a super healthy and sustainable way, it feels like the odds are against me. I’ve probs gained about a stone back, maybe a bit more, but that has been somewhat steadily over nine months or so except since starting propranolol and getting sick in Jan it’s obviously accelerated.

I’m going to try and discuss other medications, but does anyone have any tips or success stories that could help? I’m looking into swapping (controlled and slowly) to Topomax but I’m nervous about cognitive side effects cause I’m a writer.

Similar to my last post, but more specific, does anyone have any experience losing weight whilst on propranolol and managing a still steadying chronic VM state?

I suffer from nausea as my main symptom, with others coming and going like pain, tension, flashing lights in my eyes, extreme fatigue all the time etc. My symptoms come and go in constant waves throughout the day / week, rather than following traditional migraine episodes. I was diagnosed five months ago and have been on 30mg propranolol for about four months (started at 20mg for a few weeks). I was on it sporadically a few years ago for anxiety and was definitely at my biggest then, found it impossible to exercise and had a big appetite. The same thing is back now, except worse cause I’m managing VM and have to be so careful to not get hungry or faint.

I’m doing everything right: hitting protein, getting all my nutrients, carbs, fibre etc. Spacing smalls meals out 2-3 hours, but to be in even a small calorie deficit leaves me feeling like I’m about to pass out. I stand up and the room goes black and my ears ring. I can’t move more for my fatigue and exertion tolerance is so low (though I’m going to try swimming and when I go back to work soon I’ll have to be on my feet more anyway) and I’m struggling to eat less in a healthy way.

The weight gain isn’t good though, it’s creeping up and emphasising what I think might be stage 1 lipodema on my legs and alongside further decreasing my energy and overall feelings of capability, it’s just getting me so down! My clothes aren’t fitting and I feel even less able to be myself or to move more or have the energy to get back to normal life.

Last year I lost about a stone and a half very fast by not eating much at all, it was unhealthy and I’m sure it led in part to my big Vm breakdown this year, but it does worry me about my metabolism being even more messed up and now with the propranolol too. I want to lose and manage weight in a super healthy and sustainable way, it feels like the odds are against me. I’ve probs gained about a stone back, maybe a bit more, but that has been somewhat steadily over nine months or so except since starting propranolol and getting sick in Jan it’s obviously accelerated.

I’m going to try and discuss other medications, but does anyone have any tips or success stories that could help?

Title should also specific possibility of Venlafaxine as an option!!?? What are your thoughts?

I got diagnosed with VM almost five months ago, after about a year of terrible nausea which felt like motion sickness sometimes lasting weeks and eventually turning into a daily baseline. At the end of January I had a massive attack of dizziness, confusion, all of it and got diagnosed. I had to quit my job etc and it’s ruined my life a bit - but I’m positive about getting back on track. However my symptoms are not so clearly episodic like most migraines and I find it hard to relate to experiences with meds on here that measure through reduced frequency of migraines, as I wouldn’t be able to count, I just feel bad some weeks and slightly less bad others and then have some extra bad periods too.

I see a vestibular physio who mainly gives me advice on all elements since I don’t have a particularly good GP. I started propranolol 20mg then went up to 30mg which I’ve been on for about four months. I used to be on it sporadically for anxiety a few years ago. The past month or so my lightheadedness has been getting worse, weight gain has become very difficult to manage, and I’m just so incredibly fatigued all the time. It matches a lot of how I used to feel on it, so I’m considering an alternative.

For context I also have bad health anxiety and OCD, I’d really appreciate if replies about negative experiences could bear that in mind ❤️

So far my research has shown:

- Topiramate: looked good but I’m a PHD student and can’t have such severe brain fog and word-finding difficulties that people report. Also worried it would make my OCD worse.

- Candesartan: I’m already experiencing the kind of low blood pressure related lightheadedness it’s supposed to cause so doesn’t seem right. (Everything goes black when I stand up and ears ring, past few weeks mainly)

- Venlafaxine: best option it seems. I’m worried about nausea on it but apparently that’s meant to go away. Everything else seems pretty perfect?

Basically I’d love to hear from anyone who experiences VM in a more chronic non-episodic way, like me, since I basically experience things like nausea durationally, as well as nerve pain and bad tension and fatigue, I also get brain zaps, headaches (though these usually feel like a combo of nerve pain on my temples and tension headaches) and light sensitivity. My main problem is motion sickness, I can’t go in cars and I’m very sensitive to everything basically, everything makes me feel sore or sick even if it’s just a little bit it’s still very distributive.

Anyway sorry for the long post! I’m hoping to discuss Venlafaxine with my physio and GP and see if it could be good. I also don’t want to take anything that will further weight gain so that’s why I’ve not listed every option.