u/DaisyWynch

Hey everyone,

It's been 2 and a half years since I herniated my disk (L5-S1). Besides the excruciating pain when it's flaring, I feel numbness and tingling. I've gone through rounds of physio, acupuncture, cortisone injections, and I'm currently trying to manage it with yoga at home and walking. Sadly, I spent most of my days in the office.

I think the shoes I wear might be making the pain worse, but I can't really wear sports shoes in the office (running shoes are a no-no, some sneakers might make the cut). Do you have any recommendations for shoes that are comfortable and might pass in an office outfit? Would getting inlays and normal shoes still work?

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone! First time poster, long time reader. Looking for some opinions from more experienced people.

My partner is battling burnout/depression as well as trying to come to terms with ADHD diagnosis. Sometimes things get a bit heavier emotionally (usually when their playful tone is misunderstood in a difficult situation) and they go to a very dark "everyone hates me, no one understands me, it's so unfair" place. Usually in those situations I try to calm things down, and I've learned any constructive criticism is veeeery unwelcome in that moment.

How can I best support my partner in these moments? What helps calm things down? How can I help them navigate out of the pit?

Thank you in advance for all your comments!