u/Firm_Savings_60

​Hi everyone,

​I’m writing to this group because I really need to connect with people who understand what I’m going through, especially when it comes to post-encephalitis fatigue. It’s been almost 10 years since I had encephalitis, and to this day, I can’t remember the last time I woke up thinking, "Ah, what a great sleep, I finally feel rested!" ​I’m pretty sure a huge part of this is that I’ve become hyper-sensitive to almost any kind of stimulus. My brain just feels constantly overstimulated, and no matter how much I try to sleep, it never seems to be enough. Honestly, in nearly a decade, I can recall only one single week where I felt genuinely refreshed: I was on vacation, my mind was totally free from stress, and I was sleeping heavily both at night and in the afternoon. ​The afternoon naps are actually another weird change for me. Before the illness, if I slept during the day, I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Now, taking an afternoon nap feels like a mandatory step just to get through the day. The problem is that even though it feels required, it still isn't a fix—I wake up and I’m still not properly restored. ​I’m just feeling a bit stuck and overwhelmed. Has anyone managed to find a way to deal with this constant sensory fatigue? Did you find any routine, pacing method, or trick that helped you get back even a fraction of your real energy, or is it more about accepting this as the new normal? I’d really love to hear your experiences or any advice you might have. Thank you so much for reading.

Sono una ragazza giovane sulla ventina ma inizio a avere i capelli bianchi. Sia chiaro non si tratta di una quantità ingente ma comunque iniziano a emergere e io ci faccio caso. Ora farmi una tinta mi sembra esagerato anche perché magari questi capelli bianchi sono in gruppi quindi posso averne un po' insieme e poi quasi nessuno e dopo molto altri. Avete dei consigli su come risolvere? Esistono prodotti leggeri come riflessanti, mascara per capelli o spray che funzionano bene sui singoli ciuffetti, oppure ci sono trucchi di styling per mimetizzarli? Perché ecco io ci faccio particolarmente caso e a parte tagliarli uno per uno non so come fare

Volevo chiedere un consiglio perché mi trovo in una situazione un po' particolare con il mio metodo di studio. Ho notato che il modo in cui imparo meglio è fare le sbobine io stessa partendo dagli audio. Non intendo semplicemente trascrivere: mentre sbobino rielaboro, organizzo i concetti e praticamente è già una parte dello studio. Se facessi le sbobine di tutte le lezioni probabilmente imparerei molto bene, ma il vero beneficio lo ottengo quando ho tutta la materia completa e posso rielaborarla nel suo insieme. È come se riuscissi a vedere tutti i collegamenti solo quando il corso è finito. Il problema è che spesso tra la fine delle lezioni e il primo appello passa pochissimo tempo e mi ritroverei con decine di ore di sbobinatura proprio quando dovrei iniziare a ripassare.

Ho anche pensato di recuperare gli audio degli anni precedenti, così da poter fare le sbobine con calma durante l'anno e usare le lezioni correnti solo per integrare eventuali differenze. Purtroppo, però, sembra quasi impossibile reperire gli audio delle annate precedenti, quindi questa soluzione al momento non è praticabile.

Ho provato a pensare di usare TurboScribe o altre AI per la trascrizione e poi correggere il testo, ma ho l'impressione che non abbia lo stesso valore cognitivo rispetto a partire direttamente dall'audio. D'altra parte, continuare a fare tutto da zero rischia di farmi perdere troppo tempo.

Qualcuno si è trovato in una situazione simile? Avete trovato un compromesso che vi permetta di mantenere i benefici della sbobinatura senza sacrificare completamente i tempi di preparazione dell'esame? Oppure avete cambiato metodo?

Volevo chiedere un consiglio perché mi trovo in una situazione un po' particolare con il mio metodo di studio. Ho notato che il modo in cui imparo meglio è fare le sbobine io stessa partendo dagli audio. Non intendo semplicemente trascrivere: mentre sbobino rielaboro, organizzo i concetti e praticamente è già una parte dello studio. Se facessi le sbobine di tutte le lezioni probabilmente imparerei molto bene, ma il vero beneficio lo ottengo quando ho tutta la materia completa e posso rielaborarla nel suo insieme. È come se riuscissi a vedere tutti i collegamenti solo quando il corso è finito. Il problema è che spesso tra la fine delle lezioni e il primo appello passa pochissimo tempo e mi ritroverei con decine di ore di sbobinatura proprio quando dovrei iniziare a ripassare.

Ho anche pensato di recuperare gli audio degli anni precedenti, così da poter fare le sbobine con calma durante l'anno e usare le lezioni correnti solo per integrare eventuali differenze. Purtroppo, però, sembra quasi impossibile reperire gli audio delle annate precedenti, quindi questa soluzione al momento non è praticabile.

Ho provato a pensare di usare TurboScribe o altre AI per la trascrizione e poi correggere il testo, ma ho l'impressione che non abbia lo stesso valore cognitivo rispetto a partire direttamente dall'audio. D'altra parte, continuare a fare tutto da zero rischia di farmi perdere troppo tempo.

Qualcuno si è trovato in una situazione simile? Avete trovato un compromesso che vi permetta di mantenere i benefici della sbobinatura senza sacrificare completamente i tempi di preparazione dell'esame? Oppure avete cambiato metodo?

I’ve realized something about how I build habits, and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. I can’t stay consistent with something simply because it’s "good for me." I need to find something I genuinely enjoy about the habit itself. For instance, I managed to stay consistent with a skincare routine once I found products with textures I liked—things that made the process itself enjoyable. With books, I stopped buying too many by switching to the library, because I liked the system and it made my life easier. When it comes to sleep, however, I can’t seem to find that kind of hook. I know perfectly well that going to bed earlier would make me feel better—it would likely help me feel less tired and have better days—but that knowledge isn't enough. When evening rolls around, I still find myself preferring to do other things. Have you found a way to associate going to bed with something pleasant or desirable, rather than viewing it merely as a chore? Is there anything that helped you become consistent without having to rely solely on willpower?

I’ve realized something about how I build habits, and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. I can’t stay consistent with something simply because it’s "good for me." I need to find something I genuinely enjoy about the habit itself. For instance, I managed to stay consistent with a skincare routine once I found products with textures I liked—things that made the process itself enjoyable. With books, I stopped buying too many by switching to the library, because I liked the system and it made my life easier. When it comes to sleep, however, I can’t seem to find that kind of hook. I know perfectly well that going to bed earlier would make me feel better—it would likely help me feel less tired and have better days—but that knowledge isn't enough. When evening rolls around, I still find myself preferring to do other things. Have you found a way to associate going to bed with something pleasant or desirable, rather than viewing it merely as a chore? Is there anything that helped you become consistent without having to rely solely on willpower?

I’ve realized something about how I build habits, and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. I can’t stay consistent with something simply because it’s "good for me." I need to find something I genuinely enjoy about the habit itself. For instance, I managed to stay consistent with a skincare routine once I found products with textures I liked—things that made the process itself enjoyable. With books, I stopped buying too many by switching to the library, because I liked the system and it made my life easier. When it comes to sleep, however, I can’t seem to find that kind of hook. I know perfectly well that going to bed earlier would make me feel better—it would likely help me feel less tired and have better days—but that knowledge isn't enough. When evening rolls around, I still find myself preferring to do other things. Have you found a way to associate going to bed with something pleasant or desirable, rather than viewing it merely as a chore? Is there anything that helped you become consistent without having to rely solely on willpower?

I’ve realized something about how I build habits, and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. I can’t stay consistent with something simply because it’s "good for me." I need to find something I genuinely enjoy about the habit itself. For instance, I managed to stay consistent with a skincare routine once I found products with textures I liked—things that made the process itself enjoyable. With books, I stopped buying too many by switching to the library, because I liked the system and it made my life easier. When it comes to sleep, however, I can’t seem to find that kind of hook. I know perfectly well that going to bed earlier would make me feel better—it would likely help me feel less tired and have better days—but that knowledge isn't enough. When evening rolls around, I still find myself preferring to do other things. Have you found a way to associate going to bed with something pleasant or desirable, rather than viewing it merely as a chore? Is there anything that helped you become consistent without having to rely solely on willpower?

I’ve realized something about how I build habits, and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. I can’t stay consistent with something simply because it’s "good for me." I need to find something I genuinely enjoy about the habit itself. For instance, I managed to stay consistent with a skincare routine once I found products with textures I liked—things that made the process itself enjoyable. With books, I stopped buying too many by switching to the library, because I liked the system and it made my life easier. When it comes to sleep, however, I can’t seem to find that kind of hook. I know perfectly well that going to bed earlier would make me feel better—it would likely help me feel less tired and have better days—but that knowledge isn't enough. When evening rolls around, I still find myself preferring to do other things. Have you found a way to associate going to bed with something pleasant or desirable, rather than viewing it merely as a chore? Is there anything that helped you become consistent without having to rely solely on willpower?

Ogni volta che vado in discoteca mi sento un po' impacciata e ho l'impressione di non sapere cosa fare mentre ballo. Non è una cosa che mi rovina la serata, però mi farebbe piacere acquisire un minimo di sicurezza in più. Non ho l'obiettivo di imparare a ballare bene o fare coreografie. Mi basterebbe imparare quei movimenti base che fanno sembrare una persona naturale e a proprio agio, senza sentirsi rigida o fuori posto. Voi avete seguito corsi o in generale secondo voi qual è il modo migliore per riuscirci? Ogni consiglio è ben accetto ❤️

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck.

My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day.

The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development.

So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this:

walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it;

use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals.

If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes?

Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time.

I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck.

My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day.

The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development.

So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this:

walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it;

use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals.

If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes?

Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time.

I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck.

My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day.

The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development.

So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this:

walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it;

use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals.

If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes?

Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time.

I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck.

My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day.

The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development.

So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this:

walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it;

use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals.

If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes?

Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time.

I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck.

My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day.

The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development.

So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this:

walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it;

use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals.

If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes?

Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time.

I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck. My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day. The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development. So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this: walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it; use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals. If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes? Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time. I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Ciao a tutti, sto cercando un nutrizionista con un profilo piuttosto specifico e spero che qualcuno possa aiutarmi. Negli ultimi due anni ho tenuto un diario molto dettagliato per individuare gli alimenti che sembrano collegati ai miei problemi di salute. Non cerco qualcuno che mi prescriva una dieta standard o un piano per perdere peso; vorrei invece un professionista disposto ad analizzare questi dati insieme a me e a elaborare un protocollo ragionato di eliminazione e reintroduzione, prendendo in considerazione anche il possibile ruolo dell'asse intestino-cervello. Qualcuno conosce un nutrizionista o un dietista che si occupi di casi complessi come questo? Mi interessano in particolare professionisti con esperienza in nutrizione clinica, neurologia, microbiota o dieta Low FODMAP (laddove appropriato). Grazie in anticipo per eventuali suggerimenti!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a nutritionist with a somewhat specific profile, and I hope someone can help me. Over the past two years, I’ve kept a very detailed diary to identify specific foods that seem linked to my health issues. I’m not looking for someone to prescribe a standard diet or a weight-loss plan; instead, I want a professional willing to analyze this data with me and develop a well-reasoned elimination/reintroduction protocol, while also considering the potential role of the gut-brain axis. Does anyone know a nutritionist or dietitian who handles complex cases like this? I’m particularly interested in professionals with experience in clinical nutrition, neurology, the microbiota, or the Low FODMAP diet (where appropriate). Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a nutritionist with a somewhat specific profile, and I hope someone can help me. Over the past two years, I’ve kept a very detailed diary to identify specific foods that seem linked to my health issues. I’m not looking for someone to prescribe a standard diet or a weight-loss plan; instead, I want a professional willing to analyze this data with me and develop a well-reasoned elimination/reintroduction protocol, while also considering the potential role of the gut-brain axis. Does anyone know a nutritionist or dietitian who handles complex cases like this? I’m particularly interested in professionals with experience in clinical nutrition, neurology, the microbiota, or the Low FODMAP diet (where appropriate). Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a nutritionist with a somewhat specific profile, and I hope someone can help me. Over the past two years, I’ve kept a very detailed diary to identify specific foods that seem linked to my health issues. I’m not looking for someone to prescribe a standard diet or a weight-loss plan; instead, I want a professional willing to analyze this data with me and develop a well-reasoned elimination/reintroduction protocol, while also considering the potential role of the gut-brain axis. Does anyone know a nutritionist or dietitian who handles complex cases like this? I’m particularly interested in professionals with experience in clinical nutrition, neurology, the microbiota, or the Low FODMAP diet (where appropriate). Thanks in advance for any recommendations!