u/Fresh-Problemz

My dog is 1yr old, 80ish lbs, She's (in largest % order) A mix of Great pyr, Golden, newfoundland, lab, pit and maybe some small others. She has these episodes where she jumps to bite me and will not stop going at me unless I pin her to the ground and hope its overwith when i let go.

It's frightening. I'm not sure what it is that sets her off, maybe frustration?? And because I can't pinpoint it, I'm not sure how to stop it! She never growls at people or other dogs, she's wonderfully behaved at dog parks, she's generally OK around the cats and super excited about people (once settled she just wants belly rubs) She does OK for the most part on a leash for walks except for pulling the first half of the walk.

It's just these episodes, like tantrums, that have me contemplating of rehoming her for fear of mine and my child's safety. I'm not bragging at all but I've been able to grab hold of her collar and hold her down til she's calm, so idk if i'm strong or what but it's tough considering she's 80 lbs and rolling /wiggling while trying to bite my hand at the same time. She isn't growling, or trying to bite and grab,/clench. It's open mouth mostly with enough pressure to hurt.

We were at the beach today with my daughter and our dog went into the water for the first time. She was on a leash, but there were other dogs off leash, roaming free. She'd never been to the beach so she was trying to figure out how to walk in water. She ALMOST swam but not quite. She definitely barked towards other dogs and pulled the leash (but it's the same thing she does when we get near a dog park gate, just excited and wanting to play) I had to redirect her quite a few times when she was trying to get near the other dogs, mini walks in the other direct, in/out of the water. But when we were getting out of the water the last time she started biting the leash, then me, then i grabbed the handle on her harness and then her collar with my other hand, she rolled on her back, got up, jumped on me to be on two legs, and this just went on for a good 2 minutes until I pinned her, she stopped and we finally left. She's done similar on leash walks (but i step on her leash to stop her from jumping up and biting my arms) and if i play tug with her or fetch in our fenced in yard, she'll sometimes completely disregard the toy and come at me instead. But today was the worst it's been, and I'm so confused and upset and terrified.

Anyone know what this could be?? I'm thinking it's frustration combined with over stimulation? (Free roaming dogs like a dog park, only she's on a leash=a bit pissed off)?? Is there any way to stop this, correct it? Is this puppy behavior or am I right to be concerned?

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I'm a (40yrs) single mother of one girl. She's 8.

One thing I notice I do with any potential person is gauge the number of kids he has, whether they're boys or girls, and ages.

I find myself dodging anyone with older boys, out of concern for potential issues that could arise with hormones, curiousity or straight bad behavior. My mind just goes to, "what if something happens?" (to my daughter)

I'm not sure if this is normal or if other women consider these things in the dating world. Am I being too judgmental or cautious?

I've been single for years, haven't dated in a long time. But occasionally I browse the apps, see "what's out there". I'd say I am dating with purpose. (Although not actively dating because I vet beforehand, and it's tough out there) I'm only looking for a partner, not a fling, not a temporary fix, but an actual committed relationship and meshing of lives.

It's as if I'm sitting at a bar, at last call by myself, after wrecking my car, getting dumped by my long-time boyfriend, and spending my last dollars on a slot machine and sh!tty vodka, with a migraine.

I have no idea why. I just saw a fbook reel of a "dreams" cover and felt instant gut sinking misery. Maybe it's the weird keyboard in the background. 🙃

I'm looking for suggestions on a chew proof tie-out. I'm thinking she would even bite through a chain linked one, but could be wrong.

I have a fenced in backyard but she's dug a massive 4ft hole in the ground that continuously fills with water and the mud is ridiculous. I need to fill it! But in the meantime, I've had her tied out on our front porch.

The first tie out was one of those wire ones with (plastic?) Coating. The second was a long lead, cloth, and my dumb self thought it would be fine temporarily to get the backyard sorted.

What have you used that works??

What if cruiselines had little timers that can be scanned with your sea pass card. A little clip-on device that you have to scan your card on if you leave your chair. It sets a timer for 25 mins where the light will stay red. If you don't rescan (meaning you've left and haven't returned in 25 mins) it blinks green. Once it's green, anyone needing that chair can turn the device into the pool towel staff and occupy the chair(s).

The device simply resets for the next person to use. No chair can be used without one, and any "green" devices can be removed by staff too as they see them. And for those who try to stay behind to scan their family member's chairs; it will only allow for one scan before facial recognition kicks in. If it's not the rightful person, it goes green.

This way, no one can be away from their chair for longer than 25 mins without forfeiting their spot.

We can call it "chair time". 🥳

I was outside the other day for a couple hours and realized I had a sunburn that evening. I thought it was odd to burn so quickly but brushed it off, despite it actually feeling pretty bad for the next couple nights. (stinging pain)

Well today there are little blisters all over where the burn is, and very dry skin on some spots. It's a 2nd degree burn😒

I've never had this reaction in my life, even with seemingly worse sunburns, they usually just fade after religiously using aloe.

So, fair warning if your doc didn't mention it; Bupropion DOES cause sun sensitivity. No one told me, and I'm glad I found out before the actual summer sun arrives.

Update to add: I'm on 300mg. I've had no incidents of overheating or profuse sweating that some medications have for side effects. Yet, the sun sensitivity is worse than any other med I've been on.

Adding info from webmd;

Bupropion and its byproducts can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, which causes damage to skin cells when you are out in the sun. The medication can also alter your body's ability to regulate temperature and sweat, making you more prone to heat intolerance.

My sister moved out almost a year ago. She took all that she wanted and left a ton of things behind, even some of her daughter's belongings. Although it's my intention to continue getting rid of things, sorting, just combining it all with a big spring cleaning type event for my items as well. There's still quite a few things remaining of my sister's, which is the problem.

My mother will not stop asking for random things, saying "Oh, I believe they have XYZ left behind, which I want now" This has gone on for MONTHS. I've closed shop, told her I need to deal with these things in my own time on my own terms while reminding her these things were by all means, abandoned. I've told her "Okay whatever you want get it now!!!" with a specific day to get whatever, and to STOP this crazy obsession with constantly asking to come pick up this or that. But even still, she will offer to bring over dinner or watch my child but every time she's ultimately asking for something out of the garage or basement. Today, she told me she made XYZ food, and if it was okay to bring some over. I said, "sure". Before I could even get out the door to greet her, she was already IN my garage, snooping, searching through my things. I blew up. I feel violated, disrespected, manipulated. I don't care what she wants, I don't care what use she has for things I don't even want for myself; It's that she just WON'T STOP. She says I'm overreacting, making a big deal out of nothing, and of course always says I'm a being a B**** in these instances.

We have a long history of not getting along. I've always seen her as a boundary pusher to the extreme, manipulative, always doing things to ultimately benefit her or give herself praise. I've always been told to let it be, she's just being herself, stop being mad, asked why I have such a grudge. But I'm so beyond done. I want peace in my life and our interactions are limited for reasons just like this one. But this has gone on for so long with her insisting her ways that I am truly questioning If I am the problem?

AITA for being angry over this and telling her NO MORE?