u/Lou_LouB

I've only come across ticks twice in my life, once in Namibia and the other time when my dad bought a puppy from a farm. I live in South Wales, spend a lot of time walking my dogs in the countryside, in long grass meadows, woodlands and hills often near farmland but not usually on farmland due to the dogs. I've had a few nasty bites in my time, but couldn't say if they were from ticks. I know to look for the bullseye.

I have become increasingly more paranoid about ticks and their potential to pass on illness like lymes disease, it started when I was pregnant last year I was anxious that I wouldn't be able to take the treatment due to the pregnancy and now I still worry that it could end my breast feeding journey or that the baby might be bitten. Especially as my one dog, due to epilepsy can no longer have the flea treatment that prevents ticks, I'm scared she will get them and bring them home.

I usually wear hiking boots and long leggings or trousers on my walks, but on very hot days have been known to wear shorts. We are planning a family picnic in a long grass meadow where I walk my dogs regularly which is next to a woodland. I'm beginning to worry that sitting there for so long increases the chance of tick bites. I've read that some parts of the UK it's really bad.

So, UK, has anyone had an infection/disease from tick bites? If so how were you? Was it easy to treat? Also are there any people who regularly come across ticks and have been fine. I'd love to hear your experiences.

Thanks.

I 40 F, have suspected that I might be autistic for many years, I've finally decided to aplly for a diagnosis. I am a teacher and have done loads of referrals for my students and often see myself in the descriptions and my colleagues think I am too.

However during my appointment the nurse said that it sounds like I might be adhd. I was a little surprised by this. So I thought I'd come to reddit to get your opinions.

I can't wear itchy fabrics, get distracted by twisted bra straps, uncomfortable socks etc. and I cut the labels out of everything. I have to change if my sleeves get wet.

I pick my skin, especially if a spot or bite is sore or itchy. I also hair pull when stressed.

I can't eat wet, messy foods. No matter how delicious, the experience of eating them overrides the taste and I get stressed. Ramen and greasy burgers, anything soaked in source is a no for me. But I do love food and happily try new things.

Socially I often forget to greet people, instead going straight to the reason I needed to see them. I rarely ask how others are or ask about their families, but I tend to overshare my life, especially with strangers.

I come across as rude or aloof, so it's hard to make friends.

I'm rubbish with people's faces and names. If they aren't part of my life now I forget them which is super awkward when I run into an old friend or ex student.

If things such as my dishwasher have been done incorrectly I have to redo it or change it back immediately, even if I'm in the middle of cooking and it leads to burnt food. I like things the way they are. If I've decorated a room, it's because I want it like that and I'll likely never change it.

Lots of background noise is overwhelming, for example my other half is always watching videos on full volume on his phone, the robot hoovers, dog barking, all stress me out. My phone is always on silent and I have to pause TV/radio to talk.

I get frustrated when others don't put as much effort into things as I do. For example, I play in a brass band, I only miss rehearsals when poorly, practise regularly and want to do the best I can do, others are hardly ever there and don't practise and it really frustrates me. I like rules.

I have interests that most find wierd and I am full of facts, I love volcanoes and extreme weather and also fossil hunting and nature.

I don't notice things around me when focused on something. The other day I walked right past my bff when I was in a hurry to get to the shop. She didn't see me as she's had a stroke damaged her eye sight, but I was so blinkered I missed her completely. Her hubbie in the car thought we'd fallen out or something. We walked passed each other twice 😂. One other time I had to read out raffle ticket winners but missed the fact that one set had a blue border, I only saw the number on the white background. So two ppl came up for prizes at the end. Super embarrassing.

I often flit between jobs, starting one thing, getting distracted, and moving onto another. It can take some time to complete what I initially set out to do. When it comes to paper work I need a deadline and usually leave it all to the last minute.

I hate when ppl invade my space and make too much eye contact.

I plan my teaching week meticulously but hate when there's unexpected changes to my timetable. I also have to know every detail before going out. E.g. Leaving time, who's going, where we are going so I can plan.

I get burned out easily which leads to anxiety. I don't like asking for help because I feel like I failed. I also avoid senior leaders as I worry I'll say something stupid.

I over think everything. I constantly worry that I'll be fired from my job or be demoted from my position in band. I dwell on things I've said and negative memories, forgetting good times.

When I've been particularly stressed I repeat what I say by mouthing or whispering the sentence.

So kind people of reddit, what do you think? Is it worth completing my paperwork?

I'm a first time mum, 8 years of trying for a baby, 3 of those doing ivf. My little one is almost 7 months and doing so well. She's hitting milestones well, loving food and she's a happy, healthy baby. I've never been more in love.

I think I'm doing fairly well, walking my dogs whilst baby wearing daily, going to baby groups, meeting friends and family regularly and I'm still in my musical group two evenings a week and playing solos!

But... I still feel like I should be doing more or I compare my baby to my friends babies. One of my friends has a baby too. She's quite a bit younger, on her second child and way more relaxed than me. Her baby is 2 months younger, she overtook mine in weight really early on, she's hitting milestones earlier and giggling loads. She's adorable. She's out and about constantly and even hiking the local mountains with the baby! She has and takes the most beautiful photos with her daughters.

I still get pain in my c section scar if I do long walks whilst baby wearing and even if pushing the pram for too long, but I've missed my mountain hikes and long woodland wanders. Seeing my friend doing my favourite hike makes me feel like I should be able to do that too.

I know I shouldn't compare I'm doing so well, I know it but it's hard isn't it. And my baby, although small, is doing brilliantly. Does anyone else ever feel this way?