I wonder if there’s even the slightest chance that we’ll ever get to hear their voices through a possible recording that hasn’t yet been made public? I’ve seen people speculate that there may still be undiscovered recordings hidden away in Russian archives?
I also remember reading that they once gifted the Dowager Empress a recording featuring all of their voices, but that it was supposedly lost during her flight into exile. Not sure how true that is as I don‘t
remember the source.
Wouldn’t that be incredible? To me, It’s the one thing my imagination can’t truly recreate on its own.
I’ve noticed that a lot of people on Pinterest, TikTok, Instagram and in YouTube comment sections speak negatively about her, often saying that other living descendants should have “her spot” instead. I have no idea what’s behind all of this. Does anyone have more insight? Did she say or do something that sparked these reactions? Please fill me in!
Curious to know if anyone has the answer to this
Hi everyone,
I had my first endoscopy today (I’m based in Europe, so my appointment was at 9 a.m.), and I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who is feeling anxious.
To be completely honest, I spent the two hours before the procedure crying from anxiety. 😂 I’ve always been very nervous about medical procedures, and my biggest fear was the sedation itself. Because of that, I decided to have the endoscopy without sedation. Looking back, sedation probably would have made the experience more comfortable, and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend skipping it unless you’re extremely afraid of being put under like I was.
Instead, I only had a local anesthetic spray for my throat (I think it was Xylocaine). It felt a little strange at first, but honestly, I was so focused on my anxiety that I barely noticed it.
The doctors and nurses were incredibly kind and reassuring. They were a bit surprised that I didn’t want sedation, but they completely respected my decision. There was no pressure or judgment. They simply explained that it wouldn’t be the most comfortable experience and advised me to focus on my breathing throughout the procedure.
The procedure itself was definitely uncomfortable, but not painful. The gagging sensation was the strangest part. Whenever I felt panic starting to build, I focused on my breathing, and it helped calm me down enough to get through the next few moments. I think my desire to finally find out what was causing my symptoms was stronger than my anxiety, so I just kept going.
The whole thing was over within about 10 minutes, and I didn’t feel the biopsies being taken at all.
For someone who is very anxious about medical procedures, I would describe the experience as uncomfortable but absolutely bearable. If you’re not worried about sedation, I would personally recommend choosing it because it will likely make the experience easier. But if, like me, you’re terrified of being sedated, it is possible to get through the procedure awake.
To anyone reading this before their own endoscopy: you’re going to be okay. ❤️
And if you’re having it done without sedation, focus on your breathing. It genuinely was the single most helpful thing for me during the procedure.
Hi everyone,
I (F24) have had asthma for about 5 years. It has always been very well controlled. I completed 3 years of allergen immunotherapy (hyposensitization), but this April—about 2 years after finishing treatment—I started experiencing allergy symptoms again. I managed them with a Relvar Ellipta inhaler and allergy tablets (I’m based in Europe in case some of you aren’t familiar with these medications).
For exactly one week now, I’ve been experiencing a strange pressure/tightness just below my chest. It starts right under my breastbone and radiates into my back. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like someone is squeezing me tightly.
The day it started, I was eating flavored chips and accidentally inhaled/choked on some of the seasoning powder. I think it irritated my airways because everything felt a bit swollen afterward, and that’s when this pressure sensation began. I immediately went to the ER, where they performed an ECG, blood tests, and listened to my lungs and heart, but they said everything looked normal and sent me home.
Other than that, I have no cold- or flu-like symptoms and generally feel fine.
My pulmonologist performed lung function tests and blood work, and everything came back normal. She advised me to stop Relvar and switch to Symbicort twice daily (morning and evening). So far, I haven’t noticed any significant improvement—the discomfort hasn’t gotten better or worse.
Yes, I’ve already seen my GP. Next Tuesday I have an exercise stress test (ergometry) to rule out a cardiac cause, and I’ve also been prescribed medication for reflux. I do experience mild acid reflux occasionally, but I don’t have classic heartburn symptoms. In addition, I’ve scheduled an appointment with another pulmonologist for a second opinion.
Has anyone gone through something similar? Any insights would be greatly appreciated because I’m feeling very stressed and anxious about it.
Thank you.