Couch 144: The contact-miked cactus couch

Taking morning meds= feeling better
Not taking morning meds=feeling miserable
Why can't I just take the f@&$ing tablets?

My heart feels wrong tonight.

Like, not just emotionally. Something feels really wrong.

It's horrible.

I'm alive. I'm alive. I'm alive.

If it's that bad, maybe go to the ER? Or whatever you Brits call it...A&E or something, right? Hope you feel better soon...

I can't. I've been laughed at by paramedics before. It was one of the most painful and humiliating experiences of my life. It's possible that I would rather die than experience that again.

It's normal for me to feel like I'm dying. I haven't so far though. I'll be okay. Probably.

Thank you though, LT. And sorry. I'm a total idiot tonight.

It is called A&E, yes. It is the last place on earth that any human being would ever wish to be. It is hell.

Kiwis sort of make my lips itch when I eat them. I wonder if I am allergic to them.

Hugs luco.

What do they taste like to you? They make my tongue itch and taste like burning Kleenex, or like the way bleach smells. Someone once told me that meant I was allergic.

Are they peeled?

They taste good - that is why I eat them. I don't usually peel them.

Just looked it up - wow - this is a bit of hysteria:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/12...ergy-symptoms/

Hugs luco

Makes sense - why would you eat something that tastes like chemicals?

The same thing happens to me and about 10 years ago decided that it was probably a good idea to not eat them anymore. So, im not sure if im allergic but assume that i am. Luckily, i dont have any food allergies, but am allergic to a TON of antibiotics!

Do you have any seasonal allergies, like to pollen or ragweed? There's this thing called oral allergy syndrome, where you can react to certain raw fruits/veggies, too. It's not a true allergic reaction, but can make your mouth itchy. I have this issue with strawberries sometimes and raw apples.

https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and...-can-be-relate

Ibuprofen and sulfa antibiotic allergies here!

I have a phobia of allergies. It is essentially an eating disorder. I can't eat most things because my stupid broken brain is convinced that they'll kill me. It's great.

((Art)) I still had it in my head you were annoyed with me. I'm glad that's not the case.

Kiwis and pineapple make my mouth itch. I eat them - but not in large quantities. I am allergic to a lot of trees, grasses, weeds, animals and mold.
It does not keep me from having cats - I just deal with it.

Christ I really am a miserable twat tonight. Sorry.

Fireworks are illegal here, but the cops don't do anything about it. I am about to try something called rescue remedy for my poor middle guy who is a wreck of unhappiness. His tail is plastered to his belly and he just leans on me and pants

No need to be sorry luco.

Couls be worse it could be homeopathic A&E

oh no luco!! not in the least! i'm so sorry if i ever gave that impression

here's another meatloaf song that i like

Yes it gave me the percentage correct in each section 👍

I had issues with this as a kid. It was part of OCD for me (not saying that's what it is for you!) I was convinced I'd die if I tried new foods or medications. My parents tried to make take an anti-anxiety med, but I refused because I was convinced it would kill me. Or make me sick (also have phobia of throwing up). And I wouldn't try guacamole when I was visiting relatives in CA. Now I love guac...