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Dislikes and likes

gail2

Well-Known Member
Relationship to Diabetes
Type 2
Pronouns
She/Her
Thought it might be an idea to post our likes and dislikes
Dislikes
Takeing meds (22 a day +creams and lotions)
People that think because i live in a residential home i lack capacity look I'm degree educated and can outfox most people
Prejudice of any kind
Spitting
Rude people
People who don't listen and think they know best

Likes
Living at LH I feel safe and secure here they know how to handle my MH
life it's good at moment
The support I get on this site from people, even when I post about my MH
My oh bless him , such an understanding man
Having the freedom to say what I want and practice my religion (white wican)
The wonderful country i live in
Insulin, without it i wouldt be alive
That's it for now might add more later

Do others have any they would like to share
 
Dislikes
Not many, I'm pretty easy going but here they are
Flies and mosquitoes in this heat - I'm like a gourmet dessert, and very reactive
Noise at night - noisy neighbours who play loud music which vibrated my pictures off the wall, or those who had screaming shouting rows in the early hours of the morning.
Losing my mobility as I get old

Likes
My cat - a constant companion
My friends and family
My lovely views and gardens
 
Dislikes:
When people don't return the trolley to the trolley bay and other acts of inconsideration
When people don't appreciate support staff
When people are mean to animals and small children
Lack of routine!
Boredom

Likes:
My friends and family
Animals and nature
Art and creativity
Children
Days out in the sunshine
Bike rides
Boat trips
Reading
& lots more to be thankful for!
 
Blimey....how many do you want? Lol

Dislikes

Bigots
Racists
Sexists
Bullies
(Thats trump taken care of lol)
People who park in disabled spots when they have no right to
People who hurt animals (do that to mine and i can promise they wont find the body)
Uncaring governments
Beetroot and avacados (bork!)
Cancer


Likes
Cats......and the odd dog lol
Food im not allowed to eat
Springtime flowers
Music
Funny comedians
A good book
Sat on a seat on a sunny day....in the shade.....bottle of water and a good book.....and silence (what im doing right now lol)
Memories
 
Dislikes
Forced socialising (eg work dos that I felt obliged to attend)
Small talk
Rude, aggressive or otherwise unpleasant people
Being asked a lot of questions
Crowds
Social injustice

Likes
Nature
Outdoors in general
Gardening
Animals
Reading
People who accept me as a total introvert and don't try to get me out of my shell (I like my shell!)
Peace and quiet 🙂
 
How do you guys think of these lists off the top of your head?
If I started a list, I would be updating it every 5 minutes as I remembered something else.

So, I will just say "I like ... you guys on the forum" <3
(And nod to myself as I read some of your answers.)
 
Dislikes
Nasty people especially family , took me to hell and back after my mam passed
Animal cruelty
Likes
My Wii westie
Good friends
Finally being free of toxic people
Good book
Love my own space
Chilling in my summer house listening to music
Hubby sometimes
 
Last edited:
Thought of another dislike

People who let their kids run around squeeling in a coffee shop as if its a play ground without a care for everyone else in there

All i wanted was a cuppa and rest in peace and quiet 🙄
 
Dislikes
Rude inconsiderate people
Fog
Horse flies and biting insects
Bananas
Eating raw meat or fish
Hypodermic needles

Likes
Spring and Autumn
Cats and animals in general
Flowers
A toasty fire, hot chocolate and a good book on a cold wet day
Catching up with friends and family
Last but certainly not least....my dearly beloved who makes me smile every day
 
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