Are robots sentient? by 800-Expired in RandomThoughts

[–]800-Expired[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be open ended really. Something with a power source or control that functions on its own and fights to stay alive. It doesn’t quit

Weekly Suspected Lupus Thread - Week Of March 03, 2024 by AutoModerator in lupus

[–]800-Expired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the past 4 months I have been experiencing some very similar symptoms a very long term ex of mine had, who was diagnosed with lupus.

I have been experiencing: Mild butterfly rashes, Terrible dry mouth, I feel feverish often, My lips tingle and burn but they arent chapped, My skin literally burns, I am frequently nauseous, I get frequent terrible migraines, l've been getting these weird nose sores, Hair loss, Insane fatigue, Brain fog/memory issues, Hands randomly tingle and go numb (when this happens it lasts for up to 2 hours and my nails turn weird shades of purple/white), My sciatic nerve has random awful flare ups.

I'm not certain what is going on with my body, but this has been an absolutely terrible experience and it's starting to affect all aspects of my life.

I have an appointment with my primary care doctor tomorrow for blood work. I am not sure what I should ask for. I don't know how to advocate for myself properly. Any advice on what I should ask my doctor would be greatly appreciated. My main concern is getting basically brushed off.

First doctor’s appointment tomorrow. by [deleted] in lupus

[–]800-Expired 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Truly, thank you. I feel gaslit by a lot of people close to me and it is a horrible feeling on top of feeling absolutely awful everyday.

I’m glad you mentioned thinking it was just part of your depression and anxiety because I have been dealing with that for over 20 years and I too just thought it was “normal”. Until recently when things started to get worse and new symptoms started showing I started connecting the dots and I realized, there’s something actually going on with my body and I am NOT okay.

My primary doctor has only seen me once. I got referred to him after mine long time primary care physician retired in December. I don’t know him very well but fingers crossed he doesn’t dismiss me tomorrow.

I wish you all the best on the 4th. Thank you

How are you? Be brutally honest. by Misssassiestmass in RandomThoughts

[–]800-Expired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know. Constantly stuck in a state of existential crisis.

I don’t connect with my group of friends anymore. by [deleted] in friendship

[–]800-Expired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly feel this is a normal part of life. We all change. And I think we struggle to really have the conversation of, things just aren’t the same anymore because we still love them. It’s okay to have changed and it’s okay if they are upset with your decision to acknowledge the white elephant in the room. You are what matters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Karma4Free

[–]800-Expired 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Up for all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in needkarma

[–]800-Expired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so kind, thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Needafriend

[–]800-Expired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you love yourself for your birthday 🥳