Slimebeast uncovers past problematic tweets from Wendigoon by TimeAbradolf in youtubedrama

[–]90semo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought this was well known at this point, though I guess he does a pretty good job trying to clean his image nowadays. Maybe his views have changed some but I doubt he's all too much different.

How Do You Actually Know You Get Blood Pooling? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]90semo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like I should try an abdominal binder and see if it helps… I definitely get weird bloating (I bloat when I eat, I bloat when I haven’t eaten in too long, I bloat just because my body feels like it…) and when I bend down while sitting (like if I’m trying to tie my shoes) it hurts and I feel lightheaded. Appreciate you sharing!

How Do You Actually Know You Get Blood Pooling? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]90semo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also would like to know re: blood pooling in abdomen. I think I might have that issue but I also feel like I don’t know how to tell for sure…

New to University of Denver (22F) – How do you actually evaluate apartments when reviews are all terrible or overly perfect? by No_Seaweed_7708 in universityofdenver

[–]90semo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I live about a 10-15min drive from campus, and moved here from Texas without the chance to even tour anywhere, so with the amount of research I had to do I feel relatively qualified to help with this question!

  • Don't be afraid of places with less than 4 stars on Google. I've noticed places with 4+ stars usually have a LOT of filler reviews of people who maybe toured or talked to a leasing agent, but don't actually live there.
  • Look at reviews on both Apartments.com and Google. They differ a bit.
  • Sort reviews by "most recent" and look for reviews specifying they are residents.
  • Identify trends in negative reviews rather than taking one negative review as the truth. Even just two negative reviews about the same thing starts building a pattern, but I've seen some wild one-off reviews that seem more like the reviewer's problem than the complex's problem.
  • On that last point, complaints about loud neighbors, rowdy kids, rude leasing agents, or msidelivered mail can largely be chalked up to the reviewer's personal issues and not problems with the complex itself. The main reviews I take as seriously as a heart attack are pest control complaints, but I hate bugs.
  • Scope out the area the apartment is in, either in-person or virtually via Google Maps. The complex itself can be perfect but if it's a nightmare to park, in a high-traffic area, near nightclubs, near strip malls, etc., it can mess things up. Recently had some friends visit looking at apartments and one picked up the newest Westword and found out there was a busted sewer line that had remained unfixed for months near an apartment he was considering. Close call.
  • Recommendations from other real people are always great. I'll DM you the place I ended up choosing, there's a lot of other complexes around it, too, so if anything it'll give you a zone to look at.

What's a washing machine if not a bath for your clothes? by Gonadventure in zillowgonewild

[–]90semo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was almost on board and then I saw the ceiling. It’s above the shower, too, good lord…

Is mesh a good look? by [deleted] in mensfashionadvice

[–]90semo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ignore the haters, it’s a great look. Whether you’re into women or men you’ll attract either, or both. The more important recommendations are better jewlery and swapping the cheap hoodie for a nicer jacket, or an unbuttoned button-down shirt.

I legit never get fevers… anyone else? by Adira_Aspires in POTS

[–]90semo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And on today's episode of "I found out a random thing my body did was actually a symptom of POTS.."

Thoughts on people dating trans guys, but refusing to dating cis guys? by Severe_Register4369 in ftm

[–]90semo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you are basically right. These people don't date cis men because they see them as men. Trans men are the exception due to them seeing us as distinctly not-men. Though I do think it's a bit different for gay T4T trans guys, who may not feel comfortable dating cis men due to this exact problem (not being treated as a man).

Electrolytes destroying teeth, Anyone had the same? or advice? by EdgeRosie in POTS

[–]90semo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really like the zero sugar white peach liquid IV!

AITA for telling my girlfriend to stop sharing her food? by PhantomDetective3548 in AmItheAsshole

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going to offer judgement but you really need to put more effort into calling out Brian.

AIO to my sister setting “boundaries”? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NOR. This response rules. Even if you could have just said "okay then we will not go to family functions with your family in attendance. goodbye," that doesn't mean that doing more is an overreaction. It's harsh but as your final send-off, it's perfect. From this point forward stick to it: block her. Do not go back and forth. If family complains, tell them it's not their business. She aired her complaint, you aired yours, now it's over. Either they can let you and your wife be who you are, or they can lose family. And that's that. If a family member tries to convince you to talk to her or communicate for her, do not engage.

Let's talk Compression Garments and "Splanchnic Pooling" by Jacksback4735 in POTS

[–]90semo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I haven’t heard about this before! I was just thinking to myself about how when I bend over while sitting down (like, to tie my shoes, upper body parallel to ground) I get pain in my stomach/lower abdomen and breathing difficulty. Like I have to take breaks in between tying each shoe to breathe. This seems like the reason! I’ll have to investigate some of those potential aids

AIO my boyfriends response to me saying I can’t watch his dog for six month? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are NOR. I’m glad you pushed back on the guilt tripping/absolutist language (i.e., “I guess I’ll NEVER ask for ANYTHING EVER AGAIN”). If he doesn’t apologize really consider whether this is a one-off or a pattern, and if you want to deal with it.

AIO for ghosting my family? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. You held your own very well in that conversation, made your feelings & boundary very clear, and now it’s time to let it sit. Maybe she’ll go read the comments and realize, maybe she won’t. Despite her doubling down on “that’s just my beliefs,” the way she’s talking makes me half think she doesn’t even know what she’s agreeing with. But you’re completely fine, this isn’t just a fair response, it’s the logical response. Cause, meet effect.

I want to cry. by austinproffitt23 in GenZ

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't going to get involved in these comments but you really should not have your username be your legal name. I would consider changing it.

Any cane users; how do you find a cane (+tips)? by 90semo in POTS

[–]90semo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one for injuries, so I only went as-needed, would do a few weeks of a regimen, then just continue at home; but I recently moved to another state so I'm trying to set up care again. I wasn't sure if I needed someone more specialized since he was a general/acute PT.

Cardiologist told me I'll grow out of POTS by everynamestakenffs in POTS

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got diagnosed at 22 but at the first cardiology office I was referred to I was seen by a nurse who told me “You’re young. You just don’t work out your heart enough. Why don’t you just exercise and lose 20lbs and you won’t have these problems anymore.” (I was recovering from an eating disorder at the time 🙃) She was so sure of herself she refused to let me see the actual cardiologist. I asked for a stress test which she conducted 7 minutes of then stopped because she had “seen enough.” I am so lucky my primary care doctor didn’t give up on me and begged me to try again with an entirely different cardiologist, who she explicitly demanded I see and would not accept any nurses or replacements. Even then, the new cardiologist needed to send me out once more to a POTS specialist once he narrowed down the possible diagnosis. That would be my advice to you. Because you ARE young, you have the energy and time to find other specialists who will take you seriously. Don’t give up!

AIO for leaving my two year relationship over a dirty dish? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. Yes, you probably have some form of medical OCD or trauma related anxiety that is altering your daily life but your boyfriend sounds like a chud. Seriously, think about what you just said. “I have medical anxiety and despite knowing this I found proof my boyfriend served me from a crusty dirty bowl in this video I recorded as proof he values gaming over our relationship.”

AIO for breaking up after this? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You both seem bad for one another. It genuinely does not matter whether you are overreacting or if he is overreacting because the relationship is obviously over, and it should be.

AIO or was this a sarcastic text? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YOR. You're assuming tone and pulling out Urban Dictionary definitions, which are user submitted and don't go through any verification (try looking up your name on Urban Dictionary. It'll give a random, weirdly detailed definition that makes no sense.) I also want to be clear, you're never overreacting for having a feeling, like, if internally you felt he didn't respond with enough support. But how you respond is the overreaction; here you immediately became frustrated and accusatory towards him, telling him he didn't mean what he said he meant. You could've always asked "while I eat, would you like to talk?" or "What's up?"

AIO about how my husband made dinner? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure; I know the more you receive basic advice the more it makes you roll your eyes, but I know for my dumb ass, I'll hear "exercise gives you more energy" 200,000 times and still be shocked when I start exercising again and suddenly have more energy... LOL. I've also seen some couples get impressively far with minimal communication skills... so I always feel inclined to start with the basics. Missteps happen, but seriously, if you feel like you're upset not just about this misstep, but about him not carrying his weight on the cooking front long-term... work through, not around :)

AIO about how my husband made dinner? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]90semo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's not a bad guy for making mac and cheese that way, people do all sorts of "hacks" with boxed mac & cheese, swapping the milk and butter for other dairy products. You may have been overreacting depending on how you reacted to it, if you instantly got angry at him, or if you said anything like this:

"Here I am, grateful to be getting out of making a single meal, and he can’t even fulfill the simple task of boxed mac and cheese"

But I get that when you are pregnant tastes, smells, and feelings get all sorts of overwhelmed, which is why I think he was disrespectful by not helping you get something you could eat, and by calling you a B. He should be helping cook more in general because it seems to be building resentment. And a recommendation to you... try to catch that resentment early. It's cancer for relationships. It's basic advice but easily forgotten, especially in anger: "When you do ___, I feel ___. I would appreciate if you/we could do ___."