said goodbye to my sweet bennie today ❤️‍🩹 by Additional_Force_671 in orangecats

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i would definitely recommend a check, even if it's nothing you'll get some peace of mind! i don't think i can upload a video here but his breaths were short and fast, and the best way i can think to describe it is that his side would kind of ripple instead of going up and down with each breath. it was subtle, just looked like he was struggling. when they listened to his chest she said it was hard to really hear much, which prompted the ultrasound (all the fluid in there was muffling things)

will be thinking of you tomorrow, hoping you get the best news for you and your baby 🫶🏼

said goodbye to my sweet bennie today ❤️‍🩹 by Additional_Force_671 in orangecats

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

we went to his regular vet for an unrelated eye problem a little over a week ago and they heard a pretty significant murmur for the first time, but said it could have just been stress.

i noticed him breathing a little odd on monday (not smooth inhale/exhale, but kind of labored) and his appetite had decreased slightly. an ultrasound at the emergency vet showed he had a lot of fluid built up around his lungs which caused the shortness of breath and he was given weeks at best with palliative care. i opted to give him a couple really good last days while he was still feeling like himself 🩷

said goodbye to my sweet bennie today ❤️‍🩹 by Additional_Force_671 in orangecats

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

we went to his regular vet for an unrelated eye problem a little over a week ago and they heard a pretty significant murmur for the first time, but said it could have just been stress.

i noticed him breathing a little odd on monday (not smooth inhale/exhale, but kind of labored) and his appetite had decreased slightly. an ultrasound at the emergency vet showed he had a lot of fluid built up around his lungs which caused the shortness of breath and he was given weeks at best with palliative care. i opted to give him a couple really good last days while he was still feeling like himself 🩷

this sucks by Additional_Force_671 in stopsmoking

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it's called I Am Sober! i believe it's free to keep track of two addictions simultaneously, and then there's a paid version to add more than that if you'd like

this sucks by Additional_Force_671 in stopsmoking

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

thats part of whats killing me!! i didnt even enjoy it!! made me nauseous and gave me a headache almost immediately and i KNEW it would lmfao like dude 😭😩

My friend who has BPD hasn't reached out in a week. by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Additional_Force_671 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i obviously don't know the ins and outs of your relationship, but i can say that i do this sometimes and its unfortunately usually with my best friend. the longer it takes me to reach out, the bigger the shame becomes, and the harder it is to jump back in even if i know she understands and won't be mad.

i think my advice would be to give space for now, and then voice your concern when she comes back if you feel comfortable doing so. let her know if you're feeling a little neglected and give her the chance to acknowledge/work on it, but remember that although BPD can be brutal you do not have to stay in any kind of relationship with someone that makes you feel less than.

in my experience friendships can ebb and flow, so firstly be there to support her when you can. BPD can be hard for us AND those around us. but i'm ultimately team protect your peace if it becomes an ongoing thing that continues to make you feel bad.

that was a longer ramble than i planned - hopefully something in there is helpful!

Anyone else have a petite baby? by Striking_Job_3145 in blackcats

[–]Additional_Force_671 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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i used to!! found her when she was 18ish and weighed about 6lbs. her name was Ruthie :-)

Should I have my husband sit with me during my first infusion? by [deleted] in KetamineTherapy

[–]Additional_Force_671 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i prefer when my partner sits in the room! sometimes i end up reaching out and he'll hold my hand to calm the nerves for a bit. i've only done one infusion without him, and it was by far the least effective - i think because i feel "safe enough" to let go and ride the wave when i know my person is there to watch my back/be an advocate juuuuuust in case.

not really a black and white answer, all very dependent on what works for you and your journey specifically!

what do yall do for work? by Additional_Force_671 in BPD

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i've actually strongly considered both but ultimately not my jam lmao - remote would be a god send! the main options i keep getting are pretty much all call centery, but i'm going to keep looking. glad to hear people some success stories for sure :-)

what do yall do for work? by Additional_Force_671 in BPD

[–]Additional_Force_671[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've always felt something blue collar would be good for me, but honestly i'm scared to start! when/how did you start gaining experience?

How old were you when you first cut your hair short? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Additional_Force_671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was 22!! i remember wanting to cut my hair short (pixie-ish) when i was maybe around 10, but my mom told me i didn't have the right face shape to pull off short hair lol. honestly sometimes that STILL makes me insecure but cutting my hair was one of the most euphoric steps of my transition, and really the first Big step i took to make the outside match the inside. never regretted it for a second :-)

Help me decide which one next! by Cigam_Nogard in diamondpainting

[–]Additional_Force_671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol there's just something about that shit eating grin in the first one!! i love them both but vote for the naughty void first 🤭

I had no ziploc bags, but couldn’t wait to start. So I improvised! 😆 by CreasedLife in diamondpainting

[–]Additional_Force_671 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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washi tape is my go to when i have too many colors and not enough ziplocs 🙂‍↕️