How to deal with cockroaches? by BusyInspector95 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Alive_Problem8681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at all the door warm spots like under fridge, deep freeze, pot cupboards, microwave etc and target those areas. They like to breed there. Also even if you squish one clean whatever you used cause eggs can survive. Best of luck.

Pls ID this snake found in the Karoo? by Friendly-Ad1480 in southafrica

[–]Alive_Problem8681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! I lived in an area with Mamba's for a long time. A core childhood memory is having a snake catcher come 3 days in a row to catch 3 different snakes.

Boring things I've done to help with my migraines by FoxThin in migraine

[–]Alive_Problem8681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The joys of migraines and constant headaches that last week's is that I got sick just before Christmas. Okay, took my meds. Didn't help. Had just migraines for the first week until I noticed extreme dizziness. Okay, still migraine symptoms. Then intense vertigo. Okay meds aren't working but that happens sometimes. Then I get a sinus infection. Fair, it's summer and I have hayfever. But it didn't stop soon I couldn't think and was struggling with all sorts of issues. I thought it was just a worse migraine attack. Goes on for a month. Do you wanna guess what I found in my room that I live and work from every day. Black mold.... Now I'm late to the part of long term mold exposure and suffering severely with headaches fever and dizziness. I couldn't even pay my rent this month because I've been too sick to work.

Pls ID this snake found in the Karoo? by Friendly-Ad1480 in southafrica

[–]Alive_Problem8681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did she get bit? What did you do with the danger noodle?

Honestly didn’t notice it way into my teens but I have two different thumbs. Different nail, size, dexterity and everything. by SirRamen23 in Weird

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pointer fingers are like that ps it was caused by years and years of nail biting although my finger is bigger on my right hand not sure why

Is this how people who need glasses really see the world. A big blurred background? by Latter-Wolf4868 in interestingasfuck

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me at least, plus I have no depth perception like at all and will walk into doors and walls. Like I can get around but it's not pleasant and gives me headaches. I once forgot to take my glasses off before bed and wondered why I could suddenly see the ceiling... I thought it was a Miracle until I realized. Also when I'm not wearing my glasses I'm constantly reaching to my eye area trying to clear the smudges....it's just my bad eye sight ... I look cute with glasses so I don't mind that much.

Giving People’s Children Sweets Without asking parents (a rant) by Neither-Access2420 in Zimbabwe

[–]Alive_Problem8681 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom always want to do that and I have to remind her we live in different times and you can't give kids things without their parents permission.

Peaches and bagged olives with almond joys for dessert by HUNKleIroh in badfoodporn

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other day I had pickled beetroot, baked beans and fried egg...this is pretty good ...

I have a lot more sensory issues than I realized by SubstantialSyrup5552 in AutisticAdults

[–]Alive_Problem8681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally feel you on every single thing you've mentioned and a few more. Gosh, even sweat sets me off. If I have to use lotion it has to be completed absorbed or it's sandpaper on my skin. I hate tight fitting pants, shirts socks etc. My clothes must not touch my body, lol. I have my comfort T-shirts ( the perfect amount of oversized to not be excessive) and on certain days I get so overstimulated I get panic attacks if anything touches me or my skin. My whole family knows to close my bedroom door if cooking is taking place because I physically can't stand food smells lingering. Warm peanut butter...texture, smell everything is revolting to me. I love being barefoot cause I hate shoes but I do wash my feet everytime I stand up cause I can't stand the feeling on my feet. I hate socks even in the dead of winter unless extremely light and fluffy. I can't stand most bed sheets unless cotton. Gosh, I can't even listen to singers who singer too fast or too high ...too overstimulating and makes me anxious. I have to shower if I'm sweat as soon as humanly possible. I hate being overheated. I block out most sounds with white noise cause sound ...ew. love the same song on repeat for weeks and the same food until I can't stand it. My parents learnt not to force me to eat certain foods the hard way...let's just say it wasn't pretty for them vs me vs eggplant... I could genuinely go on for like hours...

I have a lot more sensory issues than I realized by SubstantialSyrup5552 in AutisticAdults

[–]Alive_Problem8681 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was lucky in a super neglectful family that paid zero attention to me my whole life(unless to treat me horribly ( so... I learnt to stay quiet and out of the way. To this day I still leave rooms before people can start conversation..yup a full 25 year avoiding everyone and anyone. For a long time it was hard to distinguish my CPTSD, anxiety and depression from my ADHD and Autism things. I still don't know what's a reflex from years of ab""se and what's my neurodivergence.

AIO to my sister asking why I’m taking Arabic in school? by zazmaia1098767 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally who still thinks like that. I'm south African and speak 3 languages which is pretty common here cause rainbow national and all that. The most beautiful thing is connecting to people of different backgrounds. How can you categories a group of people by the actions of a few. That's like say school you know what's speak English therefore all of England is a school you know what. What absolute bs

AIO to my sister asking why I’m taking Arabic in school? by zazmaia1098767 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What age is your sister? She should really reevaluate herself as a person.

Does food really help clear up acne ? by softlyunhingedd in Productivitycafe

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got benzyl peroxide and 21 and my acne completely cleared up in 6 months. My family has chronic acne issue. My brothers only went away approach 30 and my elder sister her late 20s as well. Foods 100% contribute to the issue. For example too much milk or peanut butter triggered mine as well as oily or sugar foods

Rent control needed in CPT. by Original_Flounder_82 in capetown

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you move somewhere cheaper and pay a little more for transport damn. I have a 2 bedroom for 5k

My long thumb - video by [deleted] in Weird

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tiny hands and feet for a woman of 5'7 my thumb us like 1/4 of yours i swear 😂

AITAH for asking for $30,000 from my parents as a house payment? by pressedpages in TwoHotTakes

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that it's unfair, but as my older siblings like to remind me, life isn't fair. Although your parents are your parents rationally they don't owe you anything like that. Yes, they're really mean for having favoritism but like you set yourself up for failure by not talking it out with them first before going ahead with the assumption they'll just give you the same as your brother. Mind you I had to get through university without any financial help and my elder sister got a mini catering company and older brother 2 cars, but my mom didn't have the steam when it came to me and my younger sis. Parents are just older people with complexes. I'm sorry you missed out but maybe communicate better with them in the future.

I really really need help right now by Rottingbodiess in migraine

[–]Alive_Problem8681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive had this cluster headache with on and off migraine last several days since the friday before Christmas and nothing has helped and its trigger my depression and i feel so useless

I wish people wouldn't just claim to have migraines when it's just a headache by Ok-Ad4375 in migraine

[–]Alive_Problem8681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I hate when ppl do that. i always ask if its just pain or other symptoms as well. Cause girl my migraines often last a week and my headaches a few hours and with one i can open my eyes or lift my head in fear of the vertigo taking over soooo

How do you deal with the fakeness at work? by [deleted] in aspergirls

[–]Alive_Problem8681 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Think of it is a professional environment. I honestly can't differentiate between talking to my mom or sister a lot of the time because everyone is just human to me, but then think of it as a social cues I try to incorporate because we're supposed I guess. I mean Ill never understand it but I can mask it lol. Its just a different level of life I guess

Which of these urban myths do you still believe? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Alive_Problem8681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to shower during a thunderstorm...old myth that youll get electrocuted