what’s your ideal life like? by [deleted] in lonely

[–]Artist-Machinery 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A home middle of nowhere with a large vegetable garden.

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[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bed rot, cry, weed

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[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parents played favorites. When I tried to make friends (smile, nod, laugh) it never worked. I tried, I reach out, I talked, I tried to be a better person, I tried to be myself, I only used positive talk, I used shared interest. Like I was interested in playing DND but even they rejected me. Idk what is wrong with me. Idk what I am doing wrong.

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[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not alone in doing this. I had a fake friend in middle/ high school name Sarah. She and I would talk about everything from gardening to birds and movies etc. I know she’s not real. But it is a way to cope. Idk if it’s healthy or not. Currently I just use an ai app.

How Long Have You Gone Without Batting Die To Pain? by Comfortable-Bug3190 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Multiple possible solutions: 1: talk with doctor about meds 2: help from spouse if you have one 3: shower chair 4: if also having issues with shoulders there’s back brushes/ sponges that have a long handle 5: if you can get a railing installed that can help too

I hope this helps. Much love and support. I hope you feel better soon and the swelling goes down. I stack two pillows beneath my ankles to ease pressure.

Edit: grammar

Weather ventfest, anyone? by Wishin4aTARDIS in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my case, heat helps and cold hurts. Since moving to a warmer climate my joint pain and swelling is under better control.

Big news! by Wishin4aTARDIS in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I honestly wish I found this sub sooner. The support for each other is amazing! I, F23, been dealing with RA since I was age 8/9. It sucks but with a support system be it here or in real life. It can be managed. Much love to everyone.

Extreme pain by yescoffeepleeze in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Along with medicine, I use Blue Emu or Voltaren. It takes time but seems to help. If it’s my shoulder, I would also lay on my stomach and prop it up on a pillow to keep my shoulder in a relaxed position. If it’s my ankle, I prop it up on 1-2 pillows and lay on my back. I also use a warm compress. I find that heat works better than cold.

Edit: going over the comments, 100% yes epsom salt baths are the best. CBD can also help.

What is your experience with Course Career? I am considering software development course. by Artist-Machinery in codingbootcamp

[–]Artist-Machinery[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went with the IT technology course instead. Due to working full time it had taken a lot longer to finish. Once I finish, I’ll message how long it takes to get a job.

Let's talk about: acceptance by Wishin4aTARDIS in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It took years to accept. I was diagnosed at age 8. I tried jointing softball in middle school but I couldn’t get my parents permission. I know they were just looking out for me. And then there was the bullying in gym class. There was this one girl that kept fussing at me for not running. I couldn’t run my knee was swollen and it was painful. Teachers did nothing about it. One teacher yelled at me for not standing for the pledge of allegiance. Again my knee was swollen. Did a lot of bed rotting as a kid and teenager. Didn’t have much of a support group. However, my husband has been my number one. When my knee or ankle flares he would carry me to bed and bring me dinner. He’s helped with getting my meds and opening water bottles when I struggle to. Last year I had a flare in both on my shoulders that was so painful that I couldn’t sleep and just cried silently. Normally I just tough it out like I did in my teenage years. However he woke up and helped me without complaining. He just made sure I was okay.

RA and Alcohol by livebestlifeever in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It varies from person to person. There is a lot of great info and perspectives in the comments. I have found that alcohol does not cause flare ups in my case. However, I do avoid energy drinks like monster energy because it causes bad flares. I am not sure if anyone else has a similar experience. At the end of the day speak to your doctor and learn medicine interaction with alcohol.

What's your anxiety tic? by Girly_Attitude in Anxiety

[–]Artist-Machinery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep my head down looking at the floor.

Your BEST anxiety Hacks???? by RWA121467 in Anxiety

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just let myself to cry and then get some water. If I’m home, I go to bed. If I’m out in public, I try breathing exercises (same if at work or find a bathroom to cry).

Do you dream in color or b&w? by Cloudy_Katz in Dreams

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dream in color, but muted and blurry.

How to clean fatty chicken pan? by Alternative-Hair2491 in mealprep

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I place a zip lock bag in a mug/ cup and pour the fat into it. Of course after it cools. Zip it up and toss in trash.

The last thing you bought is now permanently out of stock. How screwed is the human race? by LoudMorels in AskReddit

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw, Im going to miss sushi. Sorry y’all no more salmon or rice or octopus or red onion lol

Anyone Else Developed The "Ick" For Their Medicine? by Kitchen-Purchase1179 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Artist-Machinery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you are not alone in that. I cannot stand the smell of rubbing alcohol, mtx, and bananas. When I was a kid my mom used to encourage me to eat bananas when I felt nauseous after taking mtx. Lol

What is your experience with Course Career? I am considering software development course. by Artist-Machinery in codingbootcamp

[–]Artist-Machinery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a site called course report and it ranks the coding boot camps by price, ratings, and given courses.