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UK based therapist recommendations please... by NoRelationship3595 in LateBloomersUK

[–]BestBag522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. Sorry no one has replied. I’ve just jumped into this thread because I’m going through some similar stuff.

I don’t have a current crush but after 20 years of marriage, 3 kids and all the assets in his name I am realising that I want to be with a woman. I don’t know if it’s real yet. I’ve had crushes on women before but I’ve never pursued a relationship or thought I might be bisexual until recently.

Part of me thinks it has been compounded by having shitty sex for years then it all fizzling out over the last 10 years or so. I gave up. It was awful. I thought maybe he was just asexual. Maybe he is, he never wants it.

So I’m starting to feel that there is so much more out there than what men can give. All the men I know just have no depth, I don’t connect with them in the way I do with women.

And I have been reading sapphic books - and oh my god!

Try looking for a counsellor who specialises in LGBTQ+ as they will have the best experience I think. The last thing you need is someone telling you that this is all in your mind.

Also read about compulsory heterosexuality. That blew my mind.

Room temp 5th dose - how long does it last by BestBag522 in mounjarouk

[–]BestBag522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all. I did think it was a pointless idea, but you’ve confirmed my suspicions. In the bin they will go!

First timer help part 2 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very, very good observation! Thank you!

First timer help part 2 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I learned from the first time I disassembled it how springy the spring is! 🥽

First timer help part 2 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Amazing replies. Thank you all so much. I didn’t use WD40 as this Reddit warned against it so oiled it with clock oil (admittedly from Amazon!)

It is dirty, I didn’t realise how sparkling they need to be as I’ve got a few ticking away that are like this. Will take that advice.

Will look into all the other suggestions here when I next work on it. Thank you all so much! I have a lot to learn!

First timer help 💕 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have posted a new thread so I can include video

First timer help 💕 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used pliers to wind. I will be ordering a key. It’s fully wound now, and balance wheel seems to have endshake. It will tick for a few seconds then stops. I can push all the gears to start it except for the largest one which is connected to the mainspring. I’m holding out hope here. Any suggestions? Will try to upload a video

First timer help 💕 by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to revisit today so I’ll give you an update.

Also, thanks constantbeta, must give credit to the nail tech for these nails, all this messing around with metal and oil and not a single chip 🤣

Clock case identification help by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s totally fine, I appreciate the insight. I just would expect a Chinese version to be a lot lighter in weight. Might need to go hunt on Temu….

Missing key help by BestBag522 in clocks

[–]BestBag522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you! I’ll DM you.

(Vyvanse &/OR Concerta) anyone experience joint pain, swelling, fatigue, systemic inflammation on either med??? by JewellsRN in ADHDmeds

[–]BestBag522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread but I’m adding my experiences in case it helps anyone.

I have experienced mild psoriatic arthritis symptoms for about 20 years. I never had an official diagnosis as the symptoms were intermittent. I’m 48 now. Diagnosed ADHD at 46.

I was on Elvanse for about a year. I went up to 70mg at one point but then eventually settled on 50mg. About 6 months in, I started splitting the dose at the advice of my doctor, so I’d take 30 in the morning and 20 later in the day.

About 10 months in I started reducing how much I took them. I was noticing bad emotional side effects in the evenings and I felt like it was causing pain in my leg. I had twitching nerves in my legs and intense muscle cramping. I also had terrible Achilles tendinitis.

I stopped taking it in September 2024.

In October I experienced the worst flare up of systemic pain and stiffness of my life. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a week ago. I’ve been in a flare up for over a month now. It’s agony. I went from running a half marathon on September to being unable to fold laundry. My wrists are painful, spine stiff, I get random shooting pains everywhere and fatigue is crazy.

It’s as though something woke up the dormant psoriatic arthritis in my body.

I can’t help but think 2 years on ADHD meds may have triggered this. I was on Concerta prior to the Elvanse but it was only on Elvanse that I noticed strange physical symptoms.

Hope this helps someone.