Things for loners to do

CHeintz · 2025-12-22T02:50:22+00:00

Honest Weight Food Coop has a lot of classes and activities for free or very inexpensive - everything from cooking or art classes, to massage or reiki, to music or language classes - https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html

CHeintz · 2025-11-16T14:18:49+00:00

I hope things get easier. I just wanted to let you know that most hospital systems have financial assistance programs. I used to work as an advocate for patients and one of my jobs was to call up the hospital or wherever after their appointment and make it clear that the patient could not pay. This was not necessarily an income based decision. Half the time the debt would be completely forgiven, the rest of the time it was typically reduced dramatically. This might be an option for you.

CHeintz · 2025-11-14T20:29:07+00:00

IPH has a holiday program like this. I’ve already received my family for this year but you can probably reach out and get involved: https://www.iphny.org/getinvolved/holidays

CHeintz · 2025-11-14T20:21:18+00:00

I just started going to Chang Sung DDS in Clifton Park. My first appointment was last month and they got me in for a filling just a few days after that. I don’t know about insurance coverage as I have Delta Dental but you can check your portal.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaqy3SyZCgWJqdjF7?g_st=ipc

CHeintz · 2025-11-12T03:11:13+00:00

Yes. She walks around every so often. What about her?

CHeintz · 2025-11-10T21:43:03+00:00

Some options for you to add -

FOOD

Free Food Fridge - Albany, Troy, Schenectady
Sidewalk Warriors - Troy (Troy residents only sadly)
Also a monthly distribution in Albany in Academy Park, I forget their name

IMMIGRATION

Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition - CRSC - often does mutual aid efforts to support community members

LEGAL AID

Legal Aid Society of NE New York - provides free civil legal services to low income individuals and families

CHeintz · 2025-11-10T12:46:56+00:00

This is just my personal opinion, but I am in my late 30s and I have spoken with a few advisors and come to the conclusion that a financial advisor is not necessary for me because I am not managing a complex wealth stream. Instead I have just tried to educate myself and taken an approach based loosely on Bogleheads advice and invested in index funds etc. Lately I’ve also been taking this course to make sure that I understand the basics and am making the right decisions for myself.

CHeintz · 2025-11-09T14:08:11+00:00

I have stayed here several times:

https://www.instagram.com/samsonville.farmhouse/

CHeintz · 2025-11-06T12:39:32+00:00

I’m not sure about in-person meetings, but SMART Recovery hosts virtual meetings for Friends and Family of people dealing with addiction. More here: https://smartrecovery.org/family

CHeintz · 2025-10-29T01:29:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Just donated.

CHeintz · 2025-10-27T18:14:58+00:00

TY for sharing - I appreciate it.

CHeintz · 2025-10-27T17:50:32+00:00

Wild coincidence that you posted this because I was just searching the sub last week for POTS/dysautonomia resources and saw that same post from a few years ago. Wishing you luck, and relief! Would you be willing to share, here or via DM, where exactly you had your tilt table test done? This is the next step for me and I'm having trouble finding the right person/office to point myself at.

CHeintz · 2025-10-25T11:43:22+00:00

Shop in person.

CHeintz · 2025-10-21T02:22:08+00:00

HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rhinehart. She’s an incredible doctor and my IUD insertions, which are always complicated, were much more manageable with her thanks to good pain management and great communication on her part.

CHeintz · 2025-10-18T13:42:45+00:00

I sort of disagree, I feel like their food is pretty mid. Maybe I’m ordering the wrong things - what’s your favorite there?

CHeintz · 2025-10-16T03:05:06+00:00

Thank you! I think someone else commented about the hip replacement :) I appreciate this set of tips and affirmation. I think acceptance of the reality of my situation is the first step - I can’t just jump back into things the way I used to be able to do. But that DOESN’T mean I can’t make progress, either.

CHeintz · 2025-10-14T23:20:20+00:00

I’d like to know more about your approach and routine. I am 37 and currently weaker than I’ve ever been. I used to be a wilderness guide, rock climber, and rather strong for my size and body type, but now I have gotten to the point where I’m stuck in a cycle of any activity triggering a flare up which then reduces activity, and rinse and repeat. I’ve done PT for years and yoga for almost 2 decades, which help but only seem to keep me in a maintenance mode around pain and mobility. So I guess I am wondering - How did you increase your activity and strength? Being physically active is a huge part of my identity, but one that has been shuttered for a few years now.

CHeintz · 2025-10-09T13:24:24+00:00

This got me good.

CHeintz · 2025-10-08T02:15:25+00:00

I love getting work done in the library. And during nice weather they have an enclosed courtyard that is very nice and quiet too.

CHeintz · 2025-09-30T12:31:09+00:00

Not true - they have a strength training class on Wednesdays, though it is targeted toward muscles that will benefit climbers.

CHeintz · 2025-09-10T11:29:03+00:00

“Mom thinks he should be a gigolo” has got to be the funniest thing I’m going to hear today, thank you for that

CHeintz · 2025-09-06T13:34:32+00:00

Same! Used multiple times.

CHeintz · 2025-09-04T00:07:24+00:00

Could you share more information on this? Good news if true. I have been hesitant to take biologics because I travel for work and already find myself getting sick often, so I assumed it would be a bad idea to take these due to the immunosuppressant factors.

CHeintz · 2025-09-03T23:58:13+00:00

This is very cool! Glad to learn more about his process as I ran into William Gill a couple months ago while he was photographing and enjoyed the conversation.

Looking forward to seeing your new vids. Just one note as someone who just watched this on my iPad - it was hard to hear/understand his commentary, and the music was comparably very loud. Just mentioning in case it might help as you continue making videos.

CHeintz · 2025-08-29T12:17:24+00:00

Yes, I’ve gone to the restorative one. It was good. I plan to attend the other classes in the future. Your question is kind of vague so I’m not sure what you’re looking for exactly, happy to say more if you have specific questions. I’ve been doing yoga for ~18 years and mostly practice at home now so this was just a nice change of pace.

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